A Hat in Time 2017

Is it still worth playing?

Gears for Breakfast's 2017 3D platformer, in which Hat Kid, an alien girl, tries to return home by recovering her lost Time Pieces. The levels are open, with no time limits, and the 56 Time Pieces collected in them unlock more levels. Her hats are the heart of it. Yarn Balls are stitched into hats that each grant a different ability, alongside an umbrella for fighting enemies. Defeated enemies drop Pons, which unlock challenges and buy badges that boost abilities, and relics unlock Time Rift bonus levels. Earlier actions also affect later levels, and the PC version supports mods through Steam Workshop. Levels without a timer, and hats that each add a new move, still let you explore each stage at your own pace today.