The Messenger

“The Messenger” is a genuinely fantastic game. It perfectly blends challenging platforming with exploration, backed by incredible music, writing, and art direction. As someone who usually dislikes Metroidvanias, I was hooked all the way through the DLC. I never got bored. If you’re on the fence, just buy it. It’s so much more than it initially seems, and one of those rare games where the developers’ passion truly shines through. I can’t recommend it enough.

Witty writing, retro vibe and overall a fun platforming experience! Give it a try

I had a decent time with this game, but it feels like a far cry from a masterpiece. The game is pretty casual for the most part, with a couple tricky parts like the "I Swear It's My First Time" achievement, but largely pretty relaxed. On the subject of achievements there are missable achievements here and fellow achievement hunters should check out a guide if you want all achievements in one run. I love the soundtrack, though it can feel a little repetitive. The story here felt pretty unimpressive, especially with all the exposition towards the end, though I found myself pretty consistently entertained by the shopkeeper.