A common complaint I hear about Mario games is that they are very safe and you always know what you're going to get and I feel it is A Hat in Time's core desire to fix this.
I've never played a game with more charm and life than this. (maaaaaaaaaaaaaybe Mario Odyssey but it's very close) This game just oozes fun with every level and these levels themselves are so diverse that you will never see what's next coming. One moment you'll be racing a Mafia goon riding a rocket and right after you'll be stealing a cruise ship for adorable seals and crashing it into an iceberg.
The game is a clear love letter to classic 3D platformers, mainly from what I can tell Super Mario Sunshine more than anything else. There are even secret levels based on the FLUDDless missions from Sunshine for those who want jump straight up platforming goodness which this game also excels at. The core platforming of the game is extremely fluid and satisfying. There isn't much challenge but there are a few difficulty spikes throughout but nothing that will stop you for very long. If you want a challenge you'll want to check the Seal the Deal DLC which includes 38 extremely difficult challenge levels.
Overall this quirky game serves as an amazing platformer that solely exists just to put a smile on the face of whoever plays it. A definite modern classic.

This review is discussing Bowser's Fury specifically, not Super Mario 3D World which I did review in the past.

As a port, I think Super Mario 3D World on switch is amazing. 3D World is already one of my favorite games but the port makes it even better with minor gameplay changes that add together to truly perfect the game. So all-in-all, I would have been fine if that was all that was added but no. Nintendo developed an entire new game, albeit a very short one, in addition to the base game.

I described Super Mario 3D World as a glorious combination of New Super Mario Bros. U and Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Bowser's Fury is similarly a magical combination of Super Mario 3D World that plays like Super Mario Odyssey and it works shockingly well.

Everything great about 3D World is here but now with a new gameplay loop and loads of new mechanics including Fury Bowser, who might be genuinely the most intimidating version of Bowser in Mario's history.

Instead of a regular "avoid obstacles and reach the flagpole" style that 3D World has, BF treats itself like a single large Kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey full of many unique stages and challenges for you to attempt and it's really refreshing after finishing 3D World.

Another thing that is refreshing after 3D World is the length. Some might argue that it's too short and yes I can see why. (I was able to 100% it in a single afternoon) however that kind of made for a nice change of pace after the gauntlet that the later levels of 3D World became. If Nintendo took this style and turned it into a full game with loads of worlds and gimmicks like Fury Bowser I would absolutely not complain. Everything here works shockingly well.

I'd say even if you played 3D World on Wii U, the switch port is more than worth it for what it adds to the base game but Bowser's Fury pushes it even further to being an absolute must-play for Mario fans.

I don't think there's ever been an objectively bad Mario game before. 2D, 3D I don't care. I love them all. This game is like the cheese and strawberry scene in Ratatouille. The two go together beautifully to create a monster of a game that is basically New Super Mario Bros. U if it played like Mario Galaxy 2. It is incredible in almost every way. A solid 10/10 of a platformer.

The music is incredible, the level design is genius, and the overall charm of the game is brilliant. This might be my favorite looking Mario game. Everything is so shiny and colorful. I adore it. Plus this game has an extremely extensive post game featuring some of the most difficult levels in Mario history. This is a must play for not only Mario fans but anyone who enjoys platformers. It might not be as appreciated as other Mario games but I think this comfortably stands with Super Mario Galaxy and Odyssey as one of the greatest platformers of all time!

Overall, I wouldn't consider myself an NES game fan. I feel like most of the games released on the NES are a tragic blend being too difficult and built without the experience of practiced developers. The only games I feel that defy this are Super Mario Bros. 3 and PunchOut! even though they can also be guilty of these outdated game making styles in certain ways. This game is no exception. Obviously it was incredible at the time and has become a genuine icon of gaming however that doesn't save it from being judged like every other game. This game is terrible to play. It's incredibly janky and the engine it plays on is less complicated then a straight line. It's level design makes up for it though, being fair and smart with difficulty and mechanics. It's not a horrible game however. I feel like it is a must play for Mario fans just to see how far the franchise has come. However I don't see myself ever playing it again beyond that reason.

To be honest, I went back to this game not expecting it to hold up as well after having played Ragnarok, which is in my top 5 favorite games. However, to my surprise it's still as amazing as ever.

The story is a big factor in my love for these two and that's for a lot of reasons. The story is so much of a focus that some people see it as a flaw but I just can't understand that view. The writing and characters are all amazing in their own ways. Like most things I feel this was heavily improved in the sequel.

My main reason for loving these two games, and this is kind of an add-on to what I was saying about the plot, is that the bond between Kratos and Atreus is always the main focus and that is made very personal to me because that bond is very reminiscent to me and my own dad. Call it bias if you want, and I'm not going to argue because that's exactly what it is, but that personal connection alone is more than enough to make this and God of War: Ragnarok two of my favorite games of all time.

Looking past the personal connections, this game truly is the next step for the God of War franchise. After Ascension, the fanbase needed something new and this delivered while not becoming something completely unrelated. The boss battles are still big and bombastic, the action and combat are as goo das it comes in gaming, even though the combat has kind of departed from the very early 2000s esc DMC style to take on more of a Zelda or Dark Souls feel. Whether that's good or bad is subjective but I don't mind. It's hard to fault a game for trying to be modern and keep tradition.

The music, plot and combat all come together here to make something truly special. The personal attachment certainly helps me love it more as well. While I think overall Ragnarok is better in almost every way, this is still something you can not miss out on.

I always find it difficult to talk about my favorite things in a logical, non-biased manner. I always try to look at something objectively and try to detach any personal feelings from a review or something like that. I can't with this game. There is no way i could possibly talk about this game in an objective manner because it jives with me so personally.

From an objective standpoint there is a lot to discuss, but to put it simply, everything works. The characters, the narrative, the gameplay. All of it. It all works amazingly.

I want to discuss this game away from objectivity because that's not just why I love it however there is no way I could possibly go into detail about why this game personally works so well. So that's that. Play this game if you liked the 2018 game because it is a step up in every way to a game that in itself was very good.

What a fun and charming little game. I've never played a Kirby game before and to be honest they never really looked all that appealing to me but now that I have played it I gotta say it's one of the best platformers I've played in a while. My only real issue is the price. 60 dollars is a lot for this game however I got with the vouchers which I also used to get Tears of the Kingdom so in reality it was more like $30 however that's just in my case. Anyway, I absolutely enjoyed this game and would absolutely recommend it to platformer fans. Just be aware, and if you know anything about Kirby than you prolly already know this, but this game is pretty easy so if you're looking for a challenge you probably won't find it here.

I wouldn't say I'm a massive fan of Pokemon. I started playing the games more than 6 years ago with Omega Ruby and had decent fun however these games have got some big issues that they just never seem to shake off and this one in particular has plenty of new issues all it's own.

This game has a lot of issues admittedly however this game has even more in it that makes it great. Don't let the negativity deter you from playing this game like it almost did to me. The story is one of the best in a Pokemon game, which granted isn't saying much (however Pokemon fans think a single well written character means the story is good so I'll just play along...) Of course the new Pokemon are pretty good. That has never been something these games struggled with. I particularly like Meowscarada because she gives me Nia from XB2 vibes who is my favorite character in any game. Like the Pokemon the music has never been something these games struggled with so obviously it's good here too. Ok... time for the bad...

I wish I could ignore the technical problems. I REALLY wish it wasnt such a mess because if these games had better graphics and had more time to iron out bugs it would have been great but no... big companies gotta big company...
Also to those people saying its held back the switch... umm no? The switch is home to absolutely huge games like Xenoblade 3, Breath of the Wild, and Monster Hunter. All 3 of these are not only bigger than this but also have MUCH better graphics. No one would mind if they took extra time to make these games. No one.

Overall I can't say this is a bad game. It's very good however the issues that people have been bringing up are real problems and for the first time in a while not just people bitching for the sake of it. I think this is going to be the last Pokemon game I play unless these issues get fixed.

Also the generic Pokemon trainer designs are ugly as fuck like holy what the actual fuck am I looking at? I want to cry when I look at these NPCs because of how ugly they are. They upset me just picturing them in my mind like holy fucking shit...

I'm struggling to find the words to express my opinon on this game. To put it simply, this is the first game I've ever played and is something I've come back to over and over throughout my life. Needless to say, this game is important to me.

When I play this I see everything that makes Mario what it is. Everything here is amazing. While in some aspects, the gameplay can seem dated, I find it as just another part of the charm. Overall, this is an amazing platformer and tbh it's one of Mario's best games ever.

I absolutely adore the Mario & Luigi series and just because this is the oldest absolutely does not make it the weakest. Everything about this game is just pure fun. While modern Paper Mario may be a bland mess of bad and basic ideas, this is the origin of something special. However the graphics and a few other minor things do hold it back and I believe those issues are just tied to the passage of time. This is why I all around prefer the 3DS remake because it fixes every issue I have with this game. Either way, no matter what means you have to take, you NEED to play this game.