Celeste

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8.4

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  1. Frost_Cube
    Feb 1, 2021
    9
    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),
  2. Juli01223
    Jan 15, 2021
    9
    Celeste é incrivel, por mais que as vezes vc quase quebre seu controle. Trilha sonora sensacional e jogabilidade totalmente responsiva, pelo menos quando morro no celeste sei que foi culpa minha e não do jogo.
  3. 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
  4. tincanblues
    Dec 27, 2020
    1
    The game can be fun at times but every single level I played, up to chapter 6, just wouldn’t end. I quit having fun around 8 or 10 screens before, but could t stop playing because I’d lose all my progress and have to do all that annoying frustrating bs again. So I was always forcing myself to keep going just so I didn’t have to replay the game because it was the most frustrating gameThe game can be fun at times but every single level I played, up to chapter 6, just wouldn’t end. I quit having fun around 8 or 10 screens before, but could t stop playing because I’d lose all my progress and have to do all that annoying frustrating bs again. So I was always forcing myself to keep going just so I didn’t have to replay the game because it was the most frustrating game ever. I realized I got little to no enjoyment out of the game , and spent more time wishing the level would just end so I could save and quit playing. Once that happened I just uninstalled the game. I’ll never play again. Buy it on sale. $5 is a good price.… Expand
  5. Skapple
    Dec 6, 2020
    0
    very hard and it doen't tell you where to go. soundtrack is good but i don't recomend to buy it
  6. 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!
  7. ErayTellezi
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    Bu tarz 2d aksiyon platform oyunlarında oynadıkça hikayenin ve karakterin gelişim ve değişimini pek hissetmezsiniz. Ancak bu çok önemli oynanış mekaniklerini vermekte bile aceleci davranmıyor ve başarılı bir macera yaşatıyor.
  8. AudreyOwO
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
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  9. MicroBonk
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    The best game I have ever played by far, as soon as I finished all the levels I went back and beat them all again. I ended up liking the game so much, I started speedrunning the game. Even after 40+ completions, the game never gets old to me.
  10. HipMahoko
    Oct 10, 2020
    6
    This game is good, but overrated. This is not a masterpiece with original gameplay. It's just another good platformer. And here's reasons why this game is not so good.
    - pixel graphics. Pixel art graphics are becomed an annoying cliche of Indie games. I was sicked with these "retro" styled visuals. Even SNES games have much more better pixel art than this game.
    - The game itself is not    This game is good, but overrated. This is not a masterpiece with original gameplay. It's just another good platformer. And here's reasons why this game is not so good.
    - pixel graphics. Pixel art graphics are becomed an annoying cliche of Indie games. I was sicked with these "retro" styled visuals. Even SNES games have much more better pixel art than this game.
    - The game itself is not original or innovative. It's just a nice Super Meat Boy clone.
    - The storyline is not so good.    … Expand
  11. juanfrandegea
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    Sudas y lloras con la historia pero es posible completar la historia principal, subirás esa montaña, te lo prometo, después querrás todas las fresas, conseguir la cara B de cada nivel y jugar los especiales, prepárate entonces porque este reto si te viene grande.
  12. mocochang
    Sep 6, 2020
    6
    As a platformer it's a fun game. The difficulty pretty fair, you die a bunch, but aside from a death count there isn't really any repercussions to dying other than having to try again from the beginning of that small area, so it's no big deal. Overall I was pleased with the difficulty level and had fun playing through this game, though it does get a bit boring at times.

    However, one of    As a platformer it's a fun game. The difficulty pretty fair, you die a bunch, but aside from a death count there isn't really any repercussions to dying other than having to try again from the beginning of that small area, so it's no big deal. Overall I was pleased with the difficulty level and had fun playing through this game, though it does get a bit boring at times.

    However, one of my issues with the game and the main reason I couldn't bring myself to give it a higher score is that I was not too impressed with the controllers. The mechanic of having to hold a button to hold on to the walls and manually move up and down (different than most platformers where you hold on to walls upon contact and slowly slide down) combined to a dash ability that didn't feel very precise (I found that the game was a little too sensitive in detecting dashes as a diagonal movement when you're actually trying to go straight) made me not love the flow of the movements in this game, and as a platformer that's a big deal. The movement mechanics were obviously a design choice, and I suppose it's purely going to depend of the opinion of the player, but, personally, while I wouldn't call it bad and I did get used to it fairly quickly, I also I didn't love it. The flow of the movements just didn't feel great for me.

    Another point that I didn't love was some of the visual design aspects of the levels. Sometimes things are not very visible or clear. For example, chapter 4 has some pink platforms in front of a pink background. I found myself more often than I would like to admit not noticing at first something that was right in front of my face and obviously made to be used (and I mean literally not seeing it at first). As this is not something I find myself experiencing on other games of the genre, I have to assume it's an issue I had with the design of this game in particular.

    And finally: the story. Not going to lie, I didn't like it. The dialogs, especially the ones with your "evil" self, are pretty cringy and felt pretty shallow. I understand what they were aiming for with the theme of overcoming depression and anxiety, and I have played other games that did a phenomenal job with this theme, but Celeste just wasn't one of them. Perhaps it was the characters and the dialogs, or perhaps it was that story felt out of place with the gameplay (probably both), but the story didn't really work for me and felt mostly cringy and something I wanted to skip.

    tl;dr: not one of my favorite platformers, and I probably won't be replaying it in the future, but I still had fun as a one time playthrough.    … Expand
  13. 3301
    Aug 19, 2020
    9
    The mountain is there,just waiting someone to climb it!!! Never give up!!!
  14. BobbyTarantino
    Aug 15, 2020
    7
    a man goes to the doctor. says he's depressed. he says life seems harsh and cruel. says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. the doctor says "the treatment is simple. the great clown pagliacci is in town tonight. go and see him, that should pick you up." the man bursts into tears. he says "but doctor... i am pagliacci."
  15. tgb87
    Aug 5, 2020
    0
    It's a really good platformer with tight controls and beautiful visuals. However, some parts are more frustrating than challenging.
  16. kezzyhko
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
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  17. Silent_Thunder
    Jul 29, 2020
    9
    One of the best platformers I've played in a while. The way they tell the story of Celeste's battle with anxiety and crippling self-doubt and climbing the mountain just to "prove she can" was actually very powerful despite how simple that premise sounds. Every obstacle you come across and difficulty you encounter you find yourself REALLY pushing through and trying to achieve getting to theOne of the best platformers I've played in a while. The way they tell the story of Celeste's battle with anxiety and crippling self-doubt and climbing the mountain just to "prove she can" was actually very powerful despite how simple that premise sounds. Every obstacle you come across and difficulty you encounter you find yourself REALLY pushing through and trying to achieve getting to the because you relate to the character's struggles of breaking down your limits and pushing through hard times to prove to yourself you can and again it's very powerful as I never gave up no matter how challenging it became. a massive well done to the dev team and if you are even slightly interested in platformers do yourself the biggest favour and buy it.… Expand
  18. Lee017
    Jul 18, 2020
    0
    I played this game and i have to say that it was a really different experience mostly because of the story it has, very deep meaning hidden there, however because of the difficulty it has it might not be for all players but if you are up to the challenge you will not regret it. The game has also hidden collectibles that you will need later on.
    The graphics are retro made which is always    I played this game and i have to say that it was a really different experience mostly because of the story it has, very deep meaning hidden there, however because of the difficulty it has it might not be for all players but if you are up to the challenge you will not regret it. The game has also hidden collectibles that you will need later on.
    The graphics are retro made which is always welcome for retro gamers such as myself.
    It really looks like this game was made with love especially because of the story it has, it really helps in times such as these, the difficulty of this game i would say is mostly trial and error, it's not an unfair difficulty. And finally the music in this game is really good, i have to mention that the music in a boss battle near the end of the story is really epic and was like 1 of the best i heard this year so far!
    So in short words i have to say this is a remarkable piece of art that has the essentials a game needs to be this good!    … Expand
  19. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    No review present. No review present. No review present. No review present.
  20. Haeder
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    One of the best 2d platformers out there, Outstanding story, Very unique powerups, smart level designs.
  21. Rodserra
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos ja feitos, gameplay divertida, historia exepcional, mensagens lindas, arte maravilhosa, na minha opinião, merecedor de ganhar o GOTY de 2018
  22. 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.
  23. MisterGoo
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, amazing story, the best music in a game I have ever heard, (Lena Raine you are insane) all while having a fun and challenging game to play while the story sucks you in,
  24. greenbey
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
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    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.
  25. Isralexx
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    It is a platform game that went on to make history in its genre, since the arrival of the first Mario who did not see a level design so polished and with mechanics taken to the maximum of their posibilities.
  26. IreggularEgg
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    While I have yet to finish this game (I'm almost finished with the last chapter of the main story) I can say that this is a lot of fun :) I picked it up when it was free on epic and let it collect dust in my digital games library, until i finally just played it, and boy did I play it. For like 4 days when I had the opportunity I would just play Celeste, I loved the characters, I lovedWhile I have yet to finish this game (I'm almost finished with the last chapter of the main story) I can say that this is a lot of fun :) I picked it up when it was free on epic and let it collect dust in my digital games library, until i finally just played it, and boy did I play it. For like 4 days when I had the opportunity I would just play Celeste, I loved the characters, I loved Madeline, I loved Badeline, I loved Theo, the Old Lady, The Hotel Guy, All of them. The difficulty was frustrating, and relieving. There was a puzzle element to the platforming that adds to the fun. Also ignore the bad reviews, they either don't get it or they're mad Madeline is trans… Expand
  27. 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
  28. roncarjose
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    De lo mejor que he jugado los últimos años. No te rindas! Tu puedes con este reto llamado celeste! Eso si, recomiendo jugarlo con mando.
  29. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    6
    It's okay for procrastinating at work, but I don't think I had a lot of fun. The gameplay is at least somewhat creative and varied, so I didnt delete it.
  30. touchofheaven
    Jun 2, 2020
    6
    Не особо понял хайпа вокруг этой игры. Обычный пиксельный платформер, управление какое-то тугое, визуально меня не зацепила, история тоже не понравилась.
  31. 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.
  32. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    One of the best 2D platform games of recent times with a retro style. I didn't know that climbing a mountain was so addictive and challenging. I recommend it for nintendo switch.
  33. XLazer
    Apr 30, 2020
    9
    Overall - 8.5

    Graphics - 9/10 (Clean)
    Music/OST - 10/10
    Game play - 9/10
    Story - 7.5/10
    Level Design - 9/10

    Enjoyment - 9/10
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. alltjagvill
    Apr 5, 2020
    0
    It had potential, but it is just plain repetetive boring. Chapter nine is just a slap in the face when you just want to complete this nightmare.
  38. 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
  39. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Großartiges Spiel. Das Spiel bietet ein wunderbares Gameplay, eine traurig schöne Geschichte und ein bezaubernd gestaltete Welt.
  40. GregLobstery
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Very simple to pick up, and nice soundtrack. Stands out in almost every category.
  41. Relkad
    Mar 23, 2020
    5
    Story about a girl trying to make peace with herself.
    A decent platformer,but the atmosphere loses its charm pretty quickly and game starts being repetitive.
    Still would recommend you to play it for 2 hours.
  42. Lawgun
    Mar 20, 2020
    3
    Average platformer with bad graphics and since it has so much of praise without any objective reason then it's obviously that it is another example of corruption between gamedev and so called gaming journalists.
  43. PanMrkvicka
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing platformer game that is chalenging and adds more new and fun and interesting mechanics as you play.
  44. 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%
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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!
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. MatthewTh0
    Jan 10, 2020
    2
    After playing for two and a half hours, I don't get the hype and acclaim for this game at all. Yes, the controls are responsive, the music is fine, and a story does kinda exist. I will also say that Celeste, unlike other games of similiar difficulty, is not very punishing or rage-inducing, instead actually being supportive to an extent (which I'll admit is rather refreshing). Also, it doesAfter playing for two and a half hours, I don't get the hype and acclaim for this game at all. Yes, the controls are responsive, the music is fine, and a story does kinda exist. I will also say that Celeste, unlike other games of similiar difficulty, is not very punishing or rage-inducing, instead actually being supportive to an extent (which I'll admit is rather refreshing). Also, it does have some obscure mechanics and tricks that may make this game more interesting to speedrunners or those wanting to learn how to speedrun. But that's the extent of my genuine praise for the game, since even the controls are limited and thus problematic (in my opinion) since, at least by default, the dashes can only go in the 8 directions available to a keyboard (which is why this is one of the few platformers where I don't recommend using a controller).
    In essence, all my complaints really boil down to not finding anything while playing that made it stick out from the pack. While the game isn't broken, there are just so many better alternatives to what I personally experienced with Celeste. Everything that is praised about this game is simply done better elsewhere (in my opinion), and there are some platformers that I consider to be strictly better in every way. For instance, many games out there could correctly claim to have controls that are just as smooth and responsive. Beyond that, most of those games even have more features to the average player! Honestly, it isn't hard to feel responsive when the effective toolset for the majority of players is so limited (despite some complex interactions that can result from them). Furthermore, the supposedly great story isn't very engaging or enthralling at the start either. The game is not as insanely hard as it is made out to be as well. As a completionist, I died more at the beginning due to checking whether the map continued in a direction (looking for secrets/collectibles) than because of any actual mechanical challenge. Simply put, my motivation for playing the game died really quickly after learning that the game was going to continue with pretty much more of the same (except with some subtle variations and a few story elements thrown in).
    To anyone still interested, I suggest playing the first chapter or two and seeing if you like it. If you do, then continue on knowing that the game will continue giving experiences close to that and enjoy it. For the others like me, I suggest switching to any of the wide variety of more worthy games or other ways to spend your time.
    TLDR: The gameplay and experience doesn't significantly change much from the first two chapters, so if you are interested in Celeste I would advise giving them a try and basing the decision of whether to continue playing or refund it (if possible) based on how much you enjoy them.    … Expand
  51. joel_tdl
    Dec 29, 2019
    7
    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalemten en 3djuegos:

    El pequeño que compitió con los grandes JUGABILIDAD: Es bastante difícil y desafiante... es prácticamente todo lo que podré decir. El titulo no es malo, al contrario, pero es que no nos ofrece nada que no hayamos visto ya. Si bien, nos ofrece una trama interesante y unos Boss muy buenos, todo lo demás se siente muy    La siguiente reseña fue publicada originalemten en 3djuegos:

    El pequeño que compitió con los grandes

    JUGABILIDAD:
    Es bastante difícil y desafiante... es prácticamente todo lo que podré decir.

    El titulo no es malo, al contrario, pero es que no nos ofrece nada que no hayamos visto ya. Si bien, nos ofrece una trama interesante y unos Boss muy buenos, todo lo demás se siente muy simple. Y no hablo de la dificultad, que ya dije que es difícil.

    Hay muchos cuartos secretos (que la mayoría de las veces es imposible saber que están ahí a menos que te topes con ellos de pura casualidad) y niveles desbloqueables pero es una adición de mera cantidad y no calidad. Eso sí, es muy adictivo y no querremos dejar de intentar hasta pasar de área.

    GRÁFICOS:
    El juego no apunta a innovar aquí, usa un estilo de arte retro que luce muy bien pero que carece de "eso" que te hace distinguirlo de tantas otras producciones de allá afuera.

    SONIDO:
    La música es muy buena. La pieza tema, que fue orquestada en los TGA del 2018, está ya en mis favoritas. Fuera de eso se vuelve algo repetitiva al usar remixes de la misma canción para escenarios posteriores. Yo SÉ que esa es la intención, pero no le quita el poco trabajo que hay detrás.

    INNOVACIÓN:
    Celeste bebe mucho de otros juegos como Megaman o Metroid, no creo que a estas alturas pueda aportar algo al género y menos siendo que su mayor logro es su dificultad    … Expand
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. Raul29035
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. primeiro, o jogo é cheio de historia muito bem desenvolvida, porem, como essa e uma review do pc, tenho que admitir, os controles são HORRIVEIS, porque vc vai levar pelo menos duas horas ate se acostumar que tem que clicar na seta ou w, a, s ou d e depois ainda ter que clicar no botão do dash para fazer o dash, o que muitas vezes, confunde o jogador e leva horas nas primeiras fases só para se acostumar com esse LIXO de comando.… Expand
  61. FrostormNidhegg
    Oct 27, 2019
    5
    Самая обычная метроидвания, только с большим количеством прыжков. Если не слушать всю эту чепуху о том, что это история о девочке, которая борется с болезнью, и тут все такое иносказательное, бла бла бла - нет там никакой борьбы ни с чем, обычная метроидвания, бегаешь прыгаешь дерешься. Ничего особенного ни визуально, ни по игровому процессу. Игра не плохая - она обычная стандартная.Самая обычная метроидвания, только с большим количеством прыжков. Если не слушать всю эту чепуху о том, что это история о девочке, которая борется с болезнью, и тут все такое иносказательное, бла бла бла - нет там никакой борьбы ни с чем, обычная метроидвания, бегаешь прыгаешь дерешься. Ничего особенного ни визуально, ни по игровому процессу. Игра не плохая - она обычная стандартная. Кстати, ее бесплатно раздавали в Эпиг гейм стор, я именно там ее получил, и думал - вау, столько хайпа, сейчас посмотрю. Поставил, поиграл полчаса, снес - вообще не цепляет. Середняк… Expand
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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.
  66. Alekand
    Sep 12, 2019
    8
    Very good game. Plat former with a moderate difficulty. So funny. I recommend it.
  67. 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.
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. Klady
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best indie games I played so far. I liked so much. It's a must buy!
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Kunray
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    A beautiful game about combating depression and finding self-worth and self-love, I rate it 10/10
  81. 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
  82. Shamablama
    Jan 24, 2019
    6
    Celeste is ok. The music is good, the characters are well rounded, the mechanics are simplistic and escalate well; going from dash and jump to super double dash jump extraordinaire. The dev team did a great job on the look and there is some nice storytelling going on (the ski lift part and Theo trapped in the eye stand out in my mind).

    Unfortunately, i didn't finish the game because the    Celeste is ok. The music is good, the characters are well rounded, the mechanics are simplistic and escalate well; going from dash and jump to super double dash jump extraordinaire. The dev team did a great job on the look and there is some nice storytelling going on (the ski lift part and Theo trapped in the eye stand out in my mind).

    Unfortunately, i didn't finish the game because the gameplay got too annoying for me. The levels last too long, and the really frustrating parts don't give you time to think and plan out your strategy, relying on reflexes and making it very trial and error based. Difficult games need downtime so you can unwind and keep going IMO. I'm also not a fan of the condescending way the game treats deaths, like someone giving you fighting advice while he kicks you in the stomach "Oh don't worry, you'll get up. Everyone makes mistakes! *kick* *kick*"

    I gave up on the seventh level after looking up a walkthrough for a part I couldn't get past, and found out that I'd have to go back to previous levels to unlock the eighth level. I didn't feel like putting up with that just to see the end of Madeleine's story. Pick it up if you feel, but it isn't for everyone    … Expand
  83. 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.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. diego24star
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best platform game i ever play.
    Its beautiful pixel art, and nice history and gameplay.
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. curzon_dax
    Oct 2, 2018
    7
    Run, jump, air-jump, reset, repeat. It's a good game for its genre but its genre it relatively overdone lately and it's repetitive. If you are in for a platformer of the basic style with some modern touches here and there go for it but don't expect anything revolutionary or original or varying.
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. Dimmouse
    Jul 16, 2018
    0
    Very overrated. Music is simple, gameplay is rough, and characters aren't so interesting and deep as everyone says.
  99. 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
  100. IloveIndie
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
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    Puan:10/10 Türünün en iyisi.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
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  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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