Five Years Later Celeste Proves That Platformers Should Have Impactful Narratives Too
First released in 2018 by the now-named Extremely OK Games, Celeste received universal acclaim from critics, with some going on to describe the platformer as one of the best video games of all time. Not only was its pixel art style, soundtrack, and gameplay mechanics praised, but the story was game-changing, producing a dedicated fandom who continue to enjoy the game and its DLC. Celeste puts players in the shoes of Madeline, a young woman who decides to summit Celeste Mountain in order to regain her confidence and sense of self....