USgamer Stream: The Messenger [Done!]

This is just a side story about some ninjas and demons.

Article by Mike Williams, Reviews Editor

Updated on 28 August 2018

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.

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Mike Williams

Reviews Editor

M.H. Williams is new to the journalism game, but he's been a gamer since the NES first graced American shores. Third-person action-adventure games are his personal poison: Uncharted, Infamous, and Assassin's Creed just to name a few. If you see him around a convention, he's not hard to spot: Black guy, glasses, and a tie.

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