Celeste is a must-play masterpiece. Its precision platforming is flawless, with each level ramping up in difficulty in a way that challenges you yet constantly motivates you to push forward.

Beyond its exceptional gameplay, Celeste delivers a story about personal growth and inner struggles—something you wouldn’t expect from a platformer, but it adds a layer of emotional depth that makes the experience more memorable.

Completing the game at 100% was tough, but it stands out as one of the most rewarding gaming experiences I've ever had. If you're after a challenge with a good level design, Celeste offers a satisfying adventure.

Have you ever heard of or seen any Mario Kaizo? Well, that’s what’s in store for you here. Celeste is a technical pixelated platformer that pleases those who seek a challenge without leaving behind those unfamiliar with it. That makes Celeste satisfying for masochists while still being welcoming for newcomers. I engaged with the game and had a blast. Such a wonderful, challenging experience!

So it was in mine. Always putting it off, prioritizing other stuff… Little did I know what I was missing. I strongly recommend that you play it as soon as possible and enjoy a memorable experience. Celeste is really outstanding and more than lives up to the ‘overwhelmingly positive’ reviews on Steam.

If that’s the case for you, don’t let the labels scare you away from Celeste. Trust me – you will get the hang of this. The game is designed to help players master the mechanics from the very beginning, even when you don’t come to realize it’s happening, due to its subtlety. That’s precisely what keeps you engaged with the game, what makes you feel confident, capable of climbing Celeste mountain.

In case your struggle persists, the devs offer a customizable assist mode, where you can set the game speed, how many jumps you can perform, stamina, among others. I wouldn’t recommend it because all the fun is overcoming challenges and the game naturally helps us out with that.

To be honest, I’ve never experienced an increasing difficulty in such a literal meaning. When playing games, we usually go through difficult stages but the next isn’t necessarily harder than the previous ones. However, in Celeste, the next stage is indeed going to cost you more attempts and time. The best of all? You won’t rage after dying – you will simply try again because you know what to do and how, needing only to try once more. And that’s what’s magical in this game! You feel challenged, but respected. Everything is pleasantly doable.

There are crazy challenges for masochists of course. They are optional, but if you ignore them and just beat the game, you won’t be getting the full experience. Hard stages involve a lot of skill and precision to overcome challenges with creative solutions. We're talking about the Dark Souls of platformers in a way. The devs made the helluvah job.

Not many, really. I’d say there’s nothing wrong when it comes to actually PLAYING the game. Perhaps, a weak spot could be the story. Madeline is a depressed, anxious ‘girl’, alright, but the story seems to be there just for the sake of it. The storywriter is possibly the one facing those issues and simply mirrored their psychological issues on the character. There’s no background, she simply is anxious and depressed and that’s all.

Celeste is all about proving yourself to be capable of doing anything despite mishaps and doubtful mind. The message is clear: never give up. You can make it. But… that message is passed on in a shallow, maybe childish way, not convincing the audience that’s really applicable to real life. Therefore, possible relatability ends up cracked.

Ironically, a game about overcoming anxiety and depression shows a big potential for triggering them in high difficulties.

There’s not much unsaid. Just take it off of your backlog and give it a chance – you won’t regret. The only regret will be not having dedicated to Celeste before. The game is amazing and unforgettable.

Although the high difficulty stages are insane, you will still be able to beat them because you hone your skills and grow with the game all along.

Not before 36 hours recorded on Steam (31 in game) and 7170 deaths did I manage to 100% it. Celeste has been awarded one of the best games I played this year – and plenty have been played!

the tran gender