The Messenger - Easy Allies Review

More than a tribute to a single retro franchise, The Messenger mixes amazing action platforming with the unique ability to jump between 8-bit and 16-bit worlds.

Written by Michael Damiani
Video Edited by Don Casanova
Reviewed on Switch
Available on PC and Switch

[pryt]

Im glad 16 and 8 bit platformers are still going strong.

[BoomstickGaming]

I swear all I played ALL summer were metroidvanias.. well gotta play this one too now.

[xxmausermanxx]

Just bought the game today and got all collectibles and completed literally today took nine hours of game play but it was awesome. Dont see much point in new game plus though. But bbn I still found the game to be incredible

[Sennarzz]

Here after sea of stars true ending! Didnt know about this game, i love the shared music/characters between these 2 games!

[CookingwithKelv]

Love how you guys ended the video with the collection of the musical note...really added a nice touch to the mystery and late 80s aesthetics of this game

[tylerstravis]

I'll buy this eventually, but I've spent way too much time in Metroidvanias and platformers this summer.

[kevinramirez]

The Messenger for Switch is getting some amazing review scores.

The Messenger (Nintendo Switch) Review Scores:

NintendoWorldReport- Perfect 10!
Nintendo Insider- Perfect 10 Excellent!
USgamer- Perfect 5 Stars!
NintendoLife- 9 out of 10 Excellent!
DualShockers- 9.5 out of 10
GameXplain- Likes It!
Easy Allies (YouTube Channel)- 8.5 out of 10
COGconnected- 90/100
OpenCritic- 90%
Hardcore Gamer- 4.5 out of 5
GamesBeat- 90/100
Metacritic- 89%
NintendoWire- 9.5 out of 10
NintendoEnthusiast- Perfect 10!

[MadamGojira]

This game looks super badass! Unfortunately I can’t fit this in right now but it’s on my list for sure. Great review Damiani!

[indenturedsolitude]

The amount of this kind of games that came out recently is overwhelming.

[quagthias]

2:40 Did I notice some serious frame rate dips when all those spinning particles were on screen? Or is that intentional?

[AbleAnderson]

I absolutely loved this game. Iconoclasts was ok, worse than I hoped but this was one of the best metroidvania type game I’ve played in a long time

[Stealitnot]

>Bypassing intended methods
>Collision problems
Wouldn't want a Damiani review without em.

[NESADDICT]

This game is pretty solid and I love it.

[OldyAlbert]

August 2018 is like Metroidvania month. La-Mulana 2, Guacamelee 2, Messenger, Death Gambit, last DLC for Hollow Knight and some metroidvania inspired roguelikes like release of Dead Cells and Chasm. Some are better then others (La-Mulana is always miles better then anything else in my book), but overall a big feast for fans of exploration platformers

[Gharon]

Sweet, i thought it was "just" a cool Ninja Gaiden-esque linear side scroller. I was planning to get it Day One anyway, but this sure is a nice surprise i didn't expect. Can't wait to play!

[Yogurt_Sapien]

"Bypass clearly intended methods to reach a goal." Yupp, Damiani definitely reviewed this.

[Walkerofpaths]

He looks and moves like ninja gaiden for game gear, oh the good times I had with that game.

[DeviMon]

Goddamn the soundtrack sounds like it'll be super amazing

[daviddrums]

This game is good.. Most game company they are trying to push the game console limit by bringing old game franchise to HD, 3d.. But actually old retro games do look good.. Simple n nicer.. Looking for more 2d action, fighting game, beat em up games.. Old is gold

[JIPunisherIL]

Holy shit that soundtrack sounds like an absolute banger