Mr. Sun&s;s Hatbox
April 20, 2023
The dastardly Mr Moon and his troublemakers have stolen Mr Sun’s hatbox delivery from a humble courier company. With the fate of an aspiring apparel business at stake, it’s up to you to build a team, stage a series of heists, and get it back. Starting out as a solo …
Critic Score
77.6
17 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (17)
"I had a wonderful time with Mr. Sun&s;s Hatbox and I&s;m looking forward to playing it more so if you&s;re in the mood for some silly 2D action that&s;ll keep throwing curveballs your way then be sure to strap on …"
Read original review"Mr. Sun&s;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 …"
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60.0
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95.0
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70.0
"Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is charming and funny as hell. As silly as it is, the game is quite clever in the way it melds systems together, constantly introducing something new to juggle or consider when planning a mission or expanding …"
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70.0
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80.0
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60.0
"Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a loving parody to games that came before, which stands out with its unique mechanics and absurdist humor. However, I think those who fail to appreciate Hatbox’s comedy would be hard pressed to find a reason …"
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60.0
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80.0
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70.0
"Mr. Sun’s Hatbox takes advantage of good humor to give life to a structure that tends to be repetitive. The wide variety of items and particularities, in addition to making each game unique, amuse and create unusual situations that make …"
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85.0
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92.0
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60.0
"Mr 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 …"
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70.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a great pixel art game that proves looks can be deceiving. The game has a lot of charm, potential, and great gameplay; these three aspects combined into one game are a rarity. If we take into …"
Read original review"I 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 …"
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65.0
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70.0
Story
45.0
"A mix of roguelike challenge, stealth, some strategy, base building, and platform shooting that can still feel a bit too much like a grind"
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30.0
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75.0
Story
65.0
"Mr. Sun&s;s Hatbox is an action platformer with some simple base-building mechanics and a ton of humorous moments throughout its gameplay. If you want a game with some fun enough mechanics that are also full of silly moments, then Mr. …"
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25.0
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25.0
Story
25.0
"Just 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;s Hatbox can be. Impressive stealth platforming with …"
Read original review"Mr Sun&s;s Hatbox blends a whole lot of fantastic ideas together, offering great variety, and a unique take on a familiar genre."
Read original review"Mr. Sun’s Hatbox is a rogue-lite with chaotically fun stealth presented in a simple cute art style. But for all its hyperactive successes, it struggles to keep you playing with a clumsy progression system and perhaps a bit too much …"
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90.0
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90.0
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90.0
"In an ocean of games both great and small, Mr. Sun’s Hatbox breaks the surface and gives an astonishing display of joy, irritation, irreverence, and nuanced detail. I am deeply pleased to have played, and sincerely hope that I find …"
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55.0
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80.0
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65.0
"Luckily, 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 …"
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75.0
Gameplay
75.0
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75.0
"Drawing surprising parallels to Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker’s mechanics, Mr Sun’s Hatbox delivers an overall enjoyable indie experience."
Read original review"Mr. Sun&s;s Hatbox comes out swinging with beautiful art, a fun personality and a unique gameplay twist, and while it may not succeed at everything it attempts, it&s;s a worthwhile experience nonetheless."
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