The Messenger
Release date: Aug 30, 2018
Developers: Sabotage
Publishers: Devolver Digital
Genres: Action, Indie
Categories: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian

WATCH 'THE MESSENGER' EPISODE OF BEHIND THE SCHEMES About the Game 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. 

Press reviews: “The New Leader to Beat.” 10/10 – Destructoid “The Messenger is the Real Deal.” 10/10 – US Gamer “Masterful and Smart Adventure.” 10/10 – Nintendo World Report