Mr. Sun's Hatbox

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 154 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a goofy blending of ideas and concepts that somehow works.
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In "Mr. Sun's Hatbox," players must build a team of reformed hat thieves to recover a stolen hatbox delivery from the dastardly Mr. Moon and his troublemakers. With a variety of stylish headgear and weapons, players can choose to either eliminate or extricate enemies, working together to complete covert or chaotic missions and bring the package back to its rightful owner. Starting from modest beginnings, players will gradually build a unit capable of taking down Mr. Moon and his minions.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews
story9 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Mr. Sun's Hatbox offers a unique blend of platforming, stealth, and base management mechanics, creating a fun and chaotic gameplay experience.
  • The game features a humorous narrative and charming art style, making it enjoyable and engaging, especially in co-op mode.
  • Players appreciate the variety of gameplay styles and the addictive nature of the missions, with many finding it easy to lose track of time while playing.
  • The game can feel overly punishing due to permadeath mechanics and random chaotic elements that can lead to frustrating and unfair deaths.
  • Some players find the progression system clunky and the missions can become repetitive over time, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
  • Technical issues, such as bugs and control problems, have been reported, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • story39 mentions

    The story is characterized by its humorous and entertaining narrative, filled with funny dialogue and quirky situations that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the blend of challenging missions and engaging character interactions, which create a sense of attachment to their team, despite the game's punishing mechanics and difficulty spikes. Overall, the narrative complements the gameplay, making it a memorable and enjoyable aspect of the game.

    • “The story is genuinely entertaining with funny dialogue and easter eggs all over the place.”
    • “I laughed out loud more than once at the story bits, and the story is as bite-sized as the rest of the game, which is super enjoyable and services this entire package!”
    • “Addictive and humorous gameplay, excellent music, charming art style, funny little story.”
    • “Ridiculous story and challenging gameplay.”
    • “I'll go ahead and recommend this, as it's pretty fun, however the skill ceiling really gets ramped up damn fast - if you lose your leveled staff, you'll have a tough time replacing them. There doesn't seem to be any opportunity to do easier missions; you're stuck doing really difficult objectives with staff that are challenged at every turn - they can't kill, shoot, run, stun, etc. Essentially, the game heavily penalizes you when you fail, then continues to make it even more difficult when you retry.”
    • “The demo is better than its full release in my opinion; two words: too punishing. Experimenting with weapons and hats would sometimes lead to death. If you earn all parts of the map and then fail to get the crown, I would lose a map part and have to do another randomly generated mission before retrying the crown mission, which is kind of unforgiving.”
  • gameplay34 mentions

    The gameplay of "Mr. Sun's Hatbox" is characterized by a blend of stealth mechanics, base building, and platforming, drawing inspiration from titles like Metal Gear Solid V. Players enjoy a rewarding loop with addictive elements, humorous interactions, and a strategic approach to resource management, although some find the controls clunky and the missions repetitive over time. Overall, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience, particularly in co-op mode, despite some gameplay challenges.

    • “Think of Metal Gear Solid V's immersive-sim stealth mechanics: sneaking missions with lots of tools, balloon-extraction of knocked-out enemies, mission rewards for no alarms and no kills, and a base full of everything you carried home or balloon-extracted.”
    • “The gameplay is smooth and every level feels like it has something to offer.”
    • “I am truly captivated by this game, as it boasts a remarkable combination of unique, addictive, and enjoyable gameplay elements.”
    • “The gameplay is almost solid; unfortunately, too many things can go wrong. Jumping can trigger a dozen horrible reactions that will doom you extremely easily. Some of the levels you can go to are simply too much of a gamble for no more reward than the more straightforward ones.”
    • “Clunky controls and repetitive gameplay don't make it a good roguelike game, even though snobs might say otherwise.”
    • “The whole mechanic that every character has perks and cons isn't fleshed out.”
  • humor19 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and charm, with players enjoying the unexpected comedic moments that arise during gameplay, such as slapstick interactions and funny dialogue. The combination of quirky mechanics, entertaining storylines, and humorous visuals creates a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, making even failures amusing. Overall, the game is described as a delightful blend of humor and engaging gameplay, appealing to those who appreciate a comedic twist in their gaming adventures.

    • “The story is genuinely entertaining with funny dialogue and easter eggs all over the place.”
    • “Losing them because you didn't notice a banana peel on the sky level, so you trip and fall off the map to your death... very funny.”
    • “Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a loving parody to games that came before, which stands out with its unique mechanics and absurdist humor.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics of "Mr. Sun's Hatbox" are characterized by a simple yet charming art style that complements its addictive and humorous gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the game's visually appealing aesthetics, which enhance the overall experience and contribute to its fun, chaotic atmosphere.

    • “Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a rogue-lite with chaotically fun stealth presented in a simple, cute art style.”
    • “Everything, humor, graphics, and gameplay just work for me.”
    • “Addictive and humorous gameplay, excellent music, charming art style, and a funny little story.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, with character leveling not occurring quickly enough to make them feel impactful during gameplay. While some enjoy farming missions for resources, many feel that the downsides of certain characters make the grinding feel less rewarding, though it's noted that extensive grinding isn't required to complete the game.

    • “I understand the point is that you level up a specific set of characters and then they're your super good guys for the heists and such, but the leveling up just doesn't happen rapidly enough for that to come into play for me. The majority of characters I got had so many downsides that it would take far too long grinding with them to make them worthwhile and prevent them from dying.”
    • “Although I appreciate that it isn't necessary to do a lot of grinding to beat the game, the overall experience still feels tedious and drawn out.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting its excellent quality and addictive nature, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment. The soundtrack, particularly the library theme, stands out as a favorite among players, enhancing the charming art style and humorous gameplay.

    • “Addictive and humorous gameplay, excellent music, charming art style, funny little story.”
    • “Amazing soundtrack too, library theme my favorite.”
    • “Yes, it's very good, it's fun to play with good movement, you don't have to be good at it but you can still manage.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game's single-player replayability is somewhat limited, as it tends to favor chaotic gameplay over emergent strategies, unless players engage in full stealth. This limitation highlights the value of the "pause to plan" feature in enhancing strategic options.

    • “The game offers a variety of playstyles, making each run feel unique and encouraging multiple playthroughs.”
    • “With different character builds and choices, every playthrough can lead to a completely different experience.”
    • “The dynamic world and random events keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
    • “Somewhat limited single-player replayability, as unless you're doing full stealth, it's more about chaos than emergence. This highlights the need for a feature like Heat Signature's 'pause to plan'.”
    • “The game lacks significant replayability due to its linear structure, making multiple playthroughs feel repetitive and uninspired.”
    • “After completing the main story, there isn't much incentive to return, as side missions feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its humor, which contributes to a more immersive experience for players.

    • “The humor adds to the atmosphere and immersion.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the eerie visuals, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.”
    • “The rich environmental details and ambient sounds draw you into a world that feels alive.”
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