The Messenger

The Messenger

January 23, 2025
Devolver Digital
4.7/5.0(3,800 reviews)

Genres

ActionAction

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 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.

If you already own the PS4® version of this game, you can get the PS5® digital version at no extra cost and you do not need to purchase this product. Owners of a PS4® disc copy must insert it into the PS5® every time they want to download or play the PS5® digital version. PS4® game disc owners who buy the PS5® Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to get the PS5® version at no extra cost.

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (Canada)French (France)GermanJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

The Messenger — Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Messenger worth playing?
The Messenger is well received by players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 3,800 reviews.
What platforms is The Messenger available on?
The Messenger is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did The Messenger release?
The Messenger released on January 23, 2025.
What is The Messenger's age rating?
The Messenger carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.
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