The Messenger (2018 video game) (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "The Messenger (2018 video game)" in English language version.

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destructoid.com

Meister, Rich (September 1, 2018). "Review: The Messenger". Destructoid. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

eurogamer.net

Wales, Matt (June 19, 2020). "It looks like retro platformer The Messenger is finally coming to Xbox One next week". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.

gameinformer.com

Shea, Brian (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review - A Tale Of Two Games". Game Informer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Khan, Imran (March 12, 2019). "Indie Ninja Platformer The Messenger Coming To PS4 Next Week". Game Informer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
Shea, Brian (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review: A Tale Of Two Games". Game Informer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
Shea, Brian (March 19, 2020). "The Messenger Developer Sabotage Announces Turn-Based RPG Sea Of Stars". Game Informer. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.

gamesindustry.biz

Sinclair, Brendan (September 12, 2018). "Making a retro indie game stand out from the crowd". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.

gamespot.com

Pan, Alexander (August 29, 2018). "The Messenger: Shuriken Sharp". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

gamesradar.com

Gerblick, Jordan (August 16, 2023). "Before this Metroidvana became a hit, it was laughed off at its director's old workplace: "You aren't a designer, get back to coding"". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.

gematsu.com

Romano, Sal (January 4, 2018). "8-bit to 16-bit-shifting ninja-themed action-platformer The Messenger announced for PC and console". Gematsu. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Romano, Sal (February 8, 2023). "Sea of Stars launches August 29". Gematsu. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.

hardcoregamer.com

Bukacek, Jacob (August 16, 2018). "The Messenger Delivers Itself on August 30 - Hardcore Gamer". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
Helm, Jordan (August 28, 2018). "Review: The Messenger". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

ign.com

Saltzman, Mitchell (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review". IGN. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Saltzman, Michael (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review: Ninja Flipping Between Two Eras". IGN. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

jeuxvideo.com

Anagund (September 7, 2018). "Test: The Messenger: Une pépite qui cache très bien son jeu !". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

kotaku.com

Schreier, Jason (August 30, 2018). "The Messenger Is A Great New Metroidvania". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
Gach, Ethan (July 11, 2019). "The Messenger's New Island DLC Is A Perfect Substitute For A Day At The Beach". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.

metacritic.com

"The Messenger for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
"The Messenger for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
"The Messenger for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.

navgtr.org

"2019 Winners". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. February 24, 2020. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.

nintendolife.com

Vogel, Mitch (August 28, 2018). "Review: The Messenger (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Vogel, Mitch (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Cousins, Jon (August 10, 2018). "How The Messenger Aims To Fuse Ninja Gaiden, Metroid And Castlevania On Switch". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.

nintendoworldreport.com

Ronaghan, Neil (August 17, 2018). "The Messenger Carries Forth Ninja Gaiden's Legacy - Feature". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
Ronaghan, Neal (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on September 1, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

numix.ca

"Numix 2016 Palamares". Numix Awards (in French). Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2022.

opencritic.com

"The Messenger Reviews". OpenCritic. August 28, 2018. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.

polygon.com

Parish, Jeremy (January 4, 2018). "The Messenger takes Ninja Gaiden on a cross-generational journey". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
Plante, Chris (August 28, 2018). "New Switch game The Messenger is actually two games in one". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Plante, Chris (August 28, 2018). "New Switch game The Messenger is actually two games in one". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
Grant, Christopher (December 6, 2018). "The Game Awards 2018: Here are all the winners". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 7, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
Good, Owen S. (January 4, 2019). "Red Dead Redemption 2 tops list of Game Developers Choice nominees". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.

pushsquare.com

Tailby, Stephen (March 19, 2019). "Review: The Messenger - Pixel Perfect Platforming Action". Push Square. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.

themiga.ca

"Winners from our 2017 Event". Montreal Independent Game Awards. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2018.

usgamer.net

Bailey, Kat (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review: The best retro tribute since Shovel Knight". USgamer. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

variety.com

Fogel, Stefanie (March 21, 2019). "'God of War' Wins Six G.A.N.G. Awards, Including Audio of the Year". Variety. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.

venturebeat.com

Minotti, Mike (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger review — more than a simple Ninja Gaiden tribute". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Grubb, Jeff (April 16, 2018). "Ninja Gaiden throwback The Messenger is great and makes me feel guilty". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Takahashi, Dean (January 4, 2018). "The Messenger is the ninja Metroidvania that leaps from 8-bit to 16-bit art". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Minotti, Mike (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger review — more than a simple Ninja Gaiden tribute". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.

vg247.com

Nunneley, Stephany (March 20, 2021). "The Messenger prequel Sea of Stars funded in less than 7 hours, first stretch goal about to be hit". VG 247. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.

web.archive.org

Shea, Brian (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review - A Tale Of Two Games". Game Informer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Minotti, Mike (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger review — more than a simple Ninja Gaiden tribute". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Saltzman, Mitchell (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review". IGN. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Tailby, Stephen (March 19, 2019). "Review: The Messenger - Pixel Perfect Platforming Action". Push Square. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Vogel, Mitch (August 28, 2018). "Review: The Messenger (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Vogel, Mitch (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Parish, Jeremy (January 4, 2018). "The Messenger takes Ninja Gaiden on a cross-generational journey". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 4, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
Schreier, Jason (August 30, 2018). "The Messenger Is A Great New Metroidvania". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
Plante, Chris (August 28, 2018). "New Switch game The Messenger is actually two games in one". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
Sinclair, Brendan (September 12, 2018). "Making a retro indie game stand out from the crowd". GamesIndustry.biz. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
Cousins, Jon (August 10, 2018). "How The Messenger Aims To Fuse Ninja Gaiden, Metroid And Castlevania On Switch". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on September 4, 2023. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
Gerblick, Jordan (August 16, 2023). "Before this Metroidvana became a hit, it was laughed off at its director's old workplace: "You aren't a designer, get back to coding"". GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
Ronaghan, Neil (August 17, 2018). "The Messenger Carries Forth Ninja Gaiden's Legacy - Feature". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
Grubb, Jeff (April 16, 2018). "Ninja Gaiden throwback The Messenger is great and makes me feel guilty". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on December 5, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Romano, Sal (January 4, 2018). "8-bit to 16-bit-shifting ninja-themed action-platformer The Messenger announced for PC and console". Gematsu. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Takahashi, Dean (January 4, 2018). "The Messenger is the ninja Metroidvania that leaps from 8-bit to 16-bit art". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on January 16, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
Bukacek, Jacob (August 16, 2018). "The Messenger Delivers Itself on August 30 - Hardcore Gamer". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
Khan, Imran (March 12, 2019). "Indie Ninja Platformer The Messenger Coming To PS4 Next Week". Game Informer. Archived from the original on March 22, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
Gach, Ethan (July 11, 2019). "The Messenger's New Island DLC Is A Perfect Substitute For A Day At The Beach". Kotaku. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
Wales, Matt (June 19, 2020). "It looks like retro platformer The Messenger is finally coming to Xbox One next week". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
"The Messenger for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on August 31, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
"The Messenger for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
"The Messenger for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on April 6, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
"The Messenger Reviews". OpenCritic. August 28, 2018. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
Meister, Rich (September 1, 2018). "Review: The Messenger". Destructoid. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Shea, Brian (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review: A Tale Of Two Games". Game Informer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
Pan, Alexander (August 29, 2018). "The Messenger: Shuriken Sharp". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 26, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Helm, Jordan (August 28, 2018). "Review: The Messenger". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Saltzman, Michael (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review: Ninja Flipping Between Two Eras". IGN. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Anagund (September 7, 2018). "Test: The Messenger: Une pépite qui cache très bien son jeu !". Jeuxvideo.com (in French). Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Ronaghan, Neal (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on September 1, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Bailey, Kat (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger Review: The best retro tribute since Shovel Knight". USgamer. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Minotti, Mike (August 28, 2018). "The Messenger review — more than a simple Ninja Gaiden tribute". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on October 20, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
Plante, Chris (August 28, 2018). "New Switch game The Messenger is actually two games in one". Polygon. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
"Numix 2016 Palamares". Numix Awards (in French). Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
"Winners from our 2017 Event". Montreal Independent Game Awards. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2018.
Grant, Christopher (December 6, 2018). "The Game Awards 2018: Here are all the winners". Polygon. Archived from the original on December 7, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
Good, Owen S. (January 4, 2019). "Red Dead Redemption 2 tops list of Game Developers Choice nominees". Polygon. Archived from the original on January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
Fogel, Stefanie (March 21, 2019). "'God of War' Wins Six G.A.N.G. Awards, Including Audio of the Year". Variety. Archived from the original on March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
"2019 Winners". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. February 24, 2020. Archived from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
Romano, Sal (February 8, 2023). "Sea of Stars launches August 29". Gematsu. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
Shea, Brian (March 19, 2020). "The Messenger Developer Sabotage Announces Turn-Based RPG Sea Of Stars". Game Informer. Archived from the original on November 22, 2022. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
Nunneley, Stephany (March 20, 2021). "The Messenger prequel Sea of Stars funded in less than 7 hours, first stretch goal about to be hit". VG 247. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 13, 2021.