Celeste

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1137 Ratings

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  1. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    4
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamessss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! c
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. darkobi
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I'm not going to talk about the story, or the control, or the art, or the music of the game. There are a few games that you don't know because they connect with you from the first moment. Video game ratings are always subjective to us, to our experiences, and even to the moment we play the games. I connected with Madeline from the first minute and I had an experience that reminds me that II'm not going to talk about the story, or the control, or the art, or the music of the game. There are a few games that you don't know because they connect with you from the first moment. Video game ratings are always subjective to us, to our experiences, and even to the moment we play the games. I connected with Madeline from the first minute and I had an experience that reminds me that I still love video games.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. Fahdaad
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Incredible game with a simple yet heartfelt and relatable story, all brought together with immaculate art and gorgeous soundtrack that gives way to one of the best 2D platformers ever made.
  14. MettaGo
    Apr 16, 2023
    9
    Best Indie Game of all time, the gameplay is so satisfying and the pixel world design is astonishing.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Yomili15
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing game but god did it make me want to break my switch into a million pieces
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. Tvvista
    Feb 22, 2023
    8
    Great platformer, just make sure to not get a copy published by Limited run games.
  24. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    An amazing game with themes that everyone can relate to, with platforming that is hard, but also forgiving.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Abdulaziz1
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Very good game. assist mode is an excellent addition I only use it to slow it to 90% speed.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. binglebongus
    Nov 9, 2022
    0
    Bingle bongus when i bingle my bongus under the tree, when will i bingle somebody's bongus with me. My bongus needs bingling, meet me at the bridge, oh no, i left my bongus in the fridge.
  34. bingbon
    Nov 9, 2022
    0
    amazing game this game has truly made me appreiciate the beauty of indie games
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    0
    this game is so boring. i really dont like it. you cant have fun playing this
  38. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    a very cheap looking game, you found no fun playing this hours and hours. very bad game
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. andrew9
    Jul 15, 2022
    7
    good game .
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. bhappenstance
    Jul 9, 2022
    1
    Celeste is bar none one of the most frustrating games I've ever played. It's the kind of *tough-as-nails* platformer that makes self-professed hard-core gamers creams their knickers (hence the various glowing reviews). And while the concept, design, and music are praiseworthy, the controls just outright suck. For a game with hairs-breadth, one-hit deaths, you need as much precision asCeleste is bar none one of the most frustrating games I've ever played. It's the kind of *tough-as-nails* platformer that makes self-professed hard-core gamers creams their knickers (hence the various glowing reviews). And while the concept, design, and music are praiseworthy, the controls just outright suck. For a game with hairs-breadth, one-hit deaths, you need as much precision as possible. But with Celeste, sometimes a jump works, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you clear an obstacle, sometimes you don't. Sometimes you grip the wall, sometimes you drop. It all starts to feel so...random and cheap. As such, a cool concept quickly devolves into a mind-numbing grind where you'll pass a level moreoften by luck than skill, which totally crushes any enjoyment Celeste could have offered. A terrible experience I wish upon no one.… Expand
  49. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    boring gameplay with no good story. the gameplay is so boring that made me sleep.
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. eddavid
    Apr 30, 2022
    10
    The level design is brilliant. The story is heartfelt and the emotional issues the story deals with are important. Anxiety. The driving emotion behind our modern kives of chaos and fear. The game teaches us to breathe and relax at the stress that is the world. A truly important game and piece of art to make us all become better forms of ourselves.
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. Lil_Caucasian
    Jan 29, 2022
    9
    Fantastic platformer with a perfect difficulty curve. One of the best games of 2018.
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. beautifulforest
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    This game had a lot more replayability than I expected. Difficult but fun great action game.
  71. 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.
  72. Fdoria
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Impecável. Mereceu todos os prêmios que recebeu. Um dos melhores jogos de plataforma em 2D dos últimos anos.
  73. Evenstar1985
    Oct 16, 2021
    10
    Bought this game 3 times, first on the Switch, then PC, and lastly PS4 to get the platinum, 20.000 deaths later, would still do it again.
  74. 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
  75. grimreapersims
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
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  76. 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
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. blablof
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing game! Loved the mechanics, the story and almost everything in Celeste. Please, play it!
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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!
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. BrettSMM
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    Best game. If you don’t like this masterpiece, there’s something wrong with you.
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. empero
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing game

    Gameplay: 10/10 While the controls are deceptively simple, every single chapter introduces a few new mechanics that you will have to master in order to progress. Whether they be platforms that disintegrate underneath you, platforms that move in sync with your dashing, walls you can dash through that have a unique effect. gemstones that replenish your dash midair, bubbles    Amazing game

    Gameplay: 10/10
    While the controls are deceptively simple, every single chapter introduces a few new mechanics that you will have to master in order to progress. Whether they be platforms that disintegrate underneath you, platforms that move in sync with your dashing, walls you can dash through that have a unique effect. gemstones that replenish your dash midair, bubbles that shoot you far off into certain directions, and the list goes on and on, each new mechanic requires you to use them with near perfect precision and timing. The challenge can be occasionally frustrating, and you may find yourself dying several hundred times in any given chapter (I'm not exaggerating, you will die a lot), but it's the good kind of frustration that invites you to persist, not the kind that will cause you to rage quit. And none of your deaths feel out of your control. It doesn't require you to memorize every obstacle coming next, because there's never anything popping up that you didn't expect. Every obstacle is laid out in front of you, clear for you to see, which makes the challenge more inviting than frustrating.
    But I don't want to scare off potential players who are not so keen on the sound of timing and precision based gameplay, since that doesn't sound particularly fun by description alone, but this is a joy to play and an innumerable amount of sequences had me smiling and feeling accomplished by their end.    … Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#6 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#9 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  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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