Celeste

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1137 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 969 out of 1137
  2. Mixed: 81 out of 1137
  3. Negative: 87 out of 1137
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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.
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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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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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