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Buy The Messenger – Lowest Price, Deals & Price History
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The Messenger
PlayStation Store
$19.99
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The Messenger (PS4)
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$19.99
$17.38
-13%
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Why We Call This A Poor Deal
The current price of
$17.38
is 77.04% above the historical low of$3.99
. There are currently 3 stores offering the game.Why Buy Now
This isn't one of the better deals we've tracked. Waiting is likely the better option.
What is The Messenger?
The Messenger is an Indie game developed by Sabotage and published by Devolver Digital. It was released on August 29, 2018. The game features single-player gameplay and controller support. Players control a young ninja who must deliver a scroll to save his clan from a demon army.
The game begins as a classic action platformer but evolves into a time-traveling adventure with surprises and humor. Players can expect dynamic, acrobatic gameplay with tight controls. The Messenger includes character upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels, and branching paths for exploration.
The game features meticulously designed 8-bit and 16-bit sprites, animations, and backgrounds. A memorable cast of offbeat villains, bosses, and associates populate the world. The original soundtrack was composed by Rainbowdragoneyes using Famitracker. The main story takes approximately 12 hours to complete. Adding extras increases the playtime to 14 hours. Completionists can expect to spend around 16 hours with the game.
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The Messenger is an Indie game developed by Sabotage and published by Devolver Digital. It was released on August 29, 2018. The game features single-player gameplay and controller support. Players control a young ninja who must deliver a scroll to save his clan from a demon army.
The game begins as a classic action platformer but evolves into a time-traveling adventure with surprises and humor. Players can expect dynamic, acrobatic gameplay with tight controls. The Messenger includes character upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels, and branching paths for exploration.
The game features meticulously designed 8-bit and 16-bit sprites, animations, and backgrounds. A memorable cast of offbeat villains, bosses, and associates populate the world. The original soundtrack was composed by Rainbowdragoneyes using Famitracker. The main story takes approximately 12 hours to complete. Adding extras increases the playtime to 14 hours. Completionists can expect to spend around 16 hours with the game.
The Messenger
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.
- Platforms
- Release Date
1/23/2025
- Publishers
- Consoles
- Features
Ratings
| Source | Rating |
|---|---|
| Highly Rated | 89 / 100 |
 OpenCritic | 86 / 100 |
 Metacritic | 83 / 100 |
 Xbox | 4.6 / 5 |
 PlayStation | 4.71 / 5 3,900 reviews |
 Steam | Very Positive 4,588 reviews |
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Game Informer | 8 / 10.0 |
|---|---|
GameSpot | 8 / 10 |
 IGN | 8 / 10.0 |
Price History
On sale - up to 13% off- MSRP
$19.99
- Current Low
$17.38
- Historical Low
$3.99
- 7-Day Low
$17.36
- 30-Day Low
$4.99
30-Day Price Trend
$17.52
$4.99
How Long To Beat
- Main Story
- 12 Hours
- Main Story + Extra
- 14 Hours
- Completionist
- 16 Hours
Supported Languages
Interface
Audio
Chinese (Simplified)
✓
Chinese (Traditional)
✓
English
✓
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French (Canada)
✓
French (France)
✓
German
✓
Japanese
✓
Korean
✓
Portuguese (Brazil)
✓
Russian
✓
Spanish
✓
Everyone 10+
Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Language
PlayStation Gift Cards & Codes
- Playstation Gift Card 10 USD
$9.91
- Playstation Gift Card 15 USD
$15.23
- Playstation Gift Card 20 USD
$19.68
- Playstation Gift Card 25 USD
$24.31
- Playstation Gift Card 50 USD
$46.62
- Playstation Gift Card 100 USD
$97.13
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The Messenger Critic Reviews and Review Scores
IGN
Mitchell Saltzman
8 / 10.0
When you're fully geared up and The Messenger is hitting you with brand new stages and challenges that you haven't seen before, The Messenger is an amazing, must-play experience. Taken as a whole, it's brought down only by fetch quests that make The Messenger last several hours longer than it feels like it should.
Game Informer
Brian Shea
8 / 10.0
The Messenger is a terrific throwback to action platformers like Ninja Gaiden with welcome twists. While a mid-game identity crisis detracts from the experience, it's still an adventure worth taking
GameSpot
Alexander Pan
8 / 10
Inspired by the 8-bit and 16-bit action-platformers of yesteryear, The Messenger is an ambitious and well-balanced side-scroller that's as difficult as it is funny.
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The Messenger Buying and Gameplay FAQs
Price & Deals FAQs
Is The Messenger on sale right now?
Yes, The Messenger is currently on sale with up to 13% off at select stores.
How much does The Messenger cost?
Right now, you can buy The Messenger for as low as $17.38, depending on the store and platform.
Is The Messenger on Xbox Game Pass?
No, The Messenger is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $17.38, depending on the store and platform.
What is the historical lowest price for The Messenger?
The lowest recorded price for The Messenger is $3.99, based on past sales and discounts.
Crossplay & Platforms FAQs
Is The Messenger available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?
The Messenger is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
Gameplay FAQs
Is The Messenger single-player only?
The Messenger is primarily a single-player experience.
Game Stats FAQs
How long does it take to beat The Messenger?
The main story takes around 12 hours, while a completionist run averages 16 hours.
When did The Messenger release?
The Messenger launched on January 23, 2025.
What age rating is The Messenger?
The Messenger is rated E10 for Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, and Language.
The Messenger PlayStation – Buying Guide, Reviews and Deal Summary
The Messenger was published by Devolver Digital, released on 2025-01-23. The Messenger is rated E10 by the ESRB for Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Language.
The Messenger Review Scores and Player Reception
The Messenger has been rated 83/100 on Metacritic, 86/100 on OpenCritic, "Very Positive" on Steam, 4.6/5 on Xbox and 4.71/5 on PlayStation. Use these scores alongside player feedback to decide if it's worth adding to your library at its current price.
Current The Messenger Lowest Price and Deal Summary
At the moment, the lowest price is
$17.38
, compared to an MSRP of$19.99
. Across all listings, there are currently 3 store offers for The Messenger, pulled from both authorized retailers and key marketplaces like Difmark, Eneba, Epic Games, and G2Play. Whether you prefer buying from official sources or want to stretch your budget further through grey-market deals, Gamers Unchained helps you easily compare prices and find the best fit.What Is a Game Key and Is It Safe to Buy?
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