> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://nowplaying.cool/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Dash n Cry: Bursting is a platformer that doesn't even try to sound like Celeste—and that's kind of refreshing - URL: https://nowplaying.cool/dash-n-cry-bursting-is-a-platformer-that-doesnt-even-try-to-sound-like-celeste-and-thats-kind-of-refreshing/ - Published: 2026-08-31T12:41:50.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-31T12:41:50.000Z - Description: Painful Smile and Burning Goat Studio's latest precision platformer proves you don't need to imitate Celeste to stand out. - Author: Peterline6 - Tags: OST More often than not, when a studio wants to take its own crack at a hit game, it makes the mistake of sticking too closely to the source material. How many *Celeste* clones have we seen blatantly copying either the art style or Lena Raine's beloved OST? Fortunately, *Dash n Cry: Bursting* cannot be filed under this category. Boasting colorful visuals, this precision platformer released last month by Painful Smile and Burning Goat Studio handed over its music to Brazilian composer Mariano Telles—someone I hadn't encountered before. A trained guitarist, Telles is certainly a skilled player, but he doesn't limit the sound palette of the *Dash n Cry: Bursting* OST to six-string melodies alone. Despite drawing clear inspiration from *Celeste*, the game really doesn't sound anything like it—which is a win, if you ask me! Finding its own voice is even more important in a world where thousands of games drop each month. Mariano Telles' music heads in unexpected directions, such as on "Rainbow Palette," a track that marries a blissful steelpan sound with twirling guitars and a syncopated drum pad rhythm. It's a welcome surprise for a game that looks just as fun as it sounds playful. You can try the demo for free on Steam if that piques your interest! Find all listening links for **Dash n Cry: Bursting (Original Soundtrack)** by **Mariano Telles** on its dedicated page: → *Consider supporting my work on* [*Patreon*](https://patreon.com/nowplayingvgm) *or* [*Ko-Fi*](https://ko-fi.com/peterline6)*, thank you!*