celeste is one of the few games that I've played that I can say has, essentially, no flaws
the gameplay of celeste is simply phenomenal, with all chapters' layouts being exact and with intent. deaths never feel like they're the game's fault, they always feel like the player's fault. movement is quick, snappy, and feels absolutely wonderful to execute: very few games' gameplay has felt as good as moving quickly in celeste and barely avoiding death
this game is fairly difficult if you're not used to it, and I love that because of how simple the movement is. there are few options for what basic movement to do, but yet complex movement has still developed by doing precise inputs, making celeste simple to learn, but very difficult to master. it's this dichotomy that makes celeste so fun, because while, at its core, it is simple, it is maniacally difficult to fully understand and follow due to its nature
the story of celeste is also sweet and endearing, giving hope to those who play the game. its themes of mental illness and acceptance are themes that a lot of people - including me - suffer from, so, for a majority of its players, its story strikes a string that most often try to conceal, but it reveals the beautiful noise that it can produce once one opens and acknowledges these issues within oneself
celeste is simply a phenomenal game that everyone should play and finish - I sincerely recommend it to everyone