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In "Zero Punctuation: Hatfall - Hatters Gonna Hat Edition," players must catch falling hats on their heads, while avoiding obstacles like anvils and refrigerators. The game features new mini-games and updates to existing ones, with the goal of mastering the art of putting on multiple hats. Collecting 1500 hats unlocks a mysterious surprise.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

humor51 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

Captures the humor of Zero Punctuation, making it enjoyable for fans of Yahtzee Croshaw.
Simple yet addictive gameplay with a variety of whimsical mini-games that add depth.
Offers a fun and lighthearted experience, perfect for short gaming sessions or as a time-waster.

Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially when trying to unlock achievements.
Lacks depth and complexity, feeling more like a mobile game than a full PC title.
Some players may find the humor unappealing if they are not fans of Yahtzee's style.

humor
52 mentions
98 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The humor in "Hatfall - Hatters Gonna Hat" is characterized by Yahtzee's signature dry, cynical wit, filled with crass jokes, political satire, and mockery of video game tropes. While many players find the humor genuinely hilarious and a highlight of the game, some note that it can wear thin over time, especially when paired with repetitive gameplay. Overall, fans of Yahtzee's style are likely to enjoy the comedic elements, while those unfamiliar with his humor may not find it as engaging.
- “Absolutely hilarious”
- “The game is sprinkled with plenty of funny moments, never too many and never too few.”
- “Funny little time waster.”
- “Repetitive, unfunny, and not rewarding gameplay, which is very surprising considering how good Yahtzee's reviews are.”
- “The humor feels forced and falls flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected clever jokes and witty dialogue, but instead, I was met with tired clichés and predictable punchlines.”
gameplay
30 mentions
30 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Hatfall is characterized by its simplicity and repetitiveness, primarily revolving around catching falling hats, which many players find boring and lacking depth. While the game features some engaging absurdist humor and occasional mini-games that add variety, the core mechanics are often seen as too simplistic for a full PC game experience. Overall, it offers a quick, casual gaming experience that may appeal to fans of Yahtzee's humor but leaves others wanting more substantial gameplay.
- “A game which starts out as extremely simple but frequently mixes up the formula with all kinds of additional mechanics and features, Hatfall has some of the best absurdist comedy writing I think I may have ever seen.”
- “It's snappy and quick enough to never get dull, with a straightforward but very effective central mechanic.”
- “Combining both challenging and fun gameplay, Hatfall is sure to leave you on your toes.”
- “The core gameplay loop (catching falling hats) is terribly boring and pretty random.”
- “Do keep in mind the gameplay is quite repetitive mainly because it's the same thing every round ... you're trying to get under the falling hat.”
- “I don't find it particularly funny, and the gameplay is so godawful I'm surprised Yahtzee agreed to put his name on it and allow it to be sold.”
grinding
13 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly when pursuing achievements, which often require repetitive tasks with little variety. While the game starts off enjoyable, the prolonged grind for items and achievements detracts from the overall fun, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony. Many reviewers express that the lack of engaging content during the grind makes the experience feel more like a chore than entertainment.
- “The only thing I'll say about the negative of this game is that it can feel very grindy, especially when trying to get most of the achievements.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is very grind-heavy, and with its lack of variety and relatively small number of methods to speed up progress, it gets extremely tedious at times.”
- “The only issue is how grindy the game gets and through that it kills the fun because of doing the same things over and over.”
story
13 mentions
23 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The story in the game is centered around the whimsical theme of collecting hats to save the world, with a straightforward plot that evolves into a more complex narrative as players progress. While the main storyline may seem basic initially, it introduces charming minor characters and intertwines their purposes throughout the game. However, some players feel the overall narrative lacks depth and meaningful engagement, often relying on side missions and achievements to enhance the experience.
- “Awe inspiring story”
- “Each main hat story arc introduces new minor characters as well, and they're just as much fun and easy to fall in love with as the first hat.”
- “Every hat has a purpose and adds to the storyline, and one of the really cool things about Zero Punctuation: Hatfall - Hatters Gonna Hat Edition is that these 'purposes' often resurface at later points in the game.”
- “The story, if it can be called a story, revolves around collecting hats and saving the world.”
- “The plot is pretty basic at first.”
- “The game is very samey, but that isn't bad if you are just playing to get through the game's somewhat existing story.”
music
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchiness and enjoyable soundtrack, particularly the tunes associated with specific gameplay elements. However, some players note that the music can become repetitive over time, and a few find the overall theme to be generic. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is considered a strong point that enhances the gaming experience.
- “Great soundtrack.”
- “Also, the soundtrack (well, the 'collecting hats' tune and the 'JRPG parody fight/finale minigame' tune) was catchy as hell.”
- “Maybe graphics are a bit simplistic, but the awesome soundtrack makes up for it.”
- “The music gets a bit repetitive after a while.”
- “This game is mostly Yahtzee laughing himself to the bank, only you can't hear it over the generic metal Zero Punctuation theme music.”
graphics
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some players noting unreasonably high achievement thresholds and minor graphical bugs that do not significantly detract from the experience. While the art style is described as simplistic and different from typical offerings, it aligns with the Zero Punctuation aesthetic and is complemented by an impressive soundtrack. Overall, the visuals may not be universally appealing, but they contribute to a unique experience for fans of the series.
- “Otherwise, beyond some non-gamebreaking graphical bugs, there is little to complain about.”
- “While sticking to the ZP aesthetic and random humor, the game tries to stand on its own and doesn't really require you to know the series that inspired it.”
- “While achievement hunters will struggle with the unreasonably high thresholds for the final achievements and all players will face some graphical bugs, there's enough here to justify a purchase for interested players, especially visiting fans.”
- “I don't like the art style, or I've seen the Escapist Arcade version - no thanks. I'm guilty of both of these myself.”
- “As for the art style, it's true, it's completely different from almost anything else I've seen.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt narrative and character development, particularly through the relationship with hat-chan, which leads to both heart-wrenching and uplifting moments. Players are often surprised by the depth of their emotional attachment to the characters and the impactful scenes that blend humor with poignant experiences, creating a rich tapestry of adventure and sentiment. Overall, the game successfully balances action with powerful emotional storytelling.
- “Much of the beginning of the game is dedicated to gathering hats and letting you get to know them, though it's definitely never lacking in action. Once you fall in love with Hat-chan after an emotionally wrenching section of wonderful headgear romance, you're swept up in adventure after adventure, following some of the most fantastic sections you'll ever play.”
- “There are some extremely powerful scenes and gameplay sections that kind of blindside you and leave you wondering when you became quite so emotionally attached to certain characters or other things.”
- “Zero Punctuation: Hatfall - Hatters Gonna Hat Edition has it all - amazing characters, the never-ending yet never too over-the-top humor, exciting battles, fun adventures, and heartbreaking moments with quick to follow touching moments.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability due to its deep narrative and upgrade system, encouraging players to revisit it to explore different choices and outcomes. While many upgrades are cosmetic, they lead to engaging minigames that enhance the overall experience, making players eager to replay for all available options.
- “It boasts a surprisingly deep narrative and upgrade system that promotes solid replayability for such a simple concept.”
- “The upgrades, while mostly cosmetic, can segue into odd minigames that often involve branching choices, such that you'll want to buy them again to see all the options - thus, the replayability.”
- “The upgrades, while mostly cosmetic, can segue into odd minigames that often involve branching choices such that you'll want to buy them again to see all the options - thus, the replayability.”
- “It boasts a surprisingly deep narrative and upgrade system that promote solid replayability for such a simple concept.”
- “Is this game going to have tons of replay value?”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience, leading some to consider it a waste of storage space.
- “A buggy waste of space on my hard drive.”
- “The game is buggy; it's bad.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is engaging and educational, utilizing a unique reward system that enhances the experience and could be beneficial for incorporation into school curricula.
- “With these 'hats' used as a form of domestic canine-esque reward system, Croshaw has created an engaging atmosphere with an educational twist that I could see being recommended for further use in the state school curriculum.”