A Hat in Time

A Hat in Time is a platforming game developed by Gears for Breakfast for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

History
A kick-starter project announcing the game was launched on May 29, 2013. In less than 24 hours, the kick-starter had already reached more than half of its goal.

It was announced that the composer of music from Banjo-Kazooie, Grant Kirkhope, would be creating additional music for the game.

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions were announced on July 26, 2017. All versions of the game were released on October 5, 2017.

Gameplay
The game hearkens back to - and even explicitly states to be based off of - older 3D platformers such as Super Mario 64, Banjo-Kazooie, and Psychonauts.

Each level is open, with a broader level of exploration permitted. Different hats and weapons are available for use by the player. While likely coincidental, the addition of different hats is very similar to Super Mario Odyssey, a Mario title released only 22 days after A Hat in Time. Interestingly, both games also have been stated to follow the roots of Super Mario 64.