Friday Night Funkin’ vs Hat Kid
Learn About the Game Friday Night Funkin' vs Hat Kid
I’ve been spending way too much time on this crossover mod where Boyfriend ends up trading beats with Hat Kid, and honestly, it’s such a joyride. The moment her little hat floats in on the first beat, I got that same warm feeling I had when I first booted up A Hat in Time. It’s weirdly satisfying watching her bopping along to the arrows, cheeks glowing as she nails those tricky high notes. Even though it’s fanmade, it feels polished in that endearing way indie projects can be—like the creator really loved both universes and wanted to mash them together just right.
What makes it stand out for me is how each song ramps up with those signature upbeat melodies you’d expect from Hat Kid’s world, but still keeps the tight, rhythmic punch of Friday Night Funkin’. There’s this one level where the background shifts from a bright café to a starlit sky, and you almost forget you’re tapping arrows instead of jumping between floating platforms. The animations feel alive—her hat flips, she does that little spin at the end of a successful combo, and you can tell the modder paid attention to making every gesture charming rather than just functional.
I love that even the UI gets a little twist—hearts are done up in pastel colors, and the notes seem to sparkle just a bit more than usual. It’s subtle, but it helps me stay in the groove. I’m not usually the kind of person who dives deep into mods, but this one hooked me in because it feels respectful to both the source material and the Funkin’ formula. The difficulty curve is spot-on, too: you’re challenged enough to break a sweat but not so much that you want to rage quit halfway through.
And honestly, the community around it is part of the fun. People are remixing the soundtrack, drawing fan art of Hat Kid and Boyfriend sharing a celebratory fist bump, or joking about how she nearly steals the show. It’s nice to see a fresh spin on a game that’s already spawned a thousand mods, yet still feels novel. Every time I see a new beatmap come out or a tweak to the visuals, I can’t help but crack a grin and dive back in.