Celeste Review

Visual

The modern 8-bit gaming aesthetic will always have my heart. But this type of graphic presentation currently saturates the market. Even when done right, watching the same kind of game over and over can be exhausting. Heavenly it’s the best example of this kind of retro experience, but it still falls into that tired category. Then again, retro fatigue is like all fatigue … you get over it.

Visually, each area is completely unique and gorgeous, designed to be fully functional in both gameplay and story. Each area has a look and a reason for that look. For example, the “haunted hotel” level obstacles are basically red, glowing clusters of ectoplasm. If you touch the ectoplasm you become dead like everything else in that haunted hotel. So, dodging these prickly pears is your goal both mechanically and narratively. Cleaned up!

Final verdict

If you are looking for a gaming experience that captures your reflexes and emotions, look no further than Celeste. It has won many well-deserved awards and at its current price you should give it a try. It’s a great indie title with loads of depth and perfect for anyone who plays on the Nintendo Switch. If you go the Steam path you can also collect the score which is worth the price. Lena Raine does such an amazing job with the soundtrack and Celeste wouldn’t be the same without it.