Adventure · 2018
The Messenger
In short: The Messenger is an Adventure game by Sabotage, released in 2018 on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. It takes about 16 hours to beat. Critics rate it 84/100.
The game moves between 8-bit and 16-bit art styles, allowing the player to move between the two by going forward or backwards in time. 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…
Key facts
- Released
- 30 August 2018
- Genre
- Adventure · Action · RPG
- Length
- ≈ 16 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo
- Studio
- Sabotage
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Critics
- Metacritic 84
- Steam reviews
- 93% positive (11,860 reviews)
- Best price
- $19.99 · Humble Store
Where to buy
Why play it
- "Action" vibe
- ≈ 16h to see the end
- Metroidvania
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat The Messenger?
Expect about 16 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play The Messenger with friends?
No, The Messenger is a single-player experience.
What platforms is The Messenger on?
The Messenger is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo.
Where to buy The Messenger for the best price?
The best price Game Picker found is $19.99 at Humble Store. Prices are checked daily.
Is The Messenger a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 84. On Steam, 93% positive (11,860 reviews).
What games are like The Messenger?
In the same spirit: Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials, Aggelos and Valdis Story: Abyssal City.
