Is Celeste as good as everyone is saying? Worth buying?

[TheMickeyMoose]

I'm thinking about picking up the Switch version but was wondering if it is actually as good as everyone is saying? Worth picking up?

[Mackenzie]

Worth every penny.

[inappropriately_gendered_fungus]

It's really good.

[abstractAPPLE]

If you like those kind of superhard platforming games it's one of the best.

[BirdoPrey]

The game is fun. Best $20 I've spent in a long time.

[happyfaceman]

Depends if you've played a bunch of platformers. If yes, then honestly you're better of playing any of the newer recent platformers. Like Iconoclasts or Remnants or Naezith. Both of those games have original mechanics to them. This game adds nothing new, and is honestly an insult to people that regularly play videogames. If it was 5 dollars it would seem reasonable, but 20 dollars is like saying your game has a lot of work put in to it. Visually, it's really just...puke, Remnants of Naezith was made by 1 guy still in college and has a lot more going on in style and fluid animations. Gameplay is as generic as generic can be. Music is the worst offender, the composer was clearly trying to trick people into thinking they're Disasterpeace. That's how gross this game is, even the music is unoriginal.

I don't want to disrespect people and say they're untalented. But it really seems like Towerfall was just a fluke. I mean it only gained fame since it was the only game that was playable on the Ouya. Not for its gameplay, as it too was an unoriginal game, copying other recent games at the time like Samurai Gunn for example. I hope their 3rd game does something unique. But for now, it's a big no. I would only recommend it if you were really starving for a new release. But even then, the games I listed above are far better alternatives.

[inappropriately_gendered_fungus]

I really don't think it's lazy or unoriginal at all. I don't know how you got that impression.

[Mackenzie]

Indeed fungus, it's literally the complete opposite of my review for it. Guess JD is part of the 1-2% who would not recommend.

[Fracture94]

Wow while reading this i was thinking you were a troll but definetely you really think that... what can i say. I respect people opinions... but this game, objectively, is a masterpiece. And is saying by someone who truly loves platformers. In fact, this is my new favorite 2D platformer. Graphics are beautiful take a look at chapter 4 or 6. Music? Fantastic. Not the best ive heard, but is really good ( even there is a track that reminds me of Akira music ). But that is totally eclipsed by the gameplay. You know, in most platformers, every new stage introduces you a couple new mechanics. Thats not the case of Celeste. As you progress throught the game, every chapter have between 3 and 6 new mechanics. Even more if you count the bonus levels where you learn moves that you never imagine you can do. The gameplay is just awesome, tight, fresh, rewarding.... just amazing. And if you like the game trust me its reeeeally long. 60 hours in trying to collect every golden berrie ( no-death challengue ), lot of secrets ( even puzzles ), bonus stuff... Is just too good just buy it!!
( Btw comparing Iconoclasts to this game is just silly. Good game having fun with it, but... you just cant compare ).

[BirdoPrey]

I've seen a lot of wrong and bad videogame opinions, but the assertion that the music is bad wins some kind of award. Hopefully that person is just trolling because if that is his sincere opinion that is ♥♥♥♥♥♥ up man.

[sunshine]

Yes. Worth playing full price for. Tight controls, sick soundtrack and a touching story. Everything a 2D platformer should be.

[Stix]

Yes.

[zorg]

Saying the music rips off Disasterpeace is like saying Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera ripped off Pink Floyd's Echoes (or Kevin Penkin ripping off Skyroads' music style in one of his tracks in the OST for Made in Abyss) ... and by that, i mean that there's nothing inherently bad by wanting to create similar styles of music.

That said, i subjectively liked Celeste, played through it in assist mode to experience all of it, but i also started playing without that, and got pretty far by my own merit, which is a nice feeling.

[Nova225]

It depends on how much you like difficult platformers. The story is very good on its own, and there's an assist system in place if you find certain areas too difficult.

[mewlynx]

I would say it is worth it if you are looking for a good platformer. A lot of people are dumping praise on the story, but I can't recommend you buy the game with that as a determining factor. Yes, it's decent for what it is and is pretty cute, but if that's all you're buying the game for, it will probably leave you feeling kind of meh about the whole thing.

I love the game because I love platformers, and this is a very good platformer. There is a lot of variety in multiple aspects of this game, and none of it feels superficial. New mechanics are introduced with each level (a total of 8 lengthy levels, each with 3 unique difficulty variants), and the game pushes these to their limits, ending with some seriously challenging but satisfying guantlets of challenge for the player to overcome. The soundtrack rarely gets stale and honestly is extremely motivating when tackling harder levels. The visuals are adorable and beautiful, and each area has a very distinct feel to it thematically and gameplay wise.

Honestly, I'm not sure how you'd like this game if you don't like precision platformers. Most of the fun for me was had in the post game content, where the game really picks up in terms of difficulty. Had I just played the game until the story ended, it would be very short, kind of hard but not too bad, and probably just an okay experience. The post game is where the limits are pushed, where the best of the soundtrack is heard, and where the player is truly tested, but I just don't know if you're interested in that kind of game. Maybe this could be the game to hook you, that's for you to decide

[sillyskeleton]

I'd say it's a must play for fans of challenging platformers. Gameplay is very satisfying. Charming characters and a nice little story peppered throughout the experience is the cherry on top.