I didn’t expect to enjoy Celeste as much as I did. Pure platformers typically get boring to me after a while but this one stuck out to me because of its unique art that just kept getting better as well as a surprisingly interesting analysis of the player characters mental state throughout the climb. It’s a story that allows you to connect with Madeline as you go which heavily adds to the game’s immersion. Of course the platforming itself feels great as you would expect and the level designs are creative without being painfully difficult