I'm genuinely surprised that this game didn't get as much attention as the first Celeste game, not just because of the fact that this has the "Celeste" name attached to it but because it was an extremely amazing platformer.
Starting off, I was originally under the impression that this game was going to have you play through parts of the Celeste game (non-pico version) as it starts you off with the tutorial level. It immediately takes a change as the bridge from Celeste breaks, and Lani ends up falling down the mountain. While you can't dash in this game, you gain access to a grappling hook that will be the main source of movement; at first, the grappling hook feels like it delivers very little in momentum other than sideways, but it very quickly becomes apparent that combining the hook with jumps allows the player to string movement combos that feel rewarding to do. Just like in the first Celeste game, each screen has been tailored to teaching the player how to string movement together, and it all comes together on the last couple of screens where, aside from knowledge, the platforming because faster paced and reactionary.
After having run through this game twice (OBS crashed my first run-through), I couldn't find any glitches, bugs, or any sore points in the game. While it did feel short (it's a pico game, wasn't expecting it to be too long), the difficulty felt balanced and progressive in a way that didn't ever feel like it was too difficult.
All in all, Celeste 2 needs a full release. Celeste is my all-time favorite platformer and knowing that there is a possibility that this game can have a continuation with newer game mechanics is the most exciting news I've had in a while (Yes, this pico game came out a year ago, but there's still a chance)
Very fun, difficult and varied in their levels, they saw phases that I did not understand how to overcome but after finally completing them blew my head (results of my first game), my congratulations to the creators. :D
It could just be me, but playing Celeste classic used the d-pad on my switch pro controller, but this one is forcing me to use the analogue stick. It could just be my old school background, but for me that makes the controls very difficult in this one comparitively.
I played this online, but I do have a Switch and I can understand why using the analog stick would make things harder, especially for the first one where you have to do diagonal dashes. Keep in mind this was made in 3 days so they couldn't do that much with it. I'd recommend playing on a keyboard if I were you.
this one would be easier with dpad, as it requires quick (but not precise) movement, which is easier on dpad (only if it isnt precise tho) and the mechanics in this game make d-pad use easier
this could really use a better indication of when you can use your grappling hook in the air, the cooldown is hard to figure out the timing on. I love the game but it can be so frustrating because of this.
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I'm genuinely surprised that this game didn't get as much attention as the first Celeste game, not just because of the fact that this has the "Celeste" name attached to it but because it was an extremely amazing platformer.
Starting off, I was originally under the impression that this game was going to have you play through parts of the Celeste game (non-pico version) as it starts you off with the tutorial level. It immediately takes a change as the bridge from Celeste breaks, and Lani ends up falling down the mountain. While you can't dash in this game, you gain access to a grappling hook that will be the main source of movement; at first, the grappling hook feels like it delivers very little in momentum other than sideways, but it very quickly becomes apparent that combining the hook with jumps allows the player to string movement combos that feel rewarding to do. Just like in the first Celeste game, each screen has been tailored to teaching the player how to string movement together, and it all comes together on the last couple of screens where, aside from knowledge, the platforming because faster paced and reactionary.
After having run through this game twice (OBS crashed my first run-through), I couldn't find any glitches, bugs, or any sore points in the game. While it did feel short (it's a pico game, wasn't expecting it to be too long), the difficulty felt balanced and progressive in a way that didn't ever feel like it was too difficult.
All in all, Celeste 2 needs a full release. Celeste is my all-time favorite platformer and knowing that there is a possibility that this game can have a continuation with newer game mechanics is the most exciting news I've had in a while (Yes, this pico game came out a year ago, but there's still a chance)
My playthrough:
New Pb lol. 102th on any %! almost top 100 :)
siiiiiiick
impressive time, beat you by 1 sec but it was a real struggle lmao
This game is fun!!! All Berry pb :/
All but one
Got it
there's one more
First playthrough
My attempt at a speedrun
My attempt at a 100% run
very fun and dificult
how do you get past the glacial caves
i didnt finish it, but im stuck on this part:
ive given up, but im gonna go back to the first one i think... or look at other similar games....
i had to edit my comment cause i pasted the image, but it didnt send it with it....
i am stuck too and the controls are a little annoying
go through that gap at the top left, and then there will be another gap above you to the right
Why can't I jump with up arrow?
You Jump With Z and use the grappling hook with X
Very fun, difficult and varied in their levels, they saw phases that I did not understand how to overcome but after finally completing them blew my head (results of my first game), my congratulations to the creators. :D
I want to play it with 3DS or GBA
Use fake-8 to play it on a 3DS. It is somewhat laggy on the Old 3DS, though
fun but hard that final wall of spikes had me stuck for a good 40 minutes.
I just found out about this today and had to try it. An hour and 2 sore hands later, I beat it!
coming close to sub-2 minutes
how do i download it because celeste2.exe isn't showing up on the files
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first time betting it
i uh... i crashed it. DON'T grapple onto the bottom corner of a wall. and when i say that, i mean the EXACT corner, not the tile.
this is way too hard for my casual ass.
My -all strawberry- run PB
your good
My fast "all strawberry" run
First run !
It could just be me, but playing Celeste classic used the d-pad on my switch pro controller, but this one is forcing me to use the analogue stick. It could just be my old school background, but for me that makes the controls very difficult in this one comparitively.
I played this online, but I do have a Switch and I can understand why using the analog stick would make things harder, especially for the first one where you have to do diagonal dashes. Keep in mind this was made in 3 days so they couldn't do that much with it. I'd recommend playing on a keyboard if I were you.
this one would be easier with dpad, as it requires quick (but not precise) movement, which is easier on dpad (only if it isnt precise tho) and the mechanics in this game make d-pad use easier
Blaze it.
Not bad for a first playthrough, huh? I'll have to go back and 100% it though. LOVE the grapple mechanic!
My hands are a bit sore, but it was totally worth it
I like how you recreated the Pico-8 and gave it a sequel and not just that you made the ACTUAL GAME ON ITCHIO holy cow that is amazing
They just made it using Pico-8, most likely. (I don't see why it wouldn't be on itch.io; Celeste Classic and Celeste are both here.)
I realized this is the creator of celeste when I played it on the PS4 I was like "oh he's the creator of celeste"
Maddy Thorson uses they/them, actually.
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FINALLY!
wait a minute... DOES THIS MEAN YOU'RE MAKING CELESTE 2
No, there is no Celeste 2. Sorry to let you down.
My reflexes are not very good in this game, so I'm having a lot of trouble in chapter 2.
this could really use a better indication of when you can use your grappling hook in the air, the cooldown is hard to figure out the timing on. I love the game but it can be so frustrating because of this.
outstanding