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Celeste Classic by Maddy Thorson

Original four-day PICO-8 jam game that became the basis for Celeste.

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About Celeste Classic

Original four-day PICO-8 jam game that became the basis for Celeste. Celeste Classic is a indie game makers product built by indie maker Maddy Thorson, launched in 2015.

Status
Active
Launched
2015
Website
celestegame.com

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Celeste Classic FAQ

What is Celeste Classic?

Celeste Classic is a indie game makers product: Original four-day PICO-8 jam game that became the basis for Celeste.

Who made Celeste Classic?

Celeste Classic was made by Maddy Thorson, Canadian game designer behind Celeste and TowerFall, co-founder of Extremely OK Games. It launched in 2015. Maddy Thorson has also built Celeste, TowerFall, Earthblade, Jumper.

Is Celeste Classic still active?

Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, Celeste Classic is still active and run by Maddy Thorson at celestegame.com.

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