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The Messenger
As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.
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Very Positive (72) - 91% of the 72 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (6,722) - 94% of the 6,722 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Aug 30, 2018
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Devolver Digital

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Recommended
By Indiegames Inside March 28, 2019

“Ein Must-Have für Metroidvania & Plattformer Fans! The Messenger ist ein tolles Abenteuer mit Zeitreisen in 8- & 16-Bit Grafik. Knifflig, aber nie unfair und mit einem herausragenden Sountrack! 10/10”

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Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔
French ✔ ✔
German ✔ ✔
Spanish - Spain ✔ ✔
Simplified Chinese ✔ ✔
Traditional Chinese ✔ ✔
Japanese ✔ ✔
Korean ✔ ✔
Portuguese - Brazil ✔ ✔
Russian ✔ ✔
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Fantasy Violence

Rating for: ESRB
Includes 48 Steam Achievements
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“The New Leader to Beat.”
10/10 – Destructoid

“The Messenger is the Real Deal.”
10/10 – US Gamer

“Masterful and Smart Adventure.”
10/10 – Nintendo World Report

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About This Game

As a demon army besieges his village, a young ninja ventures through a cursed world, to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival. What begins as a classic action platformer soon unravels into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.



  • Dynamic, acrobatic gameplay and ultra tight controls worthy of an epic ninja adventure.

  • Character upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels, and branching paths to discover.

  • Meticulously designed 8-bit and 16-bit sprites, animations, and backgrounds in the spirit of the classics.

  • A memorable cast of offbeat villains, bosses, and associates.

  • Original soundtrack by renowned chiptune composer Rainbowdragoneyes, handmade using Famitracker.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer (64 bit)
    • Processor: Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400
    • Storage: 1200 MB available space
    • Sound Card: Onboard soundcard or better
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