Ori and the Blind Forest
It is incorrect to describe this game as a melange of celeste and gris because of course
this game predates both of them. But that is where my mind went — this sort of "emotional platformer" —
and this game is terrific, ten hours of beauty and challenge and fun and very sweet characterization.
I think the gameplay was a little less tight than Celeste; I think the exploration and non-linearity
felt a little unsatisfying (and I barely scratched the surface, it seems). But it was an absolute treasure
of an experience, and I'm excited to dive into the sequel soon.