The Messenger

1. gunndor

   Sep 13, 2020

   10

   As others have noted, this is a tribute to 16 bit platformers, but it’s an upgrade in every way. The difficulty is very well-balanced andAs others have noted, this is a tribute to 16 bit platformers, but it’s an upgrade in every way. The difficulty is very well-balanced and progresses evenly. Boss battles are generally fair, some can be tough, but after a few tries you can get past them. On top of that, the game is full of tongue-in-cheek humor and cleverness unseen in the vast majority of games. I grew up playing games like Ninja Gaiden, and The Messenger has better controls, more unique weapons and combos, and is just more fun due to the playability and humor. Highly recommend it if you like the genre!… Expand

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2. JoeTurner

   Mar 10, 2021

   10

   This game is a love letter to the games I grew up with. While the most obvious influence is Ninja Gaiden, there is also some Megaman, SuperThis game is a love letter to the games I grew up with. While the most obvious influence is Ninja Gaiden, there is also some Megaman, Super Mario and eventually Metroid thrown in the mix. The gameplay feels great, implementing classic gameplay with a few new tricks up its sleeve.
   
   The difficulty curve is close to perfect. While it's certainly challenging, it's fair, and most of the toughest challenges are optional. There are a few times I had trouble figuring out where to go later in the game, but I figured it out before I got too frustrated.
   
   Besides the great retro graphics, the music is fantastic. The story is not too intrusive, but what is there is very well written and there is a nice mix of heart warming moments and very funny jokes. A few of these will only be truly appreciated by old timers like me, but I really liked the overall atmosphere and pacing of the game.
   
   When I first started this game I thought it seemed pretty good. As I got farther into it I realized that it was a really good game. By the time I was midway through (this game is quite long, taking me over 20 hours to beat, plus DLC) I was in love. In the end I cannot recommend this game highly enough.
   
   I consider this to be one of the best games of it's type ever made. It is epic and keeps you interested with new techniques to master and entertaining bosses and levels. To tell too much would be to spoil the surprises.
   
   It is a masterpiece and I really hope they release more DLC, or better yet, a sequel. Play this game, you'll not regret it! 10/10… Expand

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4. XEQU

   Jul 2, 2021

   10

   This game is absoluetly brilliant.
   The story is wonderfull and detailled, also funny.
   Give it the first 1-2h that the game can suck you inThis game is absoluetly brilliant.
   The story is wonderfull and detailled, also funny.
   Give it the first 1-2h that the game can suck you in and you feel ok with the very accurate controls.
   Dont expect any easy game here, its hard, but worth to play.
   Absolutely a must play for oldschool platform entheusiasts.
   
   played on xbox one x , gamepass. completion ~92%
   would definitly buy it if there would be a xbox physical in the wild.… Expand

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5. quakedamage15

   Nov 1, 2021

   9

   Gran juego inspirado en clásicos como Ninja Gaiden. Un pixel art muy detallado y tiene una jugabilidad actualizada a los tiempos que corren.Gran juego inspirado en clásicos como Ninja Gaiden. Un pixel art muy detallado y tiene una jugabilidad actualizada a los tiempos que corren. Muy divertido.… Expand

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6. arambs

   Aug 19, 2020

   9

   The only thing im gonna say is that i love this game. Its not a masterpiece but the gameplay is farely good and the dialogues and story areThe only thing im gonna say is that i love this game. Its not a masterpiece but the gameplay is farely good and the dialogues and story are awesome, one of the best indies ive played. And its on gamepass.… Expand

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7. Karottedraak

   Jul 8, 2020

   8

   First of al i played this game on game pass and didn't buy it so this effects my rating of this game.
   
   The messenger is a silly 2dFirst of al i played this game on game pass and didn't buy it so this effects my rating of this game.
   
   The messenger is a silly 2d platformer game which really reminds me of the first ninja gaiden on the nes. But besides the reminds of ninja gaiden it also felt like it with botton mashing and some what challenging boss fights. I completed this game in about 11 hours and i really liked it. The game also didn't frustrate me which will always give it plus points for me. For the story its only text blocks with some silly texts and it doesn't take it self seriously and that while the world actually really seems like it has a lot of lore and interested me.
   
   I will give this game a 8/10 because i really had a blast with it and i will return for the free DLC that just released!
   
   ( btw: It didn't made you feel like a messenger )… Expand

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8. Broyax

   Aug 28, 2020

   0

   Mais nom d'un petit bonhomme, qu'est-ce que ce jeu Megadrive fait sur ma Xbox ?!... ah mais oui, c'est un énième étron indé de la catégorieMais nom d'un petit bonhomme, qu'est-ce que ce jeu Megadrive fait sur ma Xbox ?!... ah mais oui, c'est un énième étron indé de la catégorie rétron pour rétrodegs parce qu'il paraît que les jeux vidéo, "c'était mieux avant"... mieux avant, t'es sûr ?
   
   Les graphismes de la génération 16 bits, 256 couleurs à l'écran et des pixels gros comme ça ! tu peux presque les compter, putain. Mais il paraît que c'est de lard, du pixel lard, tu peux pas comprendre, c'est un "hommage" parce que "c'était mieux avant" et que la Megadrive, c'était le bon vieux temps... ouais, les cartouches Sega à 449 francs français, toutes taxes comprises, prix public conseillé. Trop bien.
   
   Et donc là dans ce jeu Segadeg ou plutôt cette imitation de jeu Segadeg (et Segadead) tu te tapes la "jouabilité" d'antan toute pourrie, très difficile bien sûr parce que avant, ton jeu à 449 FF, tu voulais pas le finir en une après-midi quand même... donc, t'étais là pour en chier un maximum, car à l'époque, on ne savait faire que ça : de la difficulté répétée et répétitive pour prolonger la durée de vie d'un ersatz de jeu sans contenu...
   
   Des mécaniques très simples et très cons, de la 2D ignoble, de la daube défilante (scrollante en franglais) des combats (?) de presse-bouton épileptogène et de la plateforme débile pour con-currrencer Mariol, l'idole des nintendaubeux, car Nintendaube était un con-current sérieux de Sega !
   
   Et donc, plus besoin de ressortir la Megadrive de la poubelle, grâce à ces "jeux" rétrons indés, redécouvre les affres du jeu tout merdeux d'avant quand c'était bien de la merde ! ah la la, on vit vraiment une "drôle" d'époque !… Expand

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