There are times when all you really want to do is ditch those mad multiplayer sessions and settle down for a good old fashioned hand crafted, narrative driven, single player adventure. Thankfully, Celeste provides just that.
Available right now on Xbox One, Celeste will see you needing to help Madeline take on her inner demons and journey to the very top of Celeste Mountain.
With a host of characters to stop and chat to, a story that delivers much thought and more than 700 screens of hardcore platforming challenges, getting to the top of this mountain is going to be no mean feat.
But with plenty of secrets to hunt down, a stunning live piano and synth musical accompianment and the most basic of controls, you may well wish to spend a little time with Madeline and her fight for survival.
In order to appreciate the work going in to Celeste, then head on over to the Microsoft Store, spend the required £15.99 cash and get your download rolling. Don’t forget to let us know if you’ll be picking it up by posting in that comment section down below.
Game Description:
Help Madeline survive her inner demons on her journey to the top of Celeste Mountain, in this super-tight, hand-crafted platformer from the creators of multiplayer classic TowerFall. • A narrative-driven, single-player adventure like mom used to make, with a charming cast of characters and a touching story of self-discovery • A massive mountain teeming with 700+ screens of hardcore platforming challenges and devious secrets • Brutal B-side chapters to unlock, built for only the bravest mountaineers • IGF “Excellence in Audio” finalist, with over 2 hours of original music led by dazzling live piano and catchy synth beats • Pie The controls are simple and accessible – simply jump, air-dash, and climb – but with layers of expressive depth to master, where every death is a lesson. Lightning-fast respawns keep you climbing as you uncover the mysteries of the mountain and brave its many perils. This is it, Madeline. Just breathe. You can do this.
