Celeste

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  1. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Wow. Truly one of the most incredible games I've played. The movement and overall platforming challenge of this game is by itself a marvel, and I spent countless hours traversing through this game's beautiful world. But on top of that, the story of this game is really impressive. First off, it's super well integrated into the world and the gameplay, and it does a really good job ofWow. Truly one of the most incredible games I've played. The movement and overall platforming challenge of this game is by itself a marvel, and I spent countless hours traversing through this game's beautiful world. But on top of that, the story of this game is really impressive. First off, it's super well integrated into the world and the gameplay, and it does a really good job of addressing a very serious topic (depression) in a way that is not only really nuanced, but that is also interesting and doesn't just restate what we've already heard from countless other stories/mediums. The whole idea of "girl combats her depression by climbing a mountain" obviously sounds super melodramatic at first, but this game does a really good job of not being hyperbolic and presenting depression in a light that makes it feel extremely heartfelt. Also, the speedrun for this game is pretty dope :D… Expand
  2. MarsCorialanus
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This is some Yukon Gold if i've ever seen any. The story of Celeste and Theo from Seattle, great platforming fun, uplifting music. An instant classic in my books.
  3. tohmais
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Celeste is wonderful, tight, and brutal platformer that's interesting and has an engaging story from start to end. I'll try to avoid spoilers, because this game's story is interesting and emotionally deep. It's characters are relatable. The gameplay is amazing. Its art style is wonderful to look at. The music is masterpiece after masterpiece. And runs at 60FPS.
  4. Xcaliber
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    This is definitely one of the greatest platformers ever made! the gameplay is so tight and it has amazing difficulty! the story is also great and makes you feel for the characters. this is a must have for switch!
  5. Maxttvd
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    o melhor jogo de plataforma que eu já joguei, Celeste é profundo e maduro, sem perder o desafio e à diversão.
  6. LordOMO
    May 28, 2020
    9
    This is a review I'm hesitant to write because while I managed to get to the end credits I propably have only seen 30% of what this game has to offer. But then again I think it can be valuable to present my opinion as a more casual player of this game.
    What's really good about Celeste is how incredibly responsive and satisfying it is to play (which is absolutely crucial in plattformer).    This is a review I'm hesitant to write because while I managed to get to the end credits I propably have only seen 30% of what this game has to offer. But then again I think it can be valuable to present my opinion as a more casual player of this game.
    What's really good about Celeste is how incredibly responsive and satisfying it is to play (which is absolutely crucial in plattformer). The game also does a great job of contextualising the levels with a neat story while also providing a clear goal of wanting to reach the top of a mountain.
    The game is also very strong from an audio-visual standpoint. The music is nice and the visuals are simple but pretty while also being very functional in giving the player a good understanding of the level layout.
    Celeste is a very difficult game and lots of level sections will propably require mulitple attempts to get through. Thankfully you will respawn quickly and usually only have to retry the current obstacle that you are struggling with. The only exception was the last big level before the credits roll which had brutal checkpoints in my opinion. I struggled a lot during that section.
    But in the end I got to the credits with almost 3000 deaths on the counter. This shows how tough the game is but also how motivated I was to finish it. I don't think I would've put up with that in any other game.
    However, this is pretty much how far I was willing to go. There are endgame levels, as well as remixes of earlier levels and additional challenges like collecting items. I tried to play further. However, I didn't meet the required criteria to access a lot of that content and trying to unlock it or finish the remixed levels proved very challenging and at that point I also wasn't as motivated anymore. In the end I'm still very happy with what I got out of this game and just playing the main story already was worth the money.
    I'd like to add that thankfully the game offers assist modes which basically function like cheat codes to make the game easier. I find using them to be very unsatisfying. But if someone was seriously stuck I think these might provide a way to make levels more doable.

    Overall I had a great experience even if the endgame content wasn't for me. The story alone is worth playing and I recommend it to anyone who has a decent skill level in plattformers.    … Expand
  7. EdgarEM
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    Los creadores de Celeste tienen un par de cosas que mostrarles a algunos desarrolladores de juegos Triple A, sin duda la respuesta de control es perfecta, una banda sonora acorde a lo que sucede en el juego.
    Cada movimiento tiene que suceder en un momento justo, jamas deberas pasar por alto nada y bien debes observar cada pieza en el entorno ya que juegan un papel importante para poder    Los creadores de Celeste tienen un par de cosas que mostrarles a algunos desarrolladores de juegos Triple A, sin duda la respuesta de control es perfecta, una banda sonora acorde a lo que sucede en el juego.
    Cada movimiento tiene que suceder en un momento justo, jamas deberas pasar por alto nada y bien debes observar cada pieza en el entorno ya que juegan un papel importante para poder terminar el nivel y donde si fallas sabes que no es por que el juego este mal diseñado, si no, por que te has equivocado tu y al momento en el que logras pasar un nivel que te tomo tiempo obtienes enseguida esa satisfaccion que muy pocos juegos te dan hoy en dia.
    Tiene esa extraña y fantastica mezcla en sus dialogos entre lo hilarante sin serlo demasiado y lo serio para mantener la trama del juego como debe ser, eso mismo le da una identidad especial al juego en si.
    Creo que el punto debil más marcado es que puede sentirse un tanto corto pero si eres de aquellos que le gusta superar su marca momento a momento lo disfrutaras cientos de veces y sera una joya en el speedrun.
    Si eres un jugador de plataformas de antaño sin duda te gustara este juego y esta debera ser un "must have", pero. si no sueles tocar o nunca jugste este genero te recomiendo que bajo tu propio riesgo lo compres ya que puede llegar a ser frustrante si no estas acostumbrado a morir de forma continua y empezar denuevo .
    Mi calificacion real es un 8.5    … Expand
  8. bbcbreno
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    [TL;DR]
    Celeste is charming in almost every way, alias, Celeste SURPRISES in almost every aspect. Score: 10.0
    [Gameplay] The moviment is fluid and Madeline is moving at a good speed (not as fast as in SMB and not as slow as N+). What surprises here is that the game brings obstacles and unique moves in each world. This left the game very creative and ends up with the chances of finding    [TL;DR]
    Celeste is charming in almost every way, alias, Celeste SURPRISES in almost every aspect. Score: 10.0

    [Gameplay]
    The moviment is fluid and Madeline is moving at a good speed (not as fast as in SMB and not as slow as N+). What surprises here is that the game brings obstacles and unique moves in each world. This left the game very creative and ends up with the chances of finding the game repetitive and annoying, since the whole gameplay is changing.

    Just a note here: Celeste is a binary game (with 8 directions, up, down, left, right and diagonals), so the ideal is to play Celeste in a d-pad. However, the Joy-Con Dpad is not very good for this purpose, and the Joy-Con analog is not very helpful, so be prepared to frustrate a bit.

    [History]
    I was surprised by this game to present a story and excellent dialogues between one chapter and another, since generally this type of game focuses only on the game and gives us a very empty story. Here Madeline has other battles, battles of which we identify.

    The narrative tells the story of a girl with the goal of climbing a mountain. On the way to the peak she finds a person warning of the dangers of this climb. Until then it's a clichéd little story giving any purpose for the game, because the protagonist does not even know the reason she wants to climb. However, in the course of the game we discover that these dangers are inside her, where she faces herself, bringing a deep and reflective narrative, making it one of the most important points of the game. Madeline wants to climb, but at the same time she thinks she's stupid enough to do something so impossible for her.

    [Sound]
    The soundtrack plays according to the action of the moment. I found the track to be fantastic with the scenery and challenges of each stage. In addition to the track, the game delivers a great set of sound effects, it seems every note has been carefully selected, each character even has its own "8-bit timbre" and this I thought was great!

    [Challenge]
    Celeste is a difficult game, some phases we look at and think: it can not, without the condition of going from there. But we try, try and try and you can. The game is very conducive to trial and error because dying does not bring any punishment and in less than 3 seconds you are already there trying that stretch again. Also, the stages are short, I would say that in 20s you can go through each phase (not considering the deaths), one or the other is a little bigger.

    Another positive aspect here are almost unique challenges, the game don't keep putting the same obstacles and the same solutions all the time, so the repetitive gameplay is practically zero.

    [Duration]
    The main campaign can finish in a thing from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., it depends a lot on your performance in each stage. But the collectibles turn those 6h into more at least 25h, and can reach 50h. So if you seek to do everything in the game, you will need a lot of time and patience.

    [Graphics]
    The graphics are good, it has good special effects, but there is nothing extraordinary here. I feel that the team has the ability to deliver something bigger in the graphics just as they surprised the other aspects of the game, but this was to be desired.

    [Conclusion]
    10/10! Celeste is by far the best platform game of recent times. It's a must play!    … Expand
  9. Merc4Wrk
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Pretty great game, fun gimmick with the dash. The level design is all amazing, each of which all have quirks that set them apart. The only negative I can even think of is that the b slides are a bit of a grind. With level design that seems a lot more difficult rather then challenging. Even the narrative is a fun ride, and I didn't expect it to be on the level it is. Overall definitely 100%Pretty great game, fun gimmick with the dash. The level design is all amazing, each of which all have quirks that set them apart. The only negative I can even think of is that the b slides are a bit of a grind. With level design that seems a lot more difficult rather then challenging. Even the narrative is a fun ride, and I didn't expect it to be on the level it is. Overall definitely 100% worth picking up.… Expand
  10. playeronereport
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    This game means so much to me as a person who struggles to feel I am succeeding sometimes. Madeline has showed me that you don't have to shut out emotions that may stop you, but work with them. Celeste is a game that just gets it from every angle. I had a feeling I was going to love this one, but I can't believe I loved it for the reasons I did. The more I talk about this game the more IThis game means so much to me as a person who struggles to feel I am succeeding sometimes. Madeline has showed me that you don't have to shut out emotions that may stop you, but work with them. Celeste is a game that just gets it from every angle. I had a feeling I was going to love this one, but I can't believe I loved it for the reasons I did. The more I talk about this game the more I believe it is damn near perfect. Matt Makes games created a game that bleeds with charisma and speaks to me so much. Celeste taught me so much and I implore everyone to play this game.… Expand
  11. Comet625
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    I bought this game and played it until I beat it. The main story that is. The soundtrack is just so good and I love how in every chapter it introduces a new mechanic or obstacle. The controls are also very good, only consisting of 3 buttons, yet you use them in such diverse ways and I never felt that when I died that it was the game's fault. I knew that all I could do was practice and getI bought this game and played it until I beat it. The main story that is. The soundtrack is just so good and I love how in every chapter it introduces a new mechanic or obstacle. The controls are also very good, only consisting of 3 buttons, yet you use them in such diverse ways and I never felt that when I died that it was the game's fault. I knew that all I could do was practice and get better. This is definitely on of the best platformers I have ever played. 10/10 - Masterpiece… Expand
  12. MaximisRulz
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    This is a very refreshing, story driven platformer about overcoming inner struggles to achieve your dreams. I may be biased since i don't normally enjoy triple A titles, but I prefer this over Super Mario Odyssey. With a low price tag of 20$ this has an amazing sense of immersion and story. Though it is challenging, the main story should be doable by anyone, but you can turn on assist modeThis is a very refreshing, story driven platformer about overcoming inner struggles to achieve your dreams. I may be biased since i don't normally enjoy triple A titles, but I prefer this over Super Mario Odyssey. With a low price tag of 20$ this has an amazing sense of immersion and story. Though it is challenging, the main story should be doable by anyone, but you can turn on assist mode if you're having troubles. The sound track is great, the story even better, and the gameplay is amazing. Except the b-sides. Screw the b-sides. TIL there are c-sides.… Expand
  13. Ukokira
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    Absolutely loved it

    Tight controls that never bugged out on me, fun evolving level design that never felt unfair, and a suprisingly engaging story.
  14. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 8/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  15. eforall
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    A great game with some truly difficult levels but a learning curve that will develop your skills before you know it. If you need an additional challenge the game provides it. For the price, there is not much better bang for your buck. Amazing platforming!
  16. RobinOW
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    A gorgeous game with gorgeous graphics, gorgeous gameplay, gorgeous controls, and a gorgeous story. And on the Nintendo Switch?

    This game is simply gorgeous, no other way to put it. A must have for anyone who enjoys video games.
  17. B-Bog
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Incredible platformer. Beautiful pixel-art graphics, an amazing soundtrack that goes along perfectly with the varied environments and a heart-warming story with likeable characters that is very relatable and inspiring for people suffering from depression and anxiety such as myself.

    I hesitated for a long time before buying Celeste because most of what I read about the game had to do    Incredible platformer. Beautiful pixel-art graphics, an amazing soundtrack that goes along perfectly with the varied environments and a heart-warming story with likeable characters that is very relatable and inspiring for people suffering from depression and anxiety such as myself.

    I hesitated for a long time before buying Celeste because most of what I read about the game had to do with its incredible difficulty. And it's true, it gets tough as nails, especially in the end/post-game. But the thing is: Celeste is the good kind of difficult. I very rarely felt frustrated or enraged, even though I died over and over and over again. What makes ALL the dfference in the world is: You may die a thousand deaths (I'm not exaggerating, my first playthrough through the A-sides produced about 1800 deaths), but

    a) death itself is not very punishing: It takes about one second until you're back in action at the beginning of the same room/screen. You can immediately try again and improve your approach. This is a far cry from the BS that old-school platformers like Super Mario World used to pull, where you can get set back several levels and then have to play 10 minutes over, just to arrive at the point where you died and get a second try.

    and b) it's always FAIR. The controls are perfect and razor-tight, and the platforming challenge is clearly laid out in front of you. Referencing SMW again, there's no slipping over the edge of platforms or dying because a Kamek spawned right where you were going or any of that sort of thing. There's no randomness. If you die, it's because YOU did something wrong, which you get the chance to immeditaley improve upon. As such, I actually found the game very motivating. I've been known to violently bang my controller on the living room table or throw stuff across the room and rage-quit with other difficult games. Didn't happen once while playing Celeste.

    Plus, the challenge of climbing the mountain is actually part of the story. So you feel like you (and Madeleine) really accomplished something when you reach the summit in the absolutely awesome 7th chapter. If you're really having trouble, you can always turn on Assist Mode (I haven't yet).

    After the story ends, the real fun (and challenge) begins with the 8th chapter (and now the freshly released insane 9th chapter), hunting down the hearts and strawberries in the A-sides, and unlocking and playing the B-Sides (harder, remixed versions of each of the levels). Oh boy, if you thought the A-Sides were hard, wait till you see these levels ;) And there's even more to come after that.

    You definitely need the patience and drive (or you need to develop these qualities while playing) to try again and again and again if you want to get through this game, but it's a very rewarding experience. With each death, you refine your approach to the problem in front of you just a tiny little bit, you get a liiiiittle better at the game. And when you go back to early levels after playing some of the hard stuff, you will notice how your mastery of the mechanics has improved. You'll feel like a total badass, just flying through sections that used to give you so much trouble.

    Conclusion:
    I whole-heartedly recommend this game to anyone who has even the slightest interest in 2D platformers and doesn't immediately start crying when they don't instantly succeed. That's the message here: Just keep at it, and you will eventually get what you want.

    P.S. Please don't get discouraged by some of the very negative reviews here without taking a look at these people's profiles. Their reviews oftentimes say more about them, than about the game ;)    … Expand
  18. FightTina11
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    The game is fantastic. Excellent soundtrack. I wish it was a longer game. Charismatic characters that make you smile.
    I bought it on sale, but it is worth the full price.
  19. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Celeste is such a good 2D platformer. The movement is precise. The controls are simple but have plenty of room for creativity within the games many mechanics. Just look at a speedrun to see what I mean.
  20. sluderk1983
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Incredible. The music is really immersive and responds to your progress through each world. Controls are excellent. Punishingly difficult in some parts.
  21. Javichuck
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Celeste uno de los mejores indies del 2018. Juego de plataformas 2D bastante difícil con muy buena jugabilidad, estética pixel, artísticamente bonito y con música 8bits a la altura. Lo mejor del juego la historia, la forma de contarla y el tema que trata: "la depresión". En resumen, buena jugabilidad (7), buen apartado artístico(7) y excelente narrativa (10).
  22. kmorri09
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Celeste has become one of my all-time favorite games, if not #1. 30 hours in, and I am just as absorbed with the entire package as I was at the start. It gets 100% across the board (incredible and varied gameplay, bumping soundtrack, visual style, and relatable story/characters).

    This game drives you constantly to improve, and you do so without even realizing. Before you know it, you    Celeste has become one of my all-time favorite games, if not #1. 30 hours in, and I am just as absorbed with the entire package as I was at the start. It gets 100% across the board (incredible and varied gameplay, bumping soundtrack, visual style, and relatable story/characters).

    This game drives you constantly to improve, and you do so without even realizing. Before you know it, you can return to previous levels and fly through sections that were terribly frustrating before. There is so much end-game content that this continues almost indefinitely. This is a game that I will definitely be revisiting for years.    … Expand
  23. avoidingfern207
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Very fun platformer with some fun characters, great music, solid controls, and a pretty decent story. The game is also gorgeous.
  24. quwip10
    May 24, 2018
    10
    This is the first game I have ever given a 10/10. It has the tightest, most responsive controls I have ever experienced. The game is fairly straightforward from a gameplay perspective, but it does not hold your hand. It leaves you to figure out your own path. Madeline is a great heroine and the view into her inner struggles is intimate and emotional; something unexpected for a puzzleThis is the first game I have ever given a 10/10. It has the tightest, most responsive controls I have ever experienced. The game is fairly straightforward from a gameplay perspective, but it does not hold your hand. It leaves you to figure out your own path. Madeline is a great heroine and the view into her inner struggles is intimate and emotional; something unexpected for a puzzle platformer. The puzzles throughout the game are extremely fun and varied. It never feels stale. The most challenging rooms are typically found when trying to collect the optional strawberries, mix tapes, and other secrets, but even going straight through the levels is challenging. Even in the most difficult rooms after dying hundreds of times, I rarely found myself frustrated. The respawn is so fast and the puzzles always feel achievable even if they look impossible. It was in these moments of finally clearing a challenging area that I would feel a swell of pride. This game is very challenging, but it is engaging, fun, and rewarding. I plan to go back through it to try to find the secrets and get 100%… Expand
  25. metanaga
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Celeste is greater than the sum of it's parts. While the music, story and gameplay are amazing on their own, their emergence makes it almost an accidental masterpiece. It's a game about depression and challenging yourself that causes me panic attacks and propelled me do stuff I honestly though I was not capable of. It's a deeply emotional game that most be experienced.
  26. AllySky
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Perhaps the best platformer ever made, this is a Heart-Wrenching Masterpiece, and belongs in every gamers collection.
  27. IanLeBruce
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    The best of it's kind. You can see how much passion and effort went into the level design, something that can't really be improved upon. I expected a simple platformer but what I found was so much more. An engaging story and incredible soundtrack. 10/10
  28. MogwaiWaterPark
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    I use Metacritic often. Certainly weekly. I have for years. It was not until my recent purchase and playing of Celeste that I felt compelled to write my first Metacritic review. Heck, I hadn't even registered an account until now.
    I'm a 37 year old gamer. I have 2 kids, 1 of whom is already playing games. I feel this is necessary information so readers can get a sense of how hard it    I use Metacritic often. Certainly weekly. I have for years. It was not until my recent purchase and playing of Celeste that I felt compelled to write my first Metacritic review. Heck, I hadn't even registered an account until now.
    I'm a 37 year old gamer. I have 2 kids, 1 of whom is already playing games. I feel this is necessary information so readers can get a sense of how hard it is for me, at times, to actually sit down with a game and enjoy it. It's certainly not easy for me to get addicted to a game these days what with the limited time I have to give them attention.
    This week, on a whim, I bought Celeste. I was hesitant because of the price tag, and graphically speaking, this game isn’t setting the world on fire. Upon my first boot up of Celeste, I found it incredibly hard to put down. While I have heard, and understand, constant comparisons to “Super Meat Boy”, I find Celeste to be both better constructed and more rewarding. The graphics, for those concerned, are a null point. While I’m not sure the retro edge was necessary for this game, it fits it just fine, and after a few minutes of gameplay, you’ll find yourself scoffing at the idea that you ever had issue with the graphical detail to begin with. The music? Lovely, Enchanting, Cute, Haunting – whatever it needs to be in the moment. But always appropriate. The gameplay? Highly addictive. The challenging stages as you climb Celeste are always inventive and offer new but not necessarily impossible challenges. Super Meat Boy saw me rage quit in frustration hundreds of times. I find trouble putting Celeste down, even if a stage is giving me problems.
    I have yet to complete Celeste, but it is all I want to play right now. All I think about playing. I have plenty of games to complete on PS4, Xbone, Vita, 3DS, and on and on, but I think only of Celeste. If you find yourself only able to buy ONE Indie title on the Switch, make it Celeste. The price is not too high. The presentation, even if you are uncertain on the surface, is flawless. The game is a masterpiece in a simple little package. Get on it.    … Expand
  29. RobGaiden
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    Super B old style platform with accurate controls and very clever level design.
  30. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    Jogabilidade inovadora. Fases bastante criativas. Narrativa que causa questionamento entre o jogador e sua consciência.
  31. ssesses
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Wow. This game is stunning. Games like Shovel Knight brought retro games back into the spotlight... Celeste masters this. Gorgeous and detailed pixel art mixed with tear-jerking music make this game so absurdly immersive. The story is motivating, and the gameplay is as stressful as it is rewarding. A game about climbing mountains should be hard, but this game makes you want to quit atWow. This game is stunning. Games like Shovel Knight brought retro games back into the spotlight... Celeste masters this. Gorgeous and detailed pixel art mixed with tear-jerking music make this game so absurdly immersive. The story is motivating, and the gameplay is as stressful as it is rewarding. A game about climbing mountains should be hard, but this game makes you want to quit at every level. Everything is so hard and unforgiving, but there is so much motivation to beat the level and continue the story that we still finish this, and feel so rewarded when we do so. Then, after the main game, there are nearly impossible b-side levels that provide the most extreme challenges i had ever seen in a video game, until I saw the c-sides. This game is packed with so much quality gameplay that puts you to your limits. Absolute materpiece.… Expand
  32. Tyson22
    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
  33. TheGameIsALie
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Celeste acerta em absolutamente todos os pontos. Tem um audiovisual surpreendente, um gameplay inovador e um enredo inspirador. Quebra a quarta parede em vários momentos, trata de assuntos atuais e faz o jogador entrar em uma bela montanha-russa de sentimentos, por isso é tão imersivo. É indispensável para qualquer jogador.
  34. M4thew
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    What a great experience. This is honestly one of the best 2D platformers I have ever played. They must have put a lot of effort into the level design, because every stage is simply amazing. I think I don’t have to mention, that the music of this game is absolutely gorgeous. Deserves all the praise it gets in my opinion.
  35. greninjaX
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    I had a fun time with this one. I died a lot, but never felt frustrated. this game has a really calm atmosphere. i recommend it, but it's still pretty short, so i also recommend getting it when it's on sale (which i did)
  36. scuttlebug
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    I'm gonna be honest, it's not a 10. I usually don't care about story or connect with characters, so lets just assume the story is good, and I won't dock any points on that. The controls are tight, and it's all fun and good... until you get to the hard stuff. I'm usually good at games, and have beat most stages. However, later on in the game's harder stages, rooms keep being the same. YouI'm gonna be honest, it's not a 10. I usually don't care about story or connect with characters, so lets just assume the story is good, and I won't dock any points on that. The controls are tight, and it's all fun and good... until you get to the hard stuff. I'm usually good at games, and have beat most stages. However, later on in the game's harder stages, rooms keep being the same. You attempt a long sequence of jumping and dashing, and you get no breaks, which is fine. The problem I found was that it was you had to do it pretty well. I kept trying the same jumps and changing one minor thing, until I get the correct set of inputs and pass the room. It's very grindy to pass a single room, and then it's the same for the next room. I'd keep trying to do the same things and every time I passed a room it would be really rewarding. The jumps take everything from your moveset, and there isn't really much creativity for the player on how to make them, just do what it needs you to do, and get to the next room. This tells my brain that I should dislike the nature of this game, but my brain disagrees. At the end of the day, I can't stop playing, because all the frustration from the stages is dwarfed by the huge sense of satisfaction when you complete it, which makes the game so great. GOTY? no. But it is a game you should try.… Expand
  37. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    An amazing platformer with a great soundtrack and challenging (but satisfying) platforming challenges. One of the best indie games and modern platformers ever. Highly recommended.
  38. LouieC5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Celeste very well could be the best indie game ever made. The art, the story. Simply incredible.
  39. PaulHeidema
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Celeste is a surprising and delightful game. It has all the elements of a blockbuster game such as great gameplay, creative level design, gradual increases in difficulty, powerful story, and a wonderful soundtrack. I was awed by the captivating story that got darker and more impactful with each level. Overall, a great experience!
  40. BigBoss2203
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Challenging and rewarding gameplay, heartwarming writing, beautiful music and memorable characters make this one of my favourite games on Switch!
  41. smarf
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game with a beautiful message. A challenging platformer in the game style as super meat boy. Awesome music!
  42. JPac
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. While currently I have not completed the game 100%, i have completed the main story and a handful of the B-sides. It is one of the hardest platformers anyone will play, but it doesn't make it hard with artificial difficulty, it prepares you for what's ahead. And treats you to a sense of accomplishment for completing each section inside theThis game is nothing short of a masterpiece. While currently I have not completed the game 100%, i have completed the main story and a handful of the B-sides. It is one of the hardest platformers anyone will play, but it doesn't make it hard with artificial difficulty, it prepares you for what's ahead. And treats you to a sense of accomplishment for completing each section inside the chapters. My (personal) favorite game ever, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.… Expand
  43. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    An amazing game with themes that everyone can relate to, with platforming that is hard, but also forgiving.
  44. alza2
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    I finished the game in a little more than 9 hours with more than 80 Strawberries.

    PROS: - Excellent music (I am listening to the soundtrack all the time now) - Good Story - BEAUTIFUL VISUAL ART + original levels - Precise control in an original level design. I did not feel that it was repetitive. Even if there are few mechanism, They are all used to the maximum CONS: - On    I finished the game in a little more than 9 hours with more than 80 Strawberries.

    PROS:
    - Excellent music (I am listening to the soundtrack all the time now)
    - Good Story
    - BEAUTIFUL VISUAL ART + original levels
    - Precise control in an original level design. I did not feel that it was repetitive. Even if there are few mechanism, They are all used to the maximum

    CONS:
    - On Switch, the joy con analog is not precise enough. So I had to go back to the D-pad for precise movements and the 4 buttons on the joy con are so painful to use. My thumbs still hurt the day after I played. Besides the LZ button is too far for the D-pad, so my hand also hurts... I guess no problem with a Pro controller, but I don't have one...
    - It very linear. No way to go wrong in the story, but... maybe it's not a con...

    RELATED TO OTHER CRITICISM

    I never felt that the game was about luck but precise control and rhythm. So, I respectfully disagree with those comments. You could get to where you need to go by luck sometimes, but by being precise and with LOTS of practice, there is no way to miss it. Same as in SMB actually, except that SMB is easier (I loved it too). So for people who did not enjoy it because of the difficulty, I totally get it. No worries. But I think that the difficulty can be overcome.

    For people who actually finished SMB and Hollow Knight, this one is perfectly feasible. I think it's super fair and not as punishing as Hollow Knight. Hollow knight took me more than 70 hours to go go beyond 100% (with the DLC...). Hollow Knight is super fair, BUT PUNISHING. You make a mistake and it slaps you in the face, then kick you in the ass and is ready to punish you again for your next mistake. I cried when I finished it. in Celeste, you are "invited" to die and restart the exact challenge. The game does not punish you by forcing you to go back in the past. You almost restart where you missed. I wish life was like this !    … Expand
  45. giannis2001
    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.
  46. Twanui
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome.

    If you like 2d pixelated platformers then, this is the game is for you. The pixel art and graphics are beautiful even on the 720p Switch display. It offers a nice challenge for people who are playing this game for the first time. I got stumped on some of the early levels, as the game requires a lot of precision, and momentum. Some of the areas, (especially the end    This game is awesome.

    If you like 2d pixelated platformers then, this is the game is for you. The pixel art and graphics are beautiful even on the 720p Switch display. It offers a nice challenge for people who are playing this game for the first time. I got stumped on some of the early levels, as the game requires a lot of precision, and momentum. Some of the areas, (especially the end levels) require lots of focus, and skill.

    The game teaches its mechanics as you go, with each level introducing at least 3 new different mechanics. All of these mechanics will then be in the final level.

    Speaking of levels, the level designs are amazing as there is some much diversity in level design, You can't dazzle the audience with the same bell and whistles. And if you want more of a challenge, each level has a B-Side, and a C-Side, which makes the level harder, if you want a challenge. I had fun playing these sides, and it kept me playing for awhile.

    I'm not going to go into the story because I might spoil something for someone, but the story was good.

    The only reason it got a 9 was because some of the B-Side mechanics are a bit hard to pull off.

    For all those people who are saying "This game sucks because it is pixelated" or "This game is hard so it sucks." If you don't like it then don't buy it. OR bring up ACTUAL things to support your opinion.    … Expand
  47. Kirby1094874
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Celeste follows the idea of simple 2D platforming mixed with a nice story with short cutscenes that don’t take away from the gameplay, nice music, good controls, simple idea and a quite difficult challenge curve makes this a game worth picking up especially for its price.
  48. Fdoria
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Impecável. Mereceu todos os prêmios que recebeu. Um dos melhores jogos de plataforma em 2D dos últimos anos.
  49. empero
    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.    … Expand
  50. AsrielDreemurr1
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my whole life! For those who don't accept this game because it isn't favorable to this generation, there still people who love this kind of game
  51. 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.    … Expand
  52. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this game is hard, its really hard, and thats why you gotta play it, but if you are a newbie well, the assist mode is for you i guess...
  53. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Celeste is a game that I never felt that I could relate to this much. But I definitely could. It's a challenging and emotional investing indie platformer that has a great story line and super fun gameplay that is just has so much to offer, that even when I got stuck, I never wanted to give up on it, and I'm glad that I didn't.
  54. Vykkthor
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Es muy entretenido ni te aburres y la historia te deja con ganas de saber más Muy entretenido
  55. Carny
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    My goodness this game is difficult. But its an amazing experience where characters feel real.
  56. Knnbccb
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Great storyline, great graphics. Beats any Mario game hands down. You die a lot but learn very quickly as well – more skill-based than luck. Few games impress me but this one sure did. Only con is some levels can be a little too challenging.
  57. JackieDoge
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Don't believe the review bombers! This game is amazing!

    Intricate gameplay, a charming art style, memorable and interesting characters, and a beautiful soundtrack are just 4 of the many reasons I love this game. I can truthfully say this is a 10/10 game! Each screen of the game is packed with secrets and everything is extremely well polished! Words simply don't do justice to the beauty of    Don't believe the review bombers! This game is amazing!

    Intricate gameplay, a charming art style, memorable and interesting characters, and a beautiful soundtrack are just 4 of the many reasons I love this game. I can truthfully say this is a 10/10 game! Each screen of the game is packed with secrets and everything is extremely well polished! Words simply don't do justice to the beauty of this game, it's surely a must-play!

    MILD SPOILERS BELOW



    And yeah, the main character is revealed to be transgender at the end. Which actually explains a lot throughout the story. It's not "forced diversity", it's the story the developers wanted to TELL. The games composer is a trans woman, and the primary developer Matt is non-binary, so I think it's quite nice that they were able to speak truth about their lives and also make such an incredible game!    … Expand
  58. CZechi
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing platformer with sophisticated mechanics, terrific level design and high level exploring satisfaction.
  59. Meeleepit
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    Basically thought since release nah... this is not the game for me,jumping and dashing sounds boring.

    Bloody Hell was n wrong!!! The team behind this created one of the best games ever with a superb story and cute characters . Game was super hard but at the same time so much fun,couldn't stop playing. Clocked it at 13 hours 32 minutes with 2346 times of death. This is a must    Basically thought since release nah... this is not the game for me,jumping and dashing sounds boring.

    Bloody Hell was n wrong!!!

    The team behind this created one of the best games ever with a superb story and cute characters .

    Game was super hard but at the same time so much fun,couldn't stop playing.

    Clocked it at 13 hours 32 minutes with 2346 times of death.

    This is a must play for every person that loves pixel art.

    Side note: Celeste destroyed my left joycon,dreaded joycon drift. Rather use a pro controller    … Expand
  60. Pikachu2002
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este juego, es el mejor juego de plataformas que he jugado y uno de mis favoritos en general. Sabe hacer una gran historia muy sentimental basada en lo que es sufrir depresión, y además es difícil para que sintamos lo dura que es la historia. En serio lo recomiendo, lo amarán.
  61. Jubal16
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Perfect combination of gameplay, story and music. Definitely one of the best indies of all time. Such a game that you can FEEL it was made with passion. Highly, highly recommend it.
  62. JustaPrinny
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    One marvelous game the mechanics and physics are really well done the characters are perfect and the levels too I can not think In any mistakes that the game did Maybe it is a little too hard but it has an easy mode that Is not broken
    The game is also full of content
  63. shoryukennl
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    I didn't expect it but it really is a good and fun game. Difficult but fun. Would highly recommend the game. Bought it in sale for 7 euro's and having a blast with it.
  64. Sjeriff
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best games i've ever played. Great soundtrack, great platforming and a good storyline.
  65. ricjen27
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best 2D game ever. A great complex story as a background, and levels that are challenging to complete, and thus very satisfied when accomplished.
    It is surprising and Madelaine takes us through a compelling and unexpected deep story for this genre of games, setting a new standard. You just cant stop, one level after another
    For sure a 10/10. My other favourite    This is probably the best 2D game ever. A great complex story as a background, and levels that are challenging to complete, and thus very satisfied when accomplished.
    It is surprising and Madelaine takes us through a compelling and unexpected deep story for this genre of games, setting a new standard. You just cant stop, one level after another
    For sure a 10/10.

    My other favourite games are, Zelda BOTW, Inside, Last of Us, Control & Horizon Zero Dawn    … Expand
  66. CatJordan
    Nov 27, 2019
    9
    One of the best platforming experiences I've had in my short gaming history. The aesthetics, the soundtrack and especially the plot kept me engaged until the very end of the main story. Needless to say, there are tons of additional content one can engage in after finishing the core game. Very challenging tho, but there is a possibility to manually make the game easier if one desires so.One of the best platforming experiences I've had in my short gaming history. The aesthetics, the soundtrack and especially the plot kept me engaged until the very end of the main story. Needless to say, there are tons of additional content one can engage in after finishing the core game. Very challenging tho, but there is a possibility to manually make the game easier if one desires so.

    P.S. I want to marry Theo    … Expand
  67. GreenBeanOOF
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. It's the perfect blend of skill, fun, and story with a beautiful art style.

    What else can I say?
  68. TheCrityc
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    10/10 would ruin my life trying to speedrun this game again. No, really i got a zero on my final thanks to playing this. :/ Celeste is an amazing platformer game and it's one of the best games i ever played.
  69. rodpc
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Perfect!

    This game has an impactful story, a message that’s 100% relatable and amazing platform that demands skill and practice to get right. It offers an absurd amount of levels to get through and immense challenges if the player decides to go for 100% completion. To put it simply, it gives everyone a chance to play, at their level, and enjoy the story and message, while giving more    Perfect!

    This game has an impactful story, a message that’s 100% relatable and amazing platform that demands skill and practice to get right.

    It offers an absurd amount of levels to get through and immense challenges if the player decides to go for 100% completion.

    To put it simply, it gives everyone a chance to play, at their level, and enjoy the story and message, while giving more experienced players a run for their money.    … Expand
  70. GabFire
    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.
  71. Sortablu
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Awesome
  72. RZaga
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A large part of me wants to consider this a perfect game. Gameplay felt very smooth and fun to control. Music was stellar. Art was very pleasing, and the story was told in an amazing way.

    It's incredible difficulty was not an issue, as it (a) restarts almost instantly without interrupting the music and the feel of the level, and (b) is very relevant to the message the story is giving.

    Several moments of the story stuck out to me. The two feather sequences were the best of the whole story. The first time Badeline chases you was the most terrified I've felt out of any game. And the mental health topic was the cherry on the top.

    Overall a very powerful game that may very well be one of the best platformers we've seen in a long time    … Expand
  73. Yin777
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    O jogo é muito bem construído
    ao ponto de ser muito difícil e te prender até o zeramento dele
    a historia é incrível!
    pra mim é Must-play com certeza!
  74. blablof
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing game! Loved the mechanics, the story and almost everything in Celeste. Please, play it!
  75. Minish
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2018, and one of the greatest games of all time. An absolutely essential game for your Switch catalogue, Celeste will impact difficulty in every genre of the gaming industry for years to come. Absolutely phenomenal.
  76. n4g1b4t0r3000
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    Как же у меня жопа горела когда я ее проходил, но когда ты проходил какой-то уровень, ты кайфовал от потного платформера.

    Плюсы, - Персонажи и сюжет - музон - геймплей минусы - нужно перепройти локации и найти секретики если вы хотите все открыть но я лично пас)    Как же у меня жопа горела когда я ее проходил, но когда ты проходил какой-то уровень, ты кайфовал от потного платформера.

    Плюсы,
    - Персонажи и сюжет
    - музон
    - геймплей

    минусы
    - нужно перепройти локации и найти секретики если вы хотите все открыть но я лично пас)
  77. wsiemens
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    I should probably rate it higher but I can't quite do it. Definitely couldn't rate it lower though. You die a million times, and then another million times but the game keeps it fun keeping each "room" or return location pretty close to where you die.
  78. Twiggy21
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, so intuitive and peacfull to play even dying thousands of times
  79. PressBrave
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Engaging story, tight gameplay and the visuals and sound design are on point. One of the best 2D platforming experiences out there.
  80. 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
  81. Saik1305
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, Celeste is one of the best 2D platformers for the Switch right now. The story was touching, the gameplay is not from this world, the artworks are amazing and I fell in love with the soundtrack. I was a bit sceptical at first, because most critics described the game as difficult but I think that aspect is not a problem here. The game rewards you for staying patient and everyIn my opinion, Celeste is one of the best 2D platformers for the Switch right now. The story was touching, the gameplay is not from this world, the artworks are amazing and I fell in love with the soundtrack. I was a bit sceptical at first, because most critics described the game as difficult but I think that aspect is not a problem here. The game rewards you for staying patient and every completed chapter feels like a triumph. Also you get the option to turn on the assist mode, which will simplify things and make the game more accessible for everyone. It is a perfect game in my book and deserved a 10/10.… Expand
  82. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    9
    Fast paced, challenging, and emotionally satisfying in equal measure, Celeste certainly fits the category of "must be played to be believed."
  83. Steelstruck
    May 20, 2020
    10
    So good, just so good. A truly amazing story of anxiety and depression. The gameplay is also crazy good as well and is tight and rewarding. Great soundtrack. Great art style. Definitely one of the best indie games on the switch. If there is a perfect game this is it.
  84. Radix7
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    This game gets challenging really fast, but the controls are easy to learn. It looks nice and it's fun to try and overcome the challenges. If you like difficult platformers, this one is definitely for you.
  85. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This game is hard. But highly addictive. The visuals, music and story are really good.
  86. Starmanbeta
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    If you like platformers at all, you have to play this game. The controls are tight, and the levels are really well designed. There are extra challenges like collectibles for players who want that, but you can also have a satisfying experience just playing through to beat it. The game is challenging, but it always feels fair, and you achieve a zen-state when trying a challenge over andIf you like platformers at all, you have to play this game. The controls are tight, and the levels are really well designed. There are extra challenges like collectibles for players who want that, but you can also have a satisfying experience just playing through to beat it. The game is challenging, but it always feels fair, and you achieve a zen-state when trying a challenge over and over again. The game also has a great assist mode for people who don't want to challenge themselves that much. Anyone can play and enjoy this.… Expand
  87. Denvers
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Celeste is a beautiful 2D platformer in which Madeline has to reach the top of the mountain while fighting her demons. Challenging, yet rewarding, Celeste's platforming is very unique and fun. The game controls very well, and the portablility of the Switch makes this experience that much better. I generally don't like platformers, but this game did something for me. This very well may beCeleste is a beautiful 2D platformer in which Madeline has to reach the top of the mountain while fighting her demons. Challenging, yet rewarding, Celeste's platforming is very unique and fun. The game controls very well, and the portablility of the Switch makes this experience that much better. I generally don't like platformers, but this game did something for me. This very well may be the best 2D platformer ever made.… Expand
  88. BuckeyeNerd
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best 2D platformers of all time.
    Even after I've already collected all the strawberries/crystal hearts and beaten all the B-Sides, I still come back to try for golden strawberries and C-Side hearts. The controls are exceptional and just plain fun to use, the progression in this game is natural and engaging, and the story is... decent, I guess. It's easily forgettable but didn't    One of the best 2D platformers of all time.
    Even after I've already collected all the strawberries/crystal hearts and beaten all the B-Sides, I still come back to try for golden strawberries and C-Side hearts. The controls are exceptional and just plain fun to use, the progression in this game is natural and engaging, and the story is... decent, I guess. It's easily forgettable but didn't hinder my experience with the game. Even when I thought something was too hard, Celeste just pulled me back in, enticing me to attempt it. The only disappointing thing about this game is it's lack of combat, which I felt would have been an addition that would have improved the experience even more. Still, that doesn't overshadow my 10/10 review, which I feel it easily deserves.

    NOTE: This game is not for everyone. I've seen two big complaints about this game: the first being that people don't like the graphics, and the second being that it feels like everything boils down to repeating a screen over and over again until you get lucky. If neither of those sound appealing, don't buy this.    … Expand
  89. Hazman
    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    … Expand
  90. SnakoiReview
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Best Game i ever played and I played a loooooot of Games trust me ok just trust me man
  91. C_Starstache
    Apr 1, 2020
    9
    The platforming in the game is very satisfying, great challenging segments with tight and simple controls. The story is also touching and compelling. If you are an avid fan of platforming games, this is a must have. As a warning, if you are the type of person to stop playing a game once you "beat" it, theres probably not enough content here to make it worth it. However, there is a *lot* ofThe platforming in the game is very satisfying, great challenging segments with tight and simple controls. The story is also touching and compelling. If you are an avid fan of platforming games, this is a must have. As a warning, if you are the type of person to stop playing a game once you "beat" it, theres probably not enough content here to make it worth it. However, there is a *lot* of extra challenges and content, not to mention the replay-ability of the main story itself. Overall a great platformer that provides a thoroughly enjoyable experience.… Expand
  92. Theuzetz
    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
  93. Duncs12345
    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!
  94. CrispCicada
    May 25, 2020
    10
    This is easily one of the best games I've ever played. I absolutely love the gameplay. The dash mechanic makes incredibly fun yet simple gameplay. Each level shares a variety of gimmick which are used brilliantly. I love the amount of collectables in this game. There's b-sides, strawberries, and more. This game has a decently meaty campaign, but the amount of post-game content makes roomThis is easily one of the best games I've ever played. I absolutely love the gameplay. The dash mechanic makes incredibly fun yet simple gameplay. Each level shares a variety of gimmick which are used brilliantly. I love the amount of collectables in this game. There's b-sides, strawberries, and more. This game has a decently meaty campaign, but the amount of post-game content makes room for a load of play time. B-sides are really difficult challenges that are found in each level. When you enter one, you're thrown into an insanely challenging course that'll take you quite a bit of time to complete. The music in these B-sides are amazing though. I can't get them out of my head whatsoever. In conclusion, this is an amazing retro-styled game that loads of casual gamers can enjoy alongside more experienced platformers. Have a great day/night folks!… Expand
  95. vocvoc
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Tl;dr : top tier 2D PLATFORMER, remember the part that this game’s a 2d platformer

    First of all, this is not a hidden gems. It’s sold million, on many top games pick by critics and reviewers, top 10 rated metacritic games for switch. It’s a very good game but stop saying it’s hidden gems, it’s not. The controls are simple, precise, but not really simple because you have to understand    Tl;dr : top tier 2D PLATFORMER, remember the part that this game’s a 2d platformer

    First of all, this is not a hidden gems. It’s sold million, on many top games pick by critics and reviewers, top 10 rated metacritic games for switch. It’s a very good game but stop saying it’s hidden gems, it’s not.

    The controls are simple, precise, but not really simple because you have to understand advanced movement if you want 100% completion, especially in chapter 9.

    Level design was very good, and it introduces new mechanics in new chapter so it doesn’t feel boring. The combination of control, mechanics and level design makes the game hard, you will die thousand times. Some people tend to say the game was bad because it’s hard, we call these people a **** NOOB. Some people the story was good. It’s not. It’s unique, but the presentation and progression of the story wasn’t. But it still better than a guy need to saved a kidnapped princess. Point plus for uniqueness, point minus for people don’t know anxiety is a thing.

    Music was good but not memorable. Recommended for people who likes 2d platformer, otherwise you will feel stuck replaying that one part over and over again with no way to progress otherwise. Pro tips : you **** NOOB can use assist mode    … Expand
  96. Jataki
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    The best platformer out there and one of the best games ever. The fact that it was nominated for GotY Award @ The Game Awards 2018, competing with the likes of God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and other amazing AAA games, says ti all... But let's break it down.

    The controls feel accurate and when you die, you can easily tell why and you'll hardly blame the    The best platformer out there and one of the best games ever. The fact that it was nominated for GotY Award @ The Game Awards 2018, competing with the likes of God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn, Assassin's Creed Odyssey and other amazing AAA games, says ti all... But let's break it down.

    The controls feel accurate and when you die, you can easily tell why and you'll hardly blame the controls - unless you don't play with the D-Pad, which I highly recommend for this. With each death, comes the understanding of why and an automatic improvement of your skill and little by little, you'll pass amazingly difficult levels without even realizing it.

    The music is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. Despite being sort of a "pixelated" soundtrack, it's more than enough to a) make you dive deep into the story and b) make you feel a specific emotion the story is trying to pass you. Easily the best surprise in the game. I'd go to work listening to this amazing soundtrack.

    The story isn't incredible - but the way it's told, makes it absolutely incredible. The way you slowly realize why the story is happening, who really are those characters and why you're doing what you're doing, is something I'll cherish forever.

    Lastly, the level design. Although there are only 3 core mechanics - jump, dash and climb - the way you have to use them and the way you can combine them to clear the levels, is genius. The level design is 100% brilliant and it's the real reason why the game is an actual challenge and why the game doesn't get repetitive. The game can be hard, yes, especially if you're a completionist; but you'll never say "this is impossible". And this is because of the perfect gradual increase of difficulty, aligned with the gradual introduction of different combinations plus the way the game simply tells you to be proud of your death counter, calm down and rise up to the next challenge - try and fail, until you succeed.

    Want a casual challenge? Play the normal levels. Want to add an extra something? Catch all the strawberries. Not satisfied? Play the B-Sides too!. Still not enough? Play the C-Sides then! What's that? Still not much of a challenge or still want even more? Have fun trying to get the golden strawberry out of every level! There is SO MUCH to play!

    A perfect story, music and challenge. A must play! 10/10    … Expand
  97. ProGamer4K
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores plataformas 2D que he jugado nunca. La historia es muy buena, gameplay y controles ajustados a la perfección, música brillante, gráficamente plagado de detalles pese a lo que a primera vista pudiera parecer. Ninguna de las reviews de medios importantes mienten con este juego. Tiene algo especial que le hace estar entre los grandes. Olvida el gafapastismo o postureo. EsteUno de los mejores plataformas 2D que he jugado nunca. La historia es muy buena, gameplay y controles ajustados a la perfección, música brillante, gráficamente plagado de detalles pese a lo que a primera vista pudiera parecer. Ninguna de las reviews de medios importantes mienten con este juego. Tiene algo especial que le hace estar entre los grandes. Olvida el gafapastismo o postureo. Este juego es realmente bueno. Merecidos GOTY del 2018.
    Gráficos: 9. Música: 10. Jugabilidad: 10. Duración: 9.    … Expand
  98. Bwnez0
    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
  99. Wisping_06
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This is honestly one of the best 2D platformers I've ever played, and it only costed me €10 (on sale).
    Great value for it's price and with tight controls and an amazing soundtrack it really disserves all the praise that it gets. Whenever I died (witch I did ALOT) it always felt like my fault and there is also no punishment for dying, you simply restart that small section of the level.    This is honestly one of the best 2D platformers I've ever played, and it only costed me €10 (on sale).
    Great value for it's price and with tight controls and an amazing soundtrack it really disserves all the praise that it gets. Whenever I died (witch I did ALOT) it always felt like my fault and there is also no punishment for dying, you simply restart that small section of the level. Difficulty can be extremely hard if you go for every collectable and 100% the game or can be easier if you just try to beat the story.
    I personally tried to gather as much collectables as I could but it's ok if you don't because you can easily go back into any section of a level after you beat it, making it extremely easy to try to gather them later if you like.
    Also don't worry the story is great but like all stories it's better not spoiled.
    My only real complaints about the game are that in one section to progress to the post game it can be quite confusing and I needed to look up a guide (I won't say what it is for spoiler reasons). This is an extremely minor complaint.
    I think if you want a good 2d Indie platformer and have about $15 you can't go wrong with Celeste.    … Expand
  100. Ita_JM
    Jan 8, 2021
    9
    A challenging game with a great message and addicting gameplay. The soundtrack is incredible and involving. I Loved it
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  1. COGconnected
    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.
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  2. Video Chums
    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.
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  3. DarkZero
    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.
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