The soundtrack, level design, self aware humor, and graphics are all fantastic. Without spoiling anything, the 'gimmick' is quite fun and doesn't get old even towards the end of the game. The player character controls wonderfully, jumping around and slashing your sword feels great. If you don't like old school platformers then this probably won't convince you, but if you do like games like Ninja Gaiden, Shovel Knight, or even Mega Man (though with less emphasis on boss fights) then the Messenger is definitely worth a try.
