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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.
Release Date:
Aug 30, 2018
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Devolver Digital
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By 쿠타르크의 인디 게임 October 2, 2018

“과거와 미래를 자유롭게 드나드는 닌자 전령이 되어 두루마리를 전달해야 하는 레트로풍 액션 게임이다. 닌자용검전을 오마쥬한 게임이지만, 고전을 지나치게 의식하진 않았다. 8비트와 16비트를 넘나드는 독특한 메커니즘과 이 메커니즘을 적극 활용한 복합적인 레벨디자인, 닌자의 특성을 잘 살린 액션, 그리고 상점 주인의 깨알같은 이야기가 너무나도 매력적인 게임.”

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E10+ - Everyone (10+)

Fantasy Violence

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Reviews

“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

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
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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