
The Messenger
30 Aug 2018 · (8 years ago) · Full Release
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Developer: Sabotage Studio Publisher: Devolver Digital
About
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 clanâs 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.
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.
Features & accessibility
Awards
4- 🏆Game Developers Choice Awards — Best Debut DeveloperNominee2019
- 🏆The Game Awards — Best Debut GameWinner2018
- 🏆The Game Awards — Best Debut Indie GameWinner2018
- 🏆The Game Awards — Best Independent GameNominee2018
Where to buy
official storesPrices via CheapShark · may vary by region
Reviews
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