Celeste instantly captured the hearts of platformer fans when it released back in 2018. The game soldiered on for three years while slowly amassing a commendable following. No one suspected one gracious gift from the game developers behind one of the most iconic platformers in recent memory. Matt Makes Games, the developers of Celeste, released an unexpected sequel to the 2018 hit game.
A lovely surprise
https://twitter.com/MaddyThorson/status/1353852915299962880
Maddy Thorson, Celeste’s director, posted the exciting news to Twitter for all the fans to see. Celeste 2: Lani’s Trek or Celeste Classic 2 features the original prototype of the first game in the franchise. The developers created the game on Pico-8 game engine. Pico-8 is a “fantasy video game console” engine that allows players to enjoy games from the comforts of their favorite browsers. Matt Makes Games made the game available for play right this moment. Follow this link to experience this charming semi-sequel.
The developers allegedly completed the build of the game in just three days. Players cited Celeste 2’s challenging nature that capitalizes on the wonders of the same Celeste universe. Players take the role of a new character called Lani who explores with a grappling hook device.
The current global situation may be hectic but Matt Makes Games actions shine a bright beacon for the gaming industry in general. Fans appreciate the love and passion creators hold for beloved franchises. Hopefully, many other developers take note of Matt Makes Games generous actions when it comes to their own IPs.
The semi-sequel announcement post garnered pleasant surprise and praise from fans of the Celeste series.
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