Celeste

"What separates Celeste from masochistic games like The End Is Nigh is that it&s;s not bleak or unyielding."

"A sensational platformer with an important story at its heart. Celeste is engaging, rewarding, and reminds us that the reward is worth the hard journey."

"Celeste blends old gameplay ideas with progressive story telling and the results are nothing short of amazing."

"A story about overcoming grief and accepting ourselves under the guise of an impeccable platformer. Celeste is the kind of game that no one, not even those who despise jumping games, should miss."

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"Celeste is probably the greatest surprise in 2018 so far. Its marvelous platforming, great mechanics, lovely visuals and lovely soundtrack simply make this a must have for anyone who loves 2D platformers."

"A solid story and rewarding platforming sequences makes for a highly gratifying climb"

"Celeste is an beautiful, optimistic game about how triumph can outweigh any number of failures . It&s;s about reconciling your pain, frustrations and defeats. It&s;s about getting better, in every sense."

"Celeste not only joins a long list of phenomenal platforming royalty, but it stands as a mighty pillar among the very best of them. Its message is clear albeit clumsy, though that doesn&s;t detract from its very real and relatable …"

"A platformer aimed at speedrunners is also an adventure for the rest of us to savour."

"The challenging platforming and touching narrative of Celeste shape a surprise hit."

"Celeste is not only an outstanding platformer, but also a soulful adventure full of intimate moments."

"Celeste is one of the most entertaining 2D platformers in recent years. It&s;ll defeat you from time to time, but its inviting controls, level design, and presentation will keep you coming back until you persevere and overcome every challenge thrown …"

"It may take a certain type of patience to really get hooked into Celeste&s;s laboriously challenging masochism, but it&s;s undeniably a well-crafted and thoughtfully designed experience that&s;s equally satisfying as it is unyielding."

"The vibrant use of color and warm, stylistically varied score elevate the retro aesthetic beyond mere homage. Although the game&s;s story feels slightly hampered by the practical necessities of its play, it&s;s still a touching and occasionally insightful depiction of …"

"Gamers who enjoy a difficult but rewarding platforming experience should definitely check Celeste out."

"Celeste is an exemplary amalgamation of style, mechanics and character. A devilishly brilliant action platformer with enough skill required to excite genre purists and the speed running community, while at the same time featuring a breakdown of gameplay elements to …"

"For the first time in ages, I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Celeste was everything I&s;d hoped for and then some. I&s;m not saying this is the best video game I&s;ve ever played. It&s;s much too early to start …"

"Simply put, Celeste is a tour de force."

"Celeste is not only a brilliant platformer, one that will surely entertain you with its unusual difficulty and its astonishing level design. Celeste is a touching story about depression, a metaphor of life and ultimately a video game that will …"

"Celeste is an excellent platform game with excellent level design, lovable cast and an intriguing atmosphere."

"An excellent platormer that is as interesting as well done. There&s;s a lot to love here, with very few problems on it."

"Celeste is a difficult, powerful, rewarding adventure."

"Those who are looking for one of the year&s;s first true single-player challenges should look no further than Celeste. The team at Matt Makes Games has crafted a tough, yet not entirely unfair platformer, one wrapped in a touching narrative …"

"In an industry with so many passionate titles, Celeste stands tall as one of the best. Its vision is flawlessly executed with excellent gameplay and presentation from top to bottom."

"Celeste reaches beyond, showing that tricky, well-designed platforming challenges are really just the tip of the iceberg. There&s;s far more underneath the surface. And maybe that&s;s worth dying for."

"Fans of tricky platformers will find much to love in the game&s;s design, but it&s;s also a perfect starting point for anyone new to the genre — perhaps even those actively averse to it. In short, it&s;s a bit of …"

"An engaging, vibrant and challenging platformer that adds narrative to a genre often shy of it."

"Celeste is a wonderful precision platformer that does far more than simply challenge your dexterity. While there&s;s plenty of intense screen-hopping to enjoy, it&s;s offset by a well-told, personal story that softens the hard edged gameplay with some great slower …"

"Celeste is an amazing game in every aspect. This hardcore platformer combines a solid gameplay, a strong psychological plot, staged by a brilliant pixel art direction and a fantastic soundtrack. The game is so generous and challenging, but still manages …"

"On top of that, there is a great story that addresses themes of depression, self-discovery, and ultimately perseverance, which can be applied to both one&s;s personal life and the experience one has in general when playing a difficult game. You …"

"Celeste is a surprise masterpiece. Its 2D platforming is some of the best and toughest since Super Meat Boy, with levels that are as challenging to figure out as they are satisfying to complete."

"Celeste is a true masterpiece of the genre and an excellent example of what a perfect level design is. Exquisite gameplay and a beautiful story make this game one of the best surprises of the modern era. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(&s;div-gpt-ad-ldb4&s;); …"

"Looking at my death count at the end of the game, it was a little shocking to see that I’d died that many times. But Celeste constantly reassures the player that it’s not something to be ashamed of. Every death …"