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Play Overview
The doubts intensify as Madeline first tries to run from, and then do away with her alter ego before accepting it as part of herself. Along with the use of metaphor, it’s the game’s ability to change its interactions and controls to match Madeline’s emotional hazards of doubt, failure or blind positivity, that create a unique way of considering wellbeing.
If you’re new to difficult platform games, the Assist mode is a great way to experience this game while also being able to progress when you get stuck. Slowing down the game grants more time for making jumps just right. This enables any player to engage in the subject of emotional well-being in this unusual way.
Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Celeste 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 7 weeks ago.
Play Style
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
- Play games with visual impairment
- Play games good for autistic diversity
- Play your first indie game
- Play your first platform game
- Discover great indie games
- Consider gender
This game has helped players develop their Disposition and Identity as part of the following pathways:
This game has been the inspiration for the following activities:
Age Ratings
In Europe, PEGI state: In this pixelated game, the non-detailed human-like characters can engage in a boss fight where lasers are being shot at them. There are some disturbing scenes present that feature tense music and darker visuals.
Skill Level
11+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. It's a game that looks retro and simple but is a real challenge to your reactions and accuracy. Younger players can use the difficulty settings to offset this, but those who can connect and understand with the deeper story of Madeline get most from the game.
Our Game Pathways reveal how 24-year-olds play this game:
- 24-year-old: Inspiration for PhD
Costs
Celeste
 | PS4 | - | – | Free PS Plus Extra |
 | Xbox One | - | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| PC | - | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 | Switch | - | ||
 | Mac | - | ||
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
There is free downloadable content that adds a final level, designed to be one giant send-off: both for main character Madeline, and the players who’ve spent countless hours helping her traverse the titular mountain.
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Game Details
Release Date: 23/01/2018, updated in 2023
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Action, Narrative, Platform and Traversal
Accessibility: 34 features
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Exok Games (@Exok_Games)
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