Celerity

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Celerity is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Gwyn Games and was released on December 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Celerity" is a single-player, fast-paced first-person shooter game featuring wonderful gameplay and pretty visuals. It offers a campaign, challenge, and free roam modes, with unique gameplay elements focusing on environmental interaction and a skill-based movement system. Players can unlock new abilities like Grappling Hook, Hookshot, and Bubble Jump as they progress.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and challenging parkour mechanics that provide a satisfying gameplay experience.
Great visuals and music that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
Affordable price point, making it a worthwhile purchase for a short but enjoyable experience.

Game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, leading to limited replayability.
Inconsistent physics and controls can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly with jumping and grappling mechanics.
Lack of features such as leaderboards and control rebinding, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and satisfying, featuring smooth movement mechanics reminiscent of parkour games like Mirror's Edge. However, players have noted issues with unresponsive controls and frustrating mechanics, particularly regarding jumping and momentum. While the game offers a decent variety of levels and challenges, some mechanics feel rigid and hinder the overall flow, leading to mixed feelings about its execution.
- “Really fun game to just pop in for 15 minutes late at night - great aesthetics, decent mechanics, and very smooth movement reminiscent of games like Mirror's Edge!”
- “Fun, satisfying gameplay, but can be finished too fast and some of the physics are a bit wonky.”
- “- The main levels have a great difficulty progression with new mechanics introduced each world.”
- “Not a bad game, but for a parkour game, the jumping feels awful and a lot of the mechanics don't feel like they work the way they should.”
- “There's an attempt to give different paths for using the skills so it's not the same gameplay for everyone, but it doesn't work well.”
- “But the controls are way too rigid and some of the mechanics and level designs really kill the flow of the game.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their aesthetic appeal and smooth performance, drawing comparisons to titles like Mirror's Edge and Titanfall 2. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals and immersive soundtrack, which enhance the fast-paced gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, despite some minor performance issues reported with uncapped frame rates.
- “Really fun game to just pop in for 15 minutes late at night - great aesthetics, decent mechanics, and very smooth movement reminiscent of games like Mirror's Edge!”
- “Fast paced, has amazing graphics, and fun to play.”
- “Celerity has good pleasing graphics and music is great and fits the momentum-based play style.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while many praise the soundtrack as beautiful and fitting for the gameplay, some find it repetitive and suggest a need for more variety. The menu music is particularly highlighted as exceptional, though opinions on the in-game tracks vary, with some players noting that they loop too quickly. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the experience but could benefit from additional diversity.
- “Great game for 2-3 hours of fun, often on sale for $2. Great visuals and soundtrack.”
- “Beautifully simple and an absolute banger of a soundtrack; I would pay five times more than I did for it!”
- “Celerity has good pleasing graphics, and the music is great and fits the momentum-based play style.”
- “More variety in the sound department wouldn't hurt either - the songs are pretty nice but get a bit annoying easily.”
- “Menu music was amazing but I didn't like the in-game music as much and it looped too fast, just personal preference.”
- “Menu music was amazing but I didn't like the in-game music as much and it looped too fast, just personal preference.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game lacks a narrative, focusing instead on enjoyable and challenging main missions. While it offers fun parkour gameplay, players seeking a story-driven experience may be disappointed.
- “There is no story.”
- “The game lacks any narrative depth.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
Players note that while the game is enjoyable, its replayability is limited due to the straightforward level design, which lacks multiple paths. Most replay value comes from attempting to improve completion times rather than exploring varied gameplay experiences.
- “I do wish more levels had multiple overlapping paths to the end for more replayability, as most of them are straightforward romps to the end, but they're still fun as is.”
- “I do wish more levels had multiple or overlapping paths to the end for more replayability, as most of them are straightforward romps to the end, but they're still fun as is.”
- “There is little replayability beyond trying to achieve better times.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of Celerity to be engaging, as it contrasts the thrill of running freely with the tension of avoiding obstacles, creating a dynamic experience that evokes a range of feelings from excitement to anxiety.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers express a desire for improved optimization in the movement system, specifically advocating for features like better speed retention through techniques such as bhopping, enhanced air control, and smoother transitions into wallruns and pipe slides, which currently slow down gameplay.
- “Personally, I'd like to see a more optimized movement system that allows you to maintain higher speeds, such as through bunny hopping, smoother air control, and the ability to initiate wall runs and pipe slides without drastically reducing your speed.”
- “The optimization of the game's mechanics really enhances the overall experience, making movement feel fluid and responsive.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, allowing for seamless transitions between actions and a more dynamic gameplay experience.”
- “Personally, I'd like to see a more optimized movement system that allows you to maintain higher speeds, such as through bunny hopping, smoother air control, and the ability to start wall runs and pipe slides without being slowed down significantly.”
- “The game's performance is lacking; it feels like there are constant frame drops and stuttering, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous optimization issues, especially in crowded areas where the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, with users reporting bugs, inconsistent swing mechanics, and problematic hitboxes for orbs during challenges.
- “This game can be buggy; the swings are finicky, and the hitboxes of the orbs in the challenges are scuffed.”