Mr. Sun's Hatbox
Sun's Hatbox is a 2023 roguelike platformer video game developed by Kenny Sun and published by Raw Fury Games.
Mr. Sun's Hatbox
- Date
- 2023
- Language
- English · French
- Genre
- action game
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Gameplay
Gameplay
Mr. Sun's Hatbox is a roguelike platformer featuring base and team management mechanics. In the game, the player is tasked with building up a crew to take down Mr. Moon and his henchmen across a variety of action-platformer missions. Completing missions allows players to build out their base and grow their crew. Bases have use-specific units, such as a lab for experimentation on your staff, and a black market for purchasing illicit contraband. The game has over 50 hats with special properties that offer gameplay quirks. Crew "minions" are also unique and can be given special abilities/leveled. The game has a permadeath system for minions lost on missions. In-game missions are playable solo or with a friend in co-op. 1v1 and Last One Standing PvP modes are available via local multiplayer and Steam Remote Play Together.
Development
Development
Developer Kenny Sun is based in Brooklyn. A trailer featuring gameplay was released in August 2022. That same month, the game's release date was announced as 2023. Development began on the title in 2015, before the project was abandoned. Development resumed sometime in 2019. Kenny Sun developed the game solo and was inspired by Metal Gear Solid 5s balloon recovery system. He also claimed to have drawn inspiration from Spelunky. Kenny Sun had previously developed the titles Circa Infinity and Yankai’s Peak.
Release
Release
Mr. Sun's Hatbox was released on April 20, 2023, for Windows and Nintendo Switch. According to Metacritic, the game received "Generally Favorable" reviews from critics. Developer Kenny Sun later saw notable success with another roguelike, 2025's Ball x Pit, published by Devolver Digital.
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Mr. Sun's Hatbox published.
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Reception
GameRant was positive toward the game, saying it was perfect for quick, fulfilling play sessions. Shack News also reviewed the title positively. Their review noted the game's charm, humor, and melding of mechanics/systems as impressive. Some criticism was directed at early game balance. The game has been compared favorably to Metal Gear Solid 5.
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- “Mr. Sun's Hatbox”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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- 1.Metal Gear Solid 5 mashes up with Spelunky for one of 2023’s most rewarding roguelikes. Polygon.
- 2.Video Game Reviews Mr Sun’s Hatbox is Tactical Espionage Action at its quirkiest and best. Big Boss Battle.
- 3.About. Kenny Sun.
- 4.Gameplay Trailer. IGN.
- 5.Slapstick roguelike platformer Mr Suns Hatbox announced. Gematsu.
- 6.How Mr. Sun's Hatbox's humor helped the testing process. Game Developer.
- 7.Mr Sun’s Hatbox reveals PvP and co-op multiplayer modes. God is a geek.
- 8.Mr. Sun's Hatbox. Metacritic.
- 9.Review – Ball x Pit. Way Too Many Games.
- 10.Mr. Sun’s Hatbox Review. Game Rant.
- 11.Mr. Sun's Hatbox review: A tip of the hat. ShackNews.
- 12.Mr Suns Hatbox. Rock Paper Shotgun.
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