- Shooter, Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator
Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a slapstick, roguelite platformer about getting the job done, no matter the cost. Upgrade your HQ, your team, and your tools so you can take on increasingly dangerous (and ridiculous) missions in pursuit of not only the hat you’ve lost, but as many hats as you can handle.
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Plot-driven, unpretentious, warm and comic.
- character-ledplot-driven
- unpretentiousprestige
- warmbleak
- gravecomic
- resolvedopen-ended
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LadiesGamers.comJames LuffApr 2023Mr Sun’s Hatbox is a highly addictive mix of action and management rolled into an amusing premise. It’s a game that keeps on giving the more you put into it. The difficulty is pretty high, especially with the negative perks you have to fight against. But with the regular trickling in of content, there was always an incentive to return for another run. The biggest appeal by far was enjoying the game in short bursts, even though many sessions lasted longer if time allowed. Co-op is also a very welcome feature. I highly recommend this title, even if you’re tired of the rogue-lite formula. This one truly reworks the formula from the familiar action others tend to follow. The greatest lesson I learned from the game is the importance of taking out good insurance.
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SoftpediaAndrei DumitrescuApr 20239/10Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a delightful video game that combines ideas from a range of genres and delivers a fun result. Jumping on enemy hats and heads never gets old, especially when the player’s character only has one health left and the kidnapping target is in sight. Big firefights manage to be chaotic and entertaining, even when failure is the end result.
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Hardcore GamerKyle LeClairApr 20234/5Just as the titular Mr. Sun is shocked over how many people you send to their death in pursuit of his hatbox, players might be shocked over how fun and addictive Mr. Sun's Hatbox can be. Impressive stealth platforming with a ton of options makes for a great time, while the colorful, pixelated art plays host to lot of nicely-comical details.
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Game RantPam K. FerdinandApr 20233.5/5 starsLuckily, as the player progresses, builds an army of strong combatants with useful quirks, accumulates a stockpile of weapons and hats, and unlocks perks in the research lab, the game gets easier. The challenge definitely remains, but the balance begins to noticeably shift from frustration to fun. People jumping into Mr. Sun’s Hatbox should be prepared to get annoyed and occasionally exit the game feeling irked. But those who persevere will be rewarded with an indie roguelite that ticks all the boxes and is perfect for a quick, fulfilling play session.
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Hey Poor PlayerJosh SpeerApr 20233/5I had hoped I would find another amazing roguelite in Mr. Sun’s Hatbox. But between the hardcore stealth component and the persistent glitches I encountered, I found the game more of a chore than a delight. While there are plenty of folks that may still enjoy the game, it’s a much harder sell until those nagging issues are patched out.
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About the game
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
- Developer
- Kenny Sun
- Publisher
- Raw Fury
- Released
- April 20, 2023
- Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Perspective
- Side view
- Engine
- Unity
- Time to beat
- 4 h main story
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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