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  1. Jun 22, 2020
    8
    While I didn't feel compelled to carry on with the game after I finished the main objective (for me the story ended there), I loved every minute.
  2. Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Celeste is the best 2D platformer ever created when you judge it by the game alone. There's a reason this is becoming one of the most speedran games ever. Its movement has an immensely high skill cap. While technically your movement options are limited to climbing, dashing, and jumping, they aren't really. Because using these movement options together leads to so much more. For example, ifCeleste is the best 2D platformer ever created when you judge it by the game alone. There's a reason this is becoming one of the most speedran games ever. Its movement has an immensely high skill cap. While technically your movement options are limited to climbing, dashing, and jumping, they aren't really. Because using these movement options together leads to so much more. For example, if you jump, dash diagonally to the ground at the right time, and then jump again, you do a super jump where you have the speed of a dash but can dash again. And that's only scratching the surface of complex movement techniques.
    There is also an amazing story in this game. If someone tells you that it wasn't subtle enough, that's because the subtle parts are so subtle that they couldn't notice them. There are some bits of the theme that are blasted in the player's face, but other bits require deep analysis. Almost every mechanic is symbolic of something.
    Then there is the music. It's great. For me, the highlights are chapters 2 and 7, but every piece is amazing. The dynamic soundtrack fits the music to whats happening in the level very well, and it's more than just "when the game gets more fast-paced, speed up the music."
    And then there is the pacing. Even the 4 screen long tutorial has thought put into it's pacing. Difficult sections were followed up by easier ones, etc.
    But the thing that makes this game so great is how the game manages to put you in Madeline's shoes. You are determined when she's determined, you are worried when she's worried, and you are happy when she's happy. You experience Madeline's emotions in a way that only a video game could do.
    While this game might look like some nostalgiac attention grabber with pixel-art graphics. Celeste uses more modern game design than most studios can claim they do. Celeste is without a doubt looking forward for its design.
    Please do yourself a favor and play this game
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  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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.
  7. Jul 26, 2020
    9
    One of the best 2d games on the switch. Super unique gameplay and great story
  8. Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Un juego muy difícil y que te reta a completar niveles hasta que te canses. El juego te tiene pegado a el ya que el gameplay puede llegar a ser adictivo y nunca te cansas de jugarlo, responde muy bien. Uno mejor plataformas que he jugado , ademas de que la historia es muy buena.
  9. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Best game. If you don’t like this masterpiece, there’s something wrong with you.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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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  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. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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!
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  35. Dec 6, 2021
    10
    This game had a lot more replayability than I expected. Difficult but fun great action game.
  36. 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
  37. Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Fantastic platformer with a perfect difficulty curve. One of the best games of 2018.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  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. 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.
  43. 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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  44. 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
  45. 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.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. Jan 17, 2023
    10
    The music is great and I love how unique it is. It is a must-have and is very addictive.
  50. 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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  51. 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
  52. Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Best Indie Game of all time, the gameplay is so satisfying and the pixel world design is astonishing.
  53. 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.
  54. Feb 22, 2023
    8
    Great platformer, just make sure to not get a copy published by Limited run games.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing game but god did it make me want to break my switch into a million pieces
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. 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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  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
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.