Celeste

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  1. Leo_Manzano
    Jul 22, 2019
    9
    I´m not exactly the biggest fan of 2d platformers but CELESTE get, chalenge gameplay ( dont worry have a chet mode) chilling sundtrack and history emotional that discuss mental illness in a different way so everyone can get realeted.

    I´m the middle of the game i saw my self in Madeline place, wanting to give up but continuos the climb of celeste and celebrating every steps conquered.
  2. ImSirEclipse
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste is game of the year so far in 2018, the simplistic controls mixed with the complex levels really make for a challenging yet incredibly rewarding experience for the player. The game stays simplistic, building upon itself adding in different mechanics each chapter. The story is also incredible, following the tale of Madeline and her anxiety - using the metaphor of climbing a mountain and comparing it to dealing with anxiety. The contrast of difficult levels compared with the simplistic and consistent controls leaves the player with a rewarding game. The games is very good at creating atmosphere making the levels and game immersive to the player. The music is also great at being in the background, allowing the player to enjoy it, while also not distracting the player.

    All in all, Celeste is a masterpiece that can easily be replayed and enjoyed time after time that any gamer that enjoys platformers should get immediately.    … Expand
  3. the80srobot
    Jun 25, 2018
    6
    A beautiful game, but the difficulty is a little over the top. I wish games like this would be smarter about difficulty: having a high skill ceiling is great, but you should not make your game inaccessible to people who are not hardcore gamers. I play games to relax, not to be frustrated - if I could refund the game, I would. This way I just won't buy the next one from this studio.
  4. kjenner
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    Great game, really easy to get the hang of, mildly frustrating but super fair.
  5. quanta
    Jul 15, 2018
    7
    It's a good game but rather overrated.

    Pros: Fun mechanics; good (but not great) level design; captivating, colorful visuals.
    Cons: Monotonous; shallow story (2nd grade level); some mechanics are tedious (e.g. when the wind blows against the character).
  6. Kerr52
    Aug 5, 2018
    9
    Awesome platformer, one of the best on Switch right now. It starts incredibly well, the middle is a little bit boring and the final levels are great. C-sides are a bit too much though.
  7. mocochang
    Sep 6, 2020
    6
    As a platformer it's a fun game. The difficulty pretty fair, you die a bunch, but aside from a death count there isn't really any repercussions to dying other than having to try again from the beginning of that small area, so it's no big deal. Overall I was pleased with the difficulty level and had fun playing through this game, though it does get a bit boring at times.

    However, one of    As a platformer it's a fun game. The difficulty pretty fair, you die a bunch, but aside from a death count there isn't really any repercussions to dying other than having to try again from the beginning of that small area, so it's no big deal. Overall I was pleased with the difficulty level and had fun playing through this game, though it does get a bit boring at times.

    However, one of my issues with the game and the main reason I couldn't bring myself to give it a higher score is that I was not too impressed with the controllers. The mechanic of having to hold a button to hold on to the walls and manually move up and down (different than most platformers where you hold on to walls upon contact and slowly slide down) combined to a dash ability that didn't feel very precise (I found that the game was a little too sensitive in detecting dashes as a diagonal movement when you're actually trying to go straight) made me not love the flow of the movements in this game, and as a platformer that's a big deal. The movement mechanics were obviously a design choice, and I suppose it's purely going to depend of the opinion of the player, but, personally, while I wouldn't call it bad and I did get used to it fairly quickly, I also I didn't love it. The flow of the movements just didn't feel great for me.

    Another point that I didn't love was some of the visual design aspects of the levels. Sometimes things are not very visible or clear. For example, chapter 4 has some pink platforms in front of a pink background. I found myself more often than I would like to admit not noticing at first something that was right in front of my face and obviously made to be used (and I mean literally not seeing it at first). As this is not something I find myself experiencing on other games of the genre, I have to assume it's an issue I had with the design of this game in particular.

    And finally: the story. Not going to lie, I didn't like it. The dialogs, especially the ones with your "evil" self, are pretty cringy and felt pretty shallow. I understand what they were aiming for with the theme of overcoming depression and anxiety, and I have played other games that did a phenomenal job with this theme, but Celeste just wasn't one of them. Perhaps it was the characters and the dialogs, or perhaps it was that story felt out of place with the gameplay (probably both), but the story didn't really work for me and felt mostly cringy and something I wanted to skip.

    tl;dr: not one of my favorite platformers, and I probably won't be replaying it in the future, but I still had fun as a one time playthrough.    … Expand
  8. bl1rt
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Celeste is ridiculously hard, in a challenging and rewarding way. You have to figure out how to get through the course, and then do it with what feels like pixel-precision. It is frustrating at times, and I remember playing angry quite a lot. Yet, it's a fond memory, and making it through feels like an accomplishment. Story, music and atmosphere stay with you long after you finished theCeleste is ridiculously hard, in a challenging and rewarding way. You have to figure out how to get through the course, and then do it with what feels like pixel-precision. It is frustrating at times, and I remember playing angry quite a lot. Yet, it's a fond memory, and making it through feels like an accomplishment. Story, music and atmosphere stay with you long after you finished the game.
    I found it impossible to play with analog stick or the imprecise d-pad on the controller pro.    … Expand
  9. Superderpy
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    Best game I have ever played. Can’t wait for celeste 2...................
  10. Abdulaziz1
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Very good game. assist mode is an excellent addition I only use it to slow it to 90% speed.
  11. Tyrant719
    Nov 2, 2020
    7
    This has to be one of the most overrated games of recent memory. That’s not to say it’s not good; it is. But it’s not anywhere near what it’s fans want it to be. It’s made aggravating to distract you from the bare-minimum, basic nature of everything else. If you enjoy doing the same thing over and over just to be belittled by people online who pretend to have beaten the game in a tenth ofThis has to be one of the most overrated games of recent memory. That’s not to say it’s not good; it is. But it’s not anywhere near what it’s fans want it to be. It’s made aggravating to distract you from the bare-minimum, basic nature of everything else. If you enjoy doing the same thing over and over just to be belittled by people online who pretend to have beaten the game in a tenth of the time that they actually did, this game is for you!!… Expand
  12. edubo1896
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego lo compre por recomendaciones en Youtube de "Los que debes de temer si tienes un Nintendo Switch" y pues bueno, lo compre sin saber nada de el, tengo que admitirlo, al inicio lo deje por que no sabia que estaba muy difícil, despues lo retome y se convirtió en mi top de juegos favoritos, más allá de lo difícil que haya sido, la historia hizo que amará a este juego a su personaje. He sufrido de falta de autoestima que fue por lo que logré conectar con el personaje, y mi pareja tiene ataques de ansiedad, me pareció maravillo e inspirador la narrativa y el desarrollo del personaje que cada nivel tiene un propósito y un fin relacionado a la ANSIEDAD ó DEPRESIÓN.

    Tuve una gran experiencia de juego y estoy seguro que otras personas tendrán otra, pero aun así, pienso que muchas personas deben de jugarlo, por este juego comencé a fijarme más en los Indies o juegos que tengan una buena narrativa y además querer ser desarrollador de videojuegos.

    Jueguenlo, es bueno, si es difícil pero tiene un propósito, despues agarras habilidad y tu curva de aprendizaje aumenta, pero es un muy buen juego y al final sientes una enorme satisfacción de acabar el juego, vale la pena    … Expand
  13. Reed_Reviews
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    Very rarely does a game accomplish something greater than itself. Celeste does so by using its challenging and intrinsically satisfying gameplay to tell a story of mental illness and personal resiliency. Yes, the game is difficult - and for a reason. The difficulty contributes to Celeste's themes of persevering through improvement. The music is a bop and tonally fits each level to helpVery rarely does a game accomplish something greater than itself. Celeste does so by using its challenging and intrinsically satisfying gameplay to tell a story of mental illness and personal resiliency. Yes, the game is difficult - and for a reason. The difficulty contributes to Celeste's themes of persevering through improvement. The music is a bop and tonally fits each level to help create a sense of atmosphere. Controls are tight and responsive, meaning that deaths are the player's fault, not the game's fault. Although death comes often, a quick reboot feature keeps the player engaged. Upon "finishing" the game, there are plenty of speed running, completionist, and difficulty challenges to keep dedicated players coming back.

    Ultimately, some games like The Last of Us Part II try to tell a mature story at the cost of player fun. Despite being an indie title with no such production funds, Celeste manages to tell a mature story while continually being fun. Celeste is a masterpiece. This will be a game remembered for decades to come from its balance of fun and theme.    … Expand
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. drlowdon
    Mar 25, 2020
    8
    In Celeste players take control of a girl named Madeline as she makes her way up a mountain, hopefully avoiding all manner of deadly traps and obstacles in the process.

    First and foremost Celeste is a great, albeit tough, 2d platformer. Each stage is expertly designed to test your platforming skills, and new elements are introduced at just the right time to ensure that things always    In Celeste players take control of a girl named Madeline as she makes her way up a mountain, hopefully avoiding all manner of deadly traps and obstacles in the process.

    First and foremost Celeste is a great, albeit tough, 2d platformer. Each stage is expertly designed to test your platforming skills, and new elements are introduced at just the right time to ensure that things always remain a challenge and never become stale. I won’t go into detail here so as not to spoil anything, but the way the story and gameplay link together only adds to the experience making Celeste of the best indie titles available.    … Expand
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. themacmeister
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I must admit up-front that I really enjoy difficult platformers, such as Super Meat Boy and Dustforce DX.

    The first thing you will notice is the music, which is superb, and does not get too much as you retry the more difficult rooms over and over. The remixes are also great, and the music is clearly one of the highlights of the experience.

    Stage design is superbly weighted, becoming progressively harder... to the point where hundreds (and even thousands) of deaths in a stage is not unheard of. Some of the more advanced movement tech is not clearly explained... but that is what online forums are for (wall dash-jumps are a prime example).

    Graphics are eye-wateringly beautiful... and only a few times did I accidentally walk into death because the background was too busy/colourful.

    Movement is fluid and exact... perfect for a puzzle platformer. Puzzles are clearly laid out, and with correct planning should be achievable by any casual gamer.

    Finding hidden objects (exploration) is the key to finding the (way) more difficult B-sides (and eventually C-sides) cassettes, which are harder remixes of previous levels, with remixed music to go with them. Strawberries are an added bonus for completionists, and those looking to enhance the "easier" main game.

    If you ever doubted the platforming pedigree of this game, check out the 33 minute (YES, 33 MINUTE) speedrun of this game on Youtube. It may even be lower at this point. I have been speedrunning this game for 3 days, and have gone from 3hr20min down to 1hr22min... in three days. To play the game casually, there are 40 hours PLUS of challenge... my main save has 33hrs already, with the same amount left to go.

    My original game is about 50% complete, with 3 B-sides completed and some blue hearts too... but I have 11,900 deaths so far... admittedly 2000 of those were in a single room, where I was using an incorrect strategy with a feather (which allows for limited flying) and trying to navigate through a tight opening (which you were meant to dash through) - sigh - live and learn!

    This game transcends Super Meat Boy and Dustforce with its story, which keeps you interested and motivated to finish. The movement tech is deep and satisfying, and the difficulty curve is perfect for the casual up to the hardcore platformer. If you are easily frustrated, you may wish to skip this game... but for those with the desire and skill, you will be rewarded handsomely.

    The only real issue I have with this game is the joycons, they are not designed for this level of game. My hands are an aching mess after even 30min play, and longer sessions are a recipe for carpal tunnel damage. The controllers are simply not ergonomically designed. I thoroughly recommend a Pro Controller for the D-Pad, and for the comfort. I have the PC/Mac version as well, from itch.io, and my wireless XBOX 360 controller is a pleasure to use.

    If the game was still crashing on saves (end of levels) I would take off a few points from my rating, but this has been fixed with the latest patches (along with some softlocks), so I give this highly addictive platformer a 10 out of 10.    … Expand
  20. Gloone
    Jul 12, 2018
    9
    This is an excellent platformer -- among the best ever -- and an excellent game.

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

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

    The art and music is brilliant too.

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

    But that's my only minor criticism. This game is close to perfect.    … Expand
  21. 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.
  22. brockcheese
    Nov 18, 2018
    9
    This is a really good game with an awesome art style. Very difficult but super rewarding.
  23. TAZ-NETO
    Nov 6, 2019
    10
    um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos, ficara marcado nesta geração de consoles
  24. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    Celeste
    A great game, just not for me
    Celeste is one of those ultra frustrating platformers where you play a girl named madeline trying to climb mount celeste for reasons unknown to her, the story focuses primarily on depression, anxiety, and will power… the latter 2 will definitely be tested if you choose to play celeste the way it was intedned to be played.. And in its intended state,    Celeste
    A great game, just not for me
    Celeste is one of those ultra frustrating platformers where you play a girl named madeline trying to climb mount celeste for reasons unknown to her, the story focuses primarily on depression, anxiety, and will power… the latter 2 will definitely be tested if you choose to play celeste the way it was intedned to be played..
    And in its intended state, I just don’t like it.. im not one of those people that enjoy dying 1 million times in a video game, I want to relax and enjoy my games, not be on the brink of going mad…
    Thankfully this game offers an assist mode to deal with this..
    I gave the game a shot for how it was meant to be, you get a single dash though crystals and strawberries will refill this gash, you can climb walls and it’s a bunch of dashing and doging spikes supermeat boy style..
    it didn’t take long for me to be like nah, im not doing this.. and played the rest of the game with assists on…
    at first with just infinite dodges, but this game my character some super saiyan pink hair to give the visual of clearly im cheating right now, so I thought might as well turn damage off too..
    so whats meant to be some ultra hard game for sadomasochists for me was an exploration game and I feel no shame in that, I got the story, I got to see every inch of celeste, collecting the baries, the crystal hearts, the cassetes to unlock the side b version of a chapter and better yet playing with assist doesn’t turn trophies off, and this trophy list is full of silver trophies for finding these collectables…
    Needless to say playing with assists does take away the satisfaction of completing chapters and areas..
    I got to get a feel for the games intention the most while trying to get a trophy for completing celeste on pico-8, that’s right, the devolopers are evil jerks.. I got to level 27 out of 30 before I gave up on the trophy and the platinum, so don’t think with assist mode this is all of a sudden some easy platinum trophy because it isn’t… mount celeste is going to be in your way of it one way or another..
    somehow nearly 25% of players have this trophy though, I don’t see how. The game must have only sold like 4 copies and the one person that got it is a developer or their parents just didn’t love them.
    jokes, im kidding..
    im just not one of those people that think, you know what would be fun?
    dying over and over and over and over and over and over until muscle memory and luck prevent me from doing so,
    Its not my thing…
    that being said I do again still see the greatness in this game, the brilliant level design, the brutal difficulty, the option to skip the difficulty and just explore, a great trophy list aside from the pico 8 bit..
    Celeste is a really great package for people that love retro games, stress, or trophies
    I give Celeste an 8/10    … Expand
  25. nando_u
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    Celeste é muito mais que um jogo, um desafio onde você internamente precisa se superar devido a dificuldade e exige atenção e reflexos rápidos do jogador... Uma bela obra de arte unindo gráficos e musicas muito bem feitos, as musicas dão um tom emocional ao jogo, junto com as cores que saltam aos olhos formando uma bela composição. Além de tudo ser muito bem construído o level-design éCeleste é muito mais que um jogo, um desafio onde você internamente precisa se superar devido a dificuldade e exige atenção e reflexos rápidos do jogador... Uma bela obra de arte unindo gráficos e musicas muito bem feitos, as musicas dão um tom emocional ao jogo, junto com as cores que saltam aos olhos formando uma bela composição. Além de tudo ser muito bem construído o level-design é incrivel, fazendo até os melhores jogadores ter que usar toda sua agilidade entre frenéticos niveis e plataformas após terminar o jogo. Celeste é incrível. Uma obra de arte!… Expand
  26. JuanLuisGG14
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    Incredible platform game, loved the message, the challenge and the soundtrack. Has a lot of side content after you finish the base game, a must!
  27. bskierys
    Sep 6, 2020
    8
    The game has one of the best level design of 2D games I played. The stories told are also great and kept me engaged in the game. The soundtrack emphasises the mood and emotions of the protagonist. The high difficulty level is not that much painful due to short levels and fast reset.

    It is one of the best 2D platformers I ever played. It took me over 20 hours until I gave up (I    The game has one of the best level design of 2D games I played. The stories told are also great and kept me engaged in the game. The soundtrack emphasises the mood and emotions of the protagonist. The high difficulty level is not that much painful due to short levels and fast reset.

    It is one of the best 2D platformers I ever played.

    It took me over 20 hours until I gave up (I completed the main 7 chapters of the game but did not finish 8th and 9th). And the reason I gave up is why I'm giving this game "only" 8/10. Although the high difficulty is intended, it may be frustrating at some times (especially if you do want to collect all those strawberries). If you want to relax after a hard day of work and play just for a half of an hour while you commute, it may be not the best experience.    … Expand
  28. kamhagh
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    I loveeeee it!
    also the talking is the cutest thing ever!
    I don't usually like games like this! (2d pixelish etc) but this roooocks ! I mean there's already a ton of reviews but I'll try to tell what I think! the gameplay is fun as hell the Story is also nice :3 and it kinda teaches you a really good life lesson kinda. it's just nice ya know :3 the music is amazing! I    I loveeeee it!
    also the talking is the cutest thing ever!

    I don't usually like games like this! (2d pixelish etc) but this roooocks !

    I mean there's already a ton of reviews but I'll try to tell what I think!

    the gameplay is fun as hell

    the Story is also nice :3 and it kinda teaches you a really good life lesson kinda. it's just nice ya know :3

    the music is amazing! I loveee it

    This game's music art and all makes you really feel like you're kinda there I guess. It gave me a very special feeling that's hard to describe.

    like at times the music makes you hopeful! and you're like "YEAH I CAN DO THIS" then sometimes it's like it's basically showing and making you feel like it's all over and sad and you can't do it and all. it just good! the art music and all match each other very well! GJ to the creators!

    and also did I mention it's like 15$? IT'S WORTH IT HELLA worth it IMO!

    It's one of my fav games!

    oh and when you finished it check one of the tracks played in reverse :P it has a hidden message! Don't watch it now though, it's spoilerish!    … Expand
  29. jerkface910
    May 23, 2018
    6
    I was enjoying this challenging 2D platformer quite a bit, but the Joy-con controls just aren't up to the task. I've probably died twice as much just due to the controls, which is frustrating. If you have the Pro controller use that, or get it on PS4, but either way this game needs a D-pad!
  30. Winko
    Apr 6, 2018
    8
    Good:
    - Fun and fluid platforming bridled with great level design
    - Great use of simplistic controls - Fantastic soundtrack - Plenty of collectibles to find and challenges to complete after the credits roll - There’s a ton of gameplay variation and each level is filled with multiple new mechanics to explore - Characters are fleshed out nicely and are overall very likable - The game    Good:
    - Fun and fluid platforming bridled with great level design
    - Great use of simplistic controls
    - Fantastic soundtrack
    - Plenty of collectibles to find and challenges to complete after the credits roll
    - There’s a ton of gameplay variation and each level is filled with multiple new mechanics to explore
    - Characters are fleshed out nicely and are overall very likable
    - The game is very transparent with letting the player know that collectibles don’t hold any actual value. Completionists will have a field day but casual players won’t have to tear their hair out over collecting everything to unlock in-game items or progression
    - The final stretch of the game is challenging and reaching the end feels very rewarding
    - Animal Crossing-esque sound effects for dialogue

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

    Bad:
    - Trying to move precisely using the Switch’s imprecise analog stick can add some unnecessary challenge and frustration
    XXX    … Expand
  31. Kitsun3
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    I climbed a mystical mountain three times, I cried, I laughed, I'm still not finished.

    Seriously though. Celeste's level design is beautiful. The game is devilishly hard but very fair. No mechanic overstays it's welcome and future levels build on past levels mechanics. There is also a surprising amount of depth here; I wont spoil anything but for a completionist, one trip up the    I climbed a mystical mountain three times, I cried, I laughed, I'm still not finished.

    Seriously though. Celeste's level design is beautiful. The game is devilishly hard but very fair. No mechanic overstays it's welcome and future levels build on past levels mechanics. There is also a surprising amount of depth here; I wont spoil anything but for a completionist, one trip up the mountain is about 10% of your total playtime, if that.

    This isn't to mention the beautiful and well presented story which resonates with me and so many others in modern society. It discusses serious topics of mental illness in a more delicate, poetic and understandable way than most of the best literature does.

    If you don't care for completion or for story based games than there may not be a lot here for you. But if you do want to 100% a challenging game, or to enjoy an emotional tale than I cannot recommend Celeste highly enough. 10/10.

    (Oh and how could I forget - the music is outstanding and been on repeat in my household for weeks now.)    … Expand
  32. frederik1478
    May 17, 2020
    9
    just all all a game with a lot of heart, So don't waste another second and go out and play it
  33. flowbeus
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Playing this game is an incredible experience. The gameplay, music and story all resonate and deliver a game that is more than the sum of its parts, even when all the parts are exceptional by themselves.

    This is a game that really sucks you into the experience because all the production elements are working perfectly together. I often say that when a piece of art seems effortless and    Playing this game is an incredible experience. The gameplay, music and story all resonate and deliver a game that is more than the sum of its parts, even when all the parts are exceptional by themselves.

    This is a game that really sucks you into the experience because all the production elements are working perfectly together. I often say that when a piece of art seems effortless and obvious, it's an illusion that the design process wasn't difficult and meticulous. This game shows brilliance in all aspects of its design. I was often in awe as I played at how smooth and wonderful the game was.

    The controls are really good, which is necessary in a game like this. The music is really great and I like to listen to it outside the game. The art style is right up my alley with pixelly designs with a beautiful use of color. The story is quite a standout and is very interesting and engaging. The level design is skillfully crafted and fun. It is hard but I never felt like it was unfair, and since there is a checkpoint in each room it always felt like I was making progress even though it was sometimes slow.

    There's not much else for me to say except that I give it my highest recommendation. It's rare that I can't find anything I'd improve about a game.    … Expand
  34. jeffbizloc
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    I beat the game and the first B-side. Reminded me of a progression from Super Meat Boy.

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

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

    Cons:
    - Got lost a couple times can always use a map
    - I wanted to play B-sides but missed the cassettes and didn't want to play levels over or mostly over to find them    … Expand
  35. Lamon
    Feb 24, 2018
    10
    Better than any 2D Mario I’ve ever played. The story is interesting and deep, the levels perfectly designed and the music memorable. Awesome
  36. jikflet
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    One of the best platforms I ever seen. beautiful pixel art, incredibly accurate controls, beautiful music and a compelling story. this game has it all. but only for platforms lovers. if this is your thing, is a must buy!
  37. auditbadger
    Jun 2, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  38. zainosk03
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Celeste is a stunningly beautiful game with a deep and meaningful story. It is an amazing 2d platformer with great mechanics. I finished the main story today and it's the best 2d platformer I've played, my favourite game of the year so far and possibly one of the best games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. A not to miss game on switch.
  39. 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.
  40. aditya1101
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Wow. Truly one of the most incredible games I've played. The movement and overall platforming challenge of this game is by itself a marvel, and I spent countless hours traversing through this game's beautiful world. But on top of that, the story of this game is really impressive. First off, it's super well integrated into the world and the gameplay, and it does a really good job ofWow. Truly one of the most incredible games I've played. The movement and overall platforming challenge of this game is by itself a marvel, and I spent countless hours traversing through this game's beautiful world. But on top of that, the story of this game is really impressive. First off, it's super well integrated into the world and the gameplay, and it does a really good job of addressing a very serious topic (depression) in a way that is not only really nuanced, but that is also interesting and doesn't just restate what we've already heard from countless other stories/mediums. The whole idea of "girl combats her depression by climbing a mountain" obviously sounds super melodramatic at first, but this game does a really good job of not being hyperbolic and presenting depression in a light that makes it feel extremely heartfelt. Also, the speedrun for this game is pretty dope :D… Expand
  41. MarsCorialanus
    Apr 29, 2018
    10
    This is some Yukon Gold if i've ever seen any. The story of Celeste and Theo from Seattle, great platforming fun, uplifting music. An instant classic in my books.
  42. tohmais
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Celeste is wonderful, tight, and brutal platformer that's interesting and has an engaging story from start to end. I'll try to avoid spoilers, because this game's story is interesting and emotionally deep. It's characters are relatable. The gameplay is amazing. Its art style is wonderful to look at. The music is masterpiece after masterpiece. And runs at 60FPS.
  43. Xcaliber
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    This is definitely one of the greatest platformers ever made! the gameplay is so tight and it has amazing difficulty! the story is also great and makes you feel for the characters. this is a must have for switch!
  44. Maxttvd
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    o melhor jogo de plataforma que eu já joguei, Celeste é profundo e maduro, sem perder o desafio e à diversão.
  45. LordOMO
    May 28, 2020
    9
    This is a review I'm hesitant to write because while I managed to get to the end credits I propably have only seen 30% of what this game has to offer. But then again I think it can be valuable to present my opinion as a more casual player of this game.
    What's really good about Celeste is how incredibly responsive and satisfying it is to play (which is absolutely crucial in plattformer).    This is a review I'm hesitant to write because while I managed to get to the end credits I propably have only seen 30% of what this game has to offer. But then again I think it can be valuable to present my opinion as a more casual player of this game.
    What's really good about Celeste is how incredibly responsive and satisfying it is to play (which is absolutely crucial in plattformer). The game also does a great job of contextualising the levels with a neat story while also providing a clear goal of wanting to reach the top of a mountain.
    The game is also very strong from an audio-visual standpoint. The music is nice and the visuals are simple but pretty while also being very functional in giving the player a good understanding of the level layout.
    Celeste is a very difficult game and lots of level sections will propably require mulitple attempts to get through. Thankfully you will respawn quickly and usually only have to retry the current obstacle that you are struggling with. The only exception was the last big level before the credits roll which had brutal checkpoints in my opinion. I struggled a lot during that section.
    But in the end I got to the credits with almost 3000 deaths on the counter. This shows how tough the game is but also how motivated I was to finish it. I don't think I would've put up with that in any other game.
    However, this is pretty much how far I was willing to go. There are endgame levels, as well as remixes of earlier levels and additional challenges like collecting items. I tried to play further. However, I didn't meet the required criteria to access a lot of that content and trying to unlock it or finish the remixed levels proved very challenging and at that point I also wasn't as motivated anymore. In the end I'm still very happy with what I got out of this game and just playing the main story already was worth the money.
    I'd like to add that thankfully the game offers assist modes which basically function like cheat codes to make the game easier. I find using them to be very unsatisfying. But if someone was seriously stuck I think these might provide a way to make levels more doable.

    Overall I had a great experience even if the endgame content wasn't for me. The story alone is worth playing and I recommend it to anyone who has a decent skill level in plattformers.    … Expand
  46. EdgarEM
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    Los creadores de Celeste tienen un par de cosas que mostrarles a algunos desarrolladores de juegos Triple A, sin duda la respuesta de control es perfecta, una banda sonora acorde a lo que sucede en el juego.
    Cada movimiento tiene que suceder en un momento justo, jamas deberas pasar por alto nada y bien debes observar cada pieza en el entorno ya que juegan un papel importante para poder    Los creadores de Celeste tienen un par de cosas que mostrarles a algunos desarrolladores de juegos Triple A, sin duda la respuesta de control es perfecta, una banda sonora acorde a lo que sucede en el juego.
    Cada movimiento tiene que suceder en un momento justo, jamas deberas pasar por alto nada y bien debes observar cada pieza en el entorno ya que juegan un papel importante para poder terminar el nivel y donde si fallas sabes que no es por que el juego este mal diseñado, si no, por que te has equivocado tu y al momento en el que logras pasar un nivel que te tomo tiempo obtienes enseguida esa satisfaccion que muy pocos juegos te dan hoy en dia.
    Tiene esa extraña y fantastica mezcla en sus dialogos entre lo hilarante sin serlo demasiado y lo serio para mantener la trama del juego como debe ser, eso mismo le da una identidad especial al juego en si.
    Creo que el punto debil más marcado es que puede sentirse un tanto corto pero si eres de aquellos que le gusta superar su marca momento a momento lo disfrutaras cientos de veces y sera una joya en el speedrun.
    Si eres un jugador de plataformas de antaño sin duda te gustara este juego y esta debera ser un "must have", pero. si no sueles tocar o nunca jugste este genero te recomiendo que bajo tu propio riesgo lo compres ya que puede llegar a ser frustrante si no estas acostumbrado a morir de forma continua y empezar denuevo .
    Mi calificacion real es un 8.5    … Expand
  47. bbcbreno
    Jun 20, 2018
    10
    [TL;DR]
    Celeste is charming in almost every way, alias, Celeste SURPRISES in almost every aspect. Score: 10.0
    [Gameplay] The moviment is fluid and Madeline is moving at a good speed (not as fast as in SMB and not as slow as N+). What surprises here is that the game brings obstacles and unique moves in each world. This left the game very creative and ends up with the chances of finding    [TL;DR]
    Celeste is charming in almost every way, alias, Celeste SURPRISES in almost every aspect. Score: 10.0

    [Gameplay]
    The moviment is fluid and Madeline is moving at a good speed (not as fast as in SMB and not as slow as N+). What surprises here is that the game brings obstacles and unique moves in each world. This left the game very creative and ends up with the chances of finding the game repetitive and annoying, since the whole gameplay is changing.

    Just a note here: Celeste is a binary game (with 8 directions, up, down, left, right and diagonals), so the ideal is to play Celeste in a d-pad. However, the Joy-Con Dpad is not very good for this purpose, and the Joy-Con analog is not very helpful, so be prepared to frustrate a bit.

    [History]
    I was surprised by this game to present a story and excellent dialogues between one chapter and another, since generally this type of game focuses only on the game and gives us a very empty story. Here Madeline has other battles, battles of which we identify.

    The narrative tells the story of a girl with the goal of climbing a mountain. On the way to the peak she finds a person warning of the dangers of this climb. Until then it's a clichéd little story giving any purpose for the game, because the protagonist does not even know the reason she wants to climb. However, in the course of the game we discover that these dangers are inside her, where she faces herself, bringing a deep and reflective narrative, making it one of the most important points of the game. Madeline wants to climb, but at the same time she thinks she's stupid enough to do something so impossible for her.

    [Sound]
    The soundtrack plays according to the action of the moment. I found the track to be fantastic with the scenery and challenges of each stage. In addition to the track, the game delivers a great set of sound effects, it seems every note has been carefully selected, each character even has its own "8-bit timbre" and this I thought was great!

    [Challenge]
    Celeste is a difficult game, some phases we look at and think: it can not, without the condition of going from there. But we try, try and try and you can. The game is very conducive to trial and error because dying does not bring any punishment and in less than 3 seconds you are already there trying that stretch again. Also, the stages are short, I would say that in 20s you can go through each phase (not considering the deaths), one or the other is a little bigger.

    Another positive aspect here are almost unique challenges, the game don't keep putting the same obstacles and the same solutions all the time, so the repetitive gameplay is practically zero.

    [Duration]
    The main campaign can finish in a thing from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., it depends a lot on your performance in each stage. But the collectibles turn those 6h into more at least 25h, and can reach 50h. So if you seek to do everything in the game, you will need a lot of time and patience.

    [Graphics]
    The graphics are good, it has good special effects, but there is nothing extraordinary here. I feel that the team has the ability to deliver something bigger in the graphics just as they surprised the other aspects of the game, but this was to be desired.

    [Conclusion]
    10/10! Celeste is by far the best platform game of recent times. It's a must play!    … Expand
  48. Merc4Wrk
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Pretty great game, fun gimmick with the dash. The level design is all amazing, each of which all have quirks that set them apart. The only negative I can even think of is that the b slides are a bit of a grind. With level design that seems a lot more difficult rather then challenging. Even the narrative is a fun ride, and I didn't expect it to be on the level it is. Overall definitely 100%Pretty great game, fun gimmick with the dash. The level design is all amazing, each of which all have quirks that set them apart. The only negative I can even think of is that the b slides are a bit of a grind. With level design that seems a lot more difficult rather then challenging. Even the narrative is a fun ride, and I didn't expect it to be on the level it is. Overall definitely 100% worth picking up.… Expand
  49. playeronereport
    Feb 9, 2018
    9
    This game means so much to me as a person who struggles to feel I am succeeding sometimes. Madeline has showed me that you don't have to shut out emotions that may stop you, but work with them. Celeste is a game that just gets it from every angle. I had a feeling I was going to love this one, but I can't believe I loved it for the reasons I did. The more I talk about this game the more IThis game means so much to me as a person who struggles to feel I am succeeding sometimes. Madeline has showed me that you don't have to shut out emotions that may stop you, but work with them. Celeste is a game that just gets it from every angle. I had a feeling I was going to love this one, but I can't believe I loved it for the reasons I did. The more I talk about this game the more I believe it is damn near perfect. Matt Makes games created a game that bleeds with charisma and speaks to me so much. Celeste taught me so much and I implore everyone to play this game.… Expand
  50. Comet625
    Feb 12, 2018
    10
    I bought this game and played it until I beat it. The main story that is. The soundtrack is just so good and I love how in every chapter it introduces a new mechanic or obstacle. The controls are also very good, only consisting of 3 buttons, yet you use them in such diverse ways and I never felt that when I died that it was the game's fault. I knew that all I could do was practice and getI bought this game and played it until I beat it. The main story that is. The soundtrack is just so good and I love how in every chapter it introduces a new mechanic or obstacle. The controls are also very good, only consisting of 3 buttons, yet you use them in such diverse ways and I never felt that when I died that it was the game's fault. I knew that all I could do was practice and get better. This is definitely on of the best platformers I have ever played. 10/10 - Masterpiece… Expand
  51. MaximisRulz
    Dec 22, 2018
    10
    This is a very refreshing, story driven platformer about overcoming inner struggles to achieve your dreams. I may be biased since i don't normally enjoy triple A titles, but I prefer this over Super Mario Odyssey. With a low price tag of 20$ this has an amazing sense of immersion and story. Though it is challenging, the main story should be doable by anyone, but you can turn on assist modeThis is a very refreshing, story driven platformer about overcoming inner struggles to achieve your dreams. I may be biased since i don't normally enjoy triple A titles, but I prefer this over Super Mario Odyssey. With a low price tag of 20$ this has an amazing sense of immersion and story. Though it is challenging, the main story should be doable by anyone, but you can turn on assist mode if you're having troubles. The sound track is great, the story even better, and the gameplay is amazing. Except the b-sides. Screw the b-sides. TIL there are c-sides.… Expand
  52. beewarrior
    Sep 21, 2019
    6
    Really overrated...

    I bought it on a 50% off sale because of the rating, but am disappointed! I mean, I get it, the music is really nice, the gameplay is okay, but there is no way this game is above 8... I got bored after a few hours, it's just a jumping simulator! I put +100 hours into Zelda BoTW and it has the same user rating as this game?! seriously guys? Honestly seems    Really overrated...

    I bought it on a 50% off sale because of the rating, but am disappointed!

    I mean, I get it, the music is really nice, the gameplay is okay, but there is no way this game is above 8...
    I got bored after a few hours, it's just a jumping simulator!

    I put +100 hours into Zelda BoTW and it has the same user rating as this game?! seriously guys?

    Honestly seems like 6/10 to me.    … Expand
  53. Ukokira
    Mar 13, 2018
    10
    Absolutely loved it

    Tight controls that never bugged out on me, fun evolving level design that never felt unfair, and a suprisingly engaging story.
  54. Neatqt
    Feb 25, 2019
    8
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 8/10
    Fun: 9/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    Recommended
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  55. eforall
    Mar 29, 2018
    9
    A great game with some truly difficult levels but a learning curve that will develop your skills before you know it. If you need an additional challenge the game provides it. For the price, there is not much better bang for your buck. Amazing platforming!
  56. RobinOW
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    A gorgeous game with gorgeous graphics, gorgeous gameplay, gorgeous controls, and a gorgeous story. And on the Nintendo Switch?

    This game is simply gorgeous, no other way to put it. A must have for anyone who enjoys video games.
  57. B-Bog
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Incredible platformer. Beautiful pixel-art graphics, an amazing soundtrack that goes along perfectly with the varied environments and a heart-warming story with likeable characters that is very relatable and inspiring for people suffering from depression and anxiety such as myself.

    I hesitated for a long time before buying Celeste because most of what I read about the game had to do    Incredible platformer. Beautiful pixel-art graphics, an amazing soundtrack that goes along perfectly with the varied environments and a heart-warming story with likeable characters that is very relatable and inspiring for people suffering from depression and anxiety such as myself.

    I hesitated for a long time before buying Celeste because most of what I read about the game had to do with its incredible difficulty. And it's true, it gets tough as nails, especially in the end/post-game. But the thing is: Celeste is the good kind of difficult. I very rarely felt frustrated or enraged, even though I died over and over and over again. What makes ALL the dfference in the world is: You may die a thousand deaths (I'm not exaggerating, my first playthrough through the A-sides produced about 1800 deaths), but

    a) death itself is not very punishing: It takes about one second until you're back in action at the beginning of the same room/screen. You can immediately try again and improve your approach. This is a far cry from the BS that old-school platformers like Super Mario World used to pull, where you can get set back several levels and then have to play 10 minutes over, just to arrive at the point where you died and get a second try.

    and b) it's always FAIR. The controls are perfect and razor-tight, and the platforming challenge is clearly laid out in front of you. Referencing SMW again, there's no slipping over the edge of platforms or dying because a Kamek spawned right where you were going or any of that sort of thing. There's no randomness. If you die, it's because YOU did something wrong, which you get the chance to immeditaley improve upon. As such, I actually found the game very motivating. I've been known to violently bang my controller on the living room table or throw stuff across the room and rage-quit with other difficult games. Didn't happen once while playing Celeste.

    Plus, the challenge of climbing the mountain is actually part of the story. So you feel like you (and Madeleine) really accomplished something when you reach the summit in the absolutely awesome 7th chapter. If you're really having trouble, you can always turn on Assist Mode (I haven't yet).

    After the story ends, the real fun (and challenge) begins with the 8th chapter (and now the freshly released insane 9th chapter), hunting down the hearts and strawberries in the A-sides, and unlocking and playing the B-Sides (harder, remixed versions of each of the levels). Oh boy, if you thought the A-Sides were hard, wait till you see these levels ;) And there's even more to come after that.

    You definitely need the patience and drive (or you need to develop these qualities while playing) to try again and again and again if you want to get through this game, but it's a very rewarding experience. With each death, you refine your approach to the problem in front of you just a tiny little bit, you get a liiiiittle better at the game. And when you go back to early levels after playing some of the hard stuff, you will notice how your mastery of the mechanics has improved. You'll feel like a total badass, just flying through sections that used to give you so much trouble.

    Conclusion:
    I whole-heartedly recommend this game to anyone who has even the slightest interest in 2D platformers and doesn't immediately start crying when they don't instantly succeed. That's the message here: Just keep at it, and you will eventually get what you want.

    P.S. Please don't get discouraged by some of the very negative reviews here without taking a look at these people's profiles. Their reviews oftentimes say more about them, than about the game ;)    … Expand
  58. FightTina11
    Jul 31, 2020
    9
    The game is fantastic. Excellent soundtrack. I wish it was a longer game. Charismatic characters that make you smile.
    I bought it on sale, but it is worth the full price.
  59. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 6, 2020
    8
    Celeste is such a good 2D platformer. The movement is precise. The controls are simple but have plenty of room for creativity within the games many mechanics. Just look at a speedrun to see what I mean.
  60. sluderk1983
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Incredible. The music is really immersive and responds to your progress through each world. Controls are excellent. Punishingly difficult in some parts.
  61. Javichuck
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Celeste uno de los mejores indies del 2018. Juego de plataformas 2D bastante difícil con muy buena jugabilidad, estética pixel, artísticamente bonito y con música 8bits a la altura. Lo mejor del juego la historia, la forma de contarla y el tema que trata: "la depresión". En resumen, buena jugabilidad (7), buen apartado artístico(7) y excelente narrativa (10).
  62. kmorri09
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Celeste has become one of my all-time favorite games, if not #1. 30 hours in, and I am just as absorbed with the entire package as I was at the start. It gets 100% across the board (incredible and varied gameplay, bumping soundtrack, visual style, and relatable story/characters).

    This game drives you constantly to improve, and you do so without even realizing. Before you know it, you    Celeste has become one of my all-time favorite games, if not #1. 30 hours in, and I am just as absorbed with the entire package as I was at the start. It gets 100% across the board (incredible and varied gameplay, bumping soundtrack, visual style, and relatable story/characters).

    This game drives you constantly to improve, and you do so without even realizing. Before you know it, you can return to previous levels and fly through sections that were terribly frustrating before. There is so much end-game content that this continues almost indefinitely. This is a game that I will definitely be revisiting for years.    … Expand
  63. avoidingfern207
    May 10, 2018
    8
    Very fun platformer with some fun characters, great music, solid controls, and a pretty decent story. The game is also gorgeous.
  64. quwip10
    May 24, 2018
    10
    This is the first game I have ever given a 10/10. It has the tightest, most responsive controls I have ever experienced. The game is fairly straightforward from a gameplay perspective, but it does not hold your hand. It leaves you to figure out your own path. Madeline is a great heroine and the view into her inner struggles is intimate and emotional; something unexpected for a puzzleThis is the first game I have ever given a 10/10. It has the tightest, most responsive controls I have ever experienced. The game is fairly straightforward from a gameplay perspective, but it does not hold your hand. It leaves you to figure out your own path. Madeline is a great heroine and the view into her inner struggles is intimate and emotional; something unexpected for a puzzle platformer. The puzzles throughout the game are extremely fun and varied. It never feels stale. The most challenging rooms are typically found when trying to collect the optional strawberries, mix tapes, and other secrets, but even going straight through the levels is challenging. Even in the most difficult rooms after dying hundreds of times, I rarely found myself frustrated. The respawn is so fast and the puzzles always feel achievable even if they look impossible. It was in these moments of finally clearing a challenging area that I would feel a swell of pride. This game is very challenging, but it is engaging, fun, and rewarding. I plan to go back through it to try to find the secrets and get 100%… Expand
  65. metanaga
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Celeste is greater than the sum of it's parts. While the music, story and gameplay are amazing on their own, their emergence makes it almost an accidental masterpiece. It's a game about depression and challenging yourself that causes me panic attacks and propelled me do stuff I honestly though I was not capable of. It's a deeply emotional game that most be experienced.
  66. AllySky
    Jun 15, 2018
    10
    Perhaps the best platformer ever made, this is a Heart-Wrenching Masterpiece, and belongs in every gamers collection.
  67. IanLeBruce
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    The best of it's kind. You can see how much passion and effort went into the level design, something that can't really be improved upon. I expected a simple platformer but what I found was so much more. An engaging story and incredible soundtrack. 10/10
  68. MogwaiWaterPark
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    I use Metacritic often. Certainly weekly. I have for years. It was not until my recent purchase and playing of Celeste that I felt compelled to write my first Metacritic review. Heck, I hadn't even registered an account until now.
    I'm a 37 year old gamer. I have 2 kids, 1 of whom is already playing games. I feel this is necessary information so readers can get a sense of how hard it    I use Metacritic often. Certainly weekly. I have for years. It was not until my recent purchase and playing of Celeste that I felt compelled to write my first Metacritic review. Heck, I hadn't even registered an account until now.
    I'm a 37 year old gamer. I have 2 kids, 1 of whom is already playing games. I feel this is necessary information so readers can get a sense of how hard it is for me, at times, to actually sit down with a game and enjoy it. It's certainly not easy for me to get addicted to a game these days what with the limited time I have to give them attention.
    This week, on a whim, I bought Celeste. I was hesitant because of the price tag, and graphically speaking, this game isn’t setting the world on fire. Upon my first boot up of Celeste, I found it incredibly hard to put down. While I have heard, and understand, constant comparisons to “Super Meat Boy”, I find Celeste to be both better constructed and more rewarding. The graphics, for those concerned, are a null point. While I’m not sure the retro edge was necessary for this game, it fits it just fine, and after a few minutes of gameplay, you’ll find yourself scoffing at the idea that you ever had issue with the graphical detail to begin with. The music? Lovely, Enchanting, Cute, Haunting – whatever it needs to be in the moment. But always appropriate. The gameplay? Highly addictive. The challenging stages as you climb Celeste are always inventive and offer new but not necessarily impossible challenges. Super Meat Boy saw me rage quit in frustration hundreds of times. I find trouble putting Celeste down, even if a stage is giving me problems.
    I have yet to complete Celeste, but it is all I want to play right now. All I think about playing. I have plenty of games to complete on PS4, Xbone, Vita, 3DS, and on and on, but I think only of Celeste. If you find yourself only able to buy ONE Indie title on the Switch, make it Celeste. The price is not too high. The presentation, even if you are uncertain on the surface, is flawless. The game is a masterpiece in a simple little package. Get on it.    … Expand
  69. VahNabooty
    Jul 29, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste was very fun to play through but the story ended up being the worst part of the game. It starts out sort of interesting, playing as a character that has depression and anxiety, but the game ends up forgetting that and decides to have a bunch of fourth wall breaking stuff as every indie game does nowadays and the last moments of the game left me thinking about how I was going to end up dissatisfied (and I was). I really liked the music though, some of it was memorable. The gameplay controls very nicely but the level designs of the B sides are very bad and were not worth playing. Its just an average experience overall, and one I don't think I'll ever really want to go through again.… Expand
  70. RobGaiden
    Aug 3, 2018
    9
    Super B old style platform with accurate controls and very clever level design.
  71. andrew9
    Jul 15, 2022
    7
    good game .
  72. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    8
    Jogabilidade inovadora. Fases bastante criativas. Narrativa que causa questionamento entre o jogador e sua consciência.
  73. ssesses
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Wow. This game is stunning. Games like Shovel Knight brought retro games back into the spotlight... Celeste masters this. Gorgeous and detailed pixel art mixed with tear-jerking music make this game so absurdly immersive. The story is motivating, and the gameplay is as stressful as it is rewarding. A game about climbing mountains should be hard, but this game makes you want to quit atWow. This game is stunning. Games like Shovel Knight brought retro games back into the spotlight... Celeste masters this. Gorgeous and detailed pixel art mixed with tear-jerking music make this game so absurdly immersive. The story is motivating, and the gameplay is as stressful as it is rewarding. A game about climbing mountains should be hard, but this game makes you want to quit at every level. Everything is so hard and unforgiving, but there is so much motivation to beat the level and continue the story that we still finish this, and feel so rewarded when we do so. Then, after the main game, there are nearly impossible b-side levels that provide the most extreme challenges i had ever seen in a video game, until I saw the c-sides. This game is packed with so much quality gameplay that puts you to your limits. Absolute materpiece.… Expand
  74. Tyson22
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    This is the single greatest video game I have ever played. It's challenging but fair, despite being awful at games I was able to make it to the end fine thanks to generous checkpoints and other details that make the game forgiving without taking out the difficulty. The game doesn't supplement difficulty with arbitrary challenge that's actually unfair, it never feels like the game made aThis is the single greatest video game I have ever played. It's challenging but fair, despite being awful at games I was able to make it to the end fine thanks to generous checkpoints and other details that make the game forgiving without taking out the difficulty. The game doesn't supplement difficulty with arbitrary challenge that's actually unfair, it never feels like the game made a mistake when you die, it's always your fault for messing up. It's rewarding and even though it's challenge is part of the experience and story, if it proves to be to intimidating for you, you can use the assist mode to tailor the difficulty to accommodate for your skill level. The level design is excellent. The visuals are stunning despite being somewhat simplistic compared to Triple A games like Red Dead Redemption or The Last of Us Part 2. The controls are tight and allow for the precise movement the game requires, everything feels great and fun to control. The game is short enough to not overstay it's welcome at all if you are just interested in getting to the end credits, but it is filled with plenty of optional content to keep dedicated fans playing long after if they so desire. This is the game I think of when I think of a masterpiece video game. I absolutely recommend it to anyone with remotely any interest in platformers. If the difficulty is the only thing holding you back from jumping into it then I strongly urge you to take the risk like I did. if platformers aren't your type of games though, I can't say with certainty that it will change your mind or that you will love it as much as me. The game is only $20 though so it might be worth the risk.… Expand
  75. TheGameIsALie
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Celeste acerta em absolutamente todos os pontos. Tem um audiovisual surpreendente, um gameplay inovador e um enredo inspirador. Quebra a quarta parede em vários momentos, trata de assuntos atuais e faz o jogador entrar em uma bela montanha-russa de sentimentos, por isso é tão imersivo. É indispensável para qualquer jogador.
  76. M4thew
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    What a great experience. This is honestly one of the best 2D platformers I have ever played. They must have put a lot of effort into the level design, because every stage is simply amazing. I think I don’t have to mention, that the music of this game is absolutely gorgeous. Deserves all the praise it gets in my opinion.
  77. greninjaX
    Feb 10, 2020
    9
    I had a fun time with this one. I died a lot, but never felt frustrated. this game has a really calm atmosphere. i recommend it, but it's still pretty short, so i also recommend getting it when it's on sale (which i did)
  78. scuttlebug
    Nov 28, 2018
    9
    I'm gonna be honest, it's not a 10. I usually don't care about story or connect with characters, so lets just assume the story is good, and I won't dock any points on that. The controls are tight, and it's all fun and good... until you get to the hard stuff. I'm usually good at games, and have beat most stages. However, later on in the game's harder stages, rooms keep being the same. YouI'm gonna be honest, it's not a 10. I usually don't care about story or connect with characters, so lets just assume the story is good, and I won't dock any points on that. The controls are tight, and it's all fun and good... until you get to the hard stuff. I'm usually good at games, and have beat most stages. However, later on in the game's harder stages, rooms keep being the same. You attempt a long sequence of jumping and dashing, and you get no breaks, which is fine. The problem I found was that it was you had to do it pretty well. I kept trying the same jumps and changing one minor thing, until I get the correct set of inputs and pass the room. It's very grindy to pass a single room, and then it's the same for the next room. I'd keep trying to do the same things and every time I passed a room it would be really rewarding. The jumps take everything from your moveset, and there isn't really much creativity for the player on how to make them, just do what it needs you to do, and get to the next room. This tells my brain that I should dislike the nature of this game, but my brain disagrees. At the end of the day, I can't stop playing, because all the frustration from the stages is dwarfed by the huge sense of satisfaction when you complete it, which makes the game so great. GOTY? no. But it is a game you should try.… Expand
  79. leetl1
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    An amazing platformer with a great soundtrack and challenging (but satisfying) platforming challenges. One of the best indie games and modern platformers ever. Highly recommended.
  80. LouieC5
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Celeste very well could be the best indie game ever made. The art, the story. Simply incredible.
  81. PaulHeidema
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Celeste is a surprising and delightful game. It has all the elements of a blockbuster game such as great gameplay, creative level design, gradual increases in difficulty, powerful story, and a wonderful soundtrack. I was awed by the captivating story that got darker and more impactful with each level. Overall, a great experience!
  82. BigBoss2203
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    Challenging and rewarding gameplay, heartwarming writing, beautiful music and memorable characters make this one of my favourite games on Switch!
  83. smarf
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game with a beautiful message. A challenging platformer in the game style as super meat boy. Awesome music!
  84. JPac
    Mar 10, 2019
    10
    This game is nothing short of a masterpiece. While currently I have not completed the game 100%, i have completed the main story and a handful of the B-sides. It is one of the hardest platformers anyone will play, but it doesn't make it hard with artificial difficulty, it prepares you for what's ahead. And treats you to a sense of accomplishment for completing each section inside theThis game is nothing short of a masterpiece. While currently I have not completed the game 100%, i have completed the main story and a handful of the B-sides. It is one of the hardest platformers anyone will play, but it doesn't make it hard with artificial difficulty, it prepares you for what's ahead. And treats you to a sense of accomplishment for completing each section inside the chapters. My (personal) favorite game ever, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.… Expand
  85. tarant75
    Nov 4, 2019
    5
    Actually I think this game is very much overrated. The gameplay is often frustrating. If you like games which you have to do the same again, again, again then you might like it. But there are much better games which have the same concept, for example meat boy. I actually love platformer games but there are also much better games (design, story, concept, etc) than Celeste. I also thinkActually I think this game is very much overrated. The gameplay is often frustrating. If you like games which you have to do the same again, again, again then you might like it. But there are much better games which have the same concept, for example meat boy. I actually love platformer games but there are also much better games (design, story, concept, etc) than Celeste. I also think there are better pixel graphics games. I don't like Celeste very much. But the game is ok, it is not a bad game after all. But I don't believe it belongs to the top games for Switch.… Expand
  86. 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
  87. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    10
    An amazing game with themes that everyone can relate to, with platforming that is hard, but also forgiving.
  88. alza2
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    I finished the game in a little more than 9 hours with more than 80 Strawberries.

    PROS: - Excellent music (I am listening to the soundtrack all the time now) - Good Story - BEAUTIFUL VISUAL ART + original levels - Precise control in an original level design. I did not feel that it was repetitive. Even if there are few mechanism, They are all used to the maximum CONS: - On    I finished the game in a little more than 9 hours with more than 80 Strawberries.

    PROS:
    - Excellent music (I am listening to the soundtrack all the time now)
    - Good Story
    - BEAUTIFUL VISUAL ART + original levels
    - Precise control in an original level design. I did not feel that it was repetitive. Even if there are few mechanism, They are all used to the maximum

    CONS:
    - On Switch, the joy con analog is not precise enough. So I had to go back to the D-pad for precise movements and the 4 buttons on the joy con are so painful to use. My thumbs still hurt the day after I played. Besides the LZ button is too far for the D-pad, so my hand also hurts... I guess no problem with a Pro controller, but I don't have one...
    - It very linear. No way to go wrong in the story, but... maybe it's not a con...

    RELATED TO OTHER CRITICISM

    I never felt that the game was about luck but precise control and rhythm. So, I respectfully disagree with those comments. You could get to where you need to go by luck sometimes, but by being precise and with LOTS of practice, there is no way to miss it. Same as in SMB actually, except that SMB is easier (I loved it too). So for people who did not enjoy it because of the difficulty, I totally get it. No worries. But I think that the difficulty can be overcome.

    For people who actually finished SMB and Hollow Knight, this one is perfectly feasible. I think it's super fair and not as punishing as Hollow Knight. Hollow knight took me more than 70 hours to go go beyond 100% (with the DLC...). Hollow Knight is super fair, BUT PUNISHING. You make a mistake and it slaps you in the face, then kick you in the ass and is ready to punish you again for your next mistake. I cried when I finished it. in Celeste, you are "invited" to die and restart the exact challenge. The game does not punish you by forcing you to go back in the past. You almost restart where you missed. I wish life was like this !    … Expand
  89. 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.
  90. Twanui
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    This game is awesome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    For all those people who are saying "This game sucks because it is pixelated" or "This game is hard so it sucks." If you don't like it then don't buy it. OR bring up ACTUAL things to support your opinion.    … Expand
  91. Kirby1094874
    May 16, 2019
    10
    Celeste follows the idea of simple 2D platforming mixed with a nice story with short cutscenes that don’t take away from the gameplay, nice music, good controls, simple idea and a quite difficult challenge curve makes this a game worth picking up especially for its price.
  92. Fdoria
    Nov 21, 2021
    10
    Impecável. Mereceu todos os prêmios que recebeu. Um dos melhores jogos de plataforma em 2D dos últimos anos.
  93. 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
  94. AsrielDreemurr1
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my whole life! For those who don't accept this game because it isn't favorable to this generation, there still people who love this kind of game
  95. ThatOneNekoGuy
    Aug 22, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games I've ever played. The movement is fluid. Jumps, dashes and climbs react the frame you press the input, going exactly where you want them to. Celeste doesn't suffer from the floatiness of other platformers, without sacrificing maneuverability. The moveset alone would make this game fun if it were placed in an empty box, but it's not.

    The level design is brilliant as well, teaching the player without telling them what to do (there is a brief tutorial, but that's just to teach the player which buttons do what). Each room has a number of solutions, giving the player a sense of pride upon figuring each of them out.

    None of the rooms feel unfair to the player - the game doesn't laugh at the player for each mistake, but explains that each death brings you closer to the solution. It's not an easy game, but the difficulty curve scales steadily with the player, through the optional collectibles, B sides, C sides, and core, , which are just as well designed as the required sections.

    The visuals are fantastic, though some people show distaste for pixel art in general. The animations are fluid, and lively. Incredible attention is put into every little detail in the game, from a lamp that swings when you brush by it, to the small clouds of dust that appear when landing from a jump. It's the subtle things that make good visuals great.

    The story and music are worth mentioning as well, but I tend to play my games on mute, and while Madeline's character arc is important to the game as a whole, I don't tend to care about story when it comes to platformers, so my opinion isn't really valid when it comes to those 2 things, as I didn't pay much attention to either in game. That said, if you do prefer to have sound on, you definitely should for this game, as the soundtrack is amazing, especially in the B sides and C sides , but I mostly only know this particular aspect from watching lets plays, not in my own experience with the game.

    While I do personally love the game, I also know that it's not for everyone. A lot of the optional parts of the game can become insanely difficult towards the end, so don't expect to 100% it unless you're /really/ good at platformers, or willing to sink a lot of time into it. Some of this difficulty can be eased via the built in assist mode, but I would strongly advise attempting the game on normal before trying assist mode, as it does take just a bit of the sweetness away from each victory.    … Expand
  96. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this game is hard, its really hard, and thats why you gotta play it, but if you are a newbie well, the assist mode is for you i guess...
  97. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    Celeste is a game that I never felt that I could relate to this much. But I definitely could. It's a challenging and emotional investing indie platformer that has a great story line and super fun gameplay that is just has so much to offer, that even when I got stuck, I never wanted to give up on it, and I'm glad that I didn't.
  98. Vykkthor
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Es muy entretenido ni te aburres y la historia te deja con ganas de saber más Muy entretenido
  99. Carny
    Apr 13, 2020
    9
    My goodness this game is difficult. But its an amazing experience where characters feel real.
  100. Knnbccb
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    Great storyline, great graphics. Beats any Mario game hands down. You die a lot but learn very quickly as well – more skill-based than luck. Few games impress me but this one sure did. Only con is some levels can be a little too challenging.
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  1. COGconnected
    Oct 10, 2018
    93
    It tells a surprisingly deep and emotional story featuring a relatable main character and it all blends uniquely together to make one of the finest gaming experience of the year. Celeste might not look it but, just like the mountain Madeline is so determined to conquer, it towers above the rest quite easily.
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  2. Video Chums
    Aug 25, 2018
    80
    As most indie-keen gamers already know, Celeste is a phenomenal 2D platformer. Almost everything about it comes together to make a satisfying and challenging game that'll thoroughly put your skills to the test.
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  3. DarkZero
    Jun 12, 2018
    100
    My hands actually hurt from gripping the Switch but I couldn’t stop, and when I finally landed on the other side of one of the many gauntlets that Celeste wears like a medal, I felt both relief and curiosity as to what it would throw at me next. It’s a rewarding experience and a game that I’m honoured to issue a perfect score.
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