The Messenger

Sabotage · Devolver Digital

Released
Aug 30, 2018
Platforms
Windows
Last updated
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RetroPlatformerMetroidvaniaPixel GraphicsNinja

Updates & announcements

20 posts

Change history · Builds & patches

  1. VG247

    Sea of Stars, the RPG from the dev of The Messenger, coming to Switch Holiday 2022

    Sea of Stars , the long-awaited RPG set in The Messenger universe, finally has a Switch release date for late 2022 via an announcement from the latest Indie World showcase . From Sabotage, the developer of The Messenger, Sea of Stars will serve as a prequel to that game and also

  2. Developer post

    Messenger Owners! Save 15% on Olija for a limited time*!

    For a limited time*, Steam owners of GRIS, My Friend Pedro, Katana Zero, or The Messenger will save 15% on the just released Olija ! Check out the animated launch trailer below: *Offer ends February 11th at 10AM Pacific

  3. Developer post

    *48 hours left to back Sea of Stars on Kickstarter*

    On March 19th we announced Sabotage's next game, Sea of Stars, along with the launch of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The enthusiasm for our retro inspired turn based RPG is such that the funding goal was reached in under 7 hours. On April 9th the last stretch goal, a free

  4. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    Have You Played The Messenger?

    Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day, perhaps for all time. The little demon that revives you every time you die in The Messenger is a bit of a git. It’s an often quoted idiom made famous (but not originated by) Benjamin Franklin, tha

  5. PC Gamer

    Retro-ninja game The Messenger is free on the Epic Games Store

    The Messenger is a retro-platformer with an interesting twist. It starts off like a fairly standard action-platformer from back in the day, but soon turns into "an expansive time-traveling adventure" that makes use of both 8-bit and 16-bit graphics and audio. And not just for vis

  6. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    Top-down blasters Ruiner and Nuclear Throne are this week's Epic Games Store freebies

    If you like your violence from the perspective of a duck, or of a child who held onto their kite during a gale, then the two free games on Epic Games Store this week are very much for you. Both Ruiner and Nuclear Throne are top-down shooters, given freely as long as you grab them

  7. PC Gamer

    Retro ninja platformer The Messenger gets free DLC levels

    The Messenger is Sabotage Studio's 2D platformer in the vein of classics like Shinobi and Ninja Gaiden 2. And, if you've finished it already, it now has some free DLC accessible to anyone who has made it to the credits. Picnic Panic is a vacation-themed collection of three new le

  8. Developer post

    The Messenger: Picnic Panic DLC Expansion Available Now for Free!

    Picnic Panic is a FREE sun-soaked expansion to the Messenger in which the beloved characters from the original game tag along on a trip to Voodkin Island. Explore three refreshingly new levels - each culminating in unique and inventive boss fights. To start your tropical adventur

  9. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    E3 2019 games every game confirmed

    They just keep coming don’t they? A lot of games were announced at E3 2019, things that we didn’t know about, as well as stuff that’s previously announced, or expansions to already released games. Now, to the casual outsider, what we’re doing might seem absolutely nuts, but we th

  10. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    E3 2019 games every game confirmed

    They just keep coming don’t they? A lot of games were announced at E3 2019, things that we didn’t know about, as well as stuff that’s previously announced, or expansions to already released games. Now, to the casual outsider, what we’re doing might seem absolutely nuts, but we th

  11. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    E3 2019 games every game confirmed

    They just keep coming don’t they? A lot of games were announced at E3 2019, things that we didn’t know about, as well as stuff that’s previously announced, or expansions to already released games. Now, to the casual outsider, what we’re doing might seem absolutely nuts, but we th

  12. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    E3 2019 games every game confirmed

    Oh dear god, there’s a lot of games announced at E3 2019. A lot of new things that we didn’t know about as well, especially coming out of Microsoft’s conference. It might seem absolutely nuts, but we thought we’d put together an alphabetical list of games that have been confirmed

  13. Announcement

    Daily Deal - The Messenger, 30% Off

    Today's Deal: Save 30% on The Messenger !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time

  14. Rock, Paper, Shotgun

    Devolver Digital s bundle on Twitch Prime might be deal of the week

    While I’ve my issues with Amazon’s global mega-monopoly, I can’t deny that the monthly sack of games that Twitch gives out to Amazon Prime subscribers is an oft-impressive bunch. This month more impressive than most – it’s a bundle of Devolver Digital’s best , including Broforce

  15. Eurogamer

    Fab Ninja-Gaiden-inspired retro platformer The Messenger is getting free DLC next year

    Developer Sabotage has announced that its excellent retro platformer (with a twist!) The Messenger will be receiving a helping of free DLC next year on Switch and PC. Known as Picnic Panic, The Messenger's free DLC update will feature a vibrant vacation theme, replete with oceans

  16. PC Gamer

    The Messenger cranks up the difficulty with a New Game+ mode

    The Ninja Gaiden-inspired retro-platformer The Messenger got a big update today that adds "quality of life" changes including remappable controls and "dialog turbo speed," as well as a New Game+ mode that will give players the option of bringing items unlocked in previous playthr

  17. Eurogamer

    Retro action platformer (with a twist!) The Messenger just got a New Game Plus mode

    Developer Sabotage Studio has just released a brand-new update for its excellent retro action platformer The Messenger, introducing a welcome New Game Plus mode for players on PC and Switch. For those unfamiliar, The Messenger's retro platform action is at least somewhat inspired

  18. Developer post

    Patch Notes v1.0.4 “Messenger+ Update”

    New Game+ mode: -NG+ is additive, where each subsequent cycle increases difficulty, but also lets you lock in an item to have from the start, making the quest shorter every time -Tread carefully; in NG+, you need to pay Quarble upfront, or it’s GAME OVER -Can you beat the dev’s h

  19. Announcement

    Daily Deal - The Messenger, 30% Off

    Today's Deal: Save 30% on The Messenger !* Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are! *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time

  20. Developer post

    Patch 1.0.2 - (Bug Fixes) just released on Steam

    Greetings Messengers, we just pushed a patch to Steam to address some issues a few players were encountering. Patch notes v1.0.2 : - Fixed memory leak to prevent framerate drop issue when playing for extended periods of time (6+ hours) - Fixed soft lock that occurred when dying a