Celeste

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  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. 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. 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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  6. 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.
  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.
  8. 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.

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

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 495 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 364 out of 495
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 495
  3. Negative: 84 out of 495
  1. McKrakalaka
    Feb 19, 2018
    3
    I do not like perfection engines so this game is really not for me. This is sort of like an opposite Dark Souls. No weight to your death, die,I do not like perfection engines so this game is really not for me. This is sort of like an opposite Dark Souls. No weight to your death, die, repeat instantly until some combination of luck, skill, and luck gets you to the next screen, then repeat. The bonus collectibles have no value, so there is no point getting them unless you like extending the pain more. The story and characters and animation are lovely, all top notch - its the gameplay I found infuriating. The use of the main d or analog stick to control both movement and the angle of your extended jump-dash is so imperfect, at least 30% of my 1000+ deaths in the end were caused by incorrect angles. It never feels like I am skilled, even in the end, it just feels like I got lucky. Because you die so often, the weight of her death is pointless...there is no thrill or intensity in the gameplay, just a dull throb as you grind through it. I did enjoy the run away from boss mechanism in the Hotel, but hated the endless screens of fighting the later boss. Great concept - my son who loves super-meatboy LOVES it - but it left me frustrated and annoyed.… Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. Twistedretro
    Mar 18, 2018
    7
    I’ll give credit where credit is due- Celeste has a wonderful message behind it and the way it presents it is nothing short of memorable.I’ll give credit where credit is due- Celeste has a wonderful message behind it and the way it presents it is nothing short of memorable. The added features to decrease the difficulty are also a nice touch, especially since we are living in the “git gud” generation and the dev was under no obligation to help make this hellish sub genre a little more beginner friendly. Beyond this, however, Celeste is essentially just another difficulty fetish platformer in a market swamped in them. If you’ve played Super Meat Boy and its thousands of clones, you’ve kind of already played Celeste. Having not touched one since Meat Boy first came out, I wasn’t as burnt out on the genre and seeing it through to the end was worth it. For most, however, it’s just not something I can easily recommend at the $20 price tag. It’s a solid game, but by no means the 9 or 10 critics are giving it.… Full Review »
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