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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 21.4 hrs on record (19.7 hrs at review time)
Posted: 16 Sep, 2022 @ 2:29pm

obligatory trans

I don't even know where to start. To me, this game is as close to perfection as it gets. Gameplay, diffculty, level design, story, art direction, soundtrack, it all comes together to form this beautiful piece of art.

I've never experienced a difficulty curve as smooth as here. The game takes it slow, lets you learn the mechanics and master them at just the right pace. It always remains challenging without throwing too much at the player. And if you're still having trouble? Just turn on assist mode and customize the gameplay the way it fits you.

If it's not obvious from the screenshots, this game is beautiful too. I'm not usually a guy who likes pixel graphics but Celeste has so much personality that I can't help but adore it. What's even more impressive is that every level has its own unique look without distracting from the actual gameplay elements. Even though they blend in with the rest, you are still able to easily percieve what can and what cannot be interacted with.

The soundtrack completed the experience for me. Always good, always matching the atmosphere and always getting stuck in my head.

Fantastic game. I'll probably replay it every couple of years.
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