Celeste

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

“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.”

“Simply put, Celeste is a tour de force.”

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

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

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

“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 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('div-gpt-ad-ldb4'); });”

“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 customize and cater for all audiences. While the game mechanically is great, if familiar, the art style and narrative are truly special, showing both a visual and emotional range and depth that will resonate and inspire. Celeste is the absolute peak of personal exploration and discovery on Nintendo Switch.”

“For the first time in ages, I have absolutely nothing to complain about. Celeste was everything I'd hoped for and then some. I'm not saying this is the best video game I've ever played. It's much too early to start declaring things like that. What I am saying is that this is an essential gaming experience. Everything this team set out to do they accomplished. If you have any love for indie games, you're about to fall head over heels. These people have created something very close to perfection.”

“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.”

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

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

“Celeste is a difficult, powerful, rewarding adventure.”

“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 personal life and the experience one has in general when playing a difficult game. You may get mad at a few points, but that peak is always there waiting for you, within reach, and is something we should all strive for, whether it is in-game or not.”

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