During the 'Kinda Funny Video Game Showcase' the developer Sabotage Games and publisher Devolver Digital lifted the lid on the next outing for The Messenger.
The 2D side-scroller inspired by the original Ninja Gaiden game will receive an entirely free DLC pack titled 'Picnic Panic' in 2019 that takes players on a trip to tropical paradise to defeat three bosses. Right now, there's no other information about this upcoming content pack other than the above trailer. Below is the confirmation tweet:
Not long ago, a quality of life patch was released for The Messenger. This added New Game Plus, a jukebox mode and the ability to remap controls. You can see it all in action in this video.
Are you excited about free DLC arriving for The Messenger at some point in 2019? Have you downloaded this game yet? Leave a comment below.
[source twitter.com, via youtube.com]
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Dang, really need to get this while it’s still on sale.
Nice! There's nothing I like more than getting free stuff.
Fools, this isn't even its final form.
Yes! Thank you!
Sweet. Happy to see them doing so well and giving back to the fans. Can’t wait to hear more of the shopkeeper’s stories.
Absolutely in love with this game and Shovel Knight; can't wait to play this DLC and support more Nindies of this caliber in the days ahead.
@NotTelevision SHOPKEEPER FOR SMASH.
@PolarExperience Yes, yes you do. You really, really do.
Excellent! Love the game.
Sign me up! My favorite indie game of 2018!
A ninja fighting an octopus. I'm sold!
Sweet, this and shovel knight really set the bar high for what an indie game should be like. My favorite Indie of 2018 messenger by far.
@PolarExperience Definitely. I’ve been sinking a fair amount of time into it recently and it really is a total joy. I wouldn’t say I’m all that much of a fan of the genre it’s paying homage to but it’s obvious they’ve done an incredible job with it. Gameplay is stellar, and so’s the music and humor. It’s a standout gem made with lots of love and with tongue planted firmly in cheek. It would be the stuff of legend if it’d been made 30 years ago.
@Electricghost 😄 I suppose anything is possible. Looking at how Nintendo and Team Ninja are partnering up, I’d say some Ninja Gaiden content is a definite possibility.
@NotTelevision Indeed!
I need to play this..
Wait so where was the physical at?
Wonderful news, I love this game and its dev!
@SwitchForce I think the people at Special Reserve are the ones that set the release dates, which they have not announced except for just 2019.
Looks like a Messenger/Shantae crossover!
Currently playing this. IGN review said 2.5hrs!!?? WTF. At 9hrs now and the game just gets better the further you progress through the game.
@Judgedean howlongtobeat.com says 11-14 hours.
Great news! this game is awesome but a bit short so free dlc is perfect
Wow, that's substantial for a free update. Looking forward to it.
I played the game for a bit but I got tired of it
Best of all Special Reserve Games will be having a physical copy.
Nice! I love me some free stuff!
... or at least I hopefully will when I acttually get the game.
Can't wait to get my hands on it.
Awesome, I picked this up on the Black Friday Nintendo sales....I'd been curious about it since the Ninja Gaiden devs played it, but wasn't quite into paying full price for a retro style game. The working of 8 & 16 bit together is a fun gimmick though. This is a nice free update.
OTOH...Smash...I'll run this...someday...
Thst music was fire. The games not my cup of rosie lee but might have to grab this one for the sound track alone
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