Celeste

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  1. blablof
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing game! Loved the mechanics, the story and almost everything in Celeste. Please, play it!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. last_of_us
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    w.o. w
    this game is god
    never thought it be this much beauty game
    its hard game some but i love it
    music is amazing
    it kinda attract u & give u positive enegry
    ty for this excellent game
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Hazman
    May 26, 2021
    10
    You NEED to play celeste. It is my no.1 game of all time.

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

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

    Celeste asks you to push through the urge to give up and to push throw increasingly difficult challenges. Madeline's moveset is deceptively simple, with allows levels to them to the absolute limits. extra mechanics are also introduced to add depth to the levels. although many people say celeste is too difficult, i believe the main game is the perfect difficulty if you are not going for the strawberries. as you move through the game, it teaches you more, and allows the levels to get more difficult as you improve. the B/C sides add a lot of extra challenge, and i would only recommend them if you want to play them, or are seeking extra challenge. Celeste also has a great soundtrack. it depicts the tone and mood of the situation, without getting repetitive, eg chapter 5's anxiety inducing score. overall, it is a must play, and for the price, you couldn't go wrong    … Expand
  11. SnakoiReview
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Best Game i ever played and I played a loooooot of Games trust me ok just trust me man
  12. 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
  13. 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!
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. BrettSMM
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Best game. If you don’t like this masterpiece, there’s something wrong with you.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Emperator444
    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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Shadowsky101
    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.
  29. yertre
    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.    … Expand
  30. spooderpoog
    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
  31. Macanfluff
    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
  32. tonymagz
    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!
  33. DistantKingDumb
    May 3, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest exponents of the platform today, the intentions of this game are pure and its design overflows with love for detail.
    Madeline's moral conflict is the best I've seen in the indie industry.
  34. Basty_15265
    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.    … Expand
  35. TyDollaS1gn
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    This game had me obsessed... Perfectly designed to make you a master. It is not easy, but it is not too hard to kill your spirit. In fact, it is full of spirit. This game is an absolute perfect example of beautiful level design and tight controls.
  36. eyalem123
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    celeste is an incridble game. i feel like everything has a reason to be there. the story is touching and i wish we had more of it, the music and visuals are great but the level design and controls are truly outstanding. there is no filler. the platforming is tight but not annoingly hard, and there is no punishment for failing so it doesn't feel unfair. there is also more content then youceleste is an incridble game. i feel like everything has a reason to be there. the story is touching and i wish we had more of it, the music and visuals are great but the level design and controls are truly outstanding. there is no filler. the platforming is tight but not annoingly hard, and there is no punishment for failing so it doesn't feel unfair. there is also more content then you can imagine. the best 2d platformer i ever played.… Expand
  37. Dropeee
    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.    … Expand
  38. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  39. beautifulforest
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    This game had a lot more replayability than I expected. Difficult but fun great action game.
  40. wilsonharvey
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    You can feel the time and the love that went into this game. It was one of the best experiences in a game I’ve had in a long time. It changed my mood every time I played. The music the art style the level design. Flawless in my eyes.
  41. Simonclysm
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    perfect in all points of view

    The story followed me in a difficult moment and thanks to that it helped me to move forward, considering that I felt like madeline
  42. Ssen
    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
  43. Blue9710x
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Celeste is an indie game that I tried on a whim and instantly fell in love with it, and 2d plat formers aren't a genre I particularly enjoy. It is a game I planned to beat over the course of a week but couldn't help but beat in one night. The game is full of charm that I hardly see anywhere else. The platforming is the best and most smooth I've played in any game ever. The main story isCeleste is an indie game that I tried on a whim and instantly fell in love with it, and 2d plat formers aren't a genre I particularly enjoy. It is a game I planned to beat over the course of a week but couldn't help but beat in one night. The game is full of charm that I hardly see anywhere else. The platforming is the best and most smooth I've played in any game ever. The main story is very heartwarming and made me cry by the ending credits. Each level is unique in every way from visuals, game play changes, narrative, and music. Speaking of music, nearly every song in Celeste is great to listen to. The only negative thing I can think about the game is that the grind to 100% the game is crushingly difficult and only meant for the best of the best, which heavily contradicts the story's message. I'd rate Celeste a 9.5 out of 10 if meta critic allowed me to but I'll put a 10 in its place due to this game being the first game of an indie studio.… Expand
  44. BannerSiamang15
    Jul 21, 2022
    10
    You can wavedash which already makes it better than 80% of games and then on top of that the level design and ideas are amazing. Also has a surprisingly great story. Overall I'd say it's a little harder than New Super Mario Bros. Wii.
  45. 1cosmos
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Damn, this game is hard but once and you will die a lot but when you get the motions needed its the closest experience to flying! One of the greatest platforming games every made. Celeste's ability to tell a difficult story has to be mentioned specially.
  46. Jofe
    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.
  47. MerryHaddock961
    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
  48. Synthia
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Fun gameplay, creative mechanics, likeable characters and beautiful music. Celeste is everything you could ever want out of a 2D platformer and more, strongly recommend.
  49. RobotRB7
    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.    … Expand
  50. BetaPlayer
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Is a masterpiece, from music to story is amazing, the gameplay is probably the best part tho, the levels are very fun and hard, but it feels like the one that fails it's you, not the game itself, definitely a must play. My favorite game of 2018.
  51. GoodGamePlus
    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.
  52. Hkeitz323
    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.
  53. Code__Red
    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.
  54. empowell
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    The music is great and I love how unique it is. It is a must-have and is very addictive.
  55. LoiOwenLoi
    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
  56. AFCVentura
    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
  57. BeckyGG
    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.
  58. Yomili15
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing game but god did it make me want to break my switch into a million pieces
  59. Nevbear1206
    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
  60. TheGameTaster
    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
  61. HadesEverdeen
    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.
  62. MBproGam3r
    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.    … Expand
  63. IceMellow
    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.
  64. Lackaman
    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
  65. karco
    Jan 30, 2018
    9
    Celeste is platforming masterpiece. This is the first platformer that implemented very good story and infuse it with great gameplay. Controls are tight. levels are very creative and secrets are well hidden. Better than all recent Mario games and even Super meat boy. Bravo, Matt.
  66. Gloone
    Jul 12, 2018
    9
    This is an excellent platformer -- among the best ever -- and an excellent game.

    The dash mechanic is unique and fun. The additional mechanics are all great too. All of these mechanics are explored to their utmost, with perfectly crafted levels that steadily ramp up the challenge and provide great replayability with secrets and extra levels. I really have nothing more to say about the    This is an excellent platformer -- among the best ever -- and an excellent game.

    The dash mechanic is unique and fun. The additional mechanics are all great too. All of these mechanics are explored to their utmost, with perfectly crafted levels that steadily ramp up the challenge and provide great replayability with secrets and extra levels. I really have nothing more to say about the gameplay, it is simply perfectly executed and I take my hat off to the developers.

    The art and music is brilliant too.

    The story adds to the experience and complements it -- although for me it was just a little self-important and overdone. I think they could have done more with the story and also been a bit more subtle with it.

    But that's my only minor criticism. This game is close to perfect.    … Expand
  67. brockcheese
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    This is a really good game with an awesome art style. Very difficult but super rewarding.
  68. memus
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Celeste is a wonderful game:
    +It tackles a topic of human psychology and fears in a really smart way
    +That's the first rogue-like game that I finished and actually enjoyed. The learning curve is done well and in the end I felt that my skill at playing this game was amazing. +Finally, I'm happy to own Switch. This game fits portable format just perfectly. +Additional kudos to Matt    Celeste is a wonderful game:
    +It tackles a topic of human psychology and fears in a really smart way
    +That's the first rogue-like game that I finished and actually enjoyed. The learning curve is done well and in the end I felt that my skill at playing this game was amazing.
    +Finally, I'm happy to own Switch. This game fits portable format just perfectly.
    +Additional kudos to Matt (developer) for making the second awesome game in a row (after Towerfall)

    Not a ten because:
    -In the end story gets too cheesy and repetitive
    -The secrets feel underdeveloped (I don't collect them anyway)
    -Sometimes the game was too tough for me (especially clouds and feathers sections)    … Expand
  69. NBMTX
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    I'm not really into platformers, but I liked this one for it's story and accessibility. Now I only wish there was more story to experience. I probably won't get around to the B sides and C sides myself, but if you're into platformers, know that there's more to this game than it's 6-8 hour story. The game is easy to play and does a good job of upping your skills as you go (assuming youI'm not really into platformers, but I liked this one for it's story and accessibility. Now I only wish there was more story to experience. I probably won't get around to the B sides and C sides myself, but if you're into platformers, know that there's more to this game than it's 6-8 hour story. The game is easy to play and does a good job of upping your skills as you go (assuming you don't have them going in); and it's soundtrack is pretty darn good as well, IMO. Celeste was definitely worth picking up.… Expand
  70. Dukemang
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    Celeste is a great game that far exceeded my expectations when I first saw it. To start, the art style mixed with the primarily pixel graphics suits the gameplay and story so perfectly; which adds a somewhat charming aspect to it. Now charming isn't what I would consider the story, but I will say that it is much more heartfelt than I thought it would be and really hits the mark whenCeleste is a great game that far exceeded my expectations when I first saw it. To start, the art style mixed with the primarily pixel graphics suits the gameplay and story so perfectly; which adds a somewhat charming aspect to it. Now charming isn't what I would consider the story, but I will say that it is much more heartfelt than I thought it would be and really hits the mark when talking about heavier topics that deal with anxiety or depression. The game definitely has some harder difficulty spikes, but due to the tutorials and the great level design that helps build up to some parts of the game, you'll be ready for just about anything the game throws at you and enjoy yourself at the same time.… Expand
  71. pikby
    Feb 12, 2018
    9
    Celeste is a beutifully crafted game that not only provides a sloo of surprises for platforming veterans,with unique and intresting mechanics everwhere you look , but also provides one of the best narratives ive seen in a video game in quite some time, with the best depiction of mental illness ive seen in a video game ever as an added bonus, this game is simply a masterpeice, and ifCeleste is a beutifully crafted game that not only provides a sloo of surprises for platforming veterans,with unique and intresting mechanics everwhere you look , but also provides one of the best narratives ive seen in a video game in quite some time, with the best depiction of mental illness ive seen in a video game ever as an added bonus, this game is simply a masterpeice, and if history forgets this game, then **** history.

    97%    … Expand
  72. Magele
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    Celeste is a magical experience. It combines effective elements of a platformer with those of a puzzler in a simple, yet difficult world to navigate. Don't take the pixelated graphics for granted, there's a story here that goes beneath the surface. The scalability of the game allows for players who want to master the puzzles the ability to search for collectibles and try B-sides (harderCeleste is a magical experience. It combines effective elements of a platformer with those of a puzzler in a simple, yet difficult world to navigate. Don't take the pixelated graphics for granted, there's a story here that goes beneath the surface. The scalability of the game allows for players who want to master the puzzles the ability to search for collectibles and try B-sides (harder versions of the levels) or you can turn on Assist mode and just enjoy the excellent level design. Chapters are robust and full of interesting new obstacles. The catharsis that the character goes through on her journey is simple yet profound. The story, level design, gameplay mechanics and overall FUN (that's why we play games, right?), hits the mark on every occasion. Prepare to die 100 times trying to reach a single strawberry and master the mountain known as Celeste!… Expand
  73. Angel_Sigh
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    I love platformers - I think they're the most perfect expression of twitch gaming there is, and my favourite game growing up was Super Mario World on my old SNES. I was blown away by the creativity of the Mario Galaxy games. But 3D platformers have not been hitting the high points recently, not since the demise of the Wii and Nintendo's decision to turn away from the Galaxy games. Lately,I love platformers - I think they're the most perfect expression of twitch gaming there is, and my favourite game growing up was Super Mario World on my old SNES. I was blown away by the creativity of the Mario Galaxy games. But 3D platformers have not been hitting the high points recently, not since the demise of the Wii and Nintendo's decision to turn away from the Galaxy games. Lately, the best platformers have all been 2D examples, and, to pick one in particular, Super Meat Boy instantly barged its way into my top 10 Greatest Games OAT list.
    I'm a huge fan of the genre, and my Switch has been pretty much unplayed since I set the disappointing Mario Odyssey aside - then along came Celeste with its outrageous metascore...what else could I do? I downloaded it immediately and I've been playing nothing else since. It really is as good as everyone's saying, and when a new franchise appears, from a dev who's not world-famous either, and immediately gets a metascore like this, you can be sure there's something there to get excited about.

    I'll get my complaints out of the way first, because they're pretty minimal:

    1. The controls on Switch are not well-suited to split-second 2D platforming. It's just not practically possible to use an analogue stick to play something that demands such precision - it's far too insensitive - and the only other option you have is the Switch's 'd-pad'. The problem is that it's not really a d-pad; rather it's a four-button configuration that stands in for a d-pad, and this means your fingers often slip into the gap at the centre. This isn't a constant issue, but it happens enough for it to mess up some crucial moments in the game, which, like I say, requires absolutely perfect precision. The second problem with the controls, more minor perhaps, is that when you're playing on the big screen and the left and right joy-cons are detached, the left joy-con is simply too small for your hand to fit comfortably around it, and as a result you get the dreaded hand-cramp/-claw-cramp.

    2. The narrative is...well-meaning. It has occasional moments of Lynchian intrigue - birds appearing at particular moments throughout - and there are half-hearted attempts to imbue the whole climb itself with an air of metaphysical mystery, as though it might be some kind of dreamlike confabulation brought about by stress. But these elements don't join up well, and the writing ranges from mildly interesting, mildly amusing, to painfully worthy, anaemic stuff that feels like it was cribbed from a self-help book. There are lines about 'believing in yourself' and 'trusting in who you are', and subjects like anxiety attacks and lack of confidence and self-worth are dealt with clumsily. Some people have credited it simply for talking about these issues in the first place, but that's not really enough I don't think. This is a work of art, not a speech by a motivational speaker or a pamphlet on coping with depression, and as a result subjects like this need to be approached with some degree of nuance, and stitched properly into the fabric of the game, rather than awkwardly dumped on the player at the end of a level. It's incongruous, and over-earnest. It's a shame, because as a narrative device climbing a mountain is fertile ground. It has danger, obstacles to be overcome, a clear beginning and a very definite end. In Celeste however it never really feels like you're climbing a mountain at all except insofar as you're generally moving upwards.

    So those are the flaws, but they are rendered almost irrelevant by the platforming itself, which nudges up against perfection throughout. The warp and weft of the level design is better than anything you'll find in a 2D game outside of Super Meat Boy. It is an absolute joy to control, and the economy of the moveset(jump, dash, climb; that's it) means that the innovation instead comes in the form of certain structural gimmicks that run through each level.
    These are implemented with such skill, such invention, and are paced so well, that I finished a few of them and literally exhaled in awe. There are huge, diaphanous blocks which extend your dash as you pass through them; there are levels where ferocious winds extend your basic jump, or curtail it; there are levels in which platforms smash forwards whenever you dash; if this sounds confusing, trust me on this: it's all intuitive, and deeply satisfying to play. It's undeniably demanding, but crucially, and as with SMB, the restart time is so short that you can instantly throw yourself back into the level as soon as you die.
    I've completed it, and I died A LOT(just over i600 times!), but the design is so good there's never a doubt about why you messed up, or what you should've done; not once did I think 'forget this - this is just unhinged' as I did with the post end-game levels in SMB. Celeste's difficulty curve is gloriously smooth.

    In summary, this is the best platformer, 3D or otherwise, on the Switch. Seriously.    … Expand
  74. 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
  75. 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.
  76. Buzzz
    Feb 5, 2018
    9
    A fantastic platformer, with solid controls, and a surprisingly good storyline.
  77. jeffbizloc
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    I beat the game and the first B-side. Reminded me of a progression from Super Meat Boy.

    Pros: - Great controls and platforming - I like how each level added something a bit unique - Difficult but fair, I enjoy challenging games (B-side was probably too much for me from what I read) Cons: - Got lost a couple times can always use a map - I wanted to play B-sides but missed the    I beat the game and the first B-side. Reminded me of a progression from Super Meat Boy.

    Pros:
    - Great controls and platforming
    - I like how each level added something a bit unique
    - Difficult but fair, I enjoy challenging games (B-side was probably too much for me from what I read)

    Cons:
    - Got lost a couple times can always use a map
    - I wanted to play B-sides but missed the cassettes and didn't want to play levels over or mostly over to find them    … Expand
  78. CanadianYeti
    Feb 1, 2018
    9
    Celeste easily ranks up there alongside the likes of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Shovel Knight as one of the best 2D platformers to be released this decade. The high-speed platforming poses a tough but fun and fair challenge, and the way the clever story is woven into the gameplay is especially brilliant. This game is definitely a must play for any fans of the genre.
  79. Powermario0
    Jan 26, 2018
    9
    Great game! Fast, fun and gorgeous. Just buy and play it... you will not regret it! 9/10
  80. GoldenKing95
    Feb 2, 2018
    9
    Celeste is a great 2D plat-former whom can be quite challenging at times, but will always feel fair! The game only uses four main mechanics: Move, Jump, Dash and wall-climbing, and tweaks those as you continue the great story line by adding some power-ups or objects of interest throughout the level.

    The more you play, the more the cutesy protagonist gets to you, or so is my experience    Celeste is a great 2D plat-former whom can be quite challenging at times, but will always feel fair! The game only uses four main mechanics: Move, Jump, Dash and wall-climbing, and tweaks those as you continue the great story line by adding some power-ups or objects of interest throughout the level.

    The more you play, the more the cutesy protagonist gets to you, or so is my experience with the game. The music also provides a great atmosphere for the game, and fits with the action and story-elements really well!

    I would suggest buying this game if you are a Switch user, even if you don't necessary like plat-former's!    … Expand
  81. 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
  82. Adubis27
    Apr 26, 2018
    9
    8.9/10. Top 5 side-scroller of all time? This game is a must-have for any fan of platformers.
  83. EdgarEM
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    Los creadores de Celeste tienen un par de cosas que mostrarles a algunos desarrolladores de juegos Triple A, sin duda la respuesta de control es perfecta, una banda sonora acorde a lo que sucede en el juego.
    Cada movimiento tiene que suceder en un momento justo, jamas deberas pasar por alto nada y bien debes observar cada pieza en el entorno ya que juegan un papel importante para poder    Los creadores de Celeste tienen un par de cosas que mostrarles a algunos desarrolladores de juegos Triple A, sin duda la respuesta de control es perfecta, una banda sonora acorde a lo que sucede en el juego.
    Cada movimiento tiene que suceder en un momento justo, jamas deberas pasar por alto nada y bien debes observar cada pieza en el entorno ya que juegan un papel importante para poder terminar el nivel y donde si fallas sabes que no es por que el juego este mal diseñado, si no, por que te has equivocado tu y al momento en el que logras pasar un nivel que te tomo tiempo obtienes enseguida esa satisfaccion que muy pocos juegos te dan hoy en dia.
    Tiene esa extraña y fantastica mezcla en sus dialogos entre lo hilarante sin serlo demasiado y lo serio para mantener la trama del juego como debe ser, eso mismo le da una identidad especial al juego en si.
    Creo que el punto debil más marcado es que puede sentirse un tanto corto pero si eres de aquellos que le gusta superar su marca momento a momento lo disfrutaras cientos de veces y sera una joya en el speedrun.
    Si eres un jugador de plataformas de antaño sin duda te gustara este juego y esta debera ser un "must have", pero. si no sueles tocar o nunca jugste este genero te recomiendo que bajo tu propio riesgo lo compres ya que puede llegar a ser frustrante si no estas acostumbrado a morir de forma continua y empezar denuevo .
    Mi calificacion real es un 8.5    … Expand
  84. VartAndoley
    Jan 29, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is no easy way to sum up Celeste. The term 'bottled lightning' is prudent, however. For an indie game with a staff of five people, it checks an assortment of the token boxes of current releases.

    -Good music.
    -Fun, arcadey gameplay.
    -Collectible depth.
    -Unique art style.
    -Gameplay depth.

    There were a good many things I didn't want to like about Celeste as I loaded the game and began my first file, not realizing that I had already skimmed over some options like the assist mode and the fact that you can name your character, Madeline by default.

    The game starts with this 3D overlay of the mountain, where you are dumped into the prologue. Right off the bat this was incredibly jarring, but since it was so surface-level, it merely felt like signs of what may be a greater condition.

    The prologue itself seemed light, average even. You know little about Madeline, other than she wants to climb this mountain, and that she shows signs of a typical protagonist that second-guesses themselves. You're introduced to a side character and the game goes on to show you the air-dash mechanic. Standard stuff.

    From here on out the game begins to subvert expectations. You could spend a lot of time discussing the intricacies of movement in the game, how you continue to learn things well into the post-game, and the fact that it is done almost entirely tutorial-free, but to focus on just the gameplay is lacking perspective on this release.

    What Celeste manages to do with a bizarre precision is interweave the storyline elements into the gameplay itself. What at first was something that had me hunkering down to pander violently to the whims of the indie game market very quickly became something that was pulling me along to its own individual, personal style.

    While Celeste is not a tragedy, it is in many ways tragic, and I'm sure to many relateable. Madeline is simply running. She needs to get away from something in her past that she can't deal with, and the story buffers this with discussions about anxiety and depression.

    What is shocking about this is the gameplay itself leans into it as well, and it leans hard.

    'Boss' fights where you are being chased. Somber, massive areas designed to make you feel lost. A story-element mini-game about dealing with anxiety (which is used remarkably well later in the game as a visual effect). An incredible, intense boss sequence that leaves you feeling revitalized, and a perfect crescendo to finish the game, triumphant. Even something of a bittersweet ending.

    Now that's not to say it's perfectly executed. Some of the lines and characters are so unbelieveably cheesy and deliberate it can be hard to stomach at first, but the game wins you over on so many other levels that you can't help but be taken for the ride.

    For there to even be a game that tackles subjects like depression and actually emulate it to some degree isn't something to be taken lightly, since this doesn't really happen very much in the medium, so this game is likely going to be very highly regarded from people concerned about narrative.

    Upon beating the game, my expectations were subverted one final and harrowing time. This was the sweetest fruit (strawberry, if you will) for me. While I was amused with the storyline being well executed and still high off the fumes of the final stage, progress is halted. I needed to start finding elaborately hidden secrets in every main stage, and beating incredibly difficult b-side versions of the main stages. The reward? Even more difficult stages, certainly. The fox-hole goes incredibly deep in Celeste, and it is rewarding.

    The music is complementary and interwoven seamlessly into the experience. This itself is an art that was honestly very well done. Hitting specific triggers advances the loop in the songs, all arranged around the scenes adeptly. The soundtrack itself stands alone quite well, an interesting showcase being the two compositions for the mirror temple. Very emotional music with a very personal flair. It really needs to be said that the audio enhances this game on many levels, feeling like a character in the story.

    When thinking of slights against Celeste, quickly I get to surface level, petty complaints (I don't like the chapter end stills they use, at all!!!). The core game itself is gorgeous, an absolute treat to behold visually with rich and varied color schemes, always anchored against Madeline's character sprite as a stiff contrast. Intricate detail in the world, no secret felt truly hidden.

    So that's why I think bottled lightning sums it up. This product could not have been made by anyone else. It's relentlessly charming, and follows through on every set up. By no means is this game a masterpiece, it's not trying to be. It's a relentless tour-de-force that is pushing the genre where it needs to go.    … Expand
  85. Merc4Wrk
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Pretty great game, fun gimmick with the dash. The level design is all amazing, each of which all have quirks that set them apart. The only negative I can even think of is that the b slides are a bit of a grind. With level design that seems a lot more difficult rather then challenging. Even the narrative is a fun ride, and I didn't expect it to be on the level it is. Overall definitely 100%Pretty great game, fun gimmick with the dash. The level design is all amazing, each of which all have quirks that set them apart. The only negative I can even think of is that the b slides are a bit of a grind. With level design that seems a lot more difficult rather then challenging. Even the narrative is a fun ride, and I didn't expect it to be on the level it is. Overall definitely 100% worth picking up.… Expand
  86. Theskullshammer
    Feb 6, 2018
    9
    This game far surpassed my expectations. The controls are tight, the soundtrack is great, and the story is surprisingly good for a 2D platformer. There are some who'll find it to be a bit challenging so don't go in expecting it to be a cake walk, but I'd recommend it to anyone who's looking for a challenge.
  87. playeronereport
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    This game means so much to me as a person who struggles to feel I am succeeding sometimes. Madeline has showed me that you don't have to shut out emotions that may stop you, but work with them. Celeste is a game that just gets it from every angle. I had a feeling I was going to love this one, but I can't believe I loved it for the reasons I did. The more I talk about this game the more IThis game means so much to me as a person who struggles to feel I am succeeding sometimes. Madeline has showed me that you don't have to shut out emotions that may stop you, but work with them. Celeste is a game that just gets it from every angle. I had a feeling I was going to love this one, but I can't believe I loved it for the reasons I did. The more I talk about this game the more I believe it is damn near perfect. Matt Makes games created a game that bleeds with charisma and speaks to me so much. Celeste taught me so much and I implore everyone to play this game.… Expand
  88. Gwz
    Feb 11, 2018
    9
    Celeste is near perfect. The retro 2d graphics does its work and is not overly gimmicky. The controls are SUPER TIGHT, one of the best I've touched on a modern game. The story is relevant and easy to follow. Sure, there's a lot between the lines and the symbols are a bit on the nose, BUT they are not pretentious and feels genuine and drawn from experience. It's about depression but not inCeleste is near perfect. The retro 2d graphics does its work and is not overly gimmicky. The controls are SUPER TIGHT, one of the best I've touched on a modern game. The story is relevant and easy to follow. Sure, there's a lot between the lines and the symbols are a bit on the nose, BUT they are not pretentious and feels genuine and drawn from experience. It's about depression but not in a way that validates trigger warnings though it doesn't pull any punches, which takes us to the difficulty level! Celsete is HARD, like oldschool-learn-by-doing-and-failing hard. It fits with the theme of getting over your real or imagined limits. After a frustrating but rewarding first level the game just keeps ramping up. You level up by learning to play. The design is a marvel of pedagogic teaching in game mechanics. Coming back to the first level you will be struck by how easy it suddenly is.
    Bottom line about the difficulty: I've never, ever played a game that was still fun to play even after dying so many times. I cursed like a sailor in mud but I felt that it was fair and if it was to frustrating it was a sign for me to quit and try again later.
    I give Celeste a solid 9 but that is only because I leave the 10 for my 3 top games of all time.    … Expand
  89. eforall
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    A great game with some truly difficult levels but a learning curve that will develop your skills before you know it. If you need an additional challenge the game provides it. For the price, there is not much better bang for your buck. Amazing platforming!
  90. 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.
  91. RobGaiden
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    Super B old style platform with accurate controls and very clever level design.
  92. Kerr52
    Aug 5, 2018
    9
    Awesome platformer, one of the best on Switch right now. It starts incredibly well, the middle is a little bit boring and the final levels are great. C-sides are a bit too much though.
  93. 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)
  94. scuttlebug
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    I'm gonna be honest, it's not a 10. I usually don't care about story or connect with characters, so lets just assume the story is good, and I won't dock any points on that. The controls are tight, and it's all fun and good... until you get to the hard stuff. I'm usually good at games, and have beat most stages. However, later on in the game's harder stages, rooms keep being the same. YouI'm gonna be honest, it's not a 10. I usually don't care about story or connect with characters, so lets just assume the story is good, and I won't dock any points on that. The controls are tight, and it's all fun and good... until you get to the hard stuff. I'm usually good at games, and have beat most stages. However, later on in the game's harder stages, rooms keep being the same. You attempt a long sequence of jumping and dashing, and you get no breaks, which is fine. The problem I found was that it was you had to do it pretty well. I kept trying the same jumps and changing one minor thing, until I get the correct set of inputs and pass the room. It's very grindy to pass a single room, and then it's the same for the next room. I'd keep trying to do the same things and every time I passed a room it would be really rewarding. The jumps take everything from your moveset, and there isn't really much creativity for the player on how to make them, just do what it needs you to do, and get to the next room. This tells my brain that I should dislike the nature of this game, but my brain disagrees. At the end of the day, I can't stop playing, because all the frustration from the stages is dwarfed by the huge sense of satisfaction when you complete it, which makes the game so great. GOTY? no. But it is a game you should try.… Expand
  95. 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!
  96. 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
  97. Twanui
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For all those people who are saying "This game sucks because it is pixelated" or "This game is hard so it sucks." If you don't like it then don't buy it. OR bring up ACTUAL things to support your opinion.    … Expand
  98. Carny
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    My goodness this game is difficult. But its an amazing experience where characters feel real.
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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  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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