Keyboard or controller?

[OH]

I'm using a keyboard but the game only shows what to press on a controller for the tutorial so is the game telling me that I should use a controller or is a keyboard just as good?

[raw maw]

Keyboard 100% !! IMO
More precision, faster pressing.

The game likely shows those prompts for you have a controller connect, or you've chosen so in settings.

[OH]

Originally posted by Delta:

Keyboard 100% !! IMO
More precision, faster pressing.

The game likely shows those prompts for you have a controller connect, or you've chosen so in settings.

Don't have a controller connected

[Dr.Alberto]

i would reccomend controller, i use keyboard for most games but the keyboard controls in this game are awkward imo

[raw maw]

Originally posted by Albertoof:

i would reccomend controller, i use keyboard for most games but the keyboard controls in this game are awkward imo

How come?
If it's the layout, you can always remap or change your keybinds.

[danielrun]

i used to use controller,but sometimes i mistaken the dash direction,so i use the keyboard now.

[Boksha]

I would also recommend using a keyboard; controllers are nice for couch gaming and games that have analog controls, but nearly all controls in Celeste are binary (i.e. you're either moving in a direction or you're not, you're either jumping or you're not, etc.). A keyboard, even most cheap ones, still beats out a high-end controller in how tight the controls and tactile feedback are.

That said, a big part of it is what you're used to. I've played a lot of games with just a keyboard in the past, so keyboard feels natural to me. Some people seem to swear by a controller.

[JingerPi]

If you are comfortable with precision inputs with a controller (angling for diagonal dashes) feel free to, because the feathers allow 360 movement with a controller, otherwise i would recommend keyboard (this is what i use) it is much easier to press the buttons you want as a set pattern instead of a vague area to move the stick to, i tried controller and the dashes keep screwing up although thats likely mostly due to my own lack of skill with one.

[Yee]

i used to play with controller, but when i tried to change to keyboard, because i wanted to do more advanced stuff, i just couldn't get used to the standart celeste controls, so i tried to replicate the controller layout as good as possible, and when i used my numpad for dashing / jumping and the arrow keys for movement, everything worked perfectly fine

[Entity]

How do you join the group lmao

[.♕]

both they are good

[Axoluna]

Both are totally viable for all the A and B sides, but once you reach the C-Sides its very difficult to progress with the controller. Using WASD and 123 numpad worked really well, and although its awkward at first, its much better in the long run.

[Mateo]

I use my keyboard because I have recibed a neW MECHANICAL KEYBOARDD!!!!

[Sodium]

I recommend keyboard just be aware that the jellyfishes in chapter 9 act a little gimmicky with keyboard

[raw maw]

Originally posted by Terminus:

I recommend keyboard just be aware that the jellyfishes in chapter 9 act a little gimmicky with keyboard

How come? I've never had any problem with 'em

[denzel]

The feather is very hard and frustrating to use on keyboard. That's the only big difference i can think of. Aside from that it's really only preference in terms of comfort.