The Messenger

1. Gnuphilly

   Aug 30, 2018

   10

   The Messenger is one the most entertaining, refreshing and innovative game I have played in a while. It feels like a what a triple AThe Messenger is one the most entertaining, refreshing and innovative game I have played in a while. It feels like a what a triple A production would have been in the 90s. The mechanics are simple, yet they provide for a very challenging experience when mixed together in such great levels. The story is well written, and much deeper than expected at the beginning. The characters are lovely and I found myself reading all the optional dialogues, which I never do. The visuals are gorgeous and diverse. Each level has a 8-bit and 16-bit version.
   
   Sabotage Studio really accomplished something by crafting a real love letter to what we enjoyed about retro games. It stands out in the sea of pale copycats by finding its own modern identity while hitting that nostalgia nerve all the time.
   
   From a side-scroller to a metroidvania, this game offers a depth that is unexpected. It is very polished and well-paced, offering a 20+ hours experience that is worth every penny. Highly recommended 10/10 - This should make short list for GOTY.… Expand

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2. bhbdwdu

   Jun 10, 2020

   10

   I picked up this game and was immediately hooked.
   Everything about this game is amazing: Gameplay, Soundtrack (best soundtrack i've heard inI picked up this game and was immediately hooked.
   Everything about this game is amazing: Gameplay, Soundtrack (best soundtrack i've heard in a long time), Graphics (both of them), Game Mechanics.
   Time Travel, Cloud Stepping, Rope Dart, Wingsuit. Everything about this game makes you feel like a badass.
   The soundtrack is the best one i've heard in a LONG time, and the fact there are two versions for each track (8-bit, 16-bit) makes it even better.
   The graphics are amazing. beatiful backgrounds, tilesets and character designs (also two versions for everything).
   And finally: the writing. The writing in this game is brilliant and funny, with each character having a full fleshed-out personality (the shopkeeper is my favorite character).
   This quickly became one of my all-time favorite games and is easily my best game of 2018.
   If you haven't played this game; play it. NOW.… Expand

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4. Psico32

   Sep 9, 2018

   10

   El juego es demasiado genial, superó por demas las expectativas. El humor es excelente, el gameplay fluido, la musica espectacular, el estiloEl juego es demasiado genial, superó por demas las expectativas. El humor es excelente, el gameplay fluido, la musica espectacular, el estilo retro es un detalle muy bueno. Tuvo un par de caidas de FPS pero nada grave, a lo ultimo el tendero pierde un poco de personalidad y al abrir el cofre verde incluso carece de dialogo o felicitacion alguna, es lo unico que no me gustó mucho. Uno de mis indie favoritos, ultra recomendado, genial para rejugar e incluso intentar speedrunning… Expand

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5. pmasterfunk

   Jul 31, 2019

   9

   The Messenger is one of the best games I've played recently. It starts off as a great 8-bit styled platformer, with clear inspiration from theThe Messenger is one of the best games I've played recently. It starts off as a great 8-bit styled platformer, with clear inspiration from the NES Ninja Gaiden series. Thankfully, it's not nearly as difficult (i.e. frustrating) as those games were (oh Ship of Doom...).
   
   So then... well, SPOILER ALERT the game turns into a great Metroidvania game. And it's a really good one. I mean, on some level, it doesn't really do anything new, but it just does it all so well. I still have a few gripes (I always do), so I'll just mention them in passing during the review.
   
   The controls are tight, but I wish the floating mechanics were not as easily confused with the double jump mechanic. Although that may have been a deliberate decision for level-design reasons.
   
   The graphics are great. The boss designs are also awesome, animations are fluid, and the scenery is unbelievable in the "16-bit" version.
   
   Level design is really good, secrets are just hard enough to find, but not painfully obscure as to be frustrating.
   
   One thing that deserves mention is the humour. After playing Donut County not long ago, I was doubtful video games could be funny anymore. Well, here comes The Messenger to the rescue. Decent non-toilet humour with good timing, I mean, when's the last time I saw this in a game?
   
   Also, DLC is free! Picnic Panic is actually pretty good, and I hate DLC.
   
   All in all, I can't recommend The Messenger enough. It also plays perfectly on Switch, so if you're debating which version to purchase, this is probably as good as any.… Expand

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6. Ozzy-

   Oct 21, 2022

   9

   This is one of the most entertaining games I've ever played. The narrative is so well written, the shopkeeper is my favorite charactersThis is one of the most entertaining games I've ever played. The narrative is so well written, the shopkeeper is my favorite characters without a doubt, his stories are so good & his humour is very much on point. The overall tone of the game is brilliant. The gameplay is quite simple but very effective. The music is some of the best you'll encounter in a game. The game is mostly linear but half way through you're sent on a bit of goose chase, had it not been for that, I'd give this game a 10.… Expand

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7. JoeyPL5

   Nov 16, 2021

   8

   The game is really fun and has an awesome soundtrack but I lost interest when it turned into a Metroidvania (and I love Metroidvanias).

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8. GRAFAIAI

   Sep 1, 2022

   0

   this game is not good. you cant have really good fun with this one. it is really bad

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