Celaria

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 102 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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"Celaria is a fast-paced first-person platformer, focusing on reaction-based gameplay and parkour moves such as wallrunning and walljumping. Compete against others in the multiplayer mode or create and share your own custom maps with the built-in editor. To resolve any shader issues, install the DirectX 9 End User Runtimes."

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game features a highly engaging and fluid movement system that rewards precision and mastery, making it incredibly satisfying to play.
  • Level design is top-notch, offering multiple routes and hidden collectibles, which enhances replayability and encourages exploration.
  • The inclusion of a map editor and Steam Workshop support allows for endless creativity and community engagement, adding significant value to the game.
  • The lack of air control and some finicky movement mechanics can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially for players unfamiliar with the controls.
  • The game has a steep difficulty curve, with some levels presenting a significant challenge that may deter casual players.
  • Multiplayer features are underutilized, with a lack of active players and community content, which can diminish the overall experience.
  • gameplay39 mentions

    The gameplay of this parkour game is characterized by its mechanical depth and fluid movement, making it highly engaging for players who enjoy mastering tight controls and optimizing their performance. While the minimalist presentation and limited number of mechanics may deter some, the inclusion of a level editor, multiplayer options, and a focus on speedrunning enhance the overall experience. However, some players have noted issues with clunky controls and design choices that can detract from the enjoyment, leading to a mixed reception regarding its overall execution.

    • “This is one of the best first-person platformer/parkour games in the genre, with gameplay second only to Neon White, in my opinion.”
    • “The gameplay is really fun and it's satisfying to improve your times on the various levels.”
    • “It's a buttery-smooth parkour game that's easy to pick up, with myriad speedrunning mechanics that are difficult to master.”
    • “The addition of multiplayer and a level editor can make up for the general issues the game has with its length, but these core gameplay issues really hold the entire experience back.”
    • “A potential good game ruined by stupid gameplay mechanics, clunky controls, and bad game design choices.”
    • “With such dull controls and gameplay mechanics, it's not surprising 80% of the players will achieve the same times.”
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with many users enjoying the energetic atmosphere it creates, particularly with genres like drum & bass. However, some players report significant lag issues when loading new songs, which detracts from playability, leading to suggestions to disable the in-game music in favor of personal playlists. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered a highlight, technical issues can hinder its enjoyment.

    • “The music is great, the gameplay is slick and smooth, and wonderfully engaging and rewarding.”
    • “Such a damned good game for listening to drum & bass music to, the atmosphere and energy of this game fit it perfectly.”
    • “Something about the beautiful music accompanying your motions.”
    • “I've found that loading new songs can cause big lag spikes, and the only way to reduce them is to rename the soundtrack folder so the game can't find them.”
    • “That's a shame because most of the songs are total bangers, but this problem really hurts the playability of the game.”
    • “My only word of advice going into the game is to disable the in-game music and put on your own playlist (liquid DnB or some funky lo-fi beats goes really well with the aesthetic, in my opinion).”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as simple and unremarkable, resembling graph paper, yet they feature sharp lighting and a pleasant skybox that contribute to a decent aesthetic. While some players appreciate the clean design for its performance on lower-end systems, others feel the visuals are lackluster, though they do not detract from the overall fluid gameplay experience.

    • “On the surface, the visuals look as interesting as the graph paper the levels are folded out of, but between the sharp lighting and blue skybox, there is a pleasant vibe.”
    • “Clean graphics, awesome maps, and hopefully more community workshop maps to come.”
    • “This simple graphics design means the game runs incredibly well on my system, and I can imagine people on lower-end systems will love its performance too.”
    • “And, although it's not really important in a game like this, the graphics kinda suck.”
    • “While the graphics are nothing to write home about, the gameplay is absolutely fluid and scratches the 'just one more try' itch.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its speedrunning mechanics, level creator, and Steam Workshop integration, which provide a continuous stream of new content and challenges. Players can enjoy revisiting levels to find hidden collectibles and improve their times, with the potential for unlimited gameplay as the community contributes additional maps.

    • “Speedrunning games like this inherently have high replay value, and the level creator and Steam Workshop integration means that you'll always have plenty to do.”
    • “Not to mention the hidden collectibles that are scattered around the 'out-of-bounds' areas of each course, adding replay value to each level and promising a new challenge after you've conquered each medal.”
    • “Not to mention the hidden collectibles that are scattered around the out-of-bounds areas of each course, adding replay value to each level and promising a new challenge after you've conquered each medal.”
    • “With the addition of workshop support, this game's replayability shoots up through the roof.”
    • “I already feel that the game has a lot of replay value simply trying to get better times on the current maps, but I suspect if the player base increases, and thus the workshop map pool increases, then there will be essentially unlimited content.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny and enjoyable, contributing to an overall sense of joy and satisfaction. The game's comedic elements stand out, making it a delightful experience that resonates well with users.

    • “Funny parkour game 10/10”
    • “Simply finding a great new game brings one a lot of joy, but finding one that is quite outstanding before any critic or top-10 list of a funny person on the internet tells you it's good is another feeling entirely.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its energetic synergy with drum & bass music, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.

    • “Such a damned good game for listening to drum & bass music; the atmosphere and energy of this game fit it perfectly.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as unclear hitboxes and unresponsive controls, which can lead to player frustration and a diminished sense of immersion.

  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's simple graphics design allows for excellent performance, making it highly optimized for both high-end and lower-end systems. Users appreciate its smooth operation across a range of hardware configurations.

    • “This simple graphics design means the game runs incredibly well on my system, and I can imagine people on lower-end systems will love its performance too.”
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