Celeste

 PlayStation 4
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
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  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, 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 andI 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.… Expand
  2. Steyraus
    Jan 11, 2020
    4
    This is just a very basic platform game. Like the one I have been playing for 30 years. I does nothing new, but because people never look to the amazing things in the past and Celeste has some pretentious "Mental Illness" message Its getting ridiculous amounts of praise.
    To game creators, then you put the themes of bettering the world in your game, you are doing it for your own ego and    This is just a very basic platform game. Like the one I have been playing for 30 years. I does nothing new, but because people never look to the amazing things in the past and Celeste has some pretentious "Mental Illness" message Its getting ridiculous amounts of praise.
    To game creators, then you put the themes of bettering the world in your game, you are doing it for your own ego and the ego of shallow people that think a game will change anything.
    You have seen everything this game has to offer on the first 10 minutes, then your expected to do it over and over for another 5 hours. Its not a hard game its just trial and error with no reward at the end..    … Expand
  3. RandomLetters27
    Mar 29, 2018
    2
    After 30 years of this genre, I expected something a little more interesting. The difficulty controls are nice, but the gameplay is outdated and the content repetitive. A little more effort on the visuals would've been appreciated as well, in an age of truly impressive art styles in other games, but not here.

    I feel like I played better games than this decades ago.
  4. FINGEREDWALRUS
    Dec 9, 2018
    1
    This game looks good at the start but soon turns way to repetitive. The difficulty does not make you rage in a way that is rewarding after you completed it. All it did was make me frown the whole way through. It was so boring repeating a stage over and over again and getting nothing out of it besides a useless berry that does not do anything! I see free online games better than thisThis game looks good at the start but soon turns way to repetitive. The difficulty does not make you rage in a way that is rewarding after you completed it. All it did was make me frown the whole way through. It was so boring repeating a stage over and over again and getting nothing out of it besides a useless berry that does not do anything! I see free online games better than this platformer. With clanky controls and boring levels this is a game I do not recommend.… Expand
  5. Kryss_Everson
    Jul 27, 2020
    3
    I started this game after seeing many tests that praised him. The first gaming screens made a good impression and I thought I was going to have a good time. However, I became disillusioned quite quickly. This game is repetitive, does not offer anything new compared to titles released over 20 years ago. There are good gameplay ideas but they are never sufficiently exploited and explored.I started this game after seeing many tests that praised him. The first gaming screens made a good impression and I thought I was going to have a good time. However, I became disillusioned quite quickly. This game is repetitive, does not offer anything new compared to titles released over 20 years ago. There are good gameplay ideas but they are never sufficiently exploited and explored. How can you give such a boring game a good rating? I can not understand.… Expand
  6. 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 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 theI 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
  7. Mondyblue
    May 16, 2020
    3
    The game is cute in story and overall good graphics and concept but the movements have to be perfect to be able to pass otherwise simple screen frames. Overtime with practice user gets better but continuously repetitive awkward angles that need to be performed to perfection just turns tiring abs frustrating with little to no reward, it does not feel like one is “winning” or progressing inThe game is cute in story and overall good graphics and concept but the movements have to be perfect to be able to pass otherwise simple screen frames. Overtime with practice user gets better but continuously repetitive awkward angles that need to be performed to perfection just turns tiring abs frustrating with little to no reward, it does not feel like one is “winning” or progressing in the game. Has options to play it easier mode but leaves you feeling like you are cheating or incompetent. I just stopped playing after few days. Don’t buy it… Expand
  8. quittit1
    Jul 5, 2022
    4
    I got it but I don’t think so it doesn’t even matter though if I ooo it ww I don’t know if
  9. bingbon
    Nov 9, 2022
    0
    amazing game this game has truly made me appreiciate the beauty of indie games
  10. Ilgar_halit
    Dec 27, 2022
    3
    This game is very boring..... Super mario (1985) better than celefste it is very bad because it's always the same background and platform mechanics is very bad. Don't play celeste Super Mario(1985) is better than celeste.
  11. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    0
    Celeste is a game that is often praised for its difficulty and its message of overcoming anxiety and depression. However, I found the game to be frustrating and exhausting, and I didn't find the message to be particularly helpful.

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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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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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