Celaria
- February 18, 2017
- DevLewa
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Reviews
- The game features a highly engaging and fluid movement system that offers a great sense of speed and flow, making it very satisfying to master.
- Level design is top-notch, with multiple viable routes and hidden collectibles that encourage exploration and replayability.
- The game has a high skill ceiling, rewarding players who invest time in mastering its mechanics, and includes a level editor with community support for endless content.
- The lack of air control and some finicky wall-running mechanics can make precise platforming frustrating, especially for new players.
- The game does not provide adequate tutorials or visual feedback, leading to confusion about mechanics and level navigation.
- Multiplayer features are underutilized, with a dead player base and limited community maps, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay78 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this parkour game is praised for its mechanical depth and fluid movement, making it highly engaging for players who enjoy mastering tight mechanics and optimizing their times. While the minimalist presentation and limited gameplay elements may deter some, the inclusion of a level editor and multiplayer features adds to its replayability. However, some players have noted issues with clunky controls and design choices that can hinder the overall experience, making it a challenging yet rewarding title for dedicated players.
“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.”
“Yet, I find myself frustrated with seemingly minor things that end up souring the gameplay for me.”
- music24 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, particularly with genres like drum & bass fitting the atmosphere well. However, players have reported significant lag spikes when loading new songs, leading some to recommend disabling the in-game music in favor of personal playlists. While the soundtrack is enjoyable, the awkward gaps between tracks can detract from immersion.
“Such a damned good game for listening to drum & bass music to, the atmosphere and energy of this game fit it perfectly.”
“Look up the Ratz Instagib OST on YouTube or make a mix from LTJ Bukem on Spotify or Pandora and bear witness to the absolute aesthetic perfection 👌.”
“The music is great, the gameplay is slick and smooth, and wonderfully engaging and rewarding.”
“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).”
- graphics16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and unremarkable, resembling graph paper, yet they feature sharp lighting and a pleasant blue skybox that contribute to a decent aesthetic. While some players appreciate the clean design and smooth performance on lower-end systems, others feel the visuals lack depth and detail. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose without being a standout feature, allowing for fluid gameplay that keeps players engaged.
“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.”
“Look up the Ratz Instagib OST on YouTube or make a mix from LTJ Bukem on Spotify or Pandora and bear witness to the absolute aesthetic perfection 👌.”
“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.”
“The graphics are quite underwhelming and fail to impress.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative 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 the thrill of improving their times on existing maps while also seeking out hidden collectibles, ensuring that there is always something new to discover. As the player base grows and more user-generated content becomes available, the replay value is expected to expand significantly.
“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.”
“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.”
“With the addition of workshop support, this game's replayability shoots up through the roof.”
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny and enjoyable, particularly in the context of its parkour mechanics. The game's comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall experience, earning it a perfect score from users.
“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.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its energetic synergy with drum & bass music, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay. Players find that the vibrant ambiance complements the music perfectly, making it an ideal choice for fans of the genre.
“Such a damned good game for listening to drum & bass music; the atmosphere and energy of this game fit it perfectly.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frustrating mechanics, such as unclear hitboxes and unresponsive controls, leading to player frustration and a diminished sense of immersion. This lack of clarity can detract from the overall emotional experience, making it difficult for players to connect with the game.
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's simple graphics design contributes to excellent optimization, allowing it to run smoothly on a variety of systems, including lower-end configurations. Users appreciate the performance, indicating that it is accessible to a wide range of players.
“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.”
