Celeste

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 495 Ratings

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  • Summary: Help Madeline survive her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of TowerFall.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. IGN
    Jan 25, 2018
    100
    The greatest triumph of Celeste is that its best-in-class jumping and dashing is blended beautifully with an important and sincere story and an incredible soundtrack that make it a genuinely emotional game, even when your feet are planted firmly on the ground.
  2. Vandal
    Jan 29, 2018
    93
    Quotation forthcoming.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 26, 2018
    90
    Building on Towerfall's sublime movement mechanics, this nails the flow of leaping through levels. A story peppered with endearingly earnest characters, makes this fantastic adventure a triumph. [March 2018, p.92]
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  4. IBTimes UK
    Mar 19, 2018
    90
    Celeste is an beautiful, optimistic game about how triumph can outweigh any number of failures. It's about reconciling your pain, frustrations and defeats. It's about getting better, in every sense.
  5. GameCrate
    Mar 14, 2018
    85
    Celeste is one of the most entertaining 2D platformers in recent years. It'll defeat you from time to time, but its inviting controls, level design, and presentation will keep you coming back until you persevere and overcome every challenge thrown your way.
  6. Push Square
    Jan 27, 2018
    80
    Celeste is a wonderful precision platformer that does far more than simply challenge your dexterity. While there's plenty of intense screen-hopping to enjoy, it's offset by a well-told, personal story that softens the hard edged gameplay with some great slower moments. What's more, you can enjoy the story even if you're struggling with the platforming using the Assist Mode to bend the game's difficulty to your liking. The action is super smooth (though we did have to battle with the dash on occasion), there are lots of secrets to uncover, and it looks and sounds great. Even with some rare bugs, fans of both a steep challenge and a heartfelt narrative will find a lot to like about Celeste.
  7. New Game Network
    Feb 27, 2018
    80
    Celeste has a couple of hiccups in its aesthetics and tech, but the core of what Matt Thorson and his team have made contains a wonderful story of endurance and resilience for both the characters and the player, that begs not to be missed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 100
  3. Negative: 11 out of 100
  1. NJShadow
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    Celeste is, without a doubt, not just one of the best platformers ever made, but one of the best games ever made. Period. It delivers in justCeleste is, without a doubt, not just one of the best platformers ever made, but one of the best games ever made. Period. It delivers in just about every conceivable area: gameplay, music, story, you name it. This is one of the finest games ever made, and you would be crazy not to give it a try. The game not only respects your time (it saves your progress on every new screen), but also presents a level of difficulty that is admittedly tough, but oh so rewarding, since you learn more and more as you play. The most frustrating thing about Celeste is that I'll never have the chance to play it for the first time again. Yeah folks, it's that good. Platforming perfection that's also a great, satisfying challenge.… Expand
  2. wisdomEarl
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    Celest ist vielleicht das beste Spiel der aktuellen Konsolengeneration. Der Weg den Indieentwickler mit Super Meatboy oder The End Is NighCelest ist vielleicht das beste Spiel der aktuellen Konsolengeneration. Der Weg den Indieentwickler mit Super Meatboy oder The End Is Nigh eingeschlagen haben, wird hier konsequent weiter geführt und bis zur Perfektion erweitert. Punktgenaue Steuerung, herzerwärmende Geschichte und ausreichend Herausforderung um sich dutzende Stunden zu verlieren.… Expand
  4. Montanakill12
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    A very interesting game not only for its difficulty but for the themes that are approached in a subtle and serene way, the puzzles are greatA very interesting game not only for its difficulty but for the themes that are approached in a subtle and serene way, the puzzles are great and the SIDE B stages are challenging, it has captivating characters and a good challenge if you want to pass the time or just play a game good challenging game, I recommend this "indie" to all types of gamer, and I look forward to the other games from the studio. … Expand
  5. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 9
    Story/Atmosphere: 10
    OVERALL: 9.5
  6. Ulriken
    May 2, 2023
    9
    Celeste is at those high levels of both adorable and punishing. It has beautiful art, vibrant colours and music to contrast with the sweat onCeleste is at those high levels of both adorable and punishing. It has beautiful art, vibrant colours and music to contrast with the sweat on our palms. Great old school gaming experience, with an introspective story no less.… Expand
  7. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
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  8. Jetback
    Jan 15, 2020
    0
    I read a lot of reviews from several trust worthy sites and sources. Celeste received very high acclaim. Make no mistake, this game is aI read a lot of reviews from several trust worthy sites and sources. Celeste received very high acclaim. Make no mistake, this game is a common perfection engine (think "Super Meat Boy") but with a thoughtful unique story. Buyers remorse hit me very quickly. I uninstalled the game and was left with a new distrust for game reviews online. I felt very disconnected from what seems like the popular opinion. Buy something else.… Expand

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#5 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#35 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018