Golden Strawberry

Lore & Background

Madeline's journey to climb Celeste Mountain to challenge her anxiety and depression. It mentions her encounters with Badeline, a personification of her self-doubt, and other characters like Granny, Theo, and Oshiro. The narrative focuses on themes of self-forgiveness and reconciliation.

Reader's Guide

The source explains that chapters contain branching paths with optional challenges and hidden collectibles. It notes that B-side levels are unlocked by finding hidden cassette tapes, and C-side levels unlock after completing all eight B-sides. The Farewell expansion adds a ninth chapter with no strawberries but introduces new mechanics like 'double-dash' gems.

Did You Know?

• The original version of Celeste was developed by Maddy Thorson and Noel Berry in August 2015 for the PICO-8 over a course of three days.
• The game features an 'Assist Mode' that allows players to lower game speed, use unlimited dashes, or grant Madeline invincibility.
• The Farewell DLC, released on September 9, 2019, introduces a ninth chapter with no B-side or C-side and adds grabbable jellyfish that function as parachutes.