Celeste

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  1. 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!
  2. OrenjiAo64
    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.
  3. 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
  4. rookfire
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    this is a game that requires you to make really precise jumps. thank god for the assist mode because i would never be able to make it through the game otherwise. the areas are all well-designed, the music is great! and the art is really cute. i love each new mechanic in each new area. i found the story a bit boring though... the game is really enjoyable if you like technically demandingthis is a game that requires you to make really precise jumps. thank god for the assist mode because i would never be able to make it through the game otherwise. the areas are all well-designed, the music is great! and the art is really cute. i love each new mechanic in each new area. i found the story a bit boring though... the game is really enjoyable if you like technically demanding games, or you like a challenge… Expand
  5. YoppaChanDesu
    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.
  6. Gontrand00
    Dec 8, 2020
    9
    This game has a really good balance between a good story (but not too present), good learning curve, good challenge and, most important of all, good controls.

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

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

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

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

    All in all, it's a great game that really deserves the praises. If you love fair platform challenges, it is here for you.    … Expand
  7. RoysMyBoy
    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
  8. Tyrant719
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    This has to be one of the most overrated games of recent memory. That’s not to say it’s not good; it is. But it’s not anywhere near what it’s fans want it to be. It’s made aggravating to distract you from the bare-minimum, basic nature of everything else. If you enjoy doing the same thing over and over just to be belittled by people online who pretend to have beaten the game in a tenth ofThis has to be one of the most overrated games of recent memory. That’s not to say it’s not good; it is. But it’s not anywhere near what it’s fans want it to be. It’s made aggravating to distract you from the bare-minimum, basic nature of everything else. If you enjoy doing the same thing over and over just to be belittled by people online who pretend to have beaten the game in a tenth of the time that they actually did, this game is for you!!… Expand
  9. Floatingtable
    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.
  10. Reed_Reviews
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Very rarely does a game accomplish something greater than itself. Celeste does so by using its challenging and intrinsically satisfying gameplay to tell a story of mental illness and personal resiliency. Yes, the game is difficult - and for a reason. The difficulty contributes to Celeste's themes of persevering through improvement. The music is a bop and tonally fits each level to helpVery rarely does a game accomplish something greater than itself. Celeste does so by using its challenging and intrinsically satisfying gameplay to tell a story of mental illness and personal resiliency. Yes, the game is difficult - and for a reason. The difficulty contributes to Celeste's themes of persevering through improvement. The music is a bop and tonally fits each level to help create a sense of atmosphere. Controls are tight and responsive, meaning that deaths are the player's fault, not the game's fault. Although death comes often, a quick reboot feature keeps the player engaged. Upon "finishing" the game, there are plenty of speed running, completionist, and difficulty challenges to keep dedicated players coming back.

    Ultimately, some games like The Last of Us Part II try to tell a mature story at the cost of player fun. Despite being an indie title with no such production funds, Celeste manages to tell a mature story while continually being fun. Celeste is a masterpiece. This will be a game remembered for decades to come from its balance of fun and theme.    … Expand
  11. 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
  12. alan2pc
    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.
  13. GodOfCookie
    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.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. Raoko
    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.
  16. mocochang
    Sep 6, 2020
    6
    As a platformer it's a fun game. The difficulty pretty fair, you die a bunch, but aside from a death count there isn't really any repercussions to dying other than having to try again from the beginning of that small area, so it's no big deal. Overall I was pleased with the difficulty level and had fun playing through this game, though it does get a bit boring at times.

    However, one of    As a platformer it's a fun game. The difficulty pretty fair, you die a bunch, but aside from a death count there isn't really any repercussions to dying other than having to try again from the beginning of that small area, so it's no big deal. Overall I was pleased with the difficulty level and had fun playing through this game, though it does get a bit boring at times.

    However, one of my issues with the game and the main reason I couldn't bring myself to give it a higher score is that I was not too impressed with the controllers. The mechanic of having to hold a button to hold on to the walls and manually move up and down (different than most platformers where you hold on to walls upon contact and slowly slide down) combined to a dash ability that didn't feel very precise (I found that the game was a little too sensitive in detecting dashes as a diagonal movement when you're actually trying to go straight) made me not love the flow of the movements in this game, and as a platformer that's a big deal. The movement mechanics were obviously a design choice, and I suppose it's purely going to depend of the opinion of the player, but, personally, while I wouldn't call it bad and I did get used to it fairly quickly, I also I didn't love it. The flow of the movements just didn't feel great for me.

    Another point that I didn't love was some of the visual design aspects of the levels. Sometimes things are not very visible or clear. For example, chapter 4 has some pink platforms in front of a pink background. I found myself more often than I would like to admit not noticing at first something that was right in front of my face and obviously made to be used (and I mean literally not seeing it at first). As this is not something I find myself experiencing on other games of the genre, I have to assume it's an issue I had with the design of this game in particular.

    And finally: the story. Not going to lie, I didn't like it. The dialogs, especially the ones with your "evil" self, are pretty cringy and felt pretty shallow. I understand what they were aiming for with the theme of overcoming depression and anxiety, and I have played other games that did a phenomenal job with this theme, but Celeste just wasn't one of them. Perhaps it was the characters and the dialogs, or perhaps it was that story felt out of place with the gameplay (probably both), but the story didn't really work for me and felt mostly cringy and something I wanted to skip.

    tl;dr: not one of my favorite platformers, and I probably won't be replaying it in the future, but I still had fun as a one time playthrough.    … Expand
  17. bskierys
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    The game has one of the best level design of 2D games I played. The stories told are also great and kept me engaged in the game. The soundtrack emphasises the mood and emotions of the protagonist. The high difficulty level is not that much painful due to short levels and fast reset.

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

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

    It took me over 20 hours until I gave up (I completed the main 7 chapters of the game but did not finish 8th and 9th). And the reason I gave up is why I'm giving this game "only" 8/10. Although the high difficulty is intended, it may be frustrating at some times (especially if you do want to collect all those strawberries). If you want to relax after a hard day of work and play just for a half of an hour while you commute, it may be not the best experience.    … Expand
  18. LouieC5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Celeste very well could be the best indie game ever made. The art, the story. Simply incredible.
  19. Graymann
    Aug 19, 2020
    7
    I liked this game until chapter 9. I hate chapter 9. I almost sh** my pants when those weird monsters came up. this is a horror game. I cried from how scary it is, and that is not an exaggeration.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. arambs
    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.
  23. 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.
  24. mtkf
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    One of the best 2d games on the switch. Super unique gameplay and great story
  25. illumi3602
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    this game is pretty good, it feels good on the Nintendo switch controller and run well
  26. 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!
  27. EmCza
    Jul 2, 2020
    3
    This game is overrated and overhyped. For me it’s mediocre game with weak gameplay.
  28. edubo1896
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego lo compre por recomendaciones en Youtube de "Los que debes de temer si tienes un Nintendo Switch" y pues bueno, lo compre sin saber nada de el, tengo que admitirlo, al inicio lo deje por que no sabia que estaba muy difícil, despues lo retome y se convirtió en mi top de juegos favoritos, más allá de lo difícil que haya sido, la historia hizo que amará a este juego a su personaje. He sufrido de falta de autoestima que fue por lo que logré conectar con el personaje, y mi pareja tiene ataques de ansiedad, me pareció maravillo e inspirador la narrativa y el desarrollo del personaje que cada nivel tiene un propósito y un fin relacionado a la ANSIEDAD ó DEPRESIÓN.

    Tuve una gran experiencia de juego y estoy seguro que otras personas tendrán otra, pero aun así, pienso que muchas personas deben de jugarlo, por este juego comencé a fijarme más en los Indies o juegos que tengan una buena narrativa y además querer ser desarrollador de videojuegos.

    Jueguenlo, es bueno, si es difícil pero tiene un propósito, despues agarras habilidad y tu curva de aprendizaje aumenta, pero es un muy buen juego y al final sientes una enorme satisfacción de acabar el juego, vale la pena    … Expand
  29. 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.
  30. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This game is hard. But highly addictive. The visuals, music and story are really good.
  31. captainsnake
    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    … Expand
  32. bingbang
    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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. Theobaer
    Jun 11, 2020
    6
    Challenging, somewhat overhyped, definetly overpriced action platformer. With no flaws in execution. Get it on Sale. If the price drops below 10 Euros, add 2 points; if it drops below 5 Euros, add 3 points.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. Daisuk
    May 26, 2020
    7
    Solid platforming game, tight controls and lots of very challenging platforming puzzles to solve. I enjoyed it, but ultimately, I just don't think it was as special as a lot of people will have you believe. The story isn't anything to write about, and although the game looks and plays well, it's largely forgettable, in my opinion. Still definitely worth playing, it's just not AS special asSolid platforming game, tight controls and lots of very challenging platforming puzzles to solve. I enjoyed it, but ultimately, I just don't think it was as special as a lot of people will have you believe. The story isn't anything to write about, and although the game looks and plays well, it's largely forgettable, in my opinion. Still definitely worth playing, it's just not AS special as a lot of people say it is, in my opinion.… Expand
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. thryce3
    May 19, 2020
    6
    The gameplay is fun and challenging. The story is deeply affecting and the metaphor of climbing the mountain is at times brilliant. I would be a 9 out of 10 but...... After a long dialogue section the difficulty and frustration spikes through the roof! It is a hard game filled with trial by death, but you respawn quickly on the same screen so it actually works. Honestly, I didn't mindThe gameplay is fun and challenging. The story is deeply affecting and the metaphor of climbing the mountain is at times brilliant. I would be a 9 out of 10 but...... After a long dialogue section the difficulty and frustration spikes through the roof! It is a hard game filled with trial by death, but you respawn quickly on the same screen so it actually works. Honestly, I didn't mind the first 995 times i died (actual number- not an exaggeration). Then the climax begins and each screen has multiple sections that need to be done perfectly or you die and do them all again. It goes from a challenge to chore very quickly. I died an additional 1400+ times on the final 2 sections. It's a real shame because the story is strongest at that point. I get why they made it so hard, but it totally breaks the engagement and nearly spoiled the entire game.
    I still recommend it to anyone who wants a challenging game. I'm sure all these perfect 10's were from players who died way less than i did. Just know what you're getting into.    … Expand
  45. frederik1478
    May 17, 2020
    9
    just all all a game with a lot of heart, So don't waste another second and go out and play it
  46. Pimplup
    May 14, 2020
    10
    Really good story, music, gameplay, and graphics. If you're into 2D platformers at all you'll love this game.
  47. Sunshadow87
    May 12, 2020
    10
    Un juego que puede ser considerado una obra maestra.
    El juego es infernalmente difícil, así que tenedlo en cuenta antes de adquirirlo, es fácil estar una hora intentando completar una secuencia en los últimos niveles, por no hablar de las caras B y C... pero si os gustan los retos es altamente satisfactorio superar cada secuencia.
    Es un plataformas puro, con nuevas mecánicas jugables en    Un juego que puede ser considerado una obra maestra.
    El juego es infernalmente difícil, así que tenedlo en cuenta antes de adquirirlo, es fácil estar una hora intentando completar una secuencia en los últimos niveles, por no hablar de las caras B y C... pero si os gustan los retos es altamente satisfactorio superar cada secuencia.
    Es un plataformas puro, con nuevas mecánicas jugables en cada nivel que te llevan a un aprendizaje continuo a lo largo de todo el juego (y que es muy real si rejuegas viejos niveles y puedes completarlo sin dificultades).
    El apartado gráfico y sonoro acompaña la muy muy pulida jugabilidad, con controles altamente precisos y con mecánicas ocultas avanzadas.
    Tras la jugabilidad hay una historia profunda e introspectiva que puede tocar teclas. Esta esta contada de manera tangencial y no directamente, una narrativa de 10.    … Expand
  48. Jacklg
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    Fun and fair, yet tough and demanding. The music rules, the mechanics feel so forgiving and smooth which makes each death feel less annoying, and its visually beautiful. Just a great time
  49. Carny
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    My goodness this game is difficult. But its an amazing experience where characters feel real.
  50. 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
  51. SnakoiReview
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Best Game i ever played and I played a loooooot of Games trust me ok just trust me man
  52. drlowdon
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    In Celeste players take control of a girl named Madeline as she makes her way up a mountain, hopefully avoiding all manner of deadly traps and obstacles in the process.

    First and foremost Celeste is a great, albeit tough, 2d platformer. Each stage is expertly designed to test your platforming skills, and new elements are introduced at just the right time to ensure that things always    In Celeste players take control of a girl named Madeline as she makes her way up a mountain, hopefully avoiding all manner of deadly traps and obstacles in the process.

    First and foremost Celeste is a great, albeit tough, 2d platformer. Each stage is expertly designed to test your platforming skills, and new elements are introduced at just the right time to ensure that things always remain a challenge and never become stale. I won’t go into detail here so as not to spoil anything, but the way the story and gameplay link together only adds to the experience making Celeste of the best indie titles available.    … Expand
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. hazsch
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Celeste is the best 2D platformer I've ever played, and it's one of my favourite games of all time. The spritework is stunning, the music is unbelievably good, and the level design and controls are so tight. I became really invested in the story of Madeline and the other characters in the game, especially since I relate so closely to the struggles of anxiety and depression that is one ofCeleste is the best 2D platformer I've ever played, and it's one of my favourite games of all time. The spritework is stunning, the music is unbelievably good, and the level design and controls are so tight. I became really invested in the story of Madeline and the other characters in the game, especially since I relate so closely to the struggles of anxiety and depression that is one of the main themes of the game. That sense of anxiety is replicated in some of the tracks in the game, as is the feeling of overcoming that anxiety when Madeline reaches the top of the mountain.

    The game is hard, but it feels like it wants you to complete it. Everything is do-able, and I say that with confidence, because I've done everything. There are optional collectables, however, that increase the difficulty exponentially, and in turn they unlock even harder 'B-sides' and then once you beat those you get 'C-sides' and DAMN these things are hard. Not to mention the golden strawberries.

    Look, this game is great. Pick it up.    … Expand
  57. 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)
  58. 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.
  59. Hangedman84
    Mar 19, 2020
    0
    This game is just a ONE BIG TURD! I dont have closest idea why so many people likes it and gives it a big score. First of all gameplay - is boring and repetitive and I dont have right words to describe how much BORING and REPETITIVE it is! Second graphic - I love games with cool pixel graphic but its not one of them. Graphic in Celeste so bad its makes you whana puke and become blind orThis game is just a ONE BIG TURD! I dont have closest idea why so many people likes it and gives it a big score. First of all gameplay - is boring and repetitive and I dont have right words to describe how much BORING and REPETITIVE it is! Second graphic - I love games with cool pixel graphic but its not one of them. Graphic in Celeste so bad its makes you whana puke and become blind or first become blind and puke after! Third the controls - are so bad you want to kill yourself or kill the person who makes it be so bad! All other game aspects are at the same level as the first three described above.

    Give yourself a favor dont waste your time on this overrated garbage, there is so many good games around, better go and play to something else or spare some free time with people you love.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. Bnois
    Mar 16, 2020
    5
    Compared to other great indies like cuphead, hollow knight, dead cells, gris etc., this game feels like another mobile 3$ game
  62. 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."
  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. 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.
  65. 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!
  66. Twiggy21
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, so intuitive and peacfull to play even dying thousands of times
  67. 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
  68. 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)
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  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. Sortablu
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Awesome
  74. 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
  75. Superderpy
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Best game I have ever played. Can’t wait for celeste 2...................
  76. 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.
  77. 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?
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. Sjeriff
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best games i've ever played. Great soundtrack, great platforming and a good storyline.
  81. 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
  82. TAZ-NETO
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, ficara marcado nesta geração de consoles
  83. 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.
  84. tarant75
    Nov 4, 2019
    5
    Actually I think this game is very much overrated. The gameplay is often frustrating. If you like games which you have to do the same again, again, again then you might like it. But there are much better games which have the same concept, for example meat boy. I actually love platformer games but there are also much better games (design, story, concept, etc) than Celeste. I also thinkActually I think this game is very much overrated. The gameplay is often frustrating. If you like games which you have to do the same again, again, again then you might like it. But there are much better games which have the same concept, for example meat boy. I actually love platformer games but there are also much better games (design, story, concept, etc) than Celeste. I also think there are better pixel graphics games. I don't like Celeste very much. But the game is ok, it is not a bad game after all. But I don't believe it belongs to the top games for Switch.… Expand
  85. vicenteragalch
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best platformers available for the Switch, and one of the best games i've ever played.
  86. CZechi
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing platformer with sophisticated mechanics, terrific level design and high level exploring satisfaction.
  87. beewarrior
    Sep 21, 2019
    6
    Really overrated...

    I bought it on a 50% off sale because of the rating, but am disappointed! I mean, I get it, the music is really nice, the gameplay is okay, but there is no way this game is above 8... I got bored after a few hours, it's just a jumping simulator! I put +100 hours into Zelda BoTW and it has the same user rating as this game?! seriously guys? Honestly seems    Really overrated...

    I bought it on a 50% off sale because of the rating, but am disappointed!

    I mean, I get it, the music is really nice, the gameplay is okay, but there is no way this game is above 8...
    I got bored after a few hours, it's just a jumping simulator!

    I put +100 hours into Zelda BoTW and it has the same user rating as this game?! seriously guys?

    Honestly seems like 6/10 to me.    … Expand
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. Vykkthor
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Es muy entretenido ni te aburres y la historia te deja con ganas de saber más Muy entretenido
  92. 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...
  93. 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
  94. ChopStixMan
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This game is straight perfect. It controls like a dream, the levels designs are nigh-genius, music is off the charts, and the story legitimately rocks you to your core. I mean how often does a video game have an actually good story let alone one that doesn't even have animated cut-scenes. I played the heck out of this game. I got finished all the A, B, and C sides and got all theThis game is straight perfect. It controls like a dream, the levels designs are nigh-genius, music is off the charts, and the story legitimately rocks you to your core. I mean how often does a video game have an actually good story let alone one that doesn't even have animated cut-scenes. I played the heck out of this game. I got finished all the A, B, and C sides and got all the strawberries. I stopped short of collecting every single golden strawberry because I decided to not become a professional Celeste player like TGH or or Yoshi Pro or something :-) I'll still do a clean 4 hour playthrough of it every 6 months or so though. Just buy it. I hear there is a sweet DLC coming soon.… Expand
  95. Leo_Manzano
    Jul 22, 2019
    9
    I´m not exactly the biggest fan of 2d platformers but CELESTE get, chalenge gameplay ( dont worry have a chet mode) chilling sundtrack and history emotional that discuss mental illness in a different way so everyone can get realeted.

    I´m the middle of the game i saw my self in Madeline place, wanting to give up but continuos the climb of celeste and celebrating every steps conquered.
  96. alexbudke
    Jul 22, 2019
    8
    While Celeste story was a complete bore to me, the gameplay including the fast reset kept me attempting to beat each level just one more time. The soundtrack was one of my favorite of the year, and this made for an overall enjoyable game.
  97. 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
  98. iRaidius916
    Jul 13, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece. No other word can describe this beautiful, balls-to-the-walls platformer. Soundtrack: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story/Storytelling: 9.5/10
    Post-game: 100/10 (No kidding!)
    If I could rate this game above a 10, I would!
  99. Radioactivedude
    Jun 28, 2019
    0
    I hate myself for doing this and signing up to review something negatively where some people have invested a lot of time in it to create it, but...How the hell can this game be so **** overrated???
    So I have what we most have, a life, work chores, duties, hobbies, etc. one of the hobbies are video games, so I carefully pick the games I think I will enjoy and love most for the scarce time    I hate myself for doing this and signing up to review something negatively where some people have invested a lot of time in it to create it, but...How the hell can this game be so **** overrated???
    So I have what we most have, a life, work chores, duties, hobbies, etc. one of the hobbies are video games, so I carefully pick the games I think I will enjoy and love most for the scarce time I have for playing them. After all the hype around this game "great difficult platformer with a great story and music" and the great pixel art I thought: "hm, I loved SMB, this looks nice, and with a story!!"
    To keep things short, it is utter **** mechanics and the controls are soooo bad you want to kill yourself midway through chapter 1....as some already have said here: in SMB it is about precision and fairnes, you know why you screwed up, you know how to do it, now make it! And when you get it right it is so satisfying! In Celeste most of the time you think you know what you need to do, but you try and try and try that, and it doesn't work at all...in the most simple levels. "Am I retarded? I have 3 options, jump, grab and dash...only a rock here...." and after the 1000 time you make it, doing the same you have done before. So you have to be on the exact pixel, at the exact time and release it at........just NO! That is annoying, not satisfying since there is more luck involved than skill...I will play it through in cheatmode to see all the pixel art and music, but this game is bad as it gets. Only once I felt equally screwed by all the hype: Undertale. But there I already expected troll hype by the look of the game...
    Celeste looked very nice and the reviews credible but no, again, a **** game hyped to oblivion....    … Expand
  100. flowbeus
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Playing this game is an incredible experience. The gameplay, music and story all resonate and deliver a game that is more than the sum of its parts, even when all the parts are exceptional by themselves.

    This is a game that really sucks you into the experience because all the production elements are working perfectly together. I often say that when a piece of art seems effortless and    Playing this game is an incredible experience. The gameplay, music and story all resonate and deliver a game that is more than the sum of its parts, even when all the parts are exceptional by themselves.

    This is a game that really sucks you into the experience because all the production elements are working perfectly together. I often say that when a piece of art seems effortless and obvious, it's an illusion that the design process wasn't difficult and meticulous. This game shows brilliance in all aspects of its design. I was often in awe as I played at how smooth and wonderful the game was.

    The controls are really good, which is necessary in a game like this. The music is really great and I like to listen to it outside the game. The art style is right up my alley with pixelly designs with a beautiful use of color. The story is quite a standout and is very interesting and engaging. The level design is skillfully crafted and fun. It is hard but I never felt like it was unfair, and since there is a checkpoint in each room it always felt like I was making progress even though it was sometimes slow.

    There's not much else for me to say except that I give it my highest recommendation. It's rare that I can't find anything I'd improve about a game.    … Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#6 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#9 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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