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Sabotage · Devolver Digital

The Messenger

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You're a ninja carrying a scroll through demon-infested territory to save your clan. What starts as straightforward 8-bit platforming shifts into something different: time travel mechanics let you jump between two eras, changing both the visual style and level layouts. Early stages move linearly left-to-right with precise jumps and combat. Later, the structure opens into interconnected areas you'll revisit with new abilities, gating progress behind upgrades you earn. The art switches from 8-bit to 16-bit as you move through time periods. Expect platforming that demands tight execution—mistimed jumps mean restarts. The tone leans dry and self-aware rather than serious. If you want a platformer that changes its own rules midway and rewards backtracking, this delivers.

Developer
Sabotage
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Release
Aug 30, 2018
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2/100
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192 ratings
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IGDB Rating
79/100
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Critic Score
87/100
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Time to Beat
~16h
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Details
1 Expansion
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