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This Spirited New Puzzle Platformer Puts A Clever Spin On Celeste
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- Tethergeist is a Celeste-inspired puzzle platformer featuring Mae, a girl with a tethered astral projection ability, requiring players to navigate complex levels filled with deadly spike pits and obstacles.
- The game introduces unique mechanics such as Mae’s spirit passing through obstacles to pull her body along, limited astral projections tied to collecting yellow flowers, and interactive elements like moving platforms and energy fields that affect projection abilities.
- Tethergeist offers forgiving gameplay with single-screen puzzles, unlimited lives, and hidden collectibles for extra challenges, encouraging exploration and mastery of its mechanics.
- The game stands out with its colorful art, smooth animation, serene soundtrack, satisfying sound effects, and a story exploring themes of disability and capability through Mae’s coming-of-age journey.
- Available now on PC and Nintendo Switch, Tethergeist also features a charming axolotl spirit companion named Bao, adding to its appeal.
