Celeste

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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)
  4. Twiggy21
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, so intuitive and peacfull to play even dying thousands of times
  5. 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."
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Bwnez0
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    Hands down the best 2D platformer I’ve played to date. The narrative, music, controls and level design all flourish with great value for money with a more than generous amount of content. My only real complaint is that I wish the optional strawberry collectibles lead to something extra as they took a long time to get and simply don’t seem worth the effort due to a lack of extrinsicHands down the best 2D platformer I’ve played to date. The narrative, music, controls and level design all flourish with great value for money with a more than generous amount of content. My only real complaint is that I wish the optional strawberry collectibles lead to something extra as they took a long time to get and simply don’t seem worth the effort due to a lack of extrinsic incentive. Otherwise, if you’re a fan of tough platformers there’s simply no reason to not pick up this game.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. illumi3602
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    this game is pretty good, it feels good on the Nintendo switch controller and run well
  15. Tspeed
    Jun 16, 2021
    9
    Not gonna lie, took me a while to get into this one. It didn’t grab me in the way I expected it to after hearing all the hype. But after pushing through that stage I fully appreciate the singular vision of the gameplay and got to the top of the mountain. Now it’s something I revisit to get more strawberries, do b-sides etc and can see myself playing on and off in the future. It can beNot gonna lie, took me a while to get into this one. It didn’t grab me in the way I expected it to after hearing all the hype. But after pushing through that stage I fully appreciate the singular vision of the gameplay and got to the top of the mountain. Now it’s something I revisit to get more strawberries, do b-sides etc and can see myself playing on and off in the future. It can be aggravating AF when you’re stuck on a hard section, and some parts feel insurmountable at the time. Some of the b-sides are just boringly difficult which prevent me from giving it a perfect 10, but I appreciate the level design and physics of the main game too much to score it any lower.… Expand
  16. 86Mayo
    Mar 10, 2023
    9
    Fantastic thought and clever design makes this tough as nails platformer undeniably enjoyable. A beautiful game that kept me trying over and over and OVER to get those strawberries. Couldn’t put it down! A must play!
  17. mtkf
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    One of the best 2d games on the switch. Super unique gameplay and great story
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. da_one23
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    Celeste is one of my favourite npcs in animal crossing. The use of an owl for a space focused npc is simply genius storytelling, as the night is black as well space and the darkness that envelopes my soul
  21. hotdogcoder
    Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game and EXTREMELY challenging. Probably the most difficult game I have ever played. It tracks how many times you die and cumulatively I'm at 2000+ deaths now. Somehow the quick reset of the screen when you die keeps you retrying the same screen for 20, 30 or even 50 times to get past it. Even with the insane difficulty you can make just enough progress that you can eke your wayFantastic game and EXTREMELY challenging. Probably the most difficult game I have ever played. It tracks how many times you die and cumulatively I'm at 2000+ deaths now. Somehow the quick reset of the screen when you die keeps you retrying the same screen for 20, 30 or even 50 times to get past it. Even with the insane difficulty you can make just enough progress that you can eke your way to the top of the mountain.

    For some people I think this extreme level of challenge is going to kill their joy of the game but for others it will light them up and be satisfying & rewarding.    … Expand
  22. awagam34
    Jun 23, 2021
    9
    SYSTEM PORUSZANIA
    Gra jest pod tym względem dość wymagająca, aczkolwiek bardzo precyzyjna co minimalizuje frustrację. Posiadamy możliwość skakania, przyczepiania się ścian, z kolejnymi etapami dostajemy coraz więcej ruchów bądź interakcji z przedmiotami, podłogami, ścianami których możemy użyć na własną korzyść. Sama gra wprowadza mechaniki w bardzo przyjemny i przystępny sposób, nigdy    SYSTEM PORUSZANIA
    Gra jest pod tym względem dość wymagająca, aczkolwiek bardzo precyzyjna co minimalizuje frustrację. Posiadamy możliwość skakania, przyczepiania się ścian, z kolejnymi etapami dostajemy coraz więcej ruchów bądź interakcji z przedmiotami, podłogami, ścianami których możemy użyć na własną korzyść. Sama gra wprowadza mechaniki w bardzo przyjemny i przystępny sposób, nigdy nie czujemy się zagubieni lub zdezorientowani.
    MUYZKA ORAZ GRAFIKA
    Jak w przypadku wielu indie gierek Celeste stawia na minimalistyczną pixel-artową grafikę, oraz bardzo prostą 8bitową muzykę. Całość daje bardzo arcadowe wrażenie i idealnie pasuje do tego typu platformera.
    HISTORIA
    Historia jest tak bardzo infantylna jak tylko może być, prosta z miłym przesłaniem, nie ma się tutaj nad czym zastanawiać, wystarczy podziwiać oprawę audiowizualną oraz skupić się na skakaniu    … Expand
  23. oldhorse
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    One of the best games I've ever played. Challenging but do-able. While it might be intimidating at first you learn that it's okay to die repeatedly and the payoff is that much better when you do succeed. At first I thought I would never complete this game but the bright design, tight controls, and the little inspirational message at the beginning of the game kept me coming back until I wasOne of the best games I've ever played. Challenging but do-able. While it might be intimidating at first you learn that it's okay to die repeatedly and the payoff is that much better when you do succeed. At first I thought I would never complete this game but the bright design, tight controls, and the little inspirational message at the beginning of the game kept me coming back until I was glued and I had to complete it. There's a lot of content post game, b-sides, c-sides, and strawberries + the two bonus levels. The puzzles really had me perplexed at times and it was all the more satisfying to figure them out because of that. It took a while to sink in, but visually the game is just gorgeous. You can really tell this game was a labor of love to make. And the music, oh my god the music, Lena Raine really pulled out all the stops on this project. It perfectly fits and is a mirror image to the gameplay. Beautiful compositions. It feels like the music is almost encouraging you on with inspirational melodies and friendly vibes. In fact every aspect of this game seems to encourage you from the music to the story, to the visuals, to the mechanics, it all just feels encouraging no matter how many times you die. And that is brilliant game design. I would give it a 10 but I've been rating games on the Anthony Fantano scale where 10 is pure perfection and virtually nothing reaches that height. Sue me. And with the money you get from the settlement buy this game. You won't regret it.… Expand
  24. cfc1998
    Feb 19, 2021
    9
    One of the best 2D platformers of all time, with excellent level design, creative and fun mechanics. The game is hard yes, but it always gives you a fair challenge and that feeling of accomplishment when you finish it. Play it with patient and in time you would make it. Tottaly recommended.
  25. ophone
    Apr 14, 2021
    9
    A very nice precision platformer in which the antiquated and basic style of the in-game sprites stands in perfect opposition to the magnificent backgrounds and the beautiful music which intensifies during the playthrough of the different chapters. For once the goal isn't to rescue a kidnapped person or to save the world, a most refreshing aspect in a platformer.
  26. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    The controls are flawless. The graphics are amazing. The music is really beautiful. The levels are HARD though, man.

    But the STORY. The story is what kept me trying. I usually don't care for the stories in games, but when I got to the breathing feather part...thing, I knew this game was special.
  27. briiiz
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    这应该是我玩过最好的独立游戏，从第一章十分钟就展现了自己的过人之处，精心设计的关卡引导和谜题，对于自己创造的游戏玩法的深度理解，把平台跳跃变成一项资源的管理，还有这如此优秀的手感，在我看来甚至值得和马里奥去拼一拼，虽然是一个独立游戏但是他的设计实在是太精美了
  28. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Fantastic platformer with a perfect difficulty curve. One of the best games of 2018.
  29. foxabouttown
    Mar 9, 2022
    9
    A fun and challenging platformer, with a story that keeps you motivated, with very little amounts of time where it feels repetitive.
  30. poggomobile
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    this game is not the best game in the world, but it is very cool. I like it a lot and come back to it over and over.

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

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

    Repetitiveness was never really an issue for me because I never played it obsessively for hours and hours in a row.. I have other games to play when I feel like a break from celeste.. :-)    … Expand
  31. Mr_alternate
    Jun 7, 2022
    9
    I love the art style and gameplay of Celeste. The story I really enjoyed as well with it's themes of mental health. Overall I really recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played it yet
  32. AnnaLynxy33
    Jul 18, 2022
    9
    Such a masterpiece! I didn't expect the precise platformer to be so good in gameplay, story, and atmosphere.

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

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

    The only thing which I didn't like - I played the whole game using a stick of a controller and it was a mistake - most of the time character dashed in the wrong direction. So, play using dpad for dashes and you'll love this game.    … Expand
  33. AntonSemen
    Mar 12, 2023
    9
    Even though I am late for this game, I understand that it is almost a masterpiece, the visuals are the best that ive ever seen for pixel, the story and characters are perfect and the movement/mechanics are incredible.

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

    I loved playing chapter 1 - 8 and even doing some side Bs which were hard but very doable, because you would spawn very close. The chapter 9 though, I haven't finished it but it is way too hard with very long levels that are annoying. To continue my journey in chapter 9, I had to put assist mode on which I feel guilty doing, but I wanna know the end of the story.    … Expand
  34. MettaGo
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Best Indie Game of all time, the gameplay is so satisfying and the pixel world design is astonishing.
  35. Jerg4n
    Apr 8, 2023
    9
    Celeste has probably the best platforming physics out of any 2d platformer. It's a simple game about climbing a mountain and it's story is also about climbing said mountain. The music is also awesome.
  36. SunricesS
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    dying 10,000 times was fun :D

    Celeste is one of the best platformers I've ever played maybe best. Just play and experience this.
  37. voiceofreason69
    Jul 22, 2023
    9
    its a great game, it has great graphics, excellent game design, and an enticing narrative, its exploration of mental health is refreshing, and I enjoyed it. However, it is VERY HARD, I gave up on chapter 9, cuz i died like 1300< times. In 3 words, Hard but Great.
  38. toastmonster64
    Aug 20, 2023
    9
    Get the game. Just get the game. Beautiful story, amazing soundtrack, and fantastic level design. One of my favourite games of all time
  39. Alarchou
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Ce jeu fait parti des rares jeux plutôt durs qui m'ont donné envie de me dépasser grâce à sa petite histoire et les sujets qui y sont traités qui me pousse à continuer. La DA est très appropriée à l'ambiance que le jeu essaye de donner avec également des OST qui se mélangent très bien au jeu. Je conseille vraiment le jeu à ceux qui veulent vivre une expérience traitant de sujet sérieuxCe jeu fait parti des rares jeux plutôt durs qui m'ont donné envie de me dépasser grâce à sa petite histoire et les sujets qui y sont traités qui me pousse à continuer. La DA est très appropriée à l'ambiance que le jeu essaye de donner avec également des OST qui se mélangent très bien au jeu. Je conseille vraiment le jeu à ceux qui veulent vivre une expérience traitant de sujet sérieux tout en jouant à un jeu d'apparence chill mais qui est finalement plutôt difficile avec son gameplay plutôt nerveux. 19/20… Expand
  40. 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
  41. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Celeste
    A great game, just not for me
    Celeste is one of those ultra frustrating platformers where you play a girl named madeline trying to climb mount celeste for reasons unknown to her, the story focuses primarily on depression, anxiety, and will power… the latter 2 will definitely be tested if you choose to play celeste the way it was intedned to be played.. And in its intended state,    Celeste
    A great game, just not for me
    Celeste is one of those ultra frustrating platformers where you play a girl named madeline trying to climb mount celeste for reasons unknown to her, the story focuses primarily on depression, anxiety, and will power… the latter 2 will definitely be tested if you choose to play celeste the way it was intedned to be played..
    And in its intended state, I just don’t like it.. im not one of those people that enjoy dying 1 million times in a video game, I want to relax and enjoy my games, not be on the brink of going mad…
    Thankfully this game offers an assist mode to deal with this..
    I gave the game a shot for how it was meant to be, you get a single dash though crystals and strawberries will refill this gash, you can climb walls and it’s a bunch of dashing and doging spikes supermeat boy style..
    it didn’t take long for me to be like nah, im not doing this.. and played the rest of the game with assists on…
    at first with just infinite dodges, but this game my character some super saiyan pink hair to give the visual of clearly im cheating right now, so I thought might as well turn damage off too..
    so whats meant to be some ultra hard game for sadomasochists for me was an exploration game and I feel no shame in that, I got the story, I got to see every inch of celeste, collecting the baries, the crystal hearts, the cassetes to unlock the side b version of a chapter and better yet playing with assist doesn’t turn trophies off, and this trophy list is full of silver trophies for finding these collectables…
    Needless to say playing with assists does take away the satisfaction of completing chapters and areas..
    I got to get a feel for the games intention the most while trying to get a trophy for completing celeste on pico-8, that’s right, the devolopers are evil jerks.. I got to level 27 out of 30 before I gave up on the trophy and the platinum, so don’t think with assist mode this is all of a sudden some easy platinum trophy because it isn’t… mount celeste is going to be in your way of it one way or another..
    somehow nearly 25% of players have this trophy though, I don’t see how. The game must have only sold like 4 copies and the one person that got it is a developer or their parents just didn’t love them.
    jokes, im kidding..
    im just not one of those people that think, you know what would be fun?
    dying over and over and over and over and over and over until muscle memory and luck prevent me from doing so,
    Its not my thing…
    that being said I do again still see the greatness in this game, the brilliant level design, the brutal difficulty, the option to skip the difficulty and just explore, a great trophy list aside from the pico 8 bit..
    Celeste is a really great package for people that love retro games, stress, or trophies
    I give Celeste an 8/10    … Expand
  42. 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
  43. setuis
    Feb 8, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Dash is awesome but also annoying, I am good at planning jumps and how to do everything but the game limits me due to Dyspraxia as i accidentally press wrong buttons why can't the game have a planning jump function where you can type in commands and what point to execute the next command at least then it would feel like I accomplished something - Lucky i can use the assist mode for Immortality but once on it was like why even bother to turn it off I got to the end of chapter 3 just before the hotel guy became a boss and I died 1500 times on chapter 3 before giving up with the repetitive nature of the last room due to the terrible jumps near the end, long rooms should have a mid way check point to reduce the frustration but i guess an Immortality mode allows you to get to the end of the game at the cost of feeling no accomplishment what so ever. The chapter 3 end boss would have killed me for sure with stupid charges etc had Immortality mode not been on, the game will become to punishing for a majority of players and games that have to use Immortality mode built in cheats are therefore badly balanced. Positives good mechanics , negatives no way to remap controls not having the option to hover for a moment when using dash so you can move directions correctly and not constantly smash yourself into the stuff that kills you. Will now finish game with cheats on cause its to hard for me to complete otherwise, I won't feel any sense of accomplishment from it through and accomplishment is a big part of the game.

    The characters are interesting and have charm, but some of the long rooms really dapper the game. Its a shame the jump and dash couldn't have be designed as a single button with a hover pause while in mid air to allow you better control over dash with your stick.    … Expand
  44. Winko
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Good:
    - Fun and fluid platforming bridled with great level design
    - Great use of simplistic controls - Fantastic soundtrack - Plenty of collectibles to find and challenges to complete after the credits roll - There’s a ton of gameplay variation and each level is filled with multiple new mechanics to explore - Characters are fleshed out nicely and are overall very likable - The game    Good:
    - Fun and fluid platforming bridled with great level design
    - Great use of simplistic controls
    - Fantastic soundtrack
    - Plenty of collectibles to find and challenges to complete after the credits roll
    - There’s a ton of gameplay variation and each level is filled with multiple new mechanics to explore
    - Characters are fleshed out nicely and are overall very likable
    - The game is very transparent with letting the player know that collectibles don’t hold any actual value. Completionists will have a field day but casual players won’t have to tear their hair out over collecting everything to unlock in-game items or progression
    - The final stretch of the game is challenging and reaching the end feels very rewarding
    - Animal Crossing-esque sound effects for dialogue

    Mixed:
    - Minor pacing problems throughout the story
    - One level near the end of the game doesn’t have collectibles, disincentivizing people from exploring and kind of breaking the flow. Regardless, it’s still a very well crafted area.
    - The long nature of some of the levels makes exploring for collectibles very time consuming, but the selectable checkpoints and the collectibles display does help alleviate this problem

    Bad:
    - Trying to move precisely using the Switch’s imprecise analog stick can add some unnecessary challenge and frustration
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  45. auditbadger
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  46. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 8/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  47. 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.
  48. Javichuck
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Celeste uno de los mejores indies del 2018. Juego de plataformas 2D bastante difícil con muy buena jugabilidad, estética pixel, artísticamente bonito y con música 8bits a la altura. Lo mejor del juego la historia, la forma de contarla y el tema que trata: "la depresión". En resumen, buena jugabilidad (7), buen apartado artístico(7) y excelente narrativa (10).
  49. avoidingfern207
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Very fun platformer with some fun characters, great music, solid controls, and a pretty decent story. The game is also gorgeous.
  50. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    Jogabilidade inovadora. Fases bastante criativas. Narrativa que causa questionamento entre o jogador e sua consciência.
  51. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    8
    One of the best platformers on the system. The gameplay is really deep and each level has a different mechanic to use. If you are a fan of the genre you must play this.
  52. 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.
  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This game is hard. But highly addictive. The visuals, music and story are really good.
  56. 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.
  57. elijahlape
    Mar 24, 2022
    8
    Love this game to pieces. I didn't know what this game is when I picked it up on a sale, but it was something else entirely.
  58. 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.
  59. Rubbish
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Celeste is a beautiful game and definitely deserves the praise, HOWEVER, I do think more casual or beginner gamers should be wary because at it's core this is a precise and difficult platformer. I was looking for something to play after finishing Hollow Knight and kept seeing Celeste pop up, I was sucked in by the praise and got it.
    But I quickly realised it was a little outside my skill    Celeste is a beautiful game and definitely deserves the praise, HOWEVER, I do think more casual or beginner gamers should be wary because at it's core this is a precise and difficult platformer. I was looking for something to play after finishing Hollow Knight and kept seeing Celeste pop up, I was sucked in by the praise and got it.
    But I quickly realised it was a little outside my skill level at the time and it took me some time to get good and get into it. The steep learning curve made it a bit less enjoyable for me starting out, so unless you know you love fast-paced, challenging platformers you may want to reconsider buying the game.
    But for those that do love that challenge, this game is amazing.    … Expand
  60. theprotagonist
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    A fun indie platformer with an extremely depressing story and vibe. Put on a podcast, mute the music, and press A repeatedly during the dialogue, and you will have a blast because the gameplay is awesome.
  61. eastvalesaint
    Feb 20, 2021
    8
    The story of Madeline climbing Celest Mountain and coping with her mental illness is possibly the best representation of mental health that I have seen in a game. It is a very nice and relatable story for honestly anyone. It is easy to invest in her and the handful of other NPCs that you will encounter. I love the character design. Each person is unique and the way the animators use theThe story of Madeline climbing Celest Mountain and coping with her mental illness is possibly the best representation of mental health that I have seen in a game. It is a very nice and relatable story for honestly anyone. It is easy to invest in her and the handful of other NPCs that you will encounter. I love the character design. Each person is unique and the way the animators use the portraits (next to text boxes) helps tell the story in a perfectly different way. However the pixel art style is cool but nothing too special (I don’t think I would recognize a screen shot from the game unless it is from a big set piece or has a strawberry in it). Celest has some of the nicest feeling platforming that I have experienced in a while. The use of the dash mechanic and the environment is both creative and frustrating (yet fair). Technically the game is great. It runs so smoothly and feels very responsive. No platforming and dash mechanics aren’t new, but they are shined to a mirror Polish here. Celest is a lot of fun and well worth the price. It isn’t a very long game, but it doesn’t need to be. There are several challenges and unlockables. However to achieve and see all of the content, it is a whole new level of difficulty, that I don’t think most players would be willing to endure.… Expand
  62. milesg305
    May 8, 2021
    8
    Incredible experience overall. The characters are relatable and well-written, and the gameplay slides right into this comfortable storytelling. The game's difficulty is never frustrating as it takes some notes from Super Meat Boy and allows you to try the same small section over and over again until you get it right. This makes everything tight, focused, fun, yet still difficult andIncredible experience overall. The characters are relatable and well-written, and the gameplay slides right into this comfortable storytelling. The game's difficulty is never frustrating as it takes some notes from Super Meat Boy and allows you to try the same small section over and over again until you get it right. This makes everything tight, focused, fun, yet still difficult and engaging. One of my favorite soundtracks too.… Expand
  63. zachblackattack
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Truly unique and inspired. The lore is entertaining and the characters, although no larger than a few pixels, feel detailed and breathed-in. I thoroughly enjoyed the challenging gameplay and for myself, it fits within a range of not-too-easy but rewarding. I would recommend it to anyone looking to kill a few hours.
  64. luisgsantosf
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    Well I really love the game's story. But, the excess of levels and repetitive scenarios, kind of threw me off. I was already understanding the deep story, but I expected the game to end soon. I was so tired of repetitive jumps and nothing new added.
  65. Jordanthegame
    Jul 15, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste is a very hard game for the first few levels it wasn't that bad I mean they were challenging bows eventually able to overcome them however for the life of me I wanted to kill myself on chapter 6 core this shows your ability to put it to the ultimate test and good God it is harder than anything you've done before it's even worse in chapters 7 farewell we must follow a bird and good God the conveyor belt section I still haven't even got past that we have to grab on the walls the game is beautiful I will say but the difficulty is really hard I know game was going to be hard just for the life of it just like cuphead but unlike cuphead I was able to do it and the game so my suggestion for cuphead is be prepared for whatever comes your way so I recommend if you're playing so less go prepared also I really like the secret mini game which I think was a prototype version of Celeste that was a really nice detail I don't know why they called it Pico 8 but okay… Expand
  66. Holloe_SBM
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Dis game is very good me like the story is good the gameplay is good but the game is kinda hard to get into good game
  67. Tvvista
    Feb 22, 2023
    8
    Great platformer, just make sure to not get a copy published by Limited run games.
  68. MediaFreak
    Feb 7, 2018
    7
    I'm a big fan of pure platformers, but I felt this particular game just tried a bit too much to be something special.

    The story mode was great playing it through took about 5-6 hours and I really loved it. But I wanted some replayability and for me this game doesn't really have that. I enjoyed going back to the first world to get collectibles I'd missed and doing the bside and any other    I'm a big fan of pure platformers, but I felt this particular game just tried a bit too much to be something special.

    The story mode was great playing it through took about 5-6 hours and I really loved it. But I wanted some replayability and for me this game doesn't really have that. I enjoyed going back to the first world to get collectibles I'd missed and doing the bside and any other bsides id stumbled on along the way, but alot of the worlds just arent fun to explore. I dont want to have to jump into every part of every wall on ever level, well also being chased by something that will kill me if there isnt a hidden area there. Too much of the games best content is hidden away and most will get bored trying to find it.

    Would have been a better game if you could just pick your level like super meat boy and if things werent hidden.    … Expand
  69. bonsai
    Jun 9, 2022
    7
    This is a fun game, but in no way I see why it's so acclaimed as a masterpiece, it's a fun, short and somehow forgettable experience, all in all worth the time, but not the memory.
  70. Zeriel
    Jun 14, 2018
    7
    I hate the word overrated but there's just no other way to describe this game. I keep hearing people calling it the best game on Switch! I mean it's a good game but It has been blown way out of proportion. Celeste is a hard as BALLS platformer, that's it. If you enjoy platformers but find they're too easy then you will enjoy this game. However, it can get really repetitive, (seriously I'veI hate the word overrated but there's just no other way to describe this game. I keep hearing people calling it the best game on Switch! I mean it's a good game but It has been blown way out of proportion. Celeste is a hard as BALLS platformer, that's it. If you enjoy platformers but find they're too easy then you will enjoy this game. However, it can get really repetitive, (seriously I've died like 500 times so far) but the game makes you keep trying out of frustration. The story is charming and the main character is likeable but there's not much else.

    Side note, the developer is a bit of an arrogant **** on the forums. He's an Anita Sarkeesian fan and likes to delete threads or anything that even mentions her. I don't let this affect my score of the game but he's definitely not a friend of gamers and I won't support his work anymore.    … Expand
  71. curzon_dax
    Oct 2, 2018
    7
    Run, jump, air-jump, reset, repeat. It's a good game for its genre but its genre it relatively overdone lately and it's repetitive. If you are in for a platformer of the basic style with some modern touches here and there go for it but don't expect anything revolutionary or original or varying.
  72. night4
    Mar 5, 2018
    7
    It's good, it really is. But in absolutely no world does it deserve the scores it's getting.

    Pros:

    -Sound/music
    -You don't have to wait long after dying
    -Nice pixel art

    Cons:
    -Parts get a bit frustrating
    -"Story" is lame
    -Price is too high
  73. epicboyblue
    Jan 18, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste is a good game. The problem with this game is the movement. Sometimes I would want to dash in a up/down/left/right direction, but the game would give me a diagonal dash causing me to die from the environmental hazards. The narrative is lackluster. There's no subtlety with the "theme" of the game. This a bare bones video game. The movement does work well with the narrative, but there isn't any actual combat. It is just movement in the form of running. It works decently. It does kind of play into the narrative, but not well enough to the extent of it being a phenomenal game. The narrative itself is riddled with pacing issues, There's very little, then you get a multiple choice lore dump at some point. The final level is oddly difficult compared to the rest of the game because it does seem difficult at one point, but the finale dials it up to the White Palace level in Hollow Knight. I get it's the finale, but it did feel like like the difficulty didn't match the rest of the game. This game is good, but it doesn't do anything I haven't seen other games do better. I tried using the pro controller, but the dash issues I mentioned earlier were still present. That's all I got. Oh, the mental issues narrative isn't really good. I get it works because Madeleine is running away. It just doesn't work. The feather mechanic didn't work as well I thought it would, then it didn't matter because the game took it away. It might help people, but this kind of narrative has already been explored, and this game doesn't add anything to the conversation that hasn't already been said and it doesn't try to say anything in a different way.… Expand
  74. quanta
    Jul 15, 2018
    7
    It's a good game but rather overrated.

    Pros: Fun mechanics; good (but not great) level design; captivating, colorful visuals.
    Cons: Monotonous; shallow story (2nd grade level); some mechanics are tedious (e.g. when the wind blows against the character).
  75. VahNabooty
    Jul 29, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste was very fun to play through but the story ended up being the worst part of the game. It starts out sort of interesting, playing as a character that has depression and anxiety, but the game ends up forgetting that and decides to have a bunch of fourth wall breaking stuff as every indie game does nowadays and the last moments of the game left me thinking about how I was going to end up dissatisfied (and I was). I really liked the music though, some of it was memorable. The gameplay controls very nicely but the level designs of the B sides are very bad and were not worth playing. Its just an average experience overall, and one I don't think I'll ever really want to go through again.… Expand
  76. andrew9
    Jul 15, 2022
    7
    good game .
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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.
  81. RetroGameDays36
    Aug 1, 2022
    7
    I don't usually play platformers, but I do play some of them time to time, Celeste doesn't really impress me in any way, but I wouldn't say it's a bad game, far from it, it's not really memorable or something *really* special, but it has its qualities, in some way or the other

    The controls feel really responsive, but sometimes it does its hiccups, it's extremely basic as well, all you    I don't usually play platformers, but I do play some of them time to time, Celeste doesn't really impress me in any way, but I wouldn't say it's a bad game, far from it, it's not really memorable or something *really* special, but it has its qualities, in some way or the other

    The controls feel really responsive, but sometimes it does its hiccups, it's extremely basic as well, all you can do is move left or right, jump, climb and dash (grounded or not), some levels take advantage of your movement options, it's simple, but if this game ever gets a sequel/spin-off I'd really want it expanded in some way.

    The levels themselves tho... my god, they're too big, what the hell am I playing? A metroidvania or a platformer? It's so easy to get lost sometimes in most levels, some levels have linear sections but the spike in difficulty in these are ridiculous sometimes, and sometimes I got really focused in one part of the level that I completely forgot about the other parts of the map, basically just making the level worth revisiting for a good section of it and just that, the only real memorable levels I've found were the mirror temple (the 5th level), and The Summit (the 7th level) and just that, the other levels were chipped away as just "oh I remember this part" or stuff like that

    most of my deaths (had 862 in total) were because of **** moments like those red orbs going the wrong way or hitting the wall with those stardust walls, but did it feel unfair in any way? Not really, there's a difference between fun challenging platforming and **** difficult levels, due to how quick you die and how close you respawn to where you messed up (sometimes), it felt like a fair trade-off for me, but the difficulty of the platforming just discourages me to go for the optional collectibles, because that's where the more difficult platforming is.

    The characters aren't really something too memorable but I can see that they made them stand out in someway, one character is optimistic while the other is pessimistic, one is stubborn/confident while the other one is the opposite of that, some of the dialogue I found entertaining while others i found... "Why the **** did you even do that to begin with??"

    I think the game started to feel a bit more interesting at the end of it, something that I don't really quite like in some games because it just feels like they put more attention to the end of the game but the rest was untouched/unpolished, and when the game was over, I was like: "That's it?"

    I like the immersive music/sound effects, it makes the game a little bit more charming.

    The amalgamation of these things make this game have some sort of charm to it, for me, it's nothing really that special, and I wouldn't see myself playing it again sometime soon, is it a bad game? far from it, is it an amazing game also? Also far from it, it's nothing that can't be replicated/rivaled anytime soon, overall, it's a fine game, but not something I would revisit, like some other games like Terraria or Sonic Mania.    … Expand
  82. Tanky86
    Apr 19, 2022
    7
    its a great platformer, but way too hard for me. this game ain’t for me and i can understand that
  83. deepspace
    Mar 9, 2018
    6
    The game’s fantastic soundtrack and awesome style aside, this is an exercise in frustration and sameness. If each screen was interesting and gave you a reason to battle on, I’d probably persevere, but this game’s dynamic is just too one-dimensional. Maybe less of the one-trick pony of doing the same thing on each screen for the next one. But yeah, beautiful game and great style- and theThe game’s fantastic soundtrack and awesome style aside, this is an exercise in frustration and sameness. If each screen was interesting and gave you a reason to battle on, I’d probably persevere, but this game’s dynamic is just too one-dimensional. Maybe less of the one-trick pony of doing the same thing on each screen for the next one. But yeah, beautiful game and great style- and the mood is fabulous.… Expand
  84. Fortius
    May 22, 2022
    6
    I enjoyed it at the beginning but it became very samey over time. The storyline and characters were okay, though mostly forgettable. It's an alright game if you can pick it up for a couple bucks but it wasn't worth what I paid.
  85. 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
  86. jerkface910
    May 23, 2018
    6
    I was enjoying this challenging 2D platformer quite a bit, but the Joy-con controls just aren't up to the task. I've probably died twice as much just due to the controls, which is frustrating. If you have the Pro controller use that, or get it on PS4, but either way this game needs a D-pad!
  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. the80srobot
    Jun 25, 2018
    6
    A beautiful game, but the difficulty is a little over the top. I wish games like this would be smarter about difficulty: having a high skill ceiling is great, but you should not make your game inaccessible to people who are not hardcore gamers. I play games to relax, not to be frustrated - if I could refund the game, I would. This way I just won't buy the next one from this studio.
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. udlrabcs
    May 11, 2021
    6
    Celeste is certainly a fine game and I've clearly enjoyed playing it (having now logged over 12 hours). It's difficult without ever being unfair, brings an exceptional soundtrack, and has gorgeous retro/pixelated graphics the belie the depth of the storyline.

    However, after the initial intrigue had worn off I found the gameplay had become largely repetitive (jump, mid-air jump, climb,    Celeste is certainly a fine game and I've clearly enjoyed playing it (having now logged over 12 hours). It's difficult without ever being unfair, brings an exceptional soundtrack, and has gorgeous retro/pixelated graphics the belie the depth of the storyline.

    However, after the initial intrigue had worn off I found the gameplay had become largely repetitive (jump, mid-air jump, climb, repeat) - the different worlds not offering enough variation to avoid the sensation of having done it all before. There were also some other admittedly small issues (minor narrative pacing issues and the fact that the controls would benefit from a D pad) meaning that I simply didn’t find the game as revolutionary or original the many suggested it might be (so many of which went so far as to mark Celeste as the best 2d platformer ever). In short, a solid game that perhaps just isn't for me.    … Expand
  92. capedavenger
    Oct 7, 2018
    5
    Somehow, I can't get into many of those hypetrain games...at all. It's well made, the graphics are great, controls solid, but...it's not for me. I'm not the type of guy who likes to stare at a screen trying to memorise button combinations, trying stuff over and over and over... I'm sure it's an enjoyable challenge for some, but not for me.
  93. 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
  94. ZXSth
    Feb 25, 2023
    5
    An unfortunately disappointing experience that could not meet the expectations built up by numerous glowing reviews I had seen. While the game possesses tight controls and solid sound design, the main draw of the game - its themes and characters - felt ham-fisted and annoying: Theo, in particular, felt unbearably grating, while Madeline's struggles with depression felt as though they wereAn unfortunately disappointing experience that could not meet the expectations built up by numerous glowing reviews I had seen. While the game possesses tight controls and solid sound design, the main draw of the game - its themes and characters - felt ham-fisted and annoying: Theo, in particular, felt unbearably grating, while Madeline's struggles with depression felt as though they were being portrayed in a simplistic, insulting and naive way. I truly wanted to like and appreciate the story being told here, but I found it more frustrating than anything, and that is quite disappointing. And perhaps more disappointingly, the gameplay did not feel compelling enough (despite its solid level of challenge) to help me push past the failings of the story. Overall, a perfectly functional game with a disappointingly simplistic perspective on depression and mental health.… Expand
  95. 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
  96. theUglyCasan0va
    Jun 15, 2022
    5
    Very over hyped. Music is by far it's.high point as the game just...isn't very fun. No idea why I fell for the hype and wasted $5 knowing it wasn't my sort of thing. Have enough frustration without a game of see how many times you die adding to it. Don't take the plunge unless you know you like trying to do the same jump 500 times.
  97. sloomo
    Dec 10, 2022
    5
    Gameplay is average. Story is terrible and makes you want to stop playing it. Don’t spend more than five dollars if you want this.
  98. MoondogJapan
    Apr 17, 2018
    4
    10/10?? You people are out of your minds.

    tldr: if you usually don't like extremely difficult 2d platformers, but you're thinking that with all these rave reviews maybe you should buy it and see what all the fuss is about... Stop Right There. Do NOT buy this game. It will be a painful waste of money. If you're looking for a challenge and hate yourself, buy this game and waste your    10/10?? You people are out of your minds.

    tldr: if you usually don't like extremely difficult 2d platformers, but you're thinking that with all these rave reviews maybe you should buy it and see what all the fuss is about...
    Stop Right There. Do NOT buy this game. It will be a painful waste of money.

    If you're looking for a challenge and hate yourself, buy this game and waste your life on it, please.

    The story? Meh. Common tropes about overcoming personal weakness. That makes it a standout game? Are you serious?

    Tight controls? Absolutely not! The more difficult levels (one screen is one level, typically) rely too much on luck to complete. You can find yourself rehashing the same jump attempt for 20 minutes. And when you succeed? You have no idea what you did different that time. That's luck. Not skill.
    Which means that the game is a Failure at developing skill in players via play.
    It also means the switch analog stick is a Horrible input method for performing such fine movements.

    The art? If you usually don't like pixelated art in games, this game is in no way going to change your mind. I hate pixelated graphics. I don't care if it takes more effort to make. It looks awful. And if you're going to be making players replay the exact same move over and over for over 10 minutes on the same exact screen until they get lucky, the screens should be beautiful to look at.

    The music? Actually very good. I bumped up my score a full point for music.

    The other 3 points are pity points. Some people worked very hard to make this title, and even though it galls me that a game this bad is one of the highest rated games on Switch, the fact that they made a game that some people seem to really enjoy is worth something.

    Mario games have charm and soul. This game is an ugly, repetitious bore that tricks players into thinking they've achieved something when success is too often dependent on luck.

    I can't help but wonder how many of these high scores were bought.    … Expand
  99. MarquisInSpades
    Feb 8, 2018
    4
    Hype machine in full swing. Suggest trying Towerclimb which is so much better and underated.
  100. b00lpr0p
    Jan 9, 2019
    4
    A very overrated game with nothing too special. The great feature is the soundtrack, which is really good, but the rest of the game is just like any other indie shovelware. It would deserve a 6, maybe a 7, but I gave it a 4 because the saddest thing is that the game is hyped by the specialized media just because the political views and connections of the author, which is a very disgusting fact.
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2018
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Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
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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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