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The Messenger

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4.4/5

( 137 Reviews )

4.4

137 Reviews

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The Messenger
Description
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 game...
Genre:
Action - Combat - Platformer
Tags:
Action, Indie, 2D, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, show 6 more... Funny, Platformer, Difficult, Combat, Metroidvania, Ninja
Critics reviews
89 %
Recommend
Easy Allies
8.5/10
Game Informer
8/10
IGN
8/10
User reviews

4.4/5

( 137 Reviews )

4.4

137 Reviews

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Product details
2018, Sabotage, ...
System requirements
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or newer (64 bit), Intel core i5-4210 1.7ghz, 2 GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4...
DLCs
The Messenger Original Soundtrack - Disc I: The Past, The Messenger Original Soundtrack - Disc II: T...
Time to beat
12 hMain
14 h Main + Sides
16 h Completionist
14 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
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.

Copyright © 2017-2018 Sabotage Studio Inc.

System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Recommended system requirements:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Recommended system requirements:

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
12 hMain
14 h Main + Sides
16 h Completionist
14 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Action - Combat - Platformer
Tags:
Action, Indie, 2D, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics, show 6 more... Funny, Platformer, Difficult, Combat, Metroidvania, Ninja
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Sabotage / Devolver Digital
Size:
340 MB
Links:
Forum discussion
Game features
Cloud saves
Controller support
Overlay
Single-player
Languages
English
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Deutsch
audio
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español
audio
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français
audio
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Português do Brasil
audio
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русский
audio
text
中文(简体)
audio
text
日本語
audio
text
한국어
audio
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DLCs
The Messenger Original Soundtrack - Disc I: The Past
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Critics reviews
86
Top Critic Average
89 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
Easy Alliesby Michael Damiani
8.5/10
More than a tribute to a single retro franchise, The Messenger mixes amazing action platforming with the unique ability to jump between 8-bit and 16-bit worlds.
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Game Informerby Brian Shea
8/10
The Messenger is a terrific throwback to action platformers like Ninja Gaiden with welcome twists. While a mid-game identity crisis detracts from the experience, it's still an adventure worth taking
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IGNby Mitchell Saltzman
8/10
When you're fully geared up and The Messenger is hitting you with brand new stages and challenges that you haven't seen before, The Messenger is an amazing, must-play experience. Taken as a whole, it's brought down only by fetch quests that make The Messenger last several hours longer than it feels like it should.
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User reviews

Posted on: October 19, 2025

OtterPunk.exe

Verified owner

Games: 228 Reviews: 6

This game...

if you are a fan of ninja gaiden or any side scroller in that area. Get this gem.

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Posted on: October 22, 2025

JulesCorrales

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Games: 11 Reviews: 3

chill and entertaining

i mean, it's a good game. i like it. play it.

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Posted on: November 4, 2025

CultivatedHorror

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Games: 563 Reviews: 2

Absolute Cinema

I've done everything that I possibly can do besides The Deal.. Insane it has achievements on Steam and though the installer is a hell of a bonus I don't understand it not including them on GoG. Will update if they're ever added.

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Posted on: January 23, 2019

Chym1st

Verified owner

Games: 184 Reviews: 5

A gem

The game is relatively short - expect 10h of gameplay for an average player. But oh boy is it good side scrolling action. And that rockin' sound track!

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Posted on: January 8, 2022

Moteados

Verified owner

Games: 314 Reviews: 4

Very fun game!!!

I don't usually write reviews buy this game is great, it's challenging, it has funny dialogues and characters; and the best of all is that it has the BEST chiptune music since megaman 2. Just get it already!

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