Cecelia

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Cecelia is a single player platformer game with fantasy and dark fantasy themes. It was developed by Aifir Interactive and was released on August 2, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Delve into the mysterious beauty of a daunting and surreal setting. Cecelia is an ephemeral, atmospheric adventure offering a captivating blend of first-person exploration, platforming, and leaning on an unlikely giant companion. Waking up on the coast of a fantastical island laden with basalt columns, searing lava flows, and perilous cliffs, you find yourself stranded, left to unravel your prese…

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

Interesting and unique concept involving controlling a giant baby statue with appealing artistic style and good graphics.
Short playthrough that can be fun and entertaining with a small story and puzzles.
Game is free and shows developer passion; has potential if bugs and polish issues are fixed.

Numerous bugs and glitches including character getting stuck, crashing, falling through map, and saving issues.
Clunky and poorly polished mechanics like vaulting and movement, causing frustrating gameplay.
Simple and weak level design and AI with limited challenge and thin lore.

stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally buggy with frequent glitches that can disrupt gameplay, though it remains playable and enjoyable for many users despite these stability issues.
- “This game is rubbish and completely buggy, nothing else to add!”
- “Although the game seemed nice, it was almost too buggy to play.”
- “I really tried, but the glitches get so bad that I have to Ctrl+Alt+Del every 5 minutes.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for clunky movement and vault mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. While the artistic style is praised, the mechanics require significant improvement to match the game's visual quality.
- “To be worth a gamer's time, the game must match top tier visuals with top tier gameplay, and that's not happening here.”
- “Cecelia is not cooperative for gameplay.”
- “Artistic style is great but the mechanics of the game need an overhaul.”
- “Clunky vault mechanics and movement.”
- “Cecilia is not cooperative for gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for being visually appealing and well-executed, contributing positively to the game's overall aesthetic. However, while the visuals are strong, they are seen as insufficient on their own without equally compelling gameplay to match.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
- “Other than that, I really enjoy this game's feel and like the aesthetic it goes for.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is simple and lightweight, offering some appeal despite minimal lore. While the game features fun puzzles, it experiences some bugs but is free to play.
- “Quite buggy but still it's free, there's a small story and fun puzzles so can't complain.”
- “The story has some appeal to me even if the lore's very thin.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from optimization issues, primarily due to a low FPS cap that causes frequent stuttering and negatively impacts smooth gameplay.
- “There are some optimization issues.”
- “The FPS is capped really low, causing constant stuttering.”