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Valve continues to excel with these character designs. The baton-spinning reload? The unicorn horn charge? THE BRONX ACCENT? Celeste is absolutely oozing with personality. pic.twitter.com/qJEPaSi6z8
While her abilities are impressive, it is Celeste’s mobility—and her unexpected Bronx accent—that has truly sparked a frenzy. Social media threads are filled with fans admiring her “New York” charm and her fluid movement mechanics. Players have noted that she possesses air control reminiscent of high-level Counter-Strike play, allowing for effective strafing and “bhopping” across the map.
As one Reddit user noted, “She has total air control,” predicting that bhop montages will soon dominate the community feed.
However, this extreme agility has some fans reaching for the nerf-hammer already. In discussions regarding her playstyle, several veterans suggested that Celeste might be slightly overtuned. One player remarked, “This is definitely getting adjusted soon,” noting that her bunny hopping is “unbelievably fun but also extremely overpowered” in the current meta.
Celeste has built-in bunny hopping mechanics. With lower gravity and enhanced air control, she brings Counter-Strike-style movement to Deadlock. It looks incredible. pic.twitter.com/g7EbsJKzVD
Despite the balance concerns, the consensus is that Valve has struck gold again with character design. From her baton-spinning animations to her unique heavy melee, Celeste feels distinct and polished.
With Apollo still waiting in the wings, the Old Gods, New Blood expansion is nearing its conclusion. But for now, the community seems perfectly content mastering the art of the unicorn-powered bunny hop.
Check out our list of the most anticipated upcoming games for more titles to watch as Deadlock continues its closed testing phase.
Source: gamesradar.com
