The Messenger Picnic Panic DLC Trailer, My Thoughts

Back in August, Devolver Digital released the game known as The Messenger. A spiritual successor to the original Ninja Gaiden trilogy for the original Nintendo Entertainment System, the game told the tale of a ninja who must deliver an important item to the hero a world besieged by demons needs. The big gimmick of the game is that the player character can travel through time, the game switching between the styles of an 8-bit and 16-bit game to symbolize the past and future, respectively.

You can see my thoughts on the game's launch trailer here. The game won several awards, including the 2018 Game Awards' "Best Indie Debut Game". I have the game, and I have to say, it earned those awards. It's a ton of fun, but it is hard as heck. So, very true to classic games in that aspect.

It may be a nod to classic games, but The Messenger also has something that could be considered a part of modern games: downloadable content. That's right, this game has got some DLC. So, let's take a look at the trailer for The Messenger's island vacation adventure: Picnic Panic!

Ah, the shop. Always a good place to...get things you need, whether it be weapons, armor, or extra adventures.

Wait, this DLC is FREE?! SWEET!

Ninja Vacation, where fun comes at you swiftly, silently, and out of nowhere. Your stress will disappear without a trace.

Heh heh, skull raft. Watch out for those rocks!

I love the music.

Heh heh, dancing masks. Aren't they those things from Moana? I really gotta watch that movie.

Ohhhh, that looks so good in 16-bit! The music also sounds even better!

Sunny in the past, rainy in the future. Friggin' climate change...

That is one big angry octopus. The messenger might need to yank off its tentacles to stop it. Just ask Mario, he had to fight a giant Blooper that way.

Coming next year? Awww... well, at least it's free. And hopefully, the levels are big.

I loved The Messenger, so I can't pass this up. I can't imagine why anyone who has this game would pass it up. It's FREE. I would love it if they released more DLC like this. You could do more theme DLCs like this! Like the messenger going to space, or hitting the big city! If you loved the game, don't pass this up when it comes out! It's free!