Celeste

 Xbox One
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 442 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 47 out of 442
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  1. starsi360
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    Absolutley brilliant game, only about 4-5 hours long for the main campaign but oh so sweet! I'm normally not great at HARD games, but this one is so FAIR while its being hard. It feels so difficult but at the same time you feel like if you concentrate and think, you can do it. This is because the controls are so precise and tight that you can't blame anyone else for smashing into thatAbsolutley brilliant game, only about 4-5 hours long for the main campaign but oh so sweet! I'm normally not great at HARD games, but this one is so FAIR while its being hard. It feels so difficult but at the same time you feel like if you concentrate and think, you can do it. This is because the controls are so precise and tight that you can't blame anyone else for smashing into that killer wall. Take a breath and focus, and you move on. Sit down and play the first 10 minutes. You'll know if it's for you at that point. The game is emotional, beautiful, difficult... but the sense of satisfation when you complete a really difficult part is unparalleled. Sweaty palm game!… Expand
  2. vintagegamer16
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    Best platformer ive had the experience of playing in years. Amazing how its able to incorporate is platforming with its story telling.
  3. CL4P-TP
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've played in my life. It just seems like everything is perfect in Celeste. From the tight controls and gameplay always reinforced with new interesting concepts to the characters which are likable and feel real and the story which is nothing too special but still interesting and well executed to a beautiful soundtrack combined with a breathtaking pixel look craftedOne of the best games I've played in my life. It just seems like everything is perfect in Celeste. From the tight controls and gameplay always reinforced with new interesting concepts to the characters which are likable and feel real and the story which is nothing too special but still interesting and well executed to a beautiful soundtrack combined with a breathtaking pixel look crafted with great attention to detail.

    But one of the most crucial aspects that make this game great is the difficulty. It's always hard and rewarding but doesn't force itself to be overly hard like other games of the genre like The End is Nigh or Super Meat Boy. There are always harder versions of the levels and many collectibles which make those loving death or exploring happy. Overall the developers have found a great balance between easy and difficult and for those that still find it too hard to enjoy there's always the really well done Assist Mode that makes the game easier the way you like and is completely customizable.    … Expand
  4. Dodoegg
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Incredible, my 2018 GOTY easily. Haven't enjoyed many 2D platformers outside of the all-time classics e.g. Mario, Sonic, DKC, but Celeste manages to astound me with tough but manageable levels, great characters and an important story.
  5. Marcussgames
    Mar 30, 2018
    10
    FUN and CHALLENGE the heck of you but in chapter 4 is confused but is OK
    The story is good but OK but i have not finish chapter 4 ahh well
    Yeah guys is good buy it
  6. lightswitch
    Mar 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. played only an hour , found it to be fun !!
    controls was not that great but ok    … Expand
  7. SirHawke
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    penispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenispenis
  8. ADHDanny
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    A touching and challenging little platformed with a lot of heart. A tittle worthy of GOTY
  9. Claudiosartal
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    Um jogo que entrega aquilo que você esperar receber dele.
    Celeste ficou conhecido na mídia pela sua história tocante, abordando temas importantes como depressão e auto aceitação. Apesar de sem dúvida o seu grande foco ser na narrativa, o jogo não peca em nenhum quesito. É um jogo de plataforma excelente e muito desafiador, que poderia frustrar alguns pela sua dificuldade, mas o jogo    Um jogo que entrega aquilo que você esperar receber dele.
    Celeste ficou conhecido na mídia pela sua história tocante, abordando temas importantes como depressão e auto aceitação. Apesar de sem dúvida o seu grande foco ser na narrativa, o jogo não peca em nenhum quesito. É um jogo de plataforma excelente e muito desafiador, que poderia frustrar alguns pela sua dificuldade, mas o jogo acerta até no ponto de inclusão dos jogadores, permitindo que todos desfrutem de sua história incrível. O jogo tem a excelente solução de deixar o jogador escolher quais habilidades a personagem pode ter, desde o primeiro momento no jogo. Com essa escolha dada ao usuário o jogo pode ir do nível apenas história, onde o jogo pode ser completado por qualquer pessoa, mesmo jogadores extremamente casuais, até no nível mais desafiador do game.
    Celeste também acerta em cheio com a sua arte, e ainda mais com sua música, que são uma obra prima a parte.
    Não foi à toa que esse jogo ficou ao lado de gigantes com produções multimilionárias no Games awards de 2018.    … Expand
  10. Djans
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    A beautiful and captivating story with strong characters and a great gameplay that works well with the storytelling. Celeste will crush you and make you scream sometimes, but it won't allow you to loose interest in the game and it's story.
  11. realcritic1
    May 21, 2019
    10
    I think Celeste one of the best games for someone who complete it. for me Celeste is really different game because have strange world. when you want pass a chapter, maybe a hundred time you die but you continue because meaning of the die is different in the Celeste. Celeste wants to die for knowing how to live. I should explain about music of the Celeste. in a word masterpiece. I thinkI think Celeste one of the best games for someone who complete it. for me Celeste is really different game because have strange world. when you want pass a chapter, maybe a hundred time you die but you continue because meaning of the die is different in the Celeste. Celeste wants to die for knowing how to live. I should explain about music of the Celeste. in a word masterpiece. I think one of the reason for pass chapter is listen music of the new chapter. graphic and drawing is really good. so Celeste is a great game we should respect to the best game of 2018… Expand
  12. calebrausch
    May 13, 2019
    10
    Easily one of my favorite games. I played through the whole game in about two days and it always had me on edge. The game is hard for sure but for the most part it's fair. The controls are smooth as butter and play like a dream while the music keeps you locked in place and wants to make you keep playing no matter how many times you die. The art style is wonderful and anyone saying thatEasily one of my favorite games. I played through the whole game in about two days and it always had me on edge. The game is hard for sure but for the most part it's fair. The controls are smooth as butter and play like a dream while the music keeps you locked in place and wants to make you keep playing no matter how many times you die. The art style is wonderful and anyone saying that "they didn't buy a $400 gaming system to play a game that looks like it was made in the '80's" clearly thinks Anthem is a good game solely because the visual effects. The game doesn't need high rendered 4k graphics to be a good game. The game has a style that's its own and runs with it. The narrative is well written and oozes passion from the makers. Easily a must play.… Expand
  13. Alec81395
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Hands down the best platformer I've ever played! Love the story, art style, music, and the challenge! Try it out!
  14. neoarkron
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Celeste is one of the best platforms games ever giving a good story for the characters with the reasons to go to climb Celeste mountain. This game is so touching with the problems of Madeline and how she can overcome her problems with anxiety and depression. By the way, most of the people giving a low score is because they were bad players and didn't know the real commands to play theCeleste is one of the best platforms games ever giving a good story for the characters with the reasons to go to climb Celeste mountain. This game is so touching with the problems of Madeline and how she can overcome her problems with anxiety and depression. By the way, most of the people giving a low score is because they were bad players and didn't know the real commands to play the game. I know this is a retro game, giving more difficulty than many actual games. People nowadays are used to play easy games and I am a little upset with that.I am disappointed with the casual players who tried the game and did not learn to play it. Same with those who do not appreciate pixel art. It seems they never knew the true difficulty of the games that were years ago. I think that's a reason for giving a low score. Celeste is unique with the mechanics and I like the mechanics are different in other chapters. That makes the game less repetitive. On the other hand, Music is hilarious and majestic, love every song of the game.… Expand
  15. Games_Are_Art
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a huge throwback to the og platform era like Mario. This game has a tough but fair platform style that puts shame to Metroid and Castlevania while maintaining a beautiful storyline that sparks joy to the players.… Expand
  16. Troloze
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best platforming experiences I've ever had the pleasure of playing. The visuals are great, the controls are perfectly balanced and extremely fun, the story is fantastic, and the challenge is hard, but incredibly enjoyable. This is one of the best games I've ever played. 10/10
  17. last_of_us
    Mar 15, 2022
    10
    w.o. w
    this game is god
    never thought it be this much beauty game
    its hard game some but i love it
    music is amazing
    it kinda attract u & give u positive enegry
    ty for this excellent game
  18. kevinbiohazard
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    Story: 8/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Graphics:8/10
    Music: 10/10
    Replay: 10/10
    Buying Advice: 9/10
  19. dtks7
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    One of the best platformers out there. Can get really really hard at times, but a fantastic journey throughout.
  20. JoseRomo98
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    El siclo de gameplay es muy adictivo. Tienes que ver y analizar cada pantalla haciendo prueba y error para encontrar donde usar tus recursos y donde no, una vez que trazas tu plan, ejecutarlo mecanicamente a la perfeccion es muy satisfactorio.

    Controles solidos y presicos, perder nunca sera culpa del juego. Muy buena y conmovedora historia. Dificil pero divertido, un buen reto.    El siclo de gameplay es muy adictivo. Tienes que ver y analizar cada pantalla haciendo prueba y error para encontrar donde usar tus recursos y donde no, una vez que trazas tu plan, ejecutarlo mecanicamente a la perfeccion es muy satisfactorio.

    Controles solidos y presicos, perder nunca sera culpa del juego.

    Muy buena y conmovedora historia.

    Dificil pero divertido, un buen reto.

    Soundtrack 11 de 10.    … Expand
  21. Reeeb
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Celeste has got to be one of the most impactful games I've ever played. The gameplay is super fun, with a lot of challenge that never feels unfair. Many difficult games lead to genuine fury at the game, but that never happened whilst I played Celeste. Various mechanics are introduced throughout that come together beautifully towards the end, and the simplicity of the game's main controls lend themselves well to the challenge. The story is surprisingly emotional and has a really touching tale of self-growth and self-belief through the characters of Madeline and Badeline, with some charming comedy sprinkled throughout, aided by the character of Theo. Particularly, the gondola scene and the later scene which brings back the feather technique. It hit home really well and that technique is actually really useful in my real life. The music of the game is also astounding, with a beautiful and emotional soundtrack composed by Lena Raine. Everything in this game oozes charm and emotion, and it's one of my all-time favourites.… Expand
  22. Mariosuperyo
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Este juego es de los mejores que e jugado, es difícil pero merece la pena jugarlo, recomendado 10/10
  23. GodOfCookie
    Oct 13, 2020
    10
    To whoever spammed the ratings with negative scores - who are you and who hurt you?
  24. yxckson
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    Celeste was a game so intriguing, beautiful, exciting, and heartwarming that it topped the nostalgia I had for my past-favorite game of all-time, Super Mario Sunshine. It is just simply an adventure that I will never be able to forget. Even with how frustrating and challenging this game can get, this was the first time I've experienced frustration while playing a game, and actually enjoyedCeleste was a game so intriguing, beautiful, exciting, and heartwarming that it topped the nostalgia I had for my past-favorite game of all-time, Super Mario Sunshine. It is just simply an adventure that I will never be able to forget. Even with how frustrating and challenging this game can get, this was the first time I've experienced frustration while playing a game, and actually enjoyed the feeling of it. To the pleasant and beautiful retro visuals, the superb soundtrack, the all-to-loveable characters, and the simple but heavily impactful message and story, Celeste was able to create something so difficult and challenging, yet also so fueling and motivating that it was able to interpret its simple message on paper into something that can change the way you think and live your everyday life. If I haven't made it obvious enough already, it is a must play for anyone; and I mean anyone.… Expand
  25. k_hughes113
    Jan 3, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is possibly the most beautiful game I have ever experienced. I’ve learned patience from this game, I’ve learned to cope with the struggles of everyday life through this game. This is more than just a game to me but a therapy of sorts. The controls are simple yet fun, the characters are all unique and original, and most importantly of all, the game is just a great experience and gives such a feeling of empowerment after beating each chapter. By far the best game I’ve ever played and I seriously recommend this to anyone who struggles with ADD, ADHD, anxiety attacks, dysphoria, and many other mental problems that may get in the way of everyday life, it seriously helped me put everything into perspective and separate myself into my achievements and my flaws, just as Madeline does. Please play this game and take your time, don’t rush through and miss some things that may have a huge impact on you.… Expand
  26. NUMERONOVE99
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    Esse jogo é mais do que um jogo pra mim, é a história que me define e o que me representa
  27. WOWWW
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect in almost every way possible,but I wouldn't recommend it if you don't like pixel art
  28. Topkje
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    nao acho q tenho nada a acrescentar, mas esse jogo literalmente mudou minha vida e eu amo mtt ele, me fez realmente me apaixonar por viver novamente
  29. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    A magical platformer, combining challenging gameplay with a heartwarming story. A modern classic of retro style game.
  30. beegbeeg
    May 22, 2022
    10
    Probably my favorite game ever. Fast paced platforming, great mechanics, and not a lot of room for error in most rooms makes the game have a really nice flow to it that is really rewarding when you get it down.
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#2 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#17 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#27 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

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  1. TheXboxHub
    Aug 29, 2019
    100
    Celeste is undoubtedly a modern masterpiece. Its mix of reactionary platforming and problem solving is a breath of fresh air. Its Assist Mode is ahead of the curb in an industry constantly discussing accessibility. The way it masterfully weaves its emotional story about mental health with its brutal difficulty is astounding. Hours of extra content, one of the best soundtracks of all time and neat art is only the icing on the cake for this indie gem.
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  2. MondoXbox
    Feb 11, 2018
    82
    Celeste surprised us with its tight and challenging but very rewarding gameplay, coupled with a deep story and great level design. Sometimes you can feel lost in the game's vast areas and it could have used a more diversified gameplay, but it's definitely a game to have for lovers of 2D platform games.
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  3. SomosXbox
    Feb 9, 2018
    100
    Celeste is ... like heaven. The level design is fantastic, artistically takes your breath away and playability is perfect. It's highly complicated, especially after the first round, but very satisfying. Celeste itself explains why "indie games" exist.
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