In 2013, developer Gears For Breakfast began a Kickstarter campaign, and raised 300k dollars for a game that promised to be a throwback to N64-era platformers. Nearly three years after the game, titled a Hat in Time, was set to initially release, we now finally have a solid release date for it. Slated for a fall release of this year, the game will also be getting console versions, on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, as well as release on Windows/Mac as noted on the original Kickstarter page. Grant Kirkhope, of Banjo Kazooie fame (and currently writing tracks for Mario and Rabbids Kingdom Battle) will also be composing a few songs for the soundtrack as well. A Hat in Time is a puzzle platformer, with five large worlds to adventure in, with more areas to be added as DLC later on. The game will also boast both local and online co-op.

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[Arras]

What i really don't like that much is the overused double jump on platformers. Couldn't they relly on a single jump and desgin the levels for one jump experience? At least make the double jump when touching the ground a la mario, not that double jump mid air...

While I'm not sure how well it applies in 3D space, at least in 2D having a double jump allows for much more varied and interesting jumps than only a single jump.

 

[Pluupy]

I'm just done with these Kickstarter games. I'm tired of being disappointed.

 

[CodyMitchel2]

Love how every time a new game is announced or a release date for a new game is set, the Switch is never listed. I'm really worried about the Switch. It started out great and now it's becoming the Wii U 2.0, I'm afraid! For one, where the hell is the damn Virtual Console and video streaming apps. Also why can't we move our games on the screen or even have folder support?

 

[lexarvn]

What about the Wii U version? They said something about in in the kickstarter site.

They mentioned it as a (unlikely) possibility early on because of lots of inquires. They never said that they'd do it though.

 

[Viri]

I think it looks way better than Yooka-Laylee. I'm looking forward to this game, and have been for a really long time.

Dayum, that looks really good.

 

[grossaffe]

Coming soon to every platform except the ones I use!

 

[Youkai]

Oo interesting how far opinions can differ ...

All of you saying it looks so good made me interested to have a look into the video and damn this loocks so bad for me !
The place they are walking trough in the video on kickstarter looks so empty and cold and the grafic of the level remainded me of Super Mario 64 just worse.

Usually I am not looking to much out for good look as long as the gameplay is good but at least from the Video I have seen "I" would not touch this game ...


edit
the vid isaac posted is looks a tiny little bit better but still bad

 

[Bladexdsl]

no switch FUCK YOU i'll pirate it than on PC

 

[DarthDub]

I hope this game will be good. I've been starving for 3D platformers.

 

[Jonna]

I know the developer of this game, from way back on a Mario fangaming site. He was always an incredible programmer, pushing the boundaries and limitations the program we all used back then. I'm glad to see that this game, after so long, is finally slated for release. Way to go, man!

 

[anhminh]

So is Jon Tron still in or what?

 

[DeslotlCL]

While I'm not sure how well it applies in 3D space, at least in 2D having a double jump allows for much more varied and interesting jumps than only a single jump.

Donkey Kong Country did an amazing job using a single jump, even the level designs were made with that in mind and the are all beautiful.

 

[phreaksho]

Absolutely love how these games are making a comeback. Not as expensive as AAA games and are better IMO. My hat is Tipped

 

[Reyn_the_Insane]

Early on they talked about a Wii U version, and now it's coming to every console but Nintendo. Da frick? I really want a Battle for Bikini Bottom spiritual successor on the go/Switch.

 

[SugoiEndeavor]

Early on they talked about a Wii U version, and now it's coming to every console but Nintendo. Da frick? I really want a Battle for Bikini Bottom spiritual successor on the go/Switch.

You can blame Nintendo for that. The devs said they can't even get a dev kit for switch -_-

 

[Reyn_the_Insane]

I really don't know who to blame anymore, what with all the Crapcom debacle.

 

[Futurdreamz]

I really don't know who to blame anymore, what with all the Crapcom debacle.

which capcom debacle? there were multiple

 

[Reyn_the_Insane]

which capcom debacle? there were multiple

The one about Legacy Collection 2. That was the greatest debacle of them all.

 

[Reploid]

girl with mustache? this is what they meant my n64-like game? Like she looks same as mario?

 

[Ridge]

Sounds interesting but after Yooka-Laylee I'm not too sure about this.

Totally different studio with totally different developers with an already promising beta release. I think it's worth getting one's hopes up on this one.