Celeste

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 889 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. zootsuit
    Apr 5, 2018
    10
    Tight controls. Freaking awesome level design. Surprisingly interesting story. Best platformer in years.
  12. ZombieGenius
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    Great platforming, art, music and story. It'll last a while, but it's tough, though!
  13. 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
  14. Exstream
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    Excellent and tight controls that make this game a must play for any fans of the platforming genre.
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. Den4ik280
    May 30, 2018
    10
    Elegant graphics, Elegant game, Elegant music, Elegant gameplay 10/10
  18. IloveIndie
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
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  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Kunray
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    A beautiful game about combating depression and finding self-worth and self-love, I rate it 10/10
  25. 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.
  26. diego24star
    Jan 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best platform game i ever play.
    Its beautiful pixel art, and nice history and gameplay.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. Klady
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best indie games I played so far. I liked so much. It's a must buy!
  35. 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
  36. mennybolt
    Oct 21, 2022
    10
    Amazing storytelling, well designed world and platform experience. Must play on platform genre.
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. PanMrkvicka
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Amazing platformer game that is chalenging and adds more new and fun and interesting mechanics as you play.
  46. 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!
  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. AudreyOwO
    Nov 7, 2020
    10
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  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Absolute gold. Music, characters, story, artstyle, movement, challenge factor are all really well done!
  53. Jonneeyy
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Großartiges Spiel. Das Spiel bietet ein wunderbares Gameplay, eine traurig schöne Geschichte und ein bezaubernd gestaltete Welt.
  54. 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
  55. jtma7ster
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    God this game was hard... I can't say which parts either otherwise I may spoil the game... my hand still hurts from holding z,x,c. Story was really good though! Celeste's character development is actually really great and they do provide a great perspective on mental health and how to battle your inner demons. As a pianist myself, the piano soundtrack was really good although for theGod this game was hard... I can't say which parts either otherwise I may spoil the game... my hand still hurts from holding z,x,c. Story was really good though! Celeste's character development is actually really great and they do provide a great perspective on mental health and how to battle your inner demons. As a pianist myself, the piano soundtrack was really good although for the most part it was background music. The music atmosphere definitely creates a form of suspense especially when you draw to the end of every chapter. I don't even consider myself a hardcore gamer and in the whole game there were probably 2 or 3 places where I was like "yeah I"m not gonna beat this" but managed ok after maybe 50-100 tries, who knows. LOVE indie games in general and although this one doesn't paint as nice of a memory as Bastion from Supergiant Games, it's definitely up there... definitely more enjoyable than void first-person shooting AAA games.… Expand
  56. 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,
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
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  62. NIKJOJO
    Jul 2, 2021
    10
    the soundtrack is out of this world, so memorable and perfectly in-sync with the gameplay, especially the ost that plays during the mirrors level.
    the story is charming, gameplay is challenging but fair, and the controls are tight.
  63. 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.
  64. PS1Snake
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Easily my favorite platformer ever. The level design is amazing, it feels great to control, lots of replay value and side content, and an amazing story about overcoming anxiety. It's not as hard as everyone says it is, don't get me wrong, you're going to die a lot, but it's not frustrating, it just feels like you're learning.
  65. 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.
  66. Topoide
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Un juego bello tanto jugable como artísticamente, un plataformero realmente muy difícil que algunas veces te puede hacer frustrar
  67. Mezu5
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Despite some frustrating sections, tedious process of unlocking the post-game levels and lack of checkpoints in the post-game that made me quit due to losing a lot of progress, this is clearly still the best platformer I've played.
    It does virtually everything right.
  68. badmuchachob
    Aug 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game hits it out of the park in every department. Easily the best game I've played that's come out in the last 5 years. The only gripes I have are the four heart requirement to access the Core, and the feather powerup requiring you to switch from D-Pad to Joystick, but otherwise this is a must-play.… Expand
  69. 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
  70. sujetoagradable
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    Un juego precioso, y que todo lo que trata de hacer lo hace de manera casi perfecta, la manera en la que trata la depresión, la evolución y la superación de esta, el gameplay es buenísimo, el como va cambiando el escenario y la manera en la que interactúas con este, y que decir de la música, sublime.
  71. MisterFish404
    Sep 8, 2021
    10
    Probably the best pixel art game I have ever played. Music, art, story and gameplay come together to create a truly memorable experience that will have you pulling your hair out one minute and leaning into your monitor the next. Hundreds of hours of content if you go for deathless runs of every level, but it took me 50 hours to beat the main story to the true ending.

    If you are not the    Probably the best pixel art game I have ever played. Music, art, story and gameplay come together to create a truly memorable experience that will have you pulling your hair out one minute and leaning into your monitor the next. Hundreds of hours of content if you go for deathless runs of every level, but it took me 50 hours to beat the main story to the true ending.

    If you are not the type of person who likes a challenge, you will not like this game. But if you appreciate the difficulty and the amount of heart put into this game you will appreciate it immensely    … Expand
  72. parsymovies
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    a beautiful platformer that you enjoy every moment of it beautiful story and narrative .just in one word perfect
  73. DockingWater17
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Celeste is easily my favorite Indie game of all time and is just barely out of my top 5 as well. There's just so many things to say about it from its very responsive controls, the great "easy to learn, hard to master" controls, how it's difficult but fair, the absolutely incredible OST, and it's great story. And that's the thing that really pushes Celeste over the top to me. WhileCeleste is easily my favorite Indie game of all time and is just barely out of my top 5 as well. There's just so many things to say about it from its very responsive controls, the great "easy to learn, hard to master" controls, how it's difficult but fair, the absolutely incredible OST, and it's great story. And that's the thing that really pushes Celeste over the top to me. While everything else is incredible, all of those things are expected in a great platfomer, but these kinds of games don't really do much with stories, making this game feel very unique. Plus, the fact that it uses it's difficulty in a way to kind of reflect Madeline's challenges climbing this mountain is incredible. This is a rare game that I'd recommend anyone to at least give a shot. Even if you aren't great at platformers, there is always the incredible assist mode if you need the help.… Expand
  74. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    Celeste is the best 2D platformer I have ever played, and the toughest. You will die A LOT in this game, but that's the beauty of it. Part of that beauty comes from the way the game tackles the levels of each world, and that is screens. You will never be set back more than the screen you are already on, which is a brilliant design choice. There are no lives in Celeste, so you will neverCeleste is the best 2D platformer I have ever played, and the toughest. You will die A LOT in this game, but that's the beauty of it. Part of that beauty comes from the way the game tackles the levels of each world, and that is screens. You will never be set back more than the screen you are already on, which is a brilliant design choice. There are no lives in Celeste, so you will never see a game over screen. You will just die for a second, and then be able to tackle your screen until you move onto the next. The worlds vary immensely, from a mountain city to a ancient tower with tons of mirrors inside, no two worlds seem alike. I will not spoil the plot, but it is meaningful and tells a great message about mental health. Another thing to mention are the controls, which are extremely tight and fun to use. Overall, Celeste is a charming, challenging, and rewarding journey that any platformer fan should give a go at!… Expand
  75. Alformatics
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Solid 10/10 game.

    The controls are very responsive, easy to learn, yet really hard to master. The levels are well-designed and what really caught my eye was the fact that, despite the high difficulty, the game feels fair and forgiving and every time you die, you feel like that it was your mistake and not the game's. Personally, I didn't find the story that interesting, perhaps even a    Solid 10/10 game.

    The controls are very responsive, easy to learn, yet really hard to master. The levels are well-designed and what really caught my eye was the fact that, despite the high difficulty, the game feels fair and forgiving and every time you die, you feel like that it was your mistake and not the game's.

    Personally, I didn't find the story that interesting, perhaps even a little awkward, but it didn't bother me and didn't impact the main game.

    Amazing music and graphics, which feature surprisingly detailed 8-bit style sprites. Actually, there is an insane amount of detail in every single corner of the game, which shows just how much effort the creators put in the game.

    Celeste provides a very immersive experience and is a must-play.    … Expand
  76. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    The best two-dimensional precision platformer of all time. Music and Art/Animation are good
  77. tonjonas
    Jan 26, 2022
    10
    Probably the best platformer, hard but rewarding. Beautiful visuals, a great soundtrack, and a nice story.
  78. milkbeet
    Jan 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game that is also difficult and rewarding, the farewell dlc is hard as heck which makes beating it really rewarding… Expand
  79. Mahan_Arthur
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    i love this game for its soundtracks and chapter designs . i rate 10 because it has to be
  80. TheAceofSpades
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    This is probably my all-time favorite game. The mechanics are great, it's fun to beat hard rooms, the DLC and post-game content is great, everything is great. The art is great, the gameplay is so fluid, all the chapters are so defined from each other that it feels like a whole new world.
  81. Myrlho
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Celeste es sin duda uno de mis juegos Top 10, uno de los indies más icónicos e imprescindibles de este siglo, y, definitivamente, el videojuegos de plataformas más galardonado y trascendente en cuanto a indies se refiere.

    Esta obra no solo nos propone una escalada a una montaña a nivel jugable, si no que esta premisa se extrapola a la intención narrativa del videojuego, teniendo en    Celeste es sin duda uno de mis juegos Top 10, uno de los indies más icónicos e imprescindibles de este siglo, y, definitivamente, el videojuegos de plataformas más galardonado y trascendente en cuanto a indies se refiere.

    Esta obra no solo nos propone una escalada a una montaña a nivel jugable, si no que esta premisa se extrapola a la intención narrativa del videojuego, teniendo en cuenta que su guión apunta a la superación de problemas emocionales, casi tratándose de una alegoría al tratamiento de la depresión y otras enfermedades mentales, incluso esquizofrenia.
    La forma en que Celeste trabaja a sus personajes es grandilocuente; no deja a nadie de su elenco con un trato tangencial, y se dedica minuciosamente a diálogos que ayudan a Madeline (la protagonist) a crecer como persona, como también trabajan en los problemas de cada personaje de manera individual.

    En cuanto a la dificultad de este juego, se puede decir que es más que desafiante. La mecánica del dash, si bien es nuestra herramienta principal, muchas veces se queda corta o no alcanza para lograr nuestros objetivos, obligándonos a saltar, agarrar, y esquivar elegantemente a través de nuestra aventura; todas estas herramientas son necesarias e incluso obligatorias para terminar Celeste.
    Aún así, y a diferencia de muchos, me parece que la mecánica de Assist es una integración más que inteligente por parte de los desarrolladores, pues, teniendo en cuenta que este es uno de los videojuegos más desafiantes del último tiempo, y que por lo mismo su público objetivo es "reducido", el Assist proporciona una ampliación a sus jugadores, llegando así a más personas, haciendo a todos y todas partícipes de la escalada de esta enorme montaña.

    El apartado sonoro es más que sublime. Lena Raine es una compositora más que competente, es definitivamente una de las músicas más relevantes de este tiempo, al punto de ser integrada a títulos del calibre de Minecraft.
    Las emociones que evocan sus canciones son total y absolutamente precisas para los escenarios y narrativas por las cuales nos movemos en Celeste, generando sentimientos como desorientación y desconcierto, estrés y angustia, oscuridad y presión, para luego embarcarnos en emociones positivas como la alegría y la motivación, la suficiencia y la inspiración, entre otras; básicamente, Lena Raine nos expone la dualidad de la felicidad/tristeza de una forma sublime, que denota la ardua tarea de "escalar una montaña".

    El apartado visual es exquisito en su estética Pixel-art, acompañado también de imágenes de un estilo caricaturesco, a modo de postales y/o posters, que vamos obteniendo a medida que avanzamos en nuestra aventura.

    Todos y cada uno de los elementos de Celeste están bien logrados, ningún escenario o mundo se siente lo suficientemente difícil o fácil, su progresión de dificultad está muy bien establecida, integrando asimismo B sides y C sides que agregan un desafío que pocos son capaces de completar, pero que otorgan una rejugabilidad necesaria al juego, con variaciones en su OST y claramente también en su gameplay, puliéndolo aún más.

    Celeste es un Must to play, definitivamente, y si se pudiera calificar con más de un 10 me atrevería férreamente a hacerlo, pues, si no se conforma con su excelente gameplay, estética y OST, invita además a la mayor cantidad de jugadores a darle una oportunidad, y le da a sus personajes un carisma inolvidable, dejando (y dejándonos) a cada uno la chance de escalar esta maravillosa montaña.    … Expand
  82. Blue_Sailor
    May 6, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. I love the way they deal with the subject of depression with respect. The characters are amazing too.
  83. marshmallow_op
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    Cute story, excellent animation on pixel art stye, there is so much great about this challenging game, you will have lot of fun on it, it got great replay-ability.
  84. stupidopinion
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    Tight controls, lovable characters, amazing level design: this game has it all. Also some of the best music in all of videogames. It does have flaws, but as it stands it's the best 2d platformer I've ever played and it isn't really close, so I feel like I have to give it a 10. Comparing it to other 2D platformer classics, like Super Mario World, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Donkey KongTight controls, lovable characters, amazing level design: this game has it all. Also some of the best music in all of videogames. It does have flaws, but as it stands it's the best 2d platformer I've ever played and it isn't really close, so I feel like I have to give it a 10. Comparing it to other 2D platformer classics, like Super Mario World, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Rayman Origins, Sonic 1-3, and so many more, this game surpasses them all, and has given me an experience like no other. After playing the game for 115 hours, I've beaten it 5 times and have no doubt I'll do it again some time in the future. Play this game.… Expand
  85. AntonioJuega
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    Buenísimo, un juegazo de plataformas que encima puedes encontrar a un muy buen precio. La banda sonora, el arte, los personajes que te encuentras, el lore que tiene... Todo lo que tiene este juego es excelente.
  86. Idfk69420
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Amazing game.
    It has some of the best 2D controls I've ever seen, a beautiful artstile and a story that deals with struggles of anxiety and depression. This game is hard, but when you finish a chapter youbwill feel acomplished.
  87. Vidril
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    This is both my favourite game and OST of all time. The gameplay is refined, the pixel art is gorgeous, the story is simplistic yet thoughtful, THE MUSIC.

    Maddy Thorson and Lena Raine are both people I hold in deep regard and respect for and this is their magnum opus.
  88. Thyarlison
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    Criativity, nice gameplay, good control . The soundtrack is wonderful, and the difficulty is challenging, but fair.Except the additional stages, 8 and 9, B and C parts, that´s a challenge, one of the hardest challenge in a game, but perfect.
  89. turgaysenturk
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Over 5 years ago, I completed this game using a keyboard, and I recall struggling and failing multiple times on each level. Despite my frustration and exhaustion, the game's engaging gameplay and captivating storyline kept me going. The music still resonates in my ears. This platform game holds a special place among my favorites.
  90. yourstupidmon
    Nov 20, 2022
    10
    Best platformer there is, gameplay, sountrack and level design are amazing. It feels so good to beat harder and harder obstacles on the way.
  91. Code__Red
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    The story is awesome and the level of difficulty is very demanding but you can make it easier with the help menu
  92. 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
  93. Kogerix
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game its a true 10/10 It history simple but deep, his graphics are beautifull and the mechanics are the most strong point of the game
    Farewell has the Best music and one of the Best dlc ever created
  94. I-ReviewStuff
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply amazing. If it weren’t for the modding capabilities, this review would be an 8. Celeste is a great platformer that can still be fun at low skill levels(except the 9th chapter, but we don’t talk about that). I found this to be great fun. The community’s mods are just amazing. I hope more games this kind of quality are made in the future.… Expand
  95. Niltrio
    May 5, 2023
    10
    i was nearly crying in my room for an hour, hopelessly repeating the same endgame level until i managed to achieve the perfect run which allowed me to progress to the next and harder endgame level.
    the satisfaction felt on that moment was undescribable
    10/10 game, must play.
  96. MAgaming24
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    this game is perfect,nothing is bad,I think this game deserve a little bit of respect
  97. Tushka
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Listen to me here, those 2/10 reviews are lying. They really haven't finished the game yet, but I ashore you, this is great in every direction. There even is an assist mode so you can focus more on the story. Just buy the game already or look at a Youtube review what are you doing here… Expand
  98. Imgudcritic
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    I have never played such a good platformer since pizza tower and I believe this game tops that. This game is so perfect, it's like when you die you don t feel upset or angry you just get more determination to continue.
    Very good game would recomend
  99. GustaPff
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    I f*cking love this game, this game is hard, but It has a beautiful story...
  100. Piero2606
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of a game in terms of raw skillful gameplay. If you choose to play only for the story mode you are just sratching the surface. B-sides, C-sides and the free DLC that came out a while ago make up for the game itself. The difficulty and therefore satisfaction one gets after clearing the hard levels are beautiful. Easily one of the best games i have ever played
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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
  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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