Little Hats
- September 30, 2021
- Tim Venekamp
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Little Hats" is a whimsical puzzle-platformer where players guide small, hat-wearing creatures through imaginative levels. Each level introduces new mechanics and challenges, requiring creative thinking and precise timing to complete. With its charming art style and catchy soundtrack, "Little Hats" offers a delightful and engaging experience for players of all ages.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming atmosphere with a unique take on the survival/life simulation genre, allowing players to explore a magical world as a gnome.
- Developed by a passionate solo developer, the game has shown significant improvement through regular updates, making it an exciting prospect for future development.
- Players appreciate the engaging lore, crafting mechanics, and the ability to interact with various elements in the environment, enhancing the overall experience.
- As an early access title, the game suffers from glitches, rough animations, and a lack of quality-of-life features, which can hinder gameplay.
- Many players find the resource management system cumbersome, with limited carrying capacity and a lack of a map or compass, making navigation challenging.
- Some users have experienced technical issues, such as unresponsive menus and performance problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players expressing initial intrigue in the game's world and concept, while others suggest waiting for further development on mechanics. After significant playtime, users have experienced issues that required restarts, indicating potential balance or progression problems. Overall, players are eager for updates and instructional content from the developers to enhance their understanding of the gameplay.
“Edit: Alright, after 15 hours of gameplay I was level 12 but had to restart about 4 hours ago and now I'm level 21. I'll now wait until a new patch comes out and will test it out.”
“If you like the world and you can spare the twenty bucks, go ahead and buy in, see how you like it, but if you're here for the mechanics, wait until it's had a little more time in the oven.”
“Edit: Alright, after 15 hours of gameplay I was level 12 but had to restart like 4 hours ago and now I'm level 21. I'll now wait until a new patch comes out and will test it out.”
“And it would be cool if the developer of the game could make some gameplay videos to teach us what is what.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the engaging lore and story elements, which enhance the exploration experience and encourage deeper interaction with the game's world. The scale and perspective, particularly from a gnome's viewpoint, add a unique touch that makes the narrative feel immersive and unexpected. Overall, the story is seen as a compelling aspect that enriches gameplay.
“I've enjoyed the bit of exploring I've done; I've had some interesting chats with locals and travelers, making me want to know more about the lore and story at large.”
“The scale of everything is exactly what you would expect if you were to be a gnome, and there is a bit of a story that really makes you want to play it out.”
“The fact that there seems to be a story to it is a nice addition I was not immediately expecting.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me feeling disconnected from their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and whimsical qualities, allowing players to enjoy the experience of being a gnome, exploring homes, riding animals, and engaging in crafting. Reviewers appreciate the enchanting environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“I absolutely love it! The whole atmosphere of being a little gnome, sneaking around houses, discovering new things, riding on animals, and crafting is just fantastic.”
“The core ethos and atmosphere are already pretty much established.”
“In the meantime, the core ethos and atmosphere are already pretty much there.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their alluring quality and attention to detail, contributing to a laid-back yet engaging visual experience that enhances the RPG elements of the game.
“I like the graphics, so I am not going to refund.”
“It's a little more laid back than most games, yet it's still very alluring with its RPG elements, visuals, and details in the game.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent camera glitches that disrupt navigation and make it difficult to access menu options. These problems detract from the overall experience, as players often find themselves struggling to regain control.
“If you zoom out, you lose the navigation tools, and the glitches keep throwing the camera all over the place, so you have to keep zooming back in to regain your bearings.”
“I can handle some glitches, but when you can't get simple menu options to work, it becomes frustrating.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect fit and complement to the overall experience, enhancing the gameplay significantly.
“The music in the game fits so well!”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay experience.”
“Each track enhances the atmosphere and immerses you deeper into the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized, with players reporting low frame rates of around 20 FPS in first-person mode and 30-40 FPS in third-person mode, indicating significant performance issues.
“Optimization is bad; I play at around 20 FPS in first person and 30-40 FPS in third person.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, making it nearly unplayable due to the lack of optimization.”
“I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacts my gaming experience.”
