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USgamer Stream: The Messenger [Done!]
This is just a side story about some ninjas and demons.
Welcome to USgamer Stream, where I or someone on the team plays a brand-new game for your enjoyment and edification. Last week, we had fun tackling the platforming prowess of Guacamelee 2. I didn't even throw my controller or cry out in pain.
This week, I'm jumping into a new independent release, The Messenger. Part action platformer, part Metroidvania, part love letter to the 8- and 16-bit eras of gaming. Kat already gave the game a perfect score in our review, but now I'm going to see if it's worth all the fuss. This is a no prep run, meaning I haven't played the game yet. You're seeing it as I see it.
Twitch Archive:
Watch USgamer Streams The Messenger from usgamernet on www.twitch.tvYou can join us on the Twitch stream above, or click through to our Twitch channel to enjoy chat with our community. When we're done, you'll find the archive of the stream on the official USgamer YouTube channel and here on this article.
As always, anyone can join us for our weekly streams, where we'll play releases old and new: Tuesdays at 2pm ET/11am PT.
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