JACK 'N' HAT

JACK 'N' HAT

Cross Game Studio · 2022 · Side Scroller, 2D Platformer, Collectathon, Platformer, 2D

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Mostly Positive71% · 17
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About JACK 'N' HAT

Prepare for an exhilarating platformer adventure across the world of Ririland!
The evil Dr. Voo Doom has abducted Princess Riri, instigating a civil war that has plunged the Kingdom into chaos!

Is there anyone strong enough to save the distraught royal?
Jack, the famous "jack-of-all-trades" repairman is ready to bring peace to the land.

Armed with the latest invention of the brilliant Dr. Expo Zicion, a hat that can be thrown like a boomerang, Jack has to travel the planet searching for Energy Crystals, the only power source that will allow him to travel to the moon and put an end to Dr. Voo Doom's plans for world domination!

Help Jack jump and slide his way through deserts, jungles, volcanoes and battle devious enemies and dangerous bosses!

Can you save Ririland?

Features

- 20 huge levels with secret ones to unlock!
- Collect Crystals, Gems and Stars. Can you get them all?
- Intense Boss Battles
- Unlockable abilities
- Catchy chiptune soundtrack
- Retro & Modern modes
- 7-8 hours gameplay

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Feb 10, 2023
Was nice. Fun to play, Nice MuSick, Okaish story. Take it on sales if you love a platformer.
5 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 6, 2023
Great game, bit like mario
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 24, 2022
Game seems a bit generic, but overall not bad. However, the game is currently completely unplayable because the 5th stage is impossible to pass. If it ever gets patched I'll give it another chance. This is the spot that is impossible to pass at the moment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxc-_3LWPFs I've tried over 50 times, it is impossible to slide through there. Also for some reason you unlock all achievement in the game within the first hour, even though it isn't even 20% through the game. Which is odd to say the least. My other biggest complaint is that the movement is overall really slow and clunky, though based on the trailer video it seems that is solved later on in the game once you get more powerups. Unfortunately It's impossible to make it to that point.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 29, 2022
https://youtu.be/3tseuxcvzjM A side scrolling platformer that was inspired by Megaman, Mario and Crash Bandicoot. You play a jack, who is a jack of all trades, on a mission to save your world from the sinister Dr. Voo Doom who is trying to plunge it into a civil war. With the help of his special hat, he must race across Ririland and stop all those oppose peace, happiness and freedom. If you're looking for a retro platformer to scratch that nostalgic itch then look no further. This is solid game for the price and will challenge you from time to time. Make sure you are collecting everything to get 100% and find some secrets.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Mar 5, 2026
JACK ’N’ HAT is a retro-inspired 2D platformer developed by Cross Game Studio and published by 2Awesome Studio, designed as a modern tribute to the colorful side-scrolling adventures that defined the 16-bit era. With bright pixel art, straightforward mechanics, and an emphasis on exploration and collectibles, the game captures the spirit of classic platformers while adapting the formula for contemporary players. Rather than focusing on complex systems or narrative depth, the experience centers on tight level design, playful environments, and the simple joy of jumping through vibrant worlds while collecting hidden treasures. The story follows Jack, an unlikely hero whose quiet life is interrupted when the peaceful kingdom of Ririland falls into chaos. The villainous scientist Dr. Voo Doom has kidnapped Princess Riri and sparked conflict across the land, threatening the stability of the entire kingdom. Jack, originally just a repairman, becomes the unlikely savior of the realm after receiving a powerful tool from the brilliant scientist Dr. Expo Zicion. This invention, a magical hat that functions like a boomerang, becomes Jack’s signature weapon and the key to overcoming the many d…
Not recommended Dec 13, 2022
Yeah this game is way too clunky for me to play. Alex Kidd was clunky too but they manage to make it work by balancing the boss fights. This one also has some sort of difficulty spike, which I dont mind but I dont think its casual friendly either. I hate how the bosses are able to move perfectly well when your own character can barely move properly. I would suggest just skipping this, I gave up on the 2nd boss fight and never really like how I have to be lucky to get what I need in order to damage the boss, along with attacks thats really difficult to dodge due to clunky controls. Not worth it imo.

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