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  1. Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Ce jeu fait parti des rares jeux plutôt durs qui m'ont donné envie de me dépasser grâce à sa petite histoire et les sujets qui y sont traités qui me pousse à continuer. La DA est très appropriée à l'ambiance que le jeu essaye de donner avec également des OST qui se mélangent très bien au jeu. Je conseille vraiment le jeu à ceux qui veulent vivre une expérience traitant de sujet sérieuxCe jeu fait parti des rares jeux plutôt durs qui m'ont donné envie de me dépasser grâce à sa petite histoire et les sujets qui y sont traités qui me pousse à continuer. La DA est très appropriée à l'ambiance que le jeu essaye de donner avec également des OST qui se mélangent très bien au jeu. Je conseille vraiment le jeu à ceux qui veulent vivre une expérience traitant de sujet sérieux tout en jouant à un jeu d'apparence chill mais qui est finalement plutôt difficile avec son gameplay plutôt nerveux. 19/20 Expand
  2. Aug 21, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of my favourite games of all time. Very responsive, easy to learn hard to master movement that gets more fun the more you play. The game is good for both beginner players and hardcore players. The DLC is one of the hardest gaming feats I’ve completed and feels fantastic to comeplete
  3. Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Get the game. Just get the game. Beautiful story, amazing soundtrack, and fantastic level design. One of my favourite games of all time
  4. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I'm not going to talk about the story, or the control, or the art, or the music of the game. There are a few games that you don't know because they connect with you from the first moment. Video game ratings are always subjective to us, to our experiences, and even to the moment we play the games. I connected with Madeline from the first minute and I had an experience that reminds me that II'm not going to talk about the story, or the control, or the art, or the music of the game. There are a few games that you don't know because they connect with you from the first moment. Video game ratings are always subjective to us, to our experiences, and even to the moment we play the games. I connected with Madeline from the first minute and I had an experience that reminds me that I still love video games. Expand
  5. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    I think celeste is an amazing game depending if you like story or gameplay. as either way you can skip the story or you can skip the gameplay (with assist mode). anyways I love this game I have 140 hours on it.
  6. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Celeste es una auténtica barbaridad de juego.
    Una dificultad justa, que te hace tener que intentar y reintentar, pero sin ser frustante; una historia fantástica que visibiliza una enfermedad mental como es la depresión; y una jugabilidad sencilla y cómoda bien aprovechada. 10/10.
  7. Jul 22, 2023
    9
    its a great game, it has great graphics, excellent game design, and an enticing narrative, its exploration of mental health is refreshing, and I enjoyed it. However, it is VERY HARD, I gave up on chapter 9, cuz i died like 1300< times. In 3 words, Hard but Great.
  8. Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Celeste is a game that excels in providing a delightful and responsive control scheme, making it a joy to play. The tight and precise controls allow players to execute complex maneuvers with ease, giving a sense of fluidity and control over the protagonist, Madeline. Whether it's climbing walls, dashing through obstacles, or performing precise jumps, the controls in Celeste feel incrediblyCeleste is a game that excels in providing a delightful and responsive control scheme, making it a joy to play. The tight and precise controls allow players to execute complex maneuvers with ease, giving a sense of fluidity and control over the protagonist, Madeline. Whether it's climbing walls, dashing through obstacles, or performing precise jumps, the controls in Celeste feel incredibly satisfying. The game strikes a perfect balance between accessibility and depth, ensuring that players of all skill levels can enjoy the smooth and responsive gameplay.

    The mechanics in Celeste are brilliantly crafted, offering a wide range of abilities and challenges that keep players engaged throughout their journey. The core mechanic of the game revolves around Madeline's ability to perform a mid-air dash, which adds an extra layer of complexity and creativity to the platforming sequences. The game introduces new mechanics gradually, allowing players to master each one before moving on to the next. The mechanics in Celeste are not just gimmicks; they are cleverly integrated into the level design, creating a cohesive and immersive gameplay experience.

    One of Celeste's standout features is its challenging difficulty that manages to be both tough and rewarding. The game presents players with increasingly complex platforming sections that require precise timing and quick thinking. While the difficulty can be daunting, Celeste adopts a fair and forgiving approach. The game encourages experimentation and learning from mistakes, providing frequent checkpoints and quick respawns. Overcoming a particularly challenging section or collecting a particularly difficult strawberry feels incredibly rewarding, fueling a sense of accomplishment that drives players to keep pushing forward. Celeste's difficulty is finely tuned to strike the perfect balance between frustration and triumph, creating a deeply satisfying and gratifying gameplay experience.
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  9. Jul 5, 2023
    9
    dying 10,000 times was fun :D

    Celeste is one of the best platformers I've ever played maybe best. Just play and experience this.
  10. Jul 4, 2023
    10
    This is a amazing game, wonderful graphics, A M A Z I N G OST (thanks Lena Raine), beautiful story about depression, stress, anxiety… and the gameplay is also AMAZING, it’s fast, precise, and hard (yes, that’s a hard game) and I love it. I can’t say every amazing things about the game because I’d need a full book, so I’m going to stop here.
  11. Jul 2, 2023
    10
    2D platformer masterpiece. This is one of the best platformers that I've played. Amazing level design. It's a hard game but a very rewarding one and if you are stuck in a chapter you can turn on the assist mode. There are not a lot of characters, but each one has tons of personality. I finished all of the 7 A-sides and the first 4 B-Sides and I can assure you that this game is truly a huge2D platformer masterpiece. This is one of the best platformers that I've played. Amazing level design. It's a hard game but a very rewarding one and if you are stuck in a chapter you can turn on the assist mode. There are not a lot of characters, but each one has tons of personality. I finished all of the 7 A-sides and the first 4 B-Sides and I can assure you that this game is truly a huge challenge, yet a pretty funny and addictive one. Celeste is a memorable character struggling with anxiety and depression, so a lot of people could sadly identify with her and make the game more enjoyable. Expand
  12. May 31, 2023
    10
    Incredible game with a simple yet heartfelt and relatable story, all brought together with immaculate art and gorgeous soundtrack that gives way to one of the best 2D platformers ever made.
  13. Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Best Indie Game of all time, the gameplay is so satisfying and the pixel world design is astonishing.
  14. Apr 10, 2023
    10
    A work of indie mastery. Inspiration is taken from all the best 2D platformers of the past to create a truly modern title that constantly throws fresh ideas at the player that all work effortlessly. My expectations for future 2D platformer controls are sky-high after playing as Madeline for dozens of hours with her smooth and immensely satisfying jumping, dashing, and climbing. CollectingA work of indie mastery. Inspiration is taken from all the best 2D platformers of the past to create a truly modern title that constantly throws fresh ideas at the player that all work effortlessly. My expectations for future 2D platformer controls are sky-high after playing as Madeline for dozens of hours with her smooth and immensely satisfying jumping, dashing, and climbing. Collecting strawberries and hearts is always entertaining and fun, while completing B-Sides and C-Sides is always challenging and perfectly frustrating. A true modern masterpiece. Expand
  15. Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Celeste has probably the best platforming physics out of any 2d platformer. It's a simple game about climbing a mountain and it's story is also about climbing said mountain. The music is also awesome.
  16. Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing game but god did it make me want to break my switch into a million pieces
  17. Apr 2, 2023
    10
    This game was so well designed it is probably the best game I ever played and since playing it I now own it on everything. It's just a game designers dream.
  18. Mar 30, 2023
    10
    This game is a perfect balance between good gameplay and outstanding aesthetics. I finished it with 2600 deaths but I can guarantee you that I didn't raged any time, it is worth it, the message the game sends is very beautiful, i recommend it
  19. Mar 12, 2023
    9
    Even though I am late for this game, I understand that it is almost a masterpiece, the visuals are the best that ive ever seen for pixel, the story and characters are perfect and the movement/mechanics are incredible.

    I loved playing chapter 1 - 8 and even doing some side Bs which were hard but very doable, because you would spawn very close. The chapter 9 though, I haven't finished it
    Even though I am late for this game, I understand that it is almost a masterpiece, the visuals are the best that ive ever seen for pixel, the story and characters are perfect and the movement/mechanics are incredible.

    I loved playing chapter 1 - 8 and even doing some side Bs which were hard but very doable, because you would spawn very close. The chapter 9 though, I haven't finished it but it is way too hard with very long levels that are annoying. To continue my journey in chapter 9, I had to put assist mode on which I feel guilty doing, but I wanna know the end of the story.
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  20. Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Fantastic thought and clever design makes this tough as nails platformer undeniably enjoyable. A beautiful game that kept me trying over and over and OVER to get those strawberries. Couldn’t put it down! A must play!
  21. Feb 22, 2023
    8
    Great platformer, just make sure to not get a copy published by Limited run games.
  22. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    An amazing game with themes that everyone can relate to, with platforming that is hard, but also forgiving.
  23. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Wow, What a game. This has to have some of the best sprite work, and best platforming levels I’ve ever seen. Not to mention the story while simple is really good and touches on important themes. This is one of the best video games made
  24. Jan 22, 2023
    8
    A fun indie platformer with an extremely depressing story and vibe. Put on a podcast, mute the music, and press A repeatedly during the dialogue, and you will have a blast because the gameplay is awesome.
  25. Jan 17, 2023
    10
    The music is great and I love how unique it is. It is a must-have and is very addictive.
  26. Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Very good game. assist mode is an excellent addition I only use it to slow it to 90% speed.
  27. Dec 1, 2022
    10
    I beat the main story. There's still more levels to play. I doubt my opinions of this game will change. This game is great. Reminds me of my difficult Mario maker levels.
  28. Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Dis game is very good me like the story is good the gameplay is good but the game is kinda hard to get into good game
  29. 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.
  30. Nov 8, 2022
    10
    Incredible in all fronts: fantastic controls, fair difficulty, lovable characters, and an emotionally moving story that tackles mental health issues. It's perfect.
  31. Oct 23, 2022
    8
    Well I really love the game's story. But, the excess of levels and repetitive scenarios, kind of threw me off. I was already understanding the deep story, but I expected the game to end soon. I was so tired of repetitive jumps and nothing new added.
  32. Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Is a masterpiece, from music to story is amazing, the gameplay is probably the best part tho, the levels are very fun and hard, but it feels like the one that fails it's you, not the game itself, definitely a must play. My favorite game of 2018.
  33. Jul 21, 2022
    10
    You can wavedash which already makes it better than 80% of games and then on top of that the level design and ideas are amazing. Also has a surprisingly great story. Overall I'd say it's a little harder than New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
  34. Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Such a masterpiece! I didn't expect the precise platformer to be so good in gameplay, story, and atmosphere.

    There is a myth that this game is extremely hard, but it's not true. I'm not a hardcore gamer, and I enjoyed playing it so much! If you're looking for a real challenge - you definitely can get that as well: B, C sides of each level, chapter 9, collect all strawberries, gold
    Such a masterpiece! I didn't expect the precise platformer to be so good in gameplay, story, and atmosphere.

    There is a myth that this game is extremely hard, but it's not true. I'm not a hardcore gamer, and I enjoyed playing it so much! If you're looking for a real challenge - you definitely can get that as well: B, C sides of each level, chapter 9, collect all strawberries, gold strawberries and etc.

    The only thing which I didn't like - I played the whole game using a stick of a controller and it was a mistake - most of the time character dashed in the wrong direction. So, play using dpad for dashes and you'll love this game.
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  35. Jul 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste is a very hard game for the first few levels it wasn't that bad I mean they were challenging bows eventually able to overcome them however for the life of me I wanted to kill myself on chapter 6 core this shows your ability to put it to the ultimate test and good God it is harder than anything you've done before it's even worse in chapters 7 farewell we must follow a bird and good God the conveyor belt section I still haven't even got past that we have to grab on the walls the game is beautiful I will say but the difficulty is really hard I know game was going to be hard just for the life of it just like cuphead but unlike cuphead I was able to do it and the game so my suggestion for cuphead is be prepared for whatever comes your way so I recommend if you're playing so less go prepared also I really like the secret mini game which I think was a prototype version of Celeste that was a really nice detail I don't know why they called it Pico 8 but okay Expand
  36. Jul 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste uses little bits of storytelling to tell a much bigger story. To understand the story, a player has to go out of there way to find it. For example, the story of chapter 3 can only be found if you look for it.
    The game handles well, if a bit difficult to get use to. The game took me about 30 hours to beat chapters 1-8, and i have still not completed farewell or the b or c sides. The game looks amazing for what it needs. A more detailed game would just look ugly, and a less detailed game would look unfinished. In conclusion, my 17 pounds were well spent, as i got an amazing game with a good yet not distracting story, a massive amount of gameplay, and a soundtrack to kill for. 10 out of 10, amazing game, new personal favourite.
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  37. Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Fun gameplay, creative mechanics, likeable characters and beautiful music. Celeste is everything you could ever want out of a 2D platformer and more, strongly recommend.
  38. Jul 10, 2022
    9
    这应该是我玩过最好的独立游戏,从第一章十分钟就展现了自己的过人之处,精心设计的关卡引导和谜题,对于自己创造的游戏玩法的深度理解,把平台跳跃变成一项资源的管理,还有这如此优秀的手感,在我看来甚至值得和马里奥去拼一拼,虽然是一个独立游戏但是他的设计实在是太精美了
  39. Jun 16, 2022
    9
    this game is not the best game in the world, but it is very cool. I like it a lot and come back to it over and over.

    it can be frustrating to get through some bits sure, and you will die a lot of times, but generally the hard aspects seem *fair* to me. I don't ever feel I missed a move because a problem with the game messed me up.... Just, you need to not get hung up on your character
    this game is not the best game in the world, but it is very cool. I like it a lot and come back to it over and over.

    it can be frustrating to get through some bits sure, and you will die a lot of times, but generally the hard aspects seem *fair* to me. I don't ever feel I missed a move because a problem with the game messed me up.... Just, you need to not get hung up on your character dying and re-spawning all the time, I guess.

    Repetitiveness was never really an issue for me because I never played it obsessively for hours and hours in a row.. I have other games to play when I feel like a break from celeste.. :-)
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  40. Jun 7, 2022
    9
    I love the art style and gameplay of Celeste. The story I really enjoyed as well with it's themes of mental health. Overall I really recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played it yet
  41. May 19, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the best platformers ever. It’s gameplay is simple and fun yet incredibly challenging at times. The way this game tackles mental health problems is great and the music in the game is fantastic. For someone casually playing through the game this isn’t the easiest but when you beat a hard part of a level you feel like a god. For those who want a challenge this game definitely delivers with alternate versions of each level that make the level significantly harder and the final chapter is one of the hardest levels in any game I have ever played Expand
  42. May 12, 2022
    10
    The best platformer of the last decade. A perfect level-design that offers a real sense of accomplishment after every obstacle you go through.
  43. Apr 30, 2022
    10
    The level design is brilliant. The story is heartfelt and the emotional issues the story deals with are important. Anxiety. The driving emotion behind our modern kives of chaos and fear. The game teaches us to breathe and relax at the stress that is the world. A truly important game and piece of art to make us all become better forms of ourselves.
  44. Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Love this game to pieces. I didn't know what this game is when I picked it up on a sale, but it was something else entirely.
  45. Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Damn, this game is hard but once and you will die a lot but when you get the motions needed its the closest experience to flying! One of the greatest platforming games every made. Celeste's ability to tell a difficult story has to be mentioned specially.
  46. 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
  47. Mar 9, 2022
    9
    A fun and challenging platformer, with a story that keeps you motivated, with very little amounts of time where it feels repetitive.
  48. Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Celeste is one of my favourite npcs in animal crossing. The use of an owl for a space focused npc is simply genius storytelling, as the night is black as well space and the darkness that envelopes my soul
  49. Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Celeste is an indie game that I tried on a whim and instantly fell in love with it, and 2d plat formers aren't a genre I particularly enjoy. It is a game I planned to beat over the course of a week but couldn't help but beat in one night. The game is full of charm that I hardly see anywhere else. The platforming is the best and most smooth I've played in any game ever. The main story isCeleste is an indie game that I tried on a whim and instantly fell in love with it, and 2d plat formers aren't a genre I particularly enjoy. It is a game I planned to beat over the course of a week but couldn't help but beat in one night. The game is full of charm that I hardly see anywhere else. The platforming is the best and most smooth I've played in any game ever. The main story is very heartwarming and made me cry by the ending credits. Each level is unique in every way from visuals, game play changes, narrative, and music. Speaking of music, nearly every song in Celeste is great to listen to. The only negative thing I can think about the game is that the grind to 100% the game is crushingly difficult and only meant for the best of the best, which heavily contradicts the story's message. I'd rate Celeste a 9.5 out of 10 if meta critic allowed me to but I'll put a 10 in its place due to this game being the first game of an indie studio. Expand
  50. Feb 13, 2022
    10
    Possibly the best 2d platformer out there? Loved how every level felt absolutely impossible to beat, only to die time and time again and ending up beating one level after another. Extremely challenging, and very rewarding
  51. Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Fantastic platformer with a perfect difficulty curve. One of the best games of 2018.
  52. Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game and EXTREMELY challenging. Probably the most difficult game I have ever played. It tracks how many times you die and cumulatively I'm at 2000+ deaths now. Somehow the quick reset of the screen when you die keeps you retrying the same screen for 20, 30 or even 50 times to get past it. Even with the insane difficulty you can make just enough progress that you can eke your wayFantastic game and EXTREMELY challenging. Probably the most difficult game I have ever played. It tracks how many times you die and cumulatively I'm at 2000+ deaths now. Somehow the quick reset of the screen when you die keeps you retrying the same screen for 20, 30 or even 50 times to get past it. Even with the insane difficulty you can make just enough progress that you can eke your way to the top of the mountain.

    For some people I think this extreme level of challenge is going to kill their joy of the game but for others it will light them up and be satisfying & rewarding.
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  53. Dec 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For me, CELESTE is one of those games where is emotionally touching, insightful, and sincere when it tells its story of Madeline's journey of her mental health and her self-reflection; and with difficult but fair platforming, creative level design, and gameplay for players in speedrunners alike, it's one of the best 2D Platformers in years; here are some of my gripes about the game even if it's minor such as some inputs with the left analogue stick are off, some of the B-side Chapters are hard for me to beat, and most of all, some of the parts of the game is not cohesive at times leading to some parts of the game feeling like it's a bit off, and the phenomenon is called ludonarrative dissonance like in Chapter 3: Celestial Resort and the only stage does not have this problem is Chapter 9: Farewell (which I didn't reach, for now); It's still a great game in any platform you choose to play.

    I will make a finished review if I finish all of the content of the game.
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  54. Dec 13, 2021
    10
    perfect in all points of view

    The story followed me in a difficult moment and thanks to that it helped me to move forward, considering that I felt like madeline
  55. Dec 6, 2021
    10
    This game had a lot more replayability than I expected. Difficult but fun great action game.
  56. Dec 5, 2021
    10
    You can feel the time and the love that went into this game. It was one of the best experiences in a game I’ve had in a long time. It changed my mood every time I played. The music the art style the level design. Flawless in my eyes.
  57. Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Impecável. Mereceu todos os prêmios que recebeu. Um dos melhores jogos de plataforma em 2D dos últimos anos.
  58. Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Bought this game 3 times, first on the Switch, then PC, and lastly PS4 to get the platinum, 20.000 deaths later, would still do it again.
  59. Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Celeste:

    Celeste es un juego maravilloso. Jugabilidad y Apartado Visual: La jugabilidad de este juego es hermosa un juego bastante pero bastante difícil que te hará tener al menos mas de 500 muertes en tu partida, Pero cada muerte te ayuda a aprender de tus errores y siempre te motiva a seguir adelante, ¿Por Qué Te Motiva?, De eso hablaré más adelante, El apartado técnico tiene un
    Celeste:

    Celeste es un juego maravilloso.

    Jugabilidad y Apartado Visual: La jugabilidad de este juego es hermosa un juego bastante pero bastante difícil que te hará tener al menos mas de 500 muertes en tu partida, Pero cada muerte te ayuda a aprender de tus errores y siempre te motiva a seguir adelante, ¿Por Qué Te Motiva?, De eso hablaré más adelante, El apartado técnico tiene un PixelArt increíblemente maravilloso que esta muy detallado para ser un juego indie, Los dibujos que aparecen al final de cada etapa están muy bien hechos fácilmente se pueden usar de fondo de pantalla, La Jugabilidad es bastante fluida y muy bien optimizada fácilmente puede correr en cualquier computadora cada vez que mueres reapareces al instante me pareció muy bien logrado este punto, Esta muy bien hecho el apartado técnico.

    Historia:

    La historia de este juego es maravillosa, La historia trata de una chica llamada Madeline, Ella se decide a una cosa escalar la montaña celeste la cual da titulo al juego, Se encontrará muchos desafíos mediante avanza hacia su objetivo como también se encontrará muchos aliados me gustaría comentar mas de este apartado, Pero no quiero arruinar la experiencia se los digo de verdad esta historia es maravillosa no puedo describirla de otra forma, Como dije en el punto anterior ¿Por Qué Te Motiva Seguir Avanzando En El Juego?, Es básicamente por esto, Por la historia, En mi caso cada vez que perdía en el juego quería seguir avanzando y avanzando para saber como acababa esta historia quería saber que pasaría con madeline y su objetivo o los demás personajes secundarios, La historia es el motivo por el que se requiere avanzar en el juego siendo demasiado difícil.

    Soundtrack:

    Nunca suelo hablar de esto en mi reseñas, Pero cuando se trata de un juego como celeste se tiene que hablar, El soundtrack es uno de los mejores soundtracks de todos los videojuegos, Una música tan perfectamente lograda con los escenarios del juego, Una música muy relajante, suspensiva, desafiante, motivacional etc. La música es una de las mejores cosas de este juego.

    Conclusión Final:

    Celeste es un juego maravilloso con una historia excelente al igual que su soundtrack y jugabilidad, Un juego que por su bajo precio te ofrece mas de lo que pagaste, Es un juego increíble nada que decir recomendable a mas no poder.

    Celeste is a wonderful game. Gameplay and Visual Section: The gameplay of this game is beautiful, a rather but quite difficult game that will make you have at least more than 500 deaths in your game, but each death helps you learn from your mistakes and always motivates you to move on, Why does it motivate you? I will talk about that later, The technical section has an incredibly wonderful PixelArt that is very detailed for an indie game, The drawings that appear at the end of each stage are very well done, they can easily be used in the background screen, the gameplay is quite fluid and very well optimized it can easily run on any computer every time you die you reappear instantly I thought this point was very well achieved, the technical section is very well done. History: The story of this game is wonderful, The story is about a girl named Madeline, She decides to climb the celestial mountain which gives the game its title, She will find many challenges as she advances towards her goal as well as she will find many allies. I would like to comment more on this section, But I do not want to ruin the experience, I really tell you this story is wonderful I cannot describe it in any other way, As I said in the previous point, Why does it motivate you to keep moving forward in the game? This, Because of the story, In my case every time I lost in the game I wanted to keep moving forward and moving forward to know how this story ended I wanted to know what would happen to Madeline and her goal or the other secondary characters, The story is the reason why it is required to advance in the game being too difficult. Soundtrack: I never usually talk about this in my reviews, But when it comes to a game like celestial it has to be talked about, The soundtrack is one of the best soundtracks of all video games, A music so perfectly achieved with the game's scenarios, A very music relaxing, suspensive, challenging, motivational etc. Music is one of the best things about this game. Final conclusion: Celeste is a wonderful game with an excellent story as well as its soundtrack and playability, a game that because of its low price offers you more than what you paid for, It is an incredible game, nothing to say, highly recommended.
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  60. Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  61. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    celeste is an incridble game. i feel like everything has a reason to be there. the story is touching and i wish we had more of it, the music and visuals are great but the level design and controls are truly outstanding. there is no filler. the platforming is tight but not annoingly hard, and there is no punishment for failing so it doesn't feel unfair. there is also more content then youceleste is an incridble game. i feel like everything has a reason to be there. the story is touching and i wish we had more of it, the music and visuals are great but the level design and controls are truly outstanding. there is no filler. the platforming is tight but not annoingly hard, and there is no punishment for failing so it doesn't feel unfair. there is also more content then you can imagine. the best 2d platformer i ever played. Expand
  62. Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Truly unique and inspired. The lore is entertaining and the characters, although no larger than a few pixels, feel detailed and breathed-in. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenging gameplay and for myself, it fits within a range of not-too-easy but rewarding. I would recommend it to anyone looking to kill a few hours.
  63. Jul 16, 2021
    8
    One of the best platformers on the system. The gameplay is really deep and each level has a different mechanic to use. If you are a fan of the genre you must play this.
  64. Jun 23, 2021
    9
    SYSTEM PORUSZANIA
    Gra jest pod tym względem dość wymagająca, aczkolwiek bardzo precyzyjna co minimalizuje frustrację. Posiadamy możliwość skakania, przyczepiania się ścian, z kolejnymi etapami dostajemy coraz więcej ruchów bądź interakcji z przedmiotami, podłogami, ścianami których możemy użyć na własną korzyść. Sama gra wprowadza mechaniki w bardzo przyjemny i przystępny sposób, nigdy
    SYSTEM PORUSZANIA
    Gra jest pod tym względem dość wymagająca, aczkolwiek bardzo precyzyjna co minimalizuje frustrację. Posiadamy możliwość skakania, przyczepiania się ścian, z kolejnymi etapami dostajemy coraz więcej ruchów bądź interakcji z przedmiotami, podłogami, ścianami których możemy użyć na własną korzyść. Sama gra wprowadza mechaniki w bardzo przyjemny i przystępny sposób, nigdy nie czujemy się zagubieni lub zdezorientowani.
    MUYZKA ORAZ GRAFIKA
    Jak w przypadku wielu indie gierek Celeste stawia na minimalistyczną pixel-artową grafikę, oraz bardzo prostą 8bitową muzykę. Całość daje bardzo arcadowe wrażenie i idealnie pasuje do tego typu platformera.
    HISTORIA
    Historia jest tak bardzo infantylna jak tylko może być, prosta z miłym przesłaniem, nie ma się tutaj nad czym zastanawiać, wystarczy podziwiać oprawę audiowizualną oraz skupić się na skakaniu
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  65. Jun 16, 2021
    9
    Not gonna lie, took me a while to get into this one. It didn’t grab me in the way I expected it to after hearing all the hype. But after pushing through that stage I fully appreciate the singular vision of the gameplay and got to the top of the mountain. Now it’s something I revisit to get more strawberries, do b-sides etc and can see myself playing on and off in the future. It can beNot gonna lie, took me a while to get into this one. It didn’t grab me in the way I expected it to after hearing all the hype. But after pushing through that stage I fully appreciate the singular vision of the gameplay and got to the top of the mountain. Now it’s something I revisit to get more strawberries, do b-sides etc and can see myself playing on and off in the future. It can be aggravating AF when you’re stuck on a hard section, and some parts feel insurmountable at the time. Some of the b-sides are just boringly difficult which prevent me from giving it a perfect 10, but I appreciate the level design and physics of the main game too much to score it any lower. Expand
  66. Jun 16, 2021
    10
    This game had me obsessed... Perfectly designed to make you a master. It is not easy, but it is not too hard to kill your spirit. In fact, it is full of spirit. This game is an absolute perfect example of beautiful level design and tight controls.
  67. Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing game! Loved the mechanics, the story and almost everything in Celeste. Please, play it!
  68. May 26, 2021
    10
    You NEED to play celeste. It is my no.1 game of all time.

    tldr: It has tight controls, Great music, An engaging story, And levels that fit perfectly into the themes celeste explores. Celeste asks you to push through the urge to give up and to push throw increasingly difficult challenges. Madeline's moveset is deceptively simple, with allows levels to them to the absolute limits.
    You NEED to play celeste. It is my no.1 game of all time.

    tldr: It has tight controls, Great music, An engaging story, And levels that fit perfectly into the themes celeste explores.

    Celeste asks you to push through the urge to give up and to push throw increasingly difficult challenges. Madeline's moveset is deceptively simple, with allows levels to them to the absolute limits. extra mechanics are also introduced to add depth to the levels. although many people say celeste is too difficult, i believe the main game is the perfect difficulty if you are not going for the strawberries. as you move through the game, it teaches you more, and allows the levels to get more difficult as you improve. the B/C sides add a lot of extra challenge, and i would only recommend them if you want to play them, or are seeking extra challenge. Celeste also has a great soundtrack. it depicts the tone and mood of the situation, without getting repetitive, eg chapter 5's anxiety inducing score. overall, it is a must play, and for the price, you couldn't go wrong
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  69. May 8, 2021
    8
    Incredible experience overall. The characters are relatable and well-written, and the gameplay slides right into this comfortable storytelling. The game's difficulty is never frustrating as it takes some notes from Super Meat Boy and allows you to try the same small section over and over again until you get it right. This makes everything tight, focused, fun, yet still difficult andIncredible experience overall. The characters are relatable and well-written, and the gameplay slides right into this comfortable storytelling. The game's difficulty is never frustrating as it takes some notes from Super Meat Boy and allows you to try the same small section over and over again until you get it right. This makes everything tight, focused, fun, yet still difficult and engaging. One of my favorite soundtracks too. Expand
  70. May 3, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest exponents of the platform today, the intentions of this game are pure and its design overflows with love for detail.
    Madeline's moral conflict is the best I've seen in the indie industry.
  71. Apr 30, 2021
    10
    Fun, Challenging, Packed with content this game is amazing. If if is too hard you can turn on Assist Mode, and if it is too easy, there is tons of additional side content that is just as good as the main story. The story is well written with great characters, and covers very sensitive topics very well. The pixel art is great and so is the soundtrack. Also, If you are into speedruns, thisFun, Challenging, Packed with content this game is amazing. If if is too hard you can turn on Assist Mode, and if it is too easy, there is tons of additional side content that is just as good as the main story. The story is well written with great characters, and covers very sensitive topics very well. The pixel art is great and so is the soundtrack. Also, If you are into speedruns, this is a great game for that. Expand
  72. Apr 24, 2021
    9
    The controls are flawless. The graphics are amazing. The music is really beautiful. The levels are HARD though, man.

    But the STORY. The story is what kept me trying. I usually don't care for the stories in games, but when I got to the breathing feather part...thing, I knew this game was special.
  73. Apr 14, 2021
    9
    A very nice precision platformer in which the antiquated and basic style of the in-game sprites stands in perfect opposition to the magnificent backgrounds and the beautiful music which intensifies during the playthrough of the different chapters. For once the goal isn't to rescue a kidnapped person or to save the world, a most refreshing aspect in a platformer.
  74. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best sidescrolling platformers I've ever played. Great story, great soundtrack. Also hard as hell, which I enjoyed!
  75. Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Oh boy where do I begin, first off, I should say that this is a masterpiece and it’s only $15, it’s a must buy, go get it and play it, please. Now for the details, there are some reviews that are saying the story is lack luster which is bull crap, it’s one of the best stories I’ve ever seen, especially since the gameplay itself is sort of just one huge metaphor of overcoming yourOh boy where do I begin, first off, I should say that this is a masterpiece and it’s only $15, it’s a must buy, go get it and play it, please. Now for the details, there are some reviews that are saying the story is lack luster which is bull crap, it’s one of the best stories I’ve ever seen, especially since the gameplay itself is sort of just one huge metaphor of overcoming your problems, and it helps make the game a true masterpiece, speaking of the gameplay, it’s hard, REALLY hard, but it’s great, the controls are responsive, the levels are very unique and fair in their difficulty, someone also said that the game was luck dependent, which couldn’t be farther from the truth, he was probably just having an issue with his controller or something, anyway this review has gone on for a while now, just get the game it’s amazing and easily worth your money. Expand
  76. Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Hands down the best 2D platformer I’ve played to date. The narrative, music, controls and level design all flourish with great value for money with a more than generous amount of content. My only real complaint is that I wish the optional strawberry collectibles lead to something extra as they took a long time to get and simply don’t seem worth the effort due to a lack of extrinsicHands down the best 2D platformer I’ve played to date. The narrative, music, controls and level design all flourish with great value for money with a more than generous amount of content. My only real complaint is that I wish the optional strawberry collectibles lead to something extra as they took a long time to get and simply don’t seem worth the effort due to a lack of extrinsic incentive. Otherwise, if you’re a fan of tough platformers there’s simply no reason to not pick up this game. Expand
  77. Feb 27, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. Challenging but do-able. While it might be intimidating at first you learn that it's okay to die repeatedly and the payoff is that much better when you do succeed. At first I thought I would never complete this game but the bright design, tight controls, and the little inspirational message at the beginning of the game kept me coming back until I wasOne of the best games I've ever played. Challenging but do-able. While it might be intimidating at first you learn that it's okay to die repeatedly and the payoff is that much better when you do succeed. At first I thought I would never complete this game but the bright design, tight controls, and the little inspirational message at the beginning of the game kept me coming back until I was glued and I had to complete it. There's a lot of content post game, b-sides, c-sides, and strawberries + the two bonus levels. The puzzles really had me perplexed at times and it was all the more satisfying to figure them out because of that. It took a while to sink in, but visually the game is just gorgeous. You can really tell this game was a labor of love to make. And the music, oh my god the music, Lena Raine really pulled out all the stops on this project. It perfectly fits and is a mirror image to the gameplay. Beautiful compositions. It feels like the music is almost encouraging you on with inspirational melodies and friendly vibes. In fact every aspect of this game seems to encourage you from the music to the story, to the visuals, to the mechanics, it all just feels encouraging no matter how many times you die. And that is brilliant game design. I would give it a 10 but I've been rating games on the Anthony Fantano scale where 10 is pure perfection and virtually nothing reaches that height. Sue me. And with the money you get from the settlement buy this game. You won't regret it. Expand
  78. Feb 20, 2021
    8
    The story of Madeline climbing Celest Mountain and coping with her mental illness is possibly the best representation of mental health that I have seen in a game. It is a very nice and relatable story for honestly anyone. It is easy to invest in her and the handful of other NPCs that you will encounter. I love the character design. Each person is unique and the way the animators use theThe story of Madeline climbing Celest Mountain and coping with her mental illness is possibly the best representation of mental health that I have seen in a game. It is a very nice and relatable story for honestly anyone. It is easy to invest in her and the handful of other NPCs that you will encounter. I love the character design. Each person is unique and the way the animators use the portraits (next to text boxes) helps tell the story in a perfectly different way. However the pixel art style is cool but nothing too special (I don’t think I would recognize a screen shot from the game unless it is from a big set piece or has a strawberry in it). Celest has some of the nicest feeling platforming that I have experienced in a while. The use of the dash mechanic and the environment is both creative and frustrating (yet fair). Technically the game is great. It runs so smoothly and feels very responsive. No platforming and dash mechanics aren’t new, but they are shined to a mirror Polish here. Celest is a lot of fun and well worth the price. It isn’t a very long game, but it doesn’t need to be. There are several challenges and unlockables. However to achieve and see all of the content, it is a whole new level of difficulty, that I don’t think most players would be willing to endure. Expand
  79. Feb 19, 2021
    9
    One of the best 2D platformers of all time, with excellent level design, creative and fun mechanics. The game is hard yes, but it always gives you a fair challenge and that feeling of accomplishment when you finish it. Play it with patient and in time you would make it. Tottaly recommended.
  80. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Best game. If you don’t like this masterpiece, there’s something wrong with you.
  81. Feb 15, 2021
    10
    What a great game.

    The player controls a girl called Madeline. Madeline's moveset is very simple: She has a jump, a climb move to grab on and climb onto vertical surfaces, and a 8 way dash. The entire game is built around just those 3 mechanics. It's easy to learn, but mastering it is one of the most satisfying things I've ever done in a game. The game's difficulty curve is PERFECT.
    What a great game.

    The player controls a girl called Madeline. Madeline's moveset is very simple: She has a jump, a climb move to grab on and climb onto vertical surfaces, and a 8 way dash. The entire game is built around just those 3 mechanics. It's easy to learn, but mastering it is one of the most satisfying things I've ever done in a game.

    The game's difficulty curve is PERFECT. After beating the main game, you unlock B-side levels of the main levels, and they are INCREDIBLY hard. I never thought I would be able to beat them, but I got better. And that's what makes Celeste such a fantastic game. It's genuinely great at getting you to overcome obstacles that seem impossible, which fits greatly with the game's themes.

    Celeste is about the difficulty of The End is Nigh, but is far less frustrating than that game. I attribute this to the game's music, which is INCREDIBLE. It's funny how much of a difference such a small thing makes. When you keep hearing the same track over and over again, it had better be a good track.

    I'd recommend playing with a D-Pad for an ideal experience. The sticks work, but they can be a bit annoying with the 8-way dashing.
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  82. Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Celeste is a beautiful game and definitely deserves the praise, HOWEVER, I do think more casual or beginner gamers should be wary because at it's core this is a precise and difficult platformer. I was looking for something to play after finishing Hollow Knight and kept seeing Celeste pop up, I was sucked in by the praise and got it.
    But I quickly realised it was a little outside my skill
    Celeste is a beautiful game and definitely deserves the praise, HOWEVER, I do think more casual or beginner gamers should be wary because at it's core this is a precise and difficult platformer. I was looking for something to play after finishing Hollow Knight and kept seeing Celeste pop up, I was sucked in by the praise and got it.
    But I quickly realised it was a little outside my skill level at the time and it took me some time to get good and get into it. The steep learning curve made it a bit less enjoyable for me starting out, so unless you know you love fast-paced, challenging platformers you may want to reconsider buying the game.
    But for those that do love that challenge, this game is amazing.
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  83. Feb 9, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful 2D game i hav ever seen. It‘s the best 2D game I‘ve ever played. A must play for everyone, who isn‘t a noob. The game is really hard.
  84. Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing game

    Gameplay: 10/10 While the controls are deceptively simple, every single chapter introduces a few new mechanics that you will have to master in order to progress. Whether they be platforms that disintegrate underneath you, platforms that move in sync with your dashing, walls you can dash through that have a unique effect. gemstones that replenish your dash midair, bubbles
    Amazing game

    Gameplay: 10/10
    While the controls are deceptively simple, every single chapter introduces a few new mechanics that you will have to master in order to progress. Whether they be platforms that disintegrate underneath you, platforms that move in sync with your dashing, walls you can dash through that have a unique effect. gemstones that replenish your dash midair, bubbles that shoot you far off into certain directions, and the list goes on and on, each new mechanic requires you to use them with near perfect precision and timing. The challenge can be occasionally frustrating, and you may find yourself dying several hundred times in any given chapter (I'm not exaggerating, you will die a lot), but it's the good kind of frustration that invites you to persist, not the kind that will cause you to rage quit. And none of your deaths feel out of your control. It doesn't require you to memorize every obstacle coming next, because there's never anything popping up that you didn't expect. Every obstacle is laid out in front of you, clear for you to see, which makes the challenge more inviting than frustrating.
    But I don't want to scare off potential players who are not so keen on the sound of timing and precision based gameplay, since that doesn't sound particularly fun by description alone, but this is a joy to play and an innumerable amount of sequences had me smiling and feeling accomplished by their end.
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  85. Jan 21, 2021
    10
    This game was an unexpected masterpiece!
    The storyline hits home with its take on mental health an the main character is adorable.
    The gameplay mechanics and level design make for outstanding gameplay that is both challenging and satisfying.
    A must play for all gamers!
  86. Jan 10, 2021
    10
    An utterly amazing game. Great soundtrack. Great characters and story. Great art style if you like pixel platformers. Ignore the negative reviews. They clearly haven’t played the game enough to understand it truly.
  87. Jan 8, 2021
    9
    A challenging game with a great message and addicting gameplay. The soundtrack is incredible and involving. I Loved it
  88. Dec 17, 2020
    10
    One of the few games to fully live up to the hype around it. I waited to play it because I felt like it was getting overpraised. This game is 100% worthy of that praise. It's a fantastic platformer with a unique story. Highly recommend.
  89. Dec 8, 2020
    9
    This game has a really good balance between a good story (but not too present), good learning curve, good challenge and, most important of all, good controls.

    Even if it's a lot of hard work, every platforming game should have controls that are as slick as Celeste. Period. This game is difficult but is totally doable if you keep practicing, and the controls are so smooth that it never
    This game has a really good balance between a good story (but not too present), good learning curve, good challenge and, most important of all, good controls.

    Even if it's a lot of hard work, every platforming game should have controls that are as slick as Celeste. Period. This game is difficult but is totally doable if you keep practicing, and the controls are so smooth that it never really feels as a chore to beat a level (it is difficult because the game design is based to be challenging).

    The music is good and also I really enjoyed the fact that the berries are optional. It really helps to know that they are there to impress your friends or if you wanna beat your own personnal high score.

    For people who want a even more challenging game, they have the B-C sides and all the heart stuff to do (I didn't because I am not a masochist lol). It's too bad that those side quest are insanely hard because I would have love to be able to do some of them, but I am not fond of dying 1000 times just to understand how works some insanely precise mechanics, but that's really just me.

    All in all, it's a great game that really deserves the praises. If you love fair platform challenges, it is here for you.
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  90. Dec 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game of 2018. The seven main story chapters all feature challenging , but never unfair platforming, great retro visuals and a great soundtrack by lena raine. There are a ton of collectibles scattered around the levels like strawberries, Tapes that unlock the B-Sides of every level and a crystal heart that is needed to progress through Chapter 8. After beating Chapter 1 to 8 and their B-Sides, you unlock the C-Sides which were the most fun I ever had in a 2D-Platformer. The perfect game for people that like difficult 2D platformers. Expand
  91. Oct 29, 2020
    10
    The best game about climbing a mountain. It's difficult but the messages and gameplay are amazing. I would not recommend this for people who are bad at platformers or don't play them often though. It's awesome. Controls work better with a d-pad, but I beat it with thumbsticks. The movement is 8 directional, so a thumbstick with grooves would also work well.
  92. Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Very rarely does a game accomplish something greater than itself. Celeste does so by using its challenging and intrinsically satisfying gameplay to tell a story of mental illness and personal resiliency. Yes, the game is difficult - and for a reason. The difficulty contributes to Celeste's themes of persevering through improvement. The music is a bop and tonally fits each level to helpVery rarely does a game accomplish something greater than itself. Celeste does so by using its challenging and intrinsically satisfying gameplay to tell a story of mental illness and personal resiliency. Yes, the game is difficult - and for a reason. The difficulty contributes to Celeste's themes of persevering through improvement. The music is a bop and tonally fits each level to help create a sense of atmosphere. Controls are tight and responsive, meaning that deaths are the player's fault, not the game's fault. Although death comes often, a quick reboot feature keeps the player engaged. Upon "finishing" the game, there are plenty of speed running, completionist, and difficulty challenges to keep dedicated players coming back.

    Ultimately, some games like The Last of Us Part II try to tell a mature story at the cost of player fun. Despite being an indie title with no such production funds, Celeste manages to tell a mature story while continually being fun. Celeste is a masterpiece. This will be a game remembered for decades to come from its balance of fun and theme.
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  93. Oct 19, 2020
    10
    Honestly, I really don't know how to describe what I love about this game, everything is just so perfect, the platforming feels difficult yet fair, the puzzles are satisfying, the story fits the art style and overall design perfectly, this game probably has the most genius level design I've ever seen in any game ever, the music is amazing, and doesn't get annoying even if you spend a lotHonestly, I really don't know how to describe what I love about this game, everything is just so perfect, the platforming feels difficult yet fair, the puzzles are satisfying, the story fits the art style and overall design perfectly, this game probably has the most genius level design I've ever seen in any game ever, the music is amazing, and doesn't get annoying even if you spend a lot of time on the same level, the characters are all fun, and well written in the context of the story. Definitely the best platformer I've ever played, even beating mario galaxy, which was my previous favorite, everyone should give this game a try. Expand
  94. Oct 17, 2020
    8
    I bought the digital version of this game for $10. The critics have this ranked as a top 5 game. It’s not a top 5 game, and not even a steal at $10. It is, however, a very solid and difficult platformer with a great story. It takes about 8-10 hours to beat and a lot more to 100% by collecting all the strawberries. And now that it goes on sale for $5, it is a steal. Go out and get it.
  95. Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Celeste is a rarity to gaming. It is that rare game that gets everything right.

    The gameplay is designed meticulously and yet presented in a simple and accessible to the player. The game feels good to play, and the moveset is still one of the most expansive with such a small amount of buttons required. The level design for everything is phenomenal. In each screen, a clear goal is
    Celeste is a rarity to gaming. It is that rare game that gets everything right.

    The gameplay is designed meticulously and yet presented in a simple and accessible to the player. The game feels good to play, and the moveset is still one of the most expansive with such a small amount of buttons required.

    The level design for everything is phenomenal. In each screen, a clear goal is set, and you are not punished for failing. Pretty much all of the gimmicks are interesting and engaging, and all combinations of these gimmicks are used to their utmost potential.

    The story is touching and deep, with an expressive and engaging dive into the troubles of mental illness without dismissing or taking advantage of those who experience anxiety and depression themselves.

    And the music...just listen on Spotify. I believe these are some of the greatest songs ever made.

    PLEASE play this outstanding game.
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  96. Oct 7, 2020
    10
    This is the single greatest video game I have ever played. It's challenging but fair, despite being awful at games I was able to make it to the end fine thanks to generous checkpoints and other details that make the game forgiving without taking out the difficulty. The game doesn't supplement difficulty with arbitrary challenge that's actually unfair, it never feels like the game made aThis is the single greatest video game I have ever played. It's challenging but fair, despite being awful at games I was able to make it to the end fine thanks to generous checkpoints and other details that make the game forgiving without taking out the difficulty. The game doesn't supplement difficulty with arbitrary challenge that's actually unfair, it never feels like the game made a mistake when you die, it's always your fault for messing up. It's rewarding and even though it's challenge is part of the experience and story, if it proves to be to intimidating for you, you can use the assist mode to tailor the difficulty to accommodate for your skill level. The level design is excellent. The visuals are stunning despite being somewhat simplistic compared to Triple A games like Red Dead Redemption or The Last of Us Part 2. The controls are tight and allow for the precise movement the game requires, everything feels great and fun to control. The game is short enough to not overstay it's welcome at all if you are just interested in getting to the end credits, but it is filled with plenty of optional content to keep dedicated fans playing long after if they so desire. This is the game I think of when I think of a masterpiece video game. I absolutely recommend it to anyone with remotely any interest in platformers. If the difficulty is the only thing holding you back from jumping into it then I strongly urge you to take the risk like I did. if platformers aren't your type of games though, I can't say with certainty that it will change your mind or that you will love it as much as me. The game is only $20 though so it might be worth the risk. Expand
  97. Sep 18, 2020
    9
    Frustratingly hard at times, yet impossible to put down, with a genuinely touching story; this game is an indie masterpiece. Whilst not perhaps for everyone, I would recommend everyone give it atleast give it a try.
  98. Sep 6, 2020
    8
    The game has one of the best level design of 2D games I played. The stories told are also great and kept me engaged in the game. The soundtrack emphasises the mood and emotions of the protagonist. The high difficulty level is not that much painful due to short levels and fast reset.

    It is one of the best 2D platformers I ever played. It took me over 20 hours until I gave up (I
    The game has one of the best level design of 2D games I played. The stories told are also great and kept me engaged in the game. The soundtrack emphasises the mood and emotions of the protagonist. The high difficulty level is not that much painful due to short levels and fast reset.

    It is one of the best 2D platformers I ever played.

    It took me over 20 hours until I gave up (I completed the main 7 chapters of the game but did not finish 8th and 9th). And the reason I gave up is why I'm giving this game "only" 8/10. Although the high difficulty is intended, it may be frustrating at some times (especially if you do want to collect all those strawberries). If you want to relax after a hard day of work and play just for a half of an hour while you commute, it may be not the best experience.
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  99. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Celeste very well could be the best indie game ever made. The art, the story. Simply incredible.
  100. Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Muito bem desenvolvido, conseguiram me surpreender, eu que estava bem pessimista com esse jogo, lançou e calou minha boca, parabéns pelo excelente trabalho.
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Oct 10, 2018
    93
    It tells a surprisingly deep and emotional story featuring a relatable main character and it all blends uniquely together to make one of the finest gaming experience of the year. Celeste might not look it but, just like the mountain Madeline is so determined to conquer, it towers above the rest quite easily.
  2. Aug 25, 2018
    80
    As most indie-keen gamers already know, Celeste is a phenomenal 2D platformer. Almost everything about it comes together to make a satisfying and challenging game that'll thoroughly put your skills to the test.
  3. Jun 12, 2018
    100
    My hands actually hurt from gripping the Switch but I couldn’t stop, and when I finally landed on the other side of one of the many gauntlets that Celeste wears like a medal, I felt both relief and curiosity as to what it would throw at me next. It’s a rewarding experience and a game that I’m honoured to issue a perfect score.