A Hat in Time is a 3D platformer game developed by Gears for Breakfast. It features a charming art style and follows the adventures of a little girl with a magical hat, who explores various worlds to recover lost Time Pieces. Please note that control schemes can vary depending on the platform you're playing on (PC, console). Below is a generic guide for the PC version:
How to play
Controls Guide (PC - Generic):
Movement:
- W, A, S, D: Move forward, left, backward, and right.
- Spacebar: Jump.
- Shift: Sprint.
Actions:
- Left Mouse Button: Attack or interact.
- Right Mouse Button: Use hat abilities (context-sensitive).
- E: Interact with objects.
Hat Abilities:
- Q: Cycle through available hat abilities.
- Hat abilities can include things like a grappling hook or a sprint ability.
Camera:
- Mouse: Move the camera.
- Scroll Wheel: Zoom in and out.
Special Moves:
- Double Tap Spacebar: Double Jump.
- Hold Spacebar: Glide (after obtaining the appropriate hat ability).
- Wall Jump: Jump towards a wall and press Spacebar again to perform a wall jump.
Pause Menu:
- Esc: Access the pause menu.
How to Play:
Objective:
- Collect Time Pieces scattered across different worlds to fuel your spaceship and advance the story.
Exploration:
- Freely explore vibrant and diverse worlds filled with characters, secrets, and challenges.
Hat Abilities:
- Use your magical hat to gain various abilities, each helping you navigate the environment and solve puzzles.
Missions and Tasks:
- Engage in missions and tasks given by characters in the game to progress and unlock new areas.
Collectibles:
- Collect various items, such as Yarn, to stitch new hats with unique powers.
Enemies and Bosses:
- Encounter enemies and challenging bosses that require different strategies to defeat.
Time Rifts:
- Discover and explore Time Rifts, which are special areas with platforming challenges.
Additional Tips:
- Experiment with different hat combinations to find the best strategy for each level.
- Pay attention to the game's humor and story elements.
- Explore each world thoroughly to find hidden secrets and unlock additional content.