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The Messenger – reviews and rating

The Messenger has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10). The game was released on March 12, 2001 for PC and macOS.

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What critics praise
„Truth be told, these are but brief and minor gripes in what is a twenty hour quest (should you aim for a full 100% completion) chock full of charm, wit and some of the most mechanically-sound and cleverly-designed platf…“
What critics criticize
„The Messenger is a strong throwback to action platformers like Ninja Gaiden with welcome twists.“

Game info

Release date
Mar 12, 2001
Platforms
PCmacOS
Genres
PlatformerAction
Developer
Devolver Digital, Canal+ Multimedia, Arxel Tribe, Index+, Canal+
Publisher
Microids, DreamCatcher Interactive
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of The Messenger?

The Messenger has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10).

When was The Messenger released?

The Messenger was released on March 12, 2001.

What platforms is The Messenger available on?

The Messenger is available for PC and macOS.

Is The Messenger worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, The Messenger is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #52 of 184 games released in 2001 better than 72 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics2 reviews 80%

Local critics rate the game higher by 5 %.

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 28, 2018
Truth be told, these are but brief and minor gripes in what is a twenty hour quest (should you aim for a full 100% completion) chock full of charm, wit and some of the most mechanically-sound and cleverly-designed platforming you’re likely to find this side of 2018. While it would be unwise to call it a bait-and-switch, it goes without saying that Sabotage Studio offer enough proof in throwing up a...

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