Celeste

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  1. BarkingDoggy
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    This game is outstanding. One of the best games I've played to date. First off, the visuals and music are so polished and beautiful. I just want every screen of this game as my background (the backgrounds are incredibly detailed and help make the game feel very polished) and I could listen to this music for hours. I mean, each level has it's own death transition! That should give you aThis game is outstanding. One of the best games I've played to date. First off, the visuals and music are so polished and beautiful. I just want every screen of this game as my background (the backgrounds are incredibly detailed and help make the game feel very polished) and I could listen to this music for hours. I mean, each level has it's own death transition! That should give you a taste of how much love the developers put into this game. The dialogue is incredibly charming and tells a story about complicated feelings so elegantly and with so much honesty (I mean, you can feel it through the dialogue). The gameplay is incredibly fluid and its difficulty curve is perfect (However, I am a platformer afficiando, so take that with a grain of salt). I mean, seriously. Just jumping around and dashing in an empty space feels amazing, and there are so many collectibles to find using these amazing controls! You can choose to play on assist mode, or complete the game 100% and have an outstanding time no matter what. This game simply gets everything right: from skippable cutscenes to counters that help see what you missed in a level. The B-sides are just as fun as the main story and there's secrets hiding in every corner. No secret makes you want to use a walkthrough; they are well-hidden, but also well telegraphed with fun little mini-challenges in them. There are so many cool, inventive mechanics to come across while traversing through in this game... and the level design... Oh, the level design! It's absolutely perfect. This game is incredible and a great start if you want to start playing hardcore platformers.… Expand
  2. tonjonas
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Probably the best platformer, hard but rewarding. Beautiful visuals, a great soundtrack, and a nice story.
  3. Sephet
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    The finest platforming experience you could ask for. Excellent level design/gameplay with perfectly balanced difficulty, great length (10-20 hours to complete) and a unique and compelling story, Celeste is a true labor of love by people who know what they're doing.
  4. DOLLAR_376
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    Great indie platformer which deals with important topics. Gameplay and music are the highlights here, while level design is also great, with many parts being reasonably though. The story is sad and emotionally powerful. Some minor issues include a couple of parts parts that drag a bit, and some mechanics which are overused at some points. Other than that, a great game well worth checking out.
  5. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    Outstanding 2D-Platformer game filled with challenges. Art style and music are beautiful, gameplay is smooth and it's feels so good to play. A friend told me about this game, and I'm so grateful I got to play this fantastic game thanks to him. It is one of the best 2D-Platformer I played in a while, very refreshing experience and I recommend everyone to play it!
  6. Nyaheat
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    Cidden şaşırdım. Acayip derecede hemde. Bu kadar basit mekanikli bir oyunun bazı triplay oyunlardan daha iyi olabileceğini gördüm. Celeste harika bir oyun ve kesinlikle gelmiş geçmiş en iyi platformer oyunlarında top 3'e oynayabilecek bir başyapıt

    Öncelikle hikaye: Madeline adlı ana karakterimiz ile Celeste dağının tepesine doğru bir yolculuğa çıkıyoruz. Biraz tırmandıktan sonra dağa    Cidden şaşırdım. Acayip derecede hemde. Bu kadar basit mekanikli bir oyunun bazı triplay oyunlardan daha iyi olabileceğini gördüm. Celeste harika bir oyun ve kesinlikle gelmiş geçmiş en iyi platformer oyunlarında top 3'e oynayabilecek bir başyapıt

    Öncelikle hikaye: Madeline adlı ana karakterimiz ile Celeste dağının tepesine doğru bir yolculuğa çıkıyoruz. Biraz tırmandıktan sonra dağa tırmanan başka bir kişi ile, Theo ile karşılaşıyoruz. Theo ile biraz daha ilerlediğimizde "Badeline" ortaya çıkıyor ve bilinmeyen bir sebepten ötürü ana karakterimize dağın tepesine olan yolculukla bayağı bir zorluk çıkarıyordur. Bakalım madeline ile celeste dağının tepesine tırmanabilecekmisiniz?

    Öncelikle hikaye'ye bakınca olabildiğine klasik bir hikaye görüyoruz. Defalarca okuduğumuz, izlediğimiz, oynadığımız klasik bir hikaye. Ama hikaye belki celeste için (diğer yönlere göre) en az çaba harcanılmış kısmı. Zor bir bölümden sonra parmaklarınızı dinlendirirken o sakin hikaye rahatlamanıza daha yardımcı olabilir. Fakat senaryo boyunca istisnai birkaç sahne dışında neredeyse hiçbirşey oldu da bitti olarak gösterilmiyor. Karakterler ise... yani kötü karakterlerin öyle aman aman değişik bir yönü yok klasik kötü karakterler işte. Theo ve yaşlı kadın da aynı şekilde. Malesef karakterlerin aklımda kalan hiçbir iyi yönü yok fakat dediğim gibi muhtemelen en az buraya emek harcanmış fakat bu karakterlerin sıkıcı olduğunu değiştirmez. Cidden uyuklama moduna giriyodum her dialog girdiğinde. ilk oynayışta biraz katlandım ama ikincisinde direk skip cutsene seçeneğine basarak atladım orayı çünkü çok sıkıcı. Yani ben senaryo'yu beğendimmi? Evet. Ben senaryoyu beğendim yani sadece bir iki eksi ile tüm hikayeye kötü diyemem sonuçda.

    Oynanış ile Bölüm dizaynı'na gelirsek... Öncelikle oyunun temel mekaniği olan Dash ile başlayalım. Dash mekaniği havada iken yön tuşları ile bastığınız yöne karakterinizi fırlatmanızı sağlıyor. Öyle yepyeni birşey diyemeyeceğim dash'de oldukça basit bir mekanik. Fakat aşırı güzel bölüm dizaynı ile kullandıkça mutlu oluyorsunuz. Resmen platformer aşıklarına yazılmış bir aşk mektubu (Otel ve 6.chapter). Hazır bölüm dizaynına girdik biraz da ondan konuşalım. Bölüm dizaynı konusunda bazı "şaheser" oyunlara bunu ders diye vermeleri lazım. Ben hayatım boyunca bu kadar iyi bölüm dizaynına sahip bir oyun görmedim. Her bölümde parmak kaslarınız ve reflexlerinizi zorlayarak engelleri aşıyorsunuz. Ve madeline de tuşa bastığım gibi komutu uygulayan bir karakter yani ölürseniz kusura bakmayın suç sizdedir. Oyun geçmeniz için gerekenden fazlasını size veriyor zaten. Spawn bölgeleri. Celeste'de engelleri aşıp bir sonraki bölüme geçtiğinizde birdaha kendinizi aşağı atsanız bile bölüm başından başlatıyor. Birde çilek toplama var. Çilek toplama oyunda extradan zorluk çıkarmak için koyular "sıkıyosa beni ölmeden almaya çalışsana sjsjsjsjj" dermiş gibi duruyor ve bu cidden aşırı sinir bozucu. Fakat neredeyse hiç dert etmedim. Ama sonradan öğrendiğime göre eğer sona ulaşmadan 100 çilek toplayabilirsen sonda birşey oluyormuş ama araştırmaya fazlasıyla üşendim. Dediğim gibi dümdüz oyunu oynayıp bitirdim. Son olarak kasetler. Kasetleri, oyunu çok daha zorlaştıran "B-Side" adı verilen extra bölümleri açıyorlar. Tabi çok gözükmedikleri için ben sadece bir yerde kaset gördüm ve çok da zor olmadığı için kaseti aldım. Chapteri bitirince bir deneyeyim dedim vee hiç gerek olmadığını gördüm. Yani bölümü çok sevip didik didik ettiyseniz bulup dahada fazla keyifli zaman geçirebileceğiniz bir extra. Yani aşağı yukarı böyle. Kısacası ben celeste'nin oynanışına ve bölüm dizaynına bayıldım.

    Teknik özellikler: Oyunun grafikleri gerek dash olsun gerek bölüm dizaynı olsun cidden ama cidden aşırı güzel gözüküyorlar. Yani 2d sınırları içerisinde yapılabilecek en iyi işlerden birini yapmışlar cidden helal olsun. Eh yani burası hakkında uzun uzun konuşamam o nedenle Bitirelim.

    Geldik incelemenin sonuna. Celeste hem 2018 yılına, hemde 2020 yılına göre platform olayını aşırı iyi yapan bir oyun. Tabii ki bahsedemediğim onlarca iyi yanı daha vardır ama aşırı odunsu karakterler ile uyku moduna geçtiğimden öyle çok fena diyemiyorum. Fakat yinede aşırı iyi bir oyundur. Oynayınız

    95/100    … Expand
  7. Moein7
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    this platformer game is astonishing!every aspect of this games fits so well together that you can not stop playing it!from the beautiful music and story to art design and game play mechanics.completely perfect game really excited to see the next game from this studio.
  8. Liberty_Gaming
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Every aspect of the game was masterfully done and after playing through and earning every achievement it has become my favorite game of all time. The two aspects of a game that I care most about is the gameplay and music which I think Celeste perfected both. The story has some great emotional beats and relatable struggles coming from the main character. This is truly the pinnacle of puzzleEvery aspect of the game was masterfully done and after playing through and earning every achievement it has become my favorite game of all time. The two aspects of a game that I care most about is the gameplay and music which I think Celeste perfected both. The story has some great emotional beats and relatable struggles coming from the main character. This is truly the pinnacle of puzzle platformers.… Expand
  9. Smg7
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    One of the best platformer games i have ever played. the platforming is phenomenal. the visuals are pretty nice to look at, nothing amazing but i like the 8/16 bit style. and the soundtrack is also amazing. my biggest complaint with this game would be the secrets. sometimes its like you HAVE to search up a walkthrough online especially for the crystal hearts. but besides that its anOne of the best platformer games i have ever played. the platforming is phenomenal. the visuals are pretty nice to look at, nothing amazing but i like the 8/16 bit style. and the soundtrack is also amazing. my biggest complaint with this game would be the secrets. sometimes its like you HAVE to search up a walkthrough online especially for the crystal hearts. but besides that its an amazing platformer… Expand
  10. TheIndexPlayer
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Celeste is the definition of a must-try game.

    This platformer has some of the best controls out there, if you die once or a thousand times you know it's your fault and not the game being unfair. The graphics are pixelated and beautifully done with a recognizable style to them. The levels are fantastic and the story is very interesting as it doesn't just talk about Madeline    Celeste is the definition of a must-try game.

    This platformer has some of the best controls out there, if you die once or a thousand times you know it's your fault and not the game being unfair.

    The graphics are pixelated and beautifully done with a recognizable style to them.

    The levels are fantastic and the story is very interesting as it doesn't just talk about Madeline climbing a mountain but also fighting her inner demons as she suffers from panic attacks and depression. The main story plus DLC are something that everyone should try.

    But one cannot review this game without talking about the SOUNDTRACK.
    The music in this game, composed by Lena Raine, is so good I can't even describe how good it is. Track such as "Reach for the summit" and especially "Joy of remembrance" made me totally lose myself in the game, almost crying,    … Expand
  11. DIXAFU
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    i give 8 for this game because of the level 9 it literally kills the game with no heart you enjoy every level music scenario everything you enter the story like you are madeline you fells sad at her fellings and happy but the level 9 it is just too hard to complete yeah i like hard games but when the game just make it inpossible, you lose everything that you just put in the game the bi give 8 for this game because of the level 9 it literally kills the game with no heart you enjoy every level music scenario everything you enter the story like you are madeline you fells sad at her fellings and happy but the level 9 it is just too hard to complete yeah i like hard games but when the game just make it inpossible, you lose everything that you just put in the game the b sides are a lot more easy than level 9 matt you maked a good game but you killed some people whit that dlc… Expand
  12. markovolimango
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    May be the best platformer I've ever played. The physics are just right and the core gameplay is so good it doesn't need millions of abilities and enemies to stay interesting. It also has one of the best soundtracks in gaming and a surprisingly great story.
  13. nitorita
    Mar 4, 2020
    9
    It's been a while since I had the chance to play a genuinely challenging platformer that requires you to think. With similar gameplay to Ori and the Blind Forest, the story and setting in this game are more lighthearted in nature and the complex level designs keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire journey.

    It is evident that Celeste was designed not to be fancy or    It's been a while since I had the chance to play a genuinely challenging platformer that requires you to think. With similar gameplay to Ori and the Blind Forest, the story and setting in this game are more lighthearted in nature and the complex level designs keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire journey.

    It is evident that Celeste was designed not to be fancy or overly complex. It's just a platformer, and a fun one at that. Every level you beat feels satisfying, and even more so as the levels get harder and harder. It's been a long time since my hands legitimately sweated from gaming, and I find that downright incredible.

    I will warn that this game might not be suitable for everyone, since many levels need split-second decision making. If you're not a fast-paced gamer, you may want to preview some gameplay first before buying. According to Steam, 50% of gamers couldn't get past halfway. Luckily, there is an "Assist Mode" available which essentially provides cheats to make the game easier to play, so if you do experience trouble, feel free to use them.

    Be sure to find the minigame "PICO-8" that is hidden inside Celeste. It is a whole different version of Celeste that provides more stages for you to play which are even harder than the main game. The unlockable B-Sides and C-Sides of the chapters also provide completely different levels and a huge jump in difficulty and challenge.

    I had this game at 10/10 for the longest time but eventually dropped it to a 9/10 because Chapter 7C was pure torture and virtually impossible to beat. I actually experienced carpal tunnel trying to grind that chapter. I can accept progressively harder levels, but when they turn sadistic, that's when I draw the line. Sure, the chapter is optional, but an imperfect game is an imperfect game. (This actually reminds me of Super Cloudbuilt and its secret developer levels, because they were impossibly hard and left me disappointed.)    … Expand
  14. kelvinsanchez15
    Jan 13, 2019
    10
    "Sobresaliente", esa es la palabra que define Celeste desde cualquier punto de vista, tanto sus controles, mecánicas, habilidades, historia, música y ambientación hacen que la experiencia de juego sea de las mejores que he podido experimentar. Totalmente recomendado.
  15. Kunray
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    A beautiful game about combating depression and finding self-worth and self-love, I rate it 10/10
  16. philzlz
    Dec 19, 2018
    9
    A contender for the best indie game of the year 2018, Celeste is a beautiful 8-bit pixel style game with a fantastic soundtrack. While starting easy, difficulty increases gradually, with each level introducing new game-play mechanics.

    Story is a strong point of the game with memorable characters such as Mr. Oshiro and his never-ending love for his business and the struggles of Madeline    A contender for the best indie game of the year 2018, Celeste is a beautiful 8-bit pixel style game with a fantastic soundtrack. While starting easy, difficulty increases gradually, with each level introducing new game-play mechanics.

    Story is a strong point of the game with memorable characters such as Mr. Oshiro and his never-ending love for his business and the struggles of Madeline trying to overcome depression and fighting with her inner demons while climbing Mount Celeste.

    Fans of Super Meat Boy and similar 2D platformers will feel right at home.    … Expand
  17. Klady
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best indie games I played so far. I liked so much. It's a must buy!
  18. Arachnophobic
    Apr 2, 2020
    10
    I know it sounds cheesy, but this game felt like an experience that changed me as a person, taught me to be a better one - something I could attribute to a select few pieces of media I've encountered in my life. It was also one of those games that convinced me, that games as a medium possesses the power to be the most *effective*, because of the versatility of text, impact of visuals,I know it sounds cheesy, but this game felt like an experience that changed me as a person, taught me to be a better one - something I could attribute to a select few pieces of media I've encountered in my life. It was also one of those games that convinced me, that games as a medium possesses the power to be the most *effective*, because of the versatility of text, impact of visuals, influence of music and the power of interaction are all combined into one only here.

    If you can stomach a hard platformer, play it. That is all.    … Expand
  19. vape
    Feb 16, 2018
    10
    yeah this game is a rare one, great tight platforming, great presentation, ost, and surprisingly story, just a lot of quality content with this game.
  20. wholesome
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Celeste is utterly astonishing. The story and characters are heartfelt and intimate, the game play is refined and polished, and the music is absolutely masterful. No game is perfect, but Celeste is a challenge to that truth. I realise a lot of the weight and meaning will be lost on people lucky enough not to suffer from mental health issues (after all, no game is for everyone), but asCeleste is utterly astonishing. The story and characters are heartfelt and intimate, the game play is refined and polished, and the music is absolutely masterful. No game is perfect, but Celeste is a challenge to that truth. I realise a lot of the weight and meaning will be lost on people lucky enough not to suffer from mental health issues (after all, no game is for everyone), but as someone who does Madeline's, the story continues to touch me even as I've long since moved into the post game content, and there is a LOT of it. No other game with comparable difficulty has felt accessible to me, but I just can't stop playing Celeste, and that's not to mention the excellent assist mode that gives access to all sorts of players with motor disabilities and other barriers.

    Now, not all of the game is of a 10/10 calibre, but for me, the game never dips below superb. And when Celeste gets good, oh boy does it get good. The final boss fight (in the main story) is a reminder of why stories themselves exist. Never before have I seen soundtrack, game play and story so perfectly integrated. In fact, such a description does it disservice, because it is impossible to separate them; in that moment, it is not game play + story + visuals + music. Instead, the game becomes a living, breathing thing.
    Boss battles are often hard and epic, but never before have I felt so floored. My heart and adrenaline race every time I replay it, and I'm wanting to cry and feeling utterly awesome. Celeste isn't based on innovation. Instead, it does old things well. But the innovation is there, and to me this is the culmination of boss battles in video game history. In that moment, I was Madeline, I was fighting this boss and I was winning. This isn't a usual boss battle- it is what boss battles should be. It doesn't sap your lives; it isn't stressful; it's a boss and you need to beat it.

    If you think video games can't be art, for the love of this Earth, play Celeste.    … Expand
  21. Goldsnail
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    The game is very good. from the start of the game to the end of the game, it keeps pulling you back in. it has characters who are hard not to love, and overall is a great experience, and i absolutely loved it (no doubt). i loved the ancient level where the blue torches are. i loved the ancient tech and it was fantastic. and the ending was very great. even though i only collected 81The game is very good. from the start of the game to the end of the game, it keeps pulling you back in. it has characters who are hard not to love, and overall is a great experience, and i absolutely loved it (no doubt). i loved the ancient level where the blue torches are. i loved the ancient tech and it was fantastic. and the ending was very great. even though i only collected 81 strawberry's i had an enjoyable experience… Expand
  22. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Celeste
    A great game, just not for me
    Celeste is one of those ultra frustrating platformers where you play a girl named madeline trying to climb mount celeste for reasons unknown to her, the story focuses primarily on depression, anxiety, and will power… the latter 2 will definitely be tested if you choose to play celeste the way it was intedned to be played.. And in its intended state,    Celeste
    A great game, just not for me
    Celeste is one of those ultra frustrating platformers where you play a girl named madeline trying to climb mount celeste for reasons unknown to her, the story focuses primarily on depression, anxiety, and will power… the latter 2 will definitely be tested if you choose to play celeste the way it was intedned to be played..
    And in its intended state, I just don’t like it.. im not one of those people that enjoy dying 1 million times in a video game, I want to relax and enjoy my games, not be on the brink of going mad…
    Thankfully this game offers an assist mode to deal with this..
    I gave the game a shot for how it was meant to be, you get a single dash though crystals and strawberries will refill this gash, you can climb walls and it’s a bunch of dashing and doging spikes supermeat boy style..
    it didn’t take long for me to be like nah, im not doing this.. and played the rest of the game with assists on…
    at first with just infinite dodges, but this game my character some super saiyan pink hair to give the visual of clearly im cheating right now, so I thought might as well turn damage off too..
    so whats meant to be some ultra hard game for sadomasochists for me was an exploration game and I feel no shame in that, I got the story, I got to see every inch of celeste, collecting the baries, the crystal hearts, the cassetes to unlock the side b version of a chapter and better yet playing with assist doesn’t turn trophies off, and this trophy list is full of silver trophies for finding these collectables…
    Needless to say playing with assists does take away the satisfaction of completing chapters and areas..
    I got to get a feel for the games intention the most while trying to get a trophy for completing celeste on pico-8, that’s right, the devolopers are evil jerks.. I got to level 27 out of 30 before I gave up on the trophy and the platinum, so don’t think with assist mode this is all of a sudden some easy platinum trophy because it isn’t… mount celeste is going to be in your way of it one way or another..
    somehow nearly 25% of players have this trophy though, I don’t see how. The game must have only sold like 4 copies and the one person that got it is a developer or their parents just didn’t love them.
    jokes, im kidding..
    im just not one of those people that think, you know what would be fun?
    dying over and over and over and over and over and over until muscle memory and luck prevent me from doing so,
    Its not my thing…
    that being said I do again still see the greatness in this game, the brilliant level design, the brutal difficulty, the option to skip the difficulty and just explore, a great trophy list aside from the pico 8 bit..
    Celeste is a really great package for people that love retro games, stress, or trophies
    I give Celeste an 8/10    … Expand
  23. ghostlysun
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    By far the best platformer I have ever played.

    I like hard games; dark souls, hotline miami and hollow knight come to my mind. But I've never really could get into a hard platformer. Super meat boy is a great game, yes. But I didn't felt motivated to keep playing despite dying over and over. Then, it came this game. In the first level I died like 300 times (I like hard games, but I'm    By far the best platformer I have ever played.

    I like hard games; dark souls, hotline miami and hollow knight come to my mind. But I've never really could get into a hard platformer. Super meat boy is a great game, yes. But I didn't felt motivated to keep playing despite dying over and over.

    Then, it came this game. In the first level I died like 300 times (I like hard games, but I'm not good at them). But the difficulty curve, how it adds new challenges as it goes on, how it teaches you a new mechanic and then plays with it, changing it until it becomes something completely new; there's where the brilliance of this game resides.

    This game pushed me to the edge of my skills, teaching me in every step, making me improve. That's why it's the best platformer I have ever played. And if you add the beautiful story, the cute visuals and the immersing music, you have a work of art right there.    … Expand
  24. LaPingas
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played. Good platforming alongside good story and music, and you got yourself a godlike game. Everything just feels well-designed, in every aspect of the game. I'm not a completionist but i loved collecting collectables in celeste, and i might try and 100% it. this is how good it is. it makes a "just go through the main campaign" player want to collectOne of the best games i've ever played. Good platforming alongside good story and music, and you got yourself a godlike game. Everything just feels well-designed, in every aspect of the game. I'm not a completionist but i loved collecting collectables in celeste, and i might try and 100% it. this is how good it is. it makes a "just go through the main campaign" player want to collect collectables. Only few games make me really want to do it. The difficulty feels so right. It's not like Cuphead where its difficult in the wrong way IMO, but it had the direction at least. Here, it's not about getting punished super hard if you make a few mistakes - it's about figuring out the challenge and executing it right, again and again, until you succeed. Never rage quitted, I was always encouraged to pass to the next screen. The additional content is a huge selling point IMO. if you finished the campaign, YOU AIN'T DONE YET! You were good enough to beat the game, so you get the b-sides to complete, the strawberries to collect and the hearts to find. And, if youre an absolute madman, you have the c-sides challenges, which I'll try to complete in my way to 100% the game.… Expand
  25. AudreyOwO
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
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  26. Crazyh3
    Jan 27, 2018
    9
    Great fun platformer, not super difficult and has a nice assist mode for people new to platformers.

    Has the option of going for a linear playthrough, or collecting lots of strawberries in extra sections of the levels and challenging yourself to the bmode levels.

    Overall, a very fun game, would give it 10/10 if the strawberries unlocked something.
  27. sh4dow
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    To me, this is the most addictive platformer I've played since Dustforce.
    It has TONS of content - I've played for 33 hours by now and still am only through about 2/3 of the game. A word of warning though - after the first third, it gets really, really tough.
    I wanted to criticize some elements like blocks that make you bounce in somewhat unpredictable ways and the fact that some    To me, this is the most addictive platformer I've played since Dustforce.
    It has TONS of content - I've played for 33 hours by now and still am only through about 2/3 of the game. A word of warning though - after the first third, it gets really, really tough.
    I wanted to criticize some elements like blocks that make you bounce in somewhat unpredictable ways and the fact that some mechanics aren't introduced to the player but you'll most likely have to see in a video on Youtube or something but... in the end... playing it is just so much fun.
    The only thing I don't forgive is the awful story about a whiny brat and the occasionally appearing douchy dude. In my life, I've met a number of people actually struggling with psychological issues (myself included - struggling, not having met myself...) as well as shallow, whiny ones who wallow in self pity while not recognizing all the things "fate" (or chance - whatever) simply handed to them. And even though there isn't enough context to truly judge whether Madeline is one or the other, the way she expresses herself and behaves makes it seem like she belongs in the latter category. Which is why I started skipping cut scenes about halfway through.
    Still... overall... controls are tight, challenges very varied (and sometimes feel more like a combination of puzzle game and platformer), art and music are fantastic and it's obviously incredibly addictive if you enjoy platforming challenges.    … Expand
  28. ZombieGenius
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Great platforming, art, music and story. It'll last a while, but it's tough, though!
  29. murphenheim
    Apr 17, 2018
    9
    this game is very challenging , great pixel art graphics, nice music,
    almost every thing about this game is good
  30. Guishu
    Apr 25, 2018
    8
    Great game overall. But when you mix such a clean game-play with some beautiful art, you get something magical. It is a hard game, but I never felt like it took away from it. I feel like if some mechanics were better explored, this game would be a 10 for me, without a doubt.
  31. dhhebe
    May 2, 2018
    10
    The game is actually funny! The hunour is subtile and well integrated. It is demanding game, but rewarding at the same time. One of the best indie games!
  32. hernank22
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Hace mucho no me divertia con un juego 2d, la dificultad de este juego es sublime, te mantiene entretenido todo el tiempo y su duración no es corta
  33. IloveIndie
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    Artılar
    +Tekrar oynanabilirliği yüksek (2)
    +Hikayesi türünün en iyisi (1.5)
    +İsteyene kolay, isteyene zor bir içerik sunabiliyor (3)
    +İyi müzikler (0.5)
    +Yeni mekanikleri öğretme şekli (2)
    +Kendini tekrar etmiyor. (3)
    +Kontrolleri rahat (1)
    Eksiler
    -Buglar (1.5)
    -Bazı saçma bulmacalar (-1)
    Puan:10/10 Türünün en iyisi.
    -IloveIndie
  34. enf3rno
    Oct 6, 2018
    10
    This is a hard platformer that you just "have" to keep playing. The game compels you in so many ways, from the satisfaction of completing your first B-Side track, the great soundtrack, the tight yet simple controls, and even a charming story behind it all. One of the best gaming experiences I have had in many years.
  35. Dranakar
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. It's hard as nails, but so well designed.

    Great, deep and polished game mechanics.
    Tight controls.
    Awesome Music.
    Moving story.

    Can't ask more of a game.
  36. Hugman
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    The ultimate platformer. The uses of elements on your screen is just perfect, the dash control thing is ultra-precise and the controls in general are very satisfying to use. The game is hard, but it as so many checkpoints and no life limitation that everyone can finish the game - I've finished the main story in 6 hours - and those B/C-Sides are made for gamers that want more difficulty andThe ultimate platformer. The uses of elements on your screen is just perfect, the dash control thing is ultra-precise and the controls in general are very satisfying to use. The game is hard, but it as so many checkpoints and no life limitation that everyone can finish the game - I've finished the main story in 6 hours - and those B/C-Sides are made for gamers that want more difficulty and I found it as a very nice addition. The graphics are nice, there's a very great pixel-art contribution in that game. And the scenario is just so much nice, it makes you think and think again about them and you. The gameplay is absolute : collecting strawberries, keys and hearts were just a real pleasure. Even the OST is perfect. Celeste is definitely a quality game made with so much effort and love.… Expand
  37. shayan242
    May 12, 2018
    10
    This game is outstanding. One of the best games I've played to date. First off, the visuals and music are so polished and beautiful. I just want every screen of this game as my background (the backgrounds are incredibly detailed and help make the game feel very polished) and I could listen to this music for hours.
  38. zootsuit
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Tight controls. Freaking awesome level design. Surprisingly interesting story. Best platformer in years.
  39. Sabotower
    Feb 25, 2018
    9
    A fun retro-style platformer with quirky characters, great music and amazing level design. The only real complaint I have is some wonky dialogue, but even that is a minor complaint.
  40. Exstream
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    Excellent and tight controls that make this game a must play for any fans of the platforming genre.
  41. Tismandmand
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    I mean, it's pretty good. But i suck at it. Also it's really hard. But Theo is cool.
  42. Den4ik280
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Elegant graphics, Elegant game, Elegant music, Elegant gameplay 10/10
  43. BigBlueFish
    Jul 20, 2018
    8
    This is a great skill based platformer, with a lovely cast of characters. I loved the story in this game, it really ties in with the gameplay. The art style is the typical retro indie look, but it's well done. I found the music to be very repetitive and frustrating at times, but some of the piano pieces are well done. The controls work great 90% of the time, but the diagonal jumps can beThis is a great skill based platformer, with a lovely cast of characters. I loved the story in this game, it really ties in with the gameplay. The art style is the typical retro indie look, but it's well done. I found the music to be very repetitive and frustrating at times, but some of the piano pieces are well done. The controls work great 90% of the time, but the diagonal jumps can be maddening. If you enjoy difficult skill based games, then you should purchase this. It's fun and polished, but not particularly innovative.… Expand
  44. Yelov
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    Really fun platforming which is not frustrating, because it's not about precision, but about the proper usage of environment and skills. I can also relate to Madeline's struggles with panic attacks, which have a real visual form in the game in the form of her evil self and darker levels.
  45. michaelb1928
    Aug 20, 2018
    9
    Celeste has a lot going for it: virtuoso level design, top notch pixel art, fantastic chiptune soundtrack, an overall smart design, huge speedrunning potential and some deeper meaning (climbing the mountain as a metaphor of overcoming depression). Be aware though that it requires flawless precision and you will count your deaths in thousands
  46. Djwt921
    Oct 16, 2018
    10
    im too lazy to explain why this game is as good as it is and you can always refund it if you dont like it so just play it lol
  47. HecdudeH2O
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    This game gets a 10 in every category. A perfectly controlled platformer with a touching and relatable story, brilliant and memorable music, amazingly creative levels, and a beautiful and colorful aesthetic.
  48. diego24star
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best platform game i ever play.
    Its beautiful pixel art, and nice history and gameplay.
  49. LightBeam
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    The best platformer of 2018 and one of the best games I have ever played.
    This game is so good, where do I begin? The mechanics are simple, but have a high skill ceiling. The difficulty is challenging, but rewarding. The story is amazing and unique. The story is short, but there's plenty of content and stuff to do after you complete the game. If you're not very good at video games,    The best platformer of 2018 and one of the best games I have ever played.
    This game is so good, where do I begin? The mechanics are simple, but have a high skill ceiling. The difficulty is challenging, but rewarding. The story is amazing and unique. The story is short, but there's plenty of content and stuff to do after you complete the game. If you're not very good at video games, Celeste's assist mode makes the game easier but still fun. Celeste is just an overall fun game and an absolute must play if you enjoy platformers. Also, as I was writing this review, Celeste got independent game of the year at the Game Awards.    … Expand
  50. Mathusela
    Jan 12, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have played in a long time:
    Many hours of gameplay, deep characters, amazing storyline, beautiful art style and music, tight enough to make me want to pull out my hair sometimes (in a good way)...
    Perfect.
  51. Pabl0
    Nov 26, 2019
    9
    Celeste es un juego muy entretenido y divertido, es un juego para aquellos que buscan un buen desarrollo de los personajes y también un desafío, a pesar de la dificultad del juego, no es nada imposible, la aventura vale la pena
  52. 13baker11
    Dec 13, 2019
    10
    For me Celeste is one of the best games of all time.

    The Gameplay is outstanding, though it may be challenging at times (Especially if one chooses to go for the berries or B/C-sides). The challenge is justified by the narrative, which shows the mental-health struggle of the protagonist Madeline in one of the most accurate portrayals of mental illnesses in the game industry. Even though    For me Celeste is one of the best games of all time.

    The Gameplay is outstanding, though it may be challenging at times (Especially if one chooses to go for the berries or B/C-sides). The challenge is justified by the narrative, which shows the mental-health struggle of the protagonist Madeline in one of the most accurate portrayals of mental illnesses in the game industry. Even though the challenge may be overwhelming at times, there is also accurately named and flawlessly executed Assist mode, for those who need it.

    To summarise: Celeste is the hardest game that literally anyone can beat, and beating it is worth the effort    … Expand
  53. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
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  54. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
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  55. Karlsefniy
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    One of my favourite indie videogames ever. Gameplay, simple but beautiful art and especially story makes it a great game.
  56. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    The best two-dimensional precision platformer of all time. Music and Art/Animation are good
  57. ArmaniBax
    Feb 5, 2023
    8
    Почему эта девка транс? Ну тупые американцы
  58. TitaniumDragon
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Celeste is a difficult 2D platformer game. Like many indie games, this game deliberately embraces retro pixel graphics – and yet, it only really does so for the actual “gameplay”, with character portraits and various end of the level splash screens using high resolution hand-drawn art.

    The game’s core gameplay is pretty fluid – you move, you jump, you dash in mid air, and you can cling    Celeste is a difficult 2D platformer game. Like many indie games, this game deliberately embraces retro pixel graphics – and yet, it only really does so for the actual “gameplay”, with character portraits and various end of the level splash screens using high resolution hand-drawn art.

    The game’s core gameplay is pretty fluid – you move, you jump, you dash in mid air, and you can cling to and climb walls (with limited stamina, so you can’t just hang out forever waiting for things to happen – or take too long in navigating a room). Very basic stuff, but all done well. There aren’t many “enemies” in this game – it isn’t really that sort of game – though there’s a few thing like snowballs flying through the air that you can bounce off of. Instead, the core is just navigating through levels, trying to get through them without falling into a bottomless pit or touching spikes of death.

    This is one of those extremely simple platformer games that hinges entirely around good level design – and overall, Celeste delivers. The core of the game is maybe 8 hours long, or 12 hours if you try to get all of the basic level collectibles. The difficulty ramps up over the course of the game, starting out fairly easy and then going up to quite a high level of difficulty by the end. For those who like such things, there are platform hell style B-sides to the levels that are much, much harder than the basic version of the levels, and then, if you beat all of those, still another set of even more hellishly difficult levels awaits the truly masochistic.

    The game’s high difficulty is assuaged in the same way that it is in games like Super Meat Boy – generous checkpoints and short distances between checkpoints. You respawn very quickly after dying, and it’s almost always clear what you’re doing wrong. Each of the room is a checkpoint unto itself, and most of the rooms take under 30 seconds to clear if you do the correctly – but of course, it may take you many attempts in some cases to actually do so successfully.

    As another added level of challenge, there are a number of strawberries hidden in the levels, serving as collectibles, along with a single crystal heart in each level, and a tape that unlocks the “B-Side” level variation. These vary in difficulty, but amp up the difficulty of the levels considerably – collecting many of the strawberries is significantly harder than just beating the levels normally.

    Unfortunately, these collectibles are something of a mixed bag – while the platforming challenges are good, some of these collectibles are hidden behind walls or even in secret areas off the side of the main track, which can be rather frustrating at times to find. The problem is that while some of these are hidden in the sort of way secrets should be – a side passage off the top of the screen that seems hard to get to, but which seems like it might lead somewhere, or a broken or otherwise suspicious looking section of wall – some of the secrets are just flat-out hidden behind walls that look entirely ordinary, and the only way to really find them is to either smash yourself into every single wall in the level, or to use a guide. This sort of “lost in the couch cushions” secret is not very good game design, and is the weakest part of the game.

    In terms of plot and story, the game has something of an excuse plot – the main chacrater, Madeline, is trying to scale The Mountain to basically prove to herself that she can do it. She struggles with anxiety, this ends up turning into a physical manifestation that tries to stymie her progress over the course of the game thanks to the magic of the mountain. Along the way Madeline meets a few quirky characters, including an old lady, a crazy ghost who runs an abandoned hotel, and a guy who loves taking selfies and who accompanies Madeline for a fair portion of her journey. It’s serviceable enough, and the characters are likable enough, but many people talked this up as being some really grand thing, and it really isn’t – it’s alright, and is a reasonable frame story, but it doesn’t have a lot of depth to it.

    In the end, this game lives and dies on its platforming – and, fortunately, it’s actually quite good at that. The game doesn’t really do anything tremendously original, but what it does do, it does well, and the overall high quality of the level design challenges the player without overwhelming them.

    I’d recommend this game to anyone who likes difficult 2D platformers, but if you’re the type who is easily frustrated, know that this game will kill you – a lot. It took me just shy of 2200 deaths and 12 hours to clear the main levels of this game fully and gather all the collectibles, so if dying about once every 20 seconds for 12 hours doesn’t sound like a fun time to you, I’d recommend steering clear.    … Expand
  59. p1menta
    Jun 3, 2021
    8
    the story is beautiful, but damn, this is hard. actually that's the only reason I couldn't cry playing it,
  60. RMDsilva
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    Platformer done right - accessible BUT challenging until the end - with plenty of fun side challenges for those hungry for more.
    Mechanics work just right, with 3 buttons needed only.
    Also great music and cute visuals help.
  61. YetAnotherJohn
    May 23, 2021
    10
    The primary lesson everyone should get from Celeste is obviously that a shadow-doppelganger of yourself brought about through dark magic is a gateway to attaining higher powers and should be embraced, not fought off. Remember that for when it's you going through it.

    The soundtrack is phenomenal, both in its base form and with the remixes; The story is emotional and properly    The primary lesson everyone should get from Celeste is obviously that a shadow-doppelganger of yourself brought about through dark magic is a gateway to attaining higher powers and should be embraced, not fought off. Remember that for when it's you going through it.

    The soundtrack is phenomenal, both in its base form and with the remixes;

    The story is emotional and properly complemented by the settings, themes, dialogues and songs at each chapter, simultaneously managing to be straightforward in its themes and yet feel honest and personal;

    The platforming is precise, full of tricks and precise inputs, and you are often rewarded for experimentation and exploration.    … Expand
  62. Dco326
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    Its a rly fun, with beautiful content and art game. its hard from time to time. But rly enjoyable. didnt give 10 bcs its not my genre of games and i dont think i will install it ever again, but still i think its a rly good game tbh.
  63. SpookyBoneMane
    Oct 3, 2019
    8
    Difficult platformer game about overcoming obstacles. I don't regret the time that I took to complete the highly polished screens until the very end.

    Although the game is very hard, the checkpoints are generous in the sense that you can put the game away without having to complete a whole chapter. Some leaps/jumps were tuned too difficult with too small rooms for errors the what felt    Difficult platformer game about overcoming obstacles. I don't regret the time that I took to complete the highly polished screens until the very end.

    Although the game is very hard, the checkpoints are generous in the sense that you can put the game away without having to complete a whole chapter.

    Some leaps/jumps were tuned too difficult with too small rooms for errors the what felt like milliseconds or pixels which lead to frustration.

    Celeste feels and plays as if the developers had great love and appreciation for the platforming-genre creating intense controller-hogging moments.

    I would recommend this game to people looking for a tough challenge which doesn't require a great investment of time as the game is easy to pickup or leave.    … Expand
  64. Maeglyn
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    Celeste was definitely one of the best games of 2018 whether you like platformers or not. Among all the big budget AAA games Celeste felt like a breath of fresh air. The controls, the pixel art, the level design, the music and even the story was amazing. The game was full of soul unlike many other releases in that year. If you want a break from the boring modern AAA games design you shouldCeleste was definitely one of the best games of 2018 whether you like platformers or not. Among all the big budget AAA games Celeste felt like a breath of fresh air. The controls, the pixel art, the level design, the music and even the story was amazing. The game was full of soul unlike many other releases in that year. If you want a break from the boring modern AAA games design you should definitely check this game out… Expand
  65. bluebeardtattoo
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Классная игра с целой кучей различных механик. Многие могут обойти игру стороной, посчитав ее слишком простой и не интересной. Но проходя ее нужно учитывать посыл разработчиков, так как и многие произведения искусства не должны только от визуала, а от общей картины. Только при полном погружении в происходящее можно прочувствовать игру в полной мере.Классная игра с целой кучей различных механик. Многие могут обойти игру стороной, посчитав ее слишком простой и не интересной. Но проходя ее нужно учитывать посыл разработчиков, так как и многие произведения искусства не должны только от визуала, а от общей картины. Только при полном погружении в происходящее можно прочувствовать игру в полной мере.
  66. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    S
    The best platformer i have played.
    Precise mechanics , wonderful art style , outstanding soundtrack , relatable story , good level design makes this game near perfect.
    Instant revive after death makes the game flow . Controls are so precise that you know its your fault if you die.
    Highly recommended.
  67. ikonino
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    Celeste is one game that, exeeds expectations even for me, that started the game with really high expectations, from the absolute basics, like the controls that feel really snappy, the art, that is polished to perfection, the story touches on a mental problem really well and thruthfully. overall, it's amazing on eery aspect of it and really deserved to be around the best games of its year.
    10/10
  68. SilverOrlov
    Jun 5, 2022
    9
    Incredibly beautiful game with an incredibly interesting story, incredibly pleasant music... and with incredibly ass-firing gameplay :)
    Especially if we talk about collecting all the berries. And all hearts. And all B-Sides, more complicated of the passed levels. And if this is not enough - go through the continuation story in the center of the mountain, where the jumps no longer update    Incredibly beautiful game with an incredibly interesting story, incredibly pleasant music... and with incredibly ass-firing gameplay :)
    Especially if we talk about collecting all the berries. And all hearts. And all B-Sides, more complicated of the passed levels. And if this is not enough - go through the continuation story in the center of the mountain, where the jumps no longer update when you touch the floor, and at the end, the lava flow tries to burn your... back.
    Well, if this is not enough too - fly to the stars, to the most difficult level of the game, because of which it does not even have a B-Side, or berries... this last level, IMO, could be made a little less wild, or, at least, not about story.    … Expand
  69. DJKrimson
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    Amazing. Very fun platforming where you start with only a jump, dash and a climb but then discover more techniques/mechanics along the way.

    Good difficulty curve. The main story might be hard- but completely doable for anyone. The postgame offers a lot more challenge. The difficulty is not about pixel perfect jumps, it's rather keeping the pace and finding the optimal solution.
  70. Wafflol
    Feb 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is outstanding. The graphics, while 8/16 bit, look great, and the pixel art work is outstanding. All of the mechanics feel alive, and the story helps this notion by elaborating on where we are and how this mountain came to be. The design of the game makes it surprisingly easy to learn, but difficult to master. This amazing blend of ease of access while providing a challenge is what makes this game so special. To reiterate, the whole game somehow looks great with very little, providing beautiful landscapes. The narrative builds up over time and leaves me feeling happy, rather than the emptiness i find while playing other games. The optional collectibles such as strawberries, hearts, and more really add more challenge and insane replay-ability. I've sank 28 hours into this game, and I often feel like I've barely scratched the surface of it. You learn a concept, master it, and build it on to more. [spoiler time] The ending is a nice look-back to all of the mechanics you learned previously, building on even more to them. Once you are nearing the top, it gets very tense and difficult, and the counting down checkpoint numbers add to this feeling. You legitimately feel very accomplished, and that you have mastered the game. Which gets supported by the upbeat ending dialogue where you go back and meet everyone you've met along the way. It's awesome to feel that you have done it. You feel that you yourself climbed the mountain, and got stronger and better at it along the way, rather than you feeling that you helped a sprite do it. What first seems to be a silly game about collecting flying strawberries becomes so much more. However, if you want to test your skills further, you can always try out the B or C sides of every chapter, collecting all of the strawberries, or attempting the 8th chapter. And that's not even mentioning the outstanding soundtrack and sound effects, which make the experience even better. Plus, this game is super speedrun friendly, with an optional speedrun timer and the ability to skip every cutscene in the game. It's a blast to speedrun this, as you feel nostalgic about learning all of the mechanics, and you don't feel chained down by slow openings or boring unskippable cutscenes. It's crazy to think that one of the best games of all time is also insanely fun to speedrun, and all this melds together to make, in my opinion, the best game of 2019. And to think that this masterpiece is an INDIE GAME, and not created by a billion dollar company. Heck, the name of the company is "Matt Makes Games"! While many point to the graphics and think that this game is another lazy game, it is quite the opposite, as it balances an outstanding story with outstanding gameplay with an outstanding soundtrack, and even more. This game is an absolute masterpiece, and I would recommend it to anyone who considers buying it. This game is better than nearly all Triple-A $60 releases, and it's costs less than third of that and is created by a very small team. All in all, Celeste is one of the greatest games ever made, and it excels in nearly every aspect. This game is a must-play, and I can't believe it's an indie title. I urge you to buy this masterpiece of a game. I promise you, you will not regret it.… Expand
  71. Fornax
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    Celeste is the best game i have personally ever played, the level design was the main thing that i loved in this game, the level design is complex and fun, in this game, level design leads to the high difficulty of the game which is good, compared to games to which difficulty leads to an okay level design. Controlling Madeline is awesome, motion is responsive and easy to learn, also thereCeleste is the best game i have personally ever played, the level design was the main thing that i loved in this game, the level design is complex and fun, in this game, level design leads to the high difficulty of the game which is good, compared to games to which difficulty leads to an okay level design. Controlling Madeline is awesome, motion is responsive and easy to learn, also there are many tricks for speed running (and B/C-Sides) that are very fun to use. And i haven't mention a great story, awesome music and much much more, this game gets a 10/10.… Expand
  72. crabbyaidman1
    Sep 26, 2019
    9
    Alright, this is the best platformer I have ever played. The visuals are freaken amazing, controls are so smooth, and great level design. it is super hard but it's so fun to try and beat. Also, the story is top-notch.
  73. realcritic1
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    I think Celeste one of the best games for someone who complete it. for me Celeste is really different game because have strange world. when you want pass a chapter, maybe a hundred time you die but you continue because meaning of the die is different in the Celeste. Celeste wants to die for knowing how to live. I should explain about music of the Celeste. in a word masterpiece. I thinkI think Celeste one of the best games for someone who complete it. for me Celeste is really different game because have strange world. when you want pass a chapter, maybe a hundred time you die but you continue because meaning of the die is different in the Celeste. Celeste wants to die for knowing how to live. I should explain about music of the Celeste. in a word masterpiece. I think one of the reason for pass chapter is listen music of the new chapter. graphic and drawing is really good. so Celeste is a great game we should respect to the best game of 2018… Expand
  74. mennybolt
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing storytelling, well designed world and platform experience. Must play on platform genre.
  75. ArcanaThe4th
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Celeste is a beautiful game in every sense of the word. It's a treat for the eyes and ears, and the story is so relatable it had me wrapped up in it. I love stories about self-love and that deal with mental illness because I think that there's so much relatability in these stories.

    The final level has been one of my all time favorite final levels, and it made me feel like I could do    Celeste is a beautiful game in every sense of the word. It's a treat for the eyes and ears, and the story is so relatable it had me wrapped up in it. I love stories about self-love and that deal with mental illness because I think that there's so much relatability in these stories.

    The final level has been one of my all time favorite final levels, and it made me feel like I could do anything with how it dealt with accepting your darker side.    … Expand
  76. Dermi
    Jun 23, 2019
    10
    Excellent game that has interesting story. If you like games such as Super Meat Boy or VVVVVV, Celeste is surely worth buying.
  77. TaijitheBard
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    I'm not much of a platformer player, but this game is hands down, the best platformer game I've ever played. You don't see very often that an indie game competed with the games such as Read Dead Redemption 2, God of War, AC: Odyssey and Spider-Man in the Game Awards. I can easily say that Celeste was by far the best game among all the nominees, and trust me, I've played every one of them.I'm not much of a platformer player, but this game is hands down, the best platformer game I've ever played. You don't see very often that an indie game competed with the games such as Read Dead Redemption 2, God of War, AC: Odyssey and Spider-Man in the Game Awards. I can easily say that Celeste was by far the best game among all the nominees, and trust me, I've played every one of them.

    Story looks very simple at the beginning. A girl named Madeline tries to climb a mountain. It's a simple story that you'd expect from a platformer game, right?

    Wrong.

    As you try to pass all the tough levels and chapters, you're beginning to realize that this is not a story about climbing a mountain. It's a story about overcoming your depression, your anxiety and your fear. As you progress through the game, Madeline constantly ignores her inner self, which resembles her fear, anxiety and depression. She just rans away from it, like all of us do in our lives.

    I want to shout-out to level design here, because the longer Madeline ignores her feelings, the harder the chapters get. It gets so hard that you want to quit the game, but you remember the very first line the game told you. "You can do this." And you try harder and harder.

    Once you overcome your desperation, depression and anxiety, the levels feel easier. It's not becoming easier by any means, on the contrary, it becomes much HARDER. Harder than nearly all the platformer games out there. However, the game gives you the feeling of improving so well that you feel confident and feel like you'll pass all the challenges the game throws at you. And you do too. Even someone like me, who hates hard games like Soulsborne, keeps trying to overcome every challenge.

    I'm 114 hours into the game as I write this review, but I still couldn't beat all the challenges. Sure, I beat the 100% of the game, but like a masochist, I try to get 114%, which seems nearly impossible. Way harder than 112% of Hollow Knight. But I feel like I'll betray the game if I don't pass every challenge the game offers.

    As for gameplay, it's like the story of the game. Simple at the beginning, advanced at the end. Mechanics are comprised of three basic elements. Jump, grab, and dash. Of course there's more to that, but the game won't tell you advanced techniques until you've finished the game. Sure, you can discover this mechanics in your normal playthrough, (and you'll definitely discover some of them by your own) but levels don't require for you to use those advanced techniques. It requires for only 100% and 114%.

    And the mechanics are so freaking smooth! Unlike many other platformer, you really feel like you have the full control over your character. Ever died in a game and said "I hate this game! I pressed ctrl but my character crouched so late!" Yeah, you won't say that in this game. Controls are so timely and consistent. Also everything is pixel-perfect. So, if you died, that's on you.

    And lastly, the soundtrack. Shout-out to Lena Raine for her masterpiece music. There couldn't be more suitable tracks for the atmosphere of the game. Music changes in every chapter and all the tracks reflect their chapters theme and story so well. You'll listen it over and over, even if you spent hours to the game and heard the all of the soundtrack thousands of times.

    Overall, 11/10. 2018's Game of the Year.    … Expand
  78. ThatOneNekoGuy
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've ever played. The movement is fluid. Jumps, dashes and climbs react the frame you press the input, going exactly where you want them to. Celeste doesn't suffer from the floatiness of other platformers, without sacrificing maneuverability. The moveset alone would make this game fun if it were placed in an empty box, but it's not.

    The level design is brilliant as well, teaching the player without telling them what to do (there is a brief tutorial, but that's just to teach the player which buttons do what). Each room has a number of solutions, giving the player a sense of pride upon figuring each of them out.

    None of the rooms feel unfair to the player - the game doesn't laugh at the player for each mistake, but explains that each death brings you closer to the solution. It's not an easy game, but the difficulty curve scales steadily with the player, through the optional collectibles, B sides, C sides, and core, which are just as well designed as the required sections.

    The visuals are fantastic, though some people show distaste for pixel art in general. The animations are fluid, and lively. Incredible attention is put into every little detail in the game, from a lamp that swings when you brush by it, to the small clouds of dust that appear when landing from a jump. It's the subtle things that make good visuals great.

    The story and music are worth mentioning as well, but I tend to play my games on mute, and while Madeline's character arc is important to the game as a whole, I don't tend to care about story when it comes to platformers, so my opinion isn't really valid when it comes to those 2 things, as I didn't pay much attention to either in game. That said, if you do prefer to have sound on, you definitely should for this game, as the soundtrack is amazing, especially in the B sides and C sides, but I mostly only know this particular aspect from watching lets plays, not in my own experience with the game.

    While I do personally love the game, I also know that it's not for everyone. A lot of the optional parts of the game can become insanely difficult towards the end, so don't expect to 100% it unless you're /really/ good at platformers, or willing to sink a lot of time into it. Some of this difficulty can be eased via the built in assist mode, but I would strongly advise attempting the game on normal before trying assist mode, as it does take just a bit of the sweetness away from each victory.

    (Copy paste from my review for this game on the switch. They're the same game, except the controls are a bit more precise on the keyboard compared to the joycons, so misinputs are far less common in this version. I would recommend getting the PC version over switch, xbox, or ps4, as you have the option of switching between a keyboard or a controller if you so desire)    … Expand
  79. Iron_Ninja5
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    I had already played the original PICO-8 game and when it went for free on the epic game store i got it and its an amazing game and including the PICO-8 game inside the full game was amazing 10/10 would recommend.
  80. HorSH4ne_
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Пока что это один из самых тяжёлых платформеров в который мне довелось поиграть. В игре есть и плюсы, и минусы. Плюсы: 1.Саундтрек, 2. Сюжет, 3. Геймплей, 4. Головоломки, 5. Графика.
    Минусы: 1. Кривое портирование на ПК, 2. Местами графика слишком яркая.    Пока что это один из самых тяжёлых платформеров в который мне довелось поиграть. В игре есть и плюсы, и минусы. Плюсы: 1.Саундтрек, 2. Сюжет, 3. Геймплей, 4. Головоломки, 5. Графика.
    Минусы: 1. Кривое портирование на ПК, 2. Местами графика слишком яркая.
  81. byAEG7
    May 25, 2021
    9
    Indie 2D game that innovates in few different ways and implements some new mechanics. Overall the game has some solid game play and an absolutely great story that shows how to go through depression and anxiety
  82. Alekand
    Sep 12, 2019
    8
    Very good game. Plat former with a moderate difficulty. So funny. I recommend it.
  83. inoffensive
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    even after hours and hours of playing the game, it keeps being fun. Even after beating the game 2 times, I wanted to start over and play again.
  84. edxtan
    Oct 5, 2022
    9
    Celeste's smooth mechanics, organic puzzle design, and clear visual language make every challenge feel fair, no matter how difficult.
  85. Anthyx
    Oct 14, 2019
    9
    Despues de mucho tiempo he logrado jugar a este juego y wow... increible. El juego es precioso y la jugabilidad es muy buena, el juego no te trata como un niño que no sabe hacer nada cada movimiento que hagas es tu decision, lo cual quiere decir que si mueres una y otra vez no es culpa del jugo si no tu que tienes que ir aprendiento de tus errores. La historia me parece un poco floja peroDespues de mucho tiempo he logrado jugar a este juego y wow... increible. El juego es precioso y la jugabilidad es muy buena, el juego no te trata como un niño que no sabe hacer nada cada movimiento que hagas es tu decision, lo cual quiere decir que si mueres una y otra vez no es culpa del jugo si no tu que tienes que ir aprendiento de tus errores. La historia me parece un poco floja pero con ese arte y jugabilidad se perdona.… Expand
  86. Emanuel44
    Oct 16, 2019
    9
    One of the best plat formers ever created. The mechanics are varied and do not bore, music and pixel art are also outstanding
    An adventure that will make you feel good about yourself once you finish it.
  87. neoarkron
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Celeste is one of the best platforms games ever giving a good story for the characters with the reasons to go to climb Celeste mountain. This game is so touching with the problems of Madeline and how she can overcome her problems with anxiety and depression. By the way, most of the people giving a low score is because they were bad players and didn't know the real commands to play theCeleste is one of the best platforms games ever giving a good story for the characters with the reasons to go to climb Celeste mountain. This game is so touching with the problems of Madeline and how she can overcome her problems with anxiety and depression. By the way, most of the people giving a low score is because they were bad players and didn't know the real commands to play the game. I know this is a retro game, giving more difficulty than many actual games. People nowadays are used to play easy games and I am a little upset with that.I am disappointed with the casual players who tried the game and did not learn to play it. Same with those who do not appreciate pixel art. It seems they never knew the true difficulty of the games that were years ago. I think that's a reason for giving a low score. Celeste is unique with the mechanics and I like the mechanics are different in other chapters. That makes the game less repetitive. On the other hand, Music is hilarious and majestic, love every song of the game.… Expand
  88. LightBob31
    Nov 16, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is so fantastic every chavter has a new and good ideas but not in final chapter because heis a collection of the previous ideas but still a good game… Expand
  89. Jckovacks
    Nov 18, 2019
    8
    Un muy buen juego independiente, el cual, trata sobre la superación, la duda y el remordimiento de forma mucho más directa que otras obras similares. Todo ello, sin renunciar a la parte jugable, el cual demanda una precisión milimétrica en su "plataformeo" y en sus enfrentamientos contra jefes.
    Personalmente, me pareció muy difícil (sin meterme en Cara B, C ni esas locuras) pero    Un muy buen juego independiente, el cual, trata sobre la superación, la duda y el remordimiento de forma mucho más directa que otras obras similares. Todo ello, sin renunciar a la parte jugable, el cual demanda una precisión milimétrica en su "plataformeo" y en sus enfrentamientos contra jefes.
    Personalmente, me pareció muy difícil (sin meterme en Cara B, C ni esas locuras) pero superable.
    Lo disfruté? Si, mucho. Lo recomiendo? Si, pero preparar vuestra paciencia.

    *Puntuación con respecto al panorama independiente.    … Expand
  90. LuanV
    Jul 23, 2021
    8
    Celeste é um jogo muito bom de plataforma 2D. Em suas mecânicas, o jogo não inova em nada; a novidade está na forma em como a obra conta sua história e os assuntos que ela trata. Dificilmente, você vê isso no mercado, ainda mais com essa qualidade técnica.
  91. Loubaxo
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Celeste is the greatest example that indie games can have as much quality or even more than triple-A games. Starting with the technical part, the soundtrack is PERFECT, the sprites and animations are not left behind either. The story is very good, full of metaphors ranging from skills, even to the PREMISE OF THE GAME, also portraying many interesting themes and with a beautiful lesson. InCeleste is the greatest example that indie games can have as much quality or even more than triple-A games. Starting with the technical part, the soundtrack is PERFECT, the sprites and animations are not left behind either. The story is very good, full of metaphors ranging from skills, even to the PREMISE OF THE GAME, also portraying many interesting themes and with a beautiful lesson. In addition, the level design is impeccable, being difficult but always fair, not to mention that the gameplay is so well done that it becomes satisfactory and the sound effects and music help in this and in the immersion of the game. Finally, the dialogues, which are mostly well written and all thanks to the super charismatic characters, I love the beginning of chapter 6, for me it could be just that conversation, but I think that in some moments they should deepen these interactions better . In conclusion, Celeste is an incredible game, being my new Top1, surpassing Smash and so it is very special for me… Expand
  92. PanMrkvicka
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing platformer game that is chalenging and adds more new and fun and interesting mechanics as you play.
  93. IsshinAshina
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Very, very tight platformer, which dares to combine multiple concepts in a single level.
    Endearing art style and story, with a surprisingly deep message. Beautiful soundtrack.
    One of the top games of its genre!
  94. VncAGM14
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    The game is just amazing, it has so much emotion and the design and style of graphics is really captivating. The soundtrack is one of the highest points of the game. Each level has a song that gives a immersion and a vibe so unique and great. Celeste also has such a good message to pass to the player and gives a vision of someone who wants to do something at all cost.
  95. Isoshi
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    This game is outstanding as a game. But what is more important (at least in my opinion) it can help people with depression. Celeste teach how to deal with own problems in our heads.
  96. last_of_us
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    w.o. w
    this game is god
    never thought it be this much beauty game
    its hard game some but i love it
    music is amazing
    it kinda attract u & give u positive enegry
    ty for this excellent game
  97. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Absolute gold. Music, characters, story, artstyle, movement, challenge factor are all really well done!
  98. chags420
    Mar 8, 2020
    9
    excelente plataformer game , Very good music in my opinion. and very difficult you also have a good challenge to get everything 100%
  99. DarkFireUmad
    May 19, 2020
    9
    Es un juego de 1 o dos tardes, pero es un juegazo. Mecánicamente es una maravilla, es muy bonito visualmente y lo que más me ha gustado es como llevan el tema de Madeline escalando la montaña y aceptándose a ella misma conforme avanza.
  100. GregLobstery
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Very simple to pick up, and nice soundtrack. Stands out in almost every category.
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#6 Best PC Game of 2018
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#67 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GameGrin
    Mar 29, 2022
    100
    A charming precision platformer with a pleasant story about mental health. Gorgeous graphics, beautiful music, and fantastic platforming had me coming back for more despite my thousand deaths.
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  2. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    90
    Celeste has a lot going for it: virtuoso level design, top notch pixel art, fantastic chiptune soundtrack, an overall smart design, huge speedrunning potential and some deeper meaning (climbing the mountain as a metaphor of overcoming depression). Be aware though that it requires flawless precision and you will count your deaths in thousands. [04/2018, p.53]
  3. PC Games
    Mar 21, 2018
    90
    Along with its charming 2D retro look and awesome soundtrack the game cast a spell on me with its authentic characters.
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