Hats and Hand Grenades

About

Hats and Hand Grenades is a cover-based twin-stick shooter featuring multiplayer versus battles. Shoot guns, throw grenades, take cover, and steal hats in this pixelated party game! Up to 6-player local and online multiplayer with Steam friends. Play in teams or free-for-all. Bots can be added as needed. Every level features unique artwork, color palette, and destructible environment. Original …

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 144 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is surprisingly fun and engaging, especially once you get used to the controls.
Great for playing with friends, offering chaotic and enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
The graphics and soundtrack are well-received, adding to the overall charm of the game.

The game is very buggy, with frequent crashes and connectivity issues affecting multiplayer gameplay.
There is a lack of an active player base, making it difficult to find online matches.
Some mechanics, such as the camera and controls, feel clunky and could use improvement.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
87%
7%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its intuitive design, solid mechanics, and engaging combat, though some players find melee mechanics confusing. The fast-paced and tactical nature of the gameplay, along with enjoyable gunplay and a helpful tutorial, contribute to a positive experience, despite calls for updates to improve certain aspects. Players appreciate the game's graphics and sound, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Its simplistic style allows for its highly intuitive and well-designed gameplay to shine through.”
- “The bots were fun to play against and the gameplay was both fast-paced and tactical.”
- “Great gameplay, mechanics feel pretty solid.”
- “Some sort of update to the gun mechanics, maps, and game stability is needed.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many users highlighting the "killer" soundtrack and its ability to enhance the overall experience. The combination of original art style and engaging music contributes to the game's fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the gameplay effectively.
- “The soundtrack is killer and the maps are varied.”
- “Good soundtrack, cool game mechanics, great design.”
- “A fun game for friends with a great soundtrack.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are highly praised for their original pixel art style, earning a perfect score from users. The visuals complement the fast-paced and engaging gameplay, creating an intense combat experience that many find charming and enjoyable. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially for fans of pixel graphic games.
- “Graphics 10/10 no cap”
- “Simple but fun, fast-paced and engaging, intense combat wrapped up nicely in a charming pixelated graphic style!”
- “Amazing! The graphics are great, and the shooting and throwing mechanics are fantastic.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, crashes, and freezes that hinder gameplay. Despite its enjoyable elements, these technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is good but really buggy.”
- “I want to play this game, but it's hard to do it when the game glitches, crashes, freezes, and breaks down.”
- “Very buggy; it would break again.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with many expressing that it brought them to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character development.
- “It made me cry.”
- “The story touched my heart deeply.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
Players have reported that the game's optimization needs improvement, particularly for laptop users, as performance issues arise during intense moments, such as multiple players shooting or using grenades, leading to noticeable lag.
- “I would like to ask for more optimization for players like me who play on a laptop. When more than one person is shooting, throwing a grenade, or when someone dies, the game lags.”
- “I would like to ask for more optimization for people like me who play on a laptop. If more than one person is shooting, throws a grenade, or someone dies, the game lags.”
- “The game is poorly optimized; I experience significant frame drops during intense moments, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “Despite having a decent gaming setup, the optimization issues lead to frequent stuttering and crashes, which ruin the overall experience.”