Is Keyboard Okay

[theofficialguy24]

I'm wondering how well keyboard controls work on this game because I don't have a controller.

[Clantis]

They work pretty well. I don't think the skill cap is different between controller or keyboard at all either. Speedrunners seem to be almost completely balanced with the playstyles within every skill range. But there was one deathless player that decided to relearn the game on keyboard to get a specific run on a custom map. But even then there's still a controller player that got that same map deathless.

If you think its not intuitive just use wasd controls (game had an update earlier this year that fixed all inconsistencies between wasd and arrows), it never seems to have made a difference between arrow keys or wasd either.

[Renfrew]

Tried playing with keyboard, controller and switch form factor. Keyboard is superior for me. Maybe I have giant fingers and so I can't hold the D-pad or analogue stick accurately enough when doing multiple quick inputs.

Furthermore Celeste only supports 8 directional inputs. There is a bonus unlockable feature that enables full analogue support for dashing (called 360 dashing), but it's kinda useless by the time it is unlocked and it's a double edged sword as it forces you to be more precise on tight gaps.

[Clantis]

Originally posted by ꧁Renfrew꧂:

Tried playing with keyboard, controller and switch form factor. Keyboard is superior for me. Maybe I have giant fingers and so I can't hold the D-pad or analogue stick accurately enough when doing multiple quick inputs.

Furthermore Celeste only supports 8 directional inputs. There is a bonus unlockable feature that enables full analogue support for dashing (called 360 dashing), but it's kinda useless by the time it is unlocked and it's a double edged sword as it forces you to be more precise on tight gaps.

technically feathers and in-water movement support analog, but the difference is still minimal and tbh i like kb feathers more anyway ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Clantis]

ok just tl;dr keyboard is fine.

[SquareDildo]

It works really well, but my recommendation is to go into Options and set grip mode (or whatever it's called) to Reverse. That way, you grab all walls and edges by default and need to hold Z to start sliding down. With this setting it plays much like Knytt Stories. Less keyboard mashing. And to perform a technique like "neutral jumping" you press two keys, first Z then C.

[Clantis]

Originally posted by SquareDildo:

my recommendation is to go into Options and set grip mode (or whatever it's called) to Reverse.

i was wondering if anyone actually played with that lmao. i honestly wouldn't bc i find permagrabbing (grab held unless you wont want it) to be bad as its easy to grab onto walls accidentally. people do play with permagrabbing as a playstyle, and reversing grab basically forces it but imo ew

[KrajanEnderSK]

I mean... at first it is pretty hard but when you get used to it.. it´s okay
But I would recommend changing the controls for your comfort and it will take some time to find perfect keys for certain actions.
For instance... I was changing the keys to match my preference for an hour.
But when you will play with your final management... you will get used to it by the time you play the game... but you need to have fast fingers and be well-oriented on your keyboard.

[theofficialguy24]

OK thanks for helping

[Tom is a Door]

kb is actually better than controller

[奶小的姑娘]

Keyboard works extremely well, the key config in this game is among the best (I play with kb), everything is configurable including directional and menu buttons.

[聊天收费五毛]

actually i prefer keyboard

[Bavuett]

Lots of people already answered, but even if I'm playing with controller right now the keyboard controls are pretty good if you customize them to your needs.

Maybe in certain levels you are going to need fast fingers and controller may be better, but nothing will be impossible with a keyboard.

[RUNZZZON]

keyboard works great with the game. in fact, i beat celeste with keyboard.

[Perseus]

I use keyboard(and mouse through third-party software) and it's better than it could ever possibly be on controller for me.

[Dvora K]

does anyone have any recommendations for folks who have slow fingers and a tremor?