Celeste

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1137 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 81 out of 1137
  3. Negative: 87 out of 1137
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  1. JackieDoge
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Don't believe the review bombers! This game is amazing!

    Intricate gameplay, a charming art style, memorable and interesting characters, and a beautiful soundtrack are just 4 of the many reasons I love this game. I can truthfully say this is a 10/10 game! Each screen of the game is packed with secrets and everything is extremely well polished! Words simply don't do justice to the beauty of    Don't believe the review bombers! This game is amazing!

    Intricate gameplay, a charming art style, memorable and interesting characters, and a beautiful soundtrack are just 4 of the many reasons I love this game. I can truthfully say this is a 10/10 game! Each screen of the game is packed with secrets and everything is extremely well polished! Words simply don't do justice to the beauty of this game, it's surely a must-play!

    MILD SPOILERS BELOW



    And yeah, the main character is revealed to be transgender at the end. Which actually explains a lot throughout the story. It's not "forced diversity", it's the story the developers wanted to TELL. The games composer is a trans woman, and the primary developer Matt is non-binary, so I think it's quite nice that they were able to speak truth about their lives and also make such an incredible game!    … Expand
  2. CZechi
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing platformer with sophisticated mechanics, terrific level design and high level exploring satisfaction.
  3. Meeleepit
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    Basically thought since release nah... this is not the game for me,jumping and dashing sounds boring.

    Bloody Hell was n wrong!!! The team behind this created one of the best games ever with a superb story and cute characters . Game was super hard but at the same time so much fun,couldn't stop playing. Clocked it at 13 hours 32 minutes with 2346 times of death. This is a must    Basically thought since release nah... this is not the game for me,jumping and dashing sounds boring.

    Bloody Hell was n wrong!!!

    The team behind this created one of the best games ever with a superb story and cute characters .

    Game was super hard but at the same time so much fun,couldn't stop playing.

    Clocked it at 13 hours 32 minutes with 2346 times of death.

    This is a must play for every person that loves pixel art.

    Side note: Celeste destroyed my left joycon,dreaded joycon drift. Rather use a pro controller    … Expand
  4. Pikachu2002
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Me encanta este juego, es el mejor juego de plataformas que he jugado y uno de mis favoritos en general. Sabe hacer una gran historia muy sentimental basada en lo que es sufrir depresión, y además es difícil para que sintamos lo dura que es la historia. En serio lo recomiendo, lo amarán.
  5. Jubal16
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Perfect combination of gameplay, story and music. Definitely one of the best indies of all time. Such a game that you can FEEL it was made with passion. Highly, highly recommend it.
  6. JustaPrinny
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    One marvelous game the mechanics and physics are really well done the characters are perfect and the levels too I can not think In any mistakes that the game did Maybe it is a little too hard but it has an easy mode that Is not broken
    The game is also full of content
  7. 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.
  8. Sjeriff
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    It's one of the best games i've ever played. Great soundtrack, great platforming and a good storyline.
  9. ricjen27
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    This is probably the best 2D game ever. A great complex story as a background, and levels that are challenging to complete, and thus very satisfied when accomplished.
    It is surprising and Madelaine takes us through a compelling and unexpected deep story for this genre of games, setting a new standard. You just cant stop, one level after another
    For sure a 10/10. My other favourite    This is probably the best 2D game ever. A great complex story as a background, and levels that are challenging to complete, and thus very satisfied when accomplished.
    It is surprising and Madelaine takes us through a compelling and unexpected deep story for this genre of games, setting a new standard. You just cant stop, one level after another
    For sure a 10/10.

    My other favourite games are, Zelda BOTW, Inside, Last of Us, Control & Horizon Zero Dawn    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. GreenBeanOOF
    Dec 6, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. It's the perfect blend of skill, fun, and story with a beautiful art style.

    What else can I say?
  12. TheCrityc
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    10/10 would ruin my life trying to speedrun this game again. No, really i got a zero on my final thanks to playing this. :/ Celeste is an amazing platformer game and it's one of the best games i ever played.
  13. rodpc
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    Perfect!

    This game has an impactful story, a message that’s 100% relatable and amazing platform that demands skill and practice to get right. It offers an absurd amount of levels to get through and immense challenges if the player decides to go for 100% completion. To put it simply, it gives everyone a chance to play, at their level, and enjoy the story and message, while giving more    Perfect!

    This game has an impactful story, a message that’s 100% relatable and amazing platform that demands skill and practice to get right.

    It offers an absurd amount of levels to get through and immense challenges if the player decides to go for 100% completion.

    To put it simply, it gives everyone a chance to play, at their level, and enjoy the story and message, while giving more experienced players a run for their money.    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. Sortablu
    Jan 15, 2020
    10
    Awesome
  16. RZaga
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A large part of me wants to consider this a perfect game. Gameplay felt very smooth and fun to control. Music was stellar. Art was very pleasing, and the story was told in an amazing way.

    It's incredible difficulty was not an issue, as it (a) restarts almost instantly without interrupting the music and the feel of the level, and (b) is very relevant to the message the story is giving.

    Several moments of the story stuck out to me. The two feather sequences were the best of the whole story. The first time Badeline chases you was the most terrified I've felt out of any game. And the mental health topic was the cherry on the top.

    Overall a very powerful game that may very well be one of the best platformers we've seen in a long time    … Expand
  17. Yin777
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    O jogo é muito bem construído
    ao ponto de ser muito difícil e te prender até o zeramento dele
    a historia é incrível!
    pra mim é Must-play com certeza!
  18. blablof
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing game! Loved the mechanics, the story and almost everything in Celeste. Please, play it!
  19. Minish
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    The best game of 2018, and one of the greatest games of all time. An absolutely essential game for your Switch catalogue, Celeste will impact difficulty in every genre of the gaming industry for years to come. Absolutely phenomenal.
  20. 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)
  21. 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.
  22. Twiggy21
    Feb 14, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, so intuitive and peacfull to play even dying thousands of times
  23. PressBrave
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Engaging story, tight gameplay and the visuals and sound design are on point. One of the best 2D platforming experiences out there.
  24. 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
  25. Saik1305
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, Celeste is one of the best 2D platformers for the Switch right now. The story was touching, the gameplay is not from this world, the artworks are amazing and I fell in love with the soundtrack. I was a bit sceptical at first, because most critics described the game as difficult but I think that aspect is not a problem here. The game rewards you for staying patient and everyIn my opinion, Celeste is one of the best 2D platformers for the Switch right now. The story was touching, the gameplay is not from this world, the artworks are amazing and I fell in love with the soundtrack. I was a bit sceptical at first, because most critics described the game as difficult but I think that aspect is not a problem here. The game rewards you for staying patient and every completed chapter feels like a triumph. Also you get the option to turn on the assist mode, which will simplify things and make the game more accessible for everyone. It is a perfect game in my book and deserved a 10/10.… Expand
  26. 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."
  27. Steelstruck
    May 20, 2020
    10
    So good, just so good. A truly amazing story of anxiety and depression. The gameplay is also crazy good as well and is tight and rewarding. Great soundtrack. Great art style. Definitely one of the best indie games on the switch. If there is a perfect game this is it.
  28. 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.
  29. Gerdo
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    This game is hard. But highly addictive. The visuals, music and story are really good.
  30. Starmanbeta
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    If you like platformers at all, you have to play this game. The controls are tight, and the levels are really well designed. There are extra challenges like collectibles for players who want that, but you can also have a satisfying experience just playing through to beat it. The game is challenging, but it always feels fair, and you achieve a zen-state when trying a challenge over andIf you like platformers at all, you have to play this game. The controls are tight, and the levels are really well designed. There are extra challenges like collectibles for players who want that, but you can also have a satisfying experience just playing through to beat it. The game is challenging, but it always feels fair, and you achieve a zen-state when trying a challenge over and over again. The game also has a great assist mode for people who don't want to challenge themselves that much. Anyone can play and enjoy this.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best Switch Game of 2018
6
#6 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
9
#9 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

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