A Hat in Time

2013-09-22T03:49:46Z

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{{Infobox VG
|title = A Hat in Time
|developer = Gears for Breakfast
|publisher= [[Joystiq]]
|director= Jonas Kærlev
|caption = Official logo
|designer =
|engine = [[Unreal Engine 3]]
|released='''Windows and Mac''' <small>(download)</small>{{vgrelease|WW=Q1 2014}}
|series =
|genre = [[Adventure game|Adventure]], [[Platform game|Platforming]]
|modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
|platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]]
|media = [[Digital distribution|Digital download]]
|requirements =
|image=[[File:A Hat in Time logo.png|256px|A Hat in Time]]
|composer = Eric Gleiser
[[Grant Kirkhope]]<ref name=Kirkhope>{{cite web|first=Grant|last=Kirkhope|url=https://twitter.com/grantkirkhope/status/341694653969616896|title=Grant Kirkhope tweets about ''A Hat in Time''|publisher=[[Twitter]]|date=2013-06-03|accessdate=2013-06-27}}</ref>
}}

'''''A Hat in Time''''' is an upcoming [[platform game]] by Gears for Breakfast for the PC and Mac.<ref name=IGN1>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/games/a-hat-in-time/pc-20001013|title=A Hat in Time IGN page|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=2013-06-29}}</ref><ref name=gs>{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=Toyad|url=http://www.gamespot.com/news/denmark-studio-opens-kickstarter-for-a-hat-in-time-6409095|title=Denmark studio opens Kickstarter for A Hat in Time|publisher=[[GameSpot]]|date=2013-06-02|accessdate=2013-06-25}}</ref> The game was developed through [[Unreal Engine]] and is based on earlier 3D platformers for the [[Nintendo 64]] such as Super Mario 64 and ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''.<ref name=EG1>{{cite web|last=Matulef|first=Jeffrey|title=A Hat in Time channels Wind Waker's aesthetic for a PC and Mac platformer|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-11-16-a-hat-in-time-channels-wind-wakers-aesthetic-for-a-pc-platformer|publisher=EuroGamer|accessdate=28 June 2013}}</ref> The game was funded through a [[Kickstarter]] campaign, which doubled its fundraising goals within its first two days.<ref name=joystiq>{{cite web|first=Richard|last=Mitchell|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/30/a-hat-in-time-winds-up-on-kickstarter-wakes-memories-of-games-g/|title=A Hat in Time winds up on Kickstarter, wakes memories of games gone by|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|date=2013-05-30|accessdate=2013-06-25}}</ref> [[Kotaku]], which received an early copy of the game, has praised the game's play and premise.<ref name=Kotaku />

==Premise==
The game follows the character of Hat Kid, a young girl that is capable of [[interstellar travel]] due to her possessing a magical hat. She's tasked with the goal of keeping time from being irrevocably broken and must accomplish this by way of collecting "time pieces" before the evil Mustache Girl can get her hands on them.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-05-31-wind-waker-esque-platformer-a-hat-in-time-soars-on-kickstarter| title=Wind Waker-esque platformer A Hat in Time soars on Kickstarter| author=Jeffrey Matulef| work=[[Eurogamer]]| date=2012-05-31| accessdate=2013-06-25}}</ref><ref name=destruct>{{cite web|first=Patrick|last=Hancock|url=http://www.destructoid.com/a-hat-in-time-needs-to-be-on-your-radar-242585.phtml|title=A Hat in Time needs to be on your radar|publisher=[[Destructoid]]|date=2013-01-17|accessdate=2013-06-25}}</ref>

==Gameplay==
The gameplay style has been described by several editors to be similar to Nintendo 64 platformers such as ''[[Super Mario 64]] and''' '''Banjo-Kazooie'''''.<ref name=Kotaku>{{cite web|first=Patricia|last=Hernandez|url=http://kotaku.com/it-looks-like-wind-waker-and-plays-like-super-mario-64-510553007|title=It Looks Like Wind Waker and Plays Like Super Mario 64. Fantastic.|publisher=[[Kotaku]]|date=2013-05-30|accessdate=2013-06-27}}</ref><ref name=PCGamer>{{cite web|first=Omri|last=Petitte|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/2012/11/16/a-hat-in-time-is-a-collect-a-thon-platformer-with-familiar-roots/|title=A Hat in Time is a collect-a-thon platformer with familiar roots|publisher=[[PC Gamer]]|date=2012-11-16|accessdate=2013-07-05}}</ref>''' Several [[open world|open]] [[level (video gaming)|levels]] are included, where the player can freely explore areas without time limits, collect various items, solve puzzles, and combat enemies. In parts of certain levels the protagonist Hat Kid is able to be equipped with an [[umbrella]], which can be used to combat Mafia-styled enemies.<ref name="vg247">{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Cook|url=http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/30/a-hat-in-time-kickstarter-platform-game-gives-off-a-wind-waker-vibe/|title=A Hat in Time: Kickstarter platform game gives off a Wind Waker vibe|publisher=[[VG247]]|date=2013-05-30|accessdate=2013-06-29}}</ref> The enemies after being defeated then drop experience points that can be used to enhance Hat Kid's combat abilities.<ref name="cubed3">{{cite web|first=Jorge|last=Ba-oh|url=http://www.cubed3.com/news/19117/1/interview-gears-for-breakfast-talk-a-hat-in-time.html|title=Interview: Gears for Breakfast Talk A Hat in Time|publisher=Cubed3|date=2013-07-02|accessdate=2013-07-05}}</ref> Another feature of the gameplay is that initial actions taken earlier in the game have an effect on later levels, as the main character revisits each area several times before the game is finished.<ref name="EG1" />

==Development==
{{VG Requirements
|width = 24em
|platform1=Windows and Macintosh<ref name=Requirements>{{cite web| url = http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92952101| title= System Requirements | publisher= Valve Corporation | accessdate=2013-06-29}}</ref>
|os1=[[Windows XP]] or later; [[Mac OS X]]
|cpu1=2.0+ GHz processor
|memory1=512 MB system RAM
|hdspace1=3 GB free hard drive space}}
The initial idea for ''A Hat in Time'' was started by developer Jonas Kærlev, who launched the project as an answer to his idea of an ongoing shortage of [[3D computer graphics|3D]] [[platform game|platformers]], specifically developed by [[Nintendo]]. In an interview with [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]], Kærlev revealed that he and Gears for Breakfast initially did not expect the Kickstarter success ''A Hat of Time'' eventually received. Kærlev concluded that there would be little demand for the game due to ''Donkey Kong 64'''s effects on the genre, which he perceived as overwhelming the player with too much collecting.<ref name=poly>{{cite web|first=Griffin|last=McElroy|url=http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/9/4409622/a-hat-in-time-hopes-to-atone-for-the-platforming-sins-of-donkey-kong|title=A Hat in Time hopes to atone for the platforming sins of Donkey Kong 64|publisher=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|date=2013-06-09|accessdate=2013-06-29}}</ref> Development for the game started in August 2012 and was planned for a Q2 2013 release but eventually was delayed until 2014. In the start of development Jonas Kærlev was the sole developer of the game but over time the development grew into Gears for Breakfast, a team spanning four countries and entirely volunteer-based.<ref name=EG1 /><ref name=poly /> Through the Kickstarter campaign the game surpassed the initial goal of $30,000 with a final total of $296,360.<ref name=kick>{{cite web|url=http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/jonasKærlev/a-hat-in-time-3d-collect-a-thon-platformer/|title=A Hat in Time Kickstarter data|publisher=Kicktraq|accessdate=2013-06-29}}</ref> In July 2013, it was announced that the game had been [[Steam Greenlight|greenlit]] for release via [[Steam (software)|Steam]].<ref>http://steamcommunity.com/games/765/announcements/detail/1586674964466039347</ref> In addition, the developers wish to release the game on the [[Wii U]], but there has been no confirmation of this happening.

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official website|http://hatintime.com/}}

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