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Press release:
Sabotage Studio is very happy to announce that their critically acclaimed retro platformer “The Messenger” launches today on PlayStation 4 for €19,99 EUR via the PSN store. Players assume the role of a nameless ninja warrior venturing through a cursed world on a mission to deliver a scroll paramount to his clan’s survival as a demon army besieges his village.

Players can also look forward to more content for free this summer with a whole new DLC called Picnic Panic. The tropics-inspired update promises to deliver on a fantastic new standalone storyline and a handful of new levels spreading across Voodkin Island.

For more information on The Messenger, visit http://www.sabotagestudio.com/press/. Follow them also on Facebook and Twitter.

Key features include:
– The Way of the Ninja: Challenging retro-inspired gameplay with tight platforming controls put players on the path of becoming an ultimate ninja master.
– Nostalgic Art Design: Travel seamlessly through time with shifts between authentic 8-bit and 16-bit pixel art environments and gameplay reminiscent of fan-favorite NES and SNES games.
– Colorful, Over-the-Top Characters: The Messenger features a memorable cast of (often silly) villains, bosses and low-level goons.
– Catchy Soundtrack: Renowned musician and audio wizard Eric “Rainbowdragoneyes” Brown is responsible for all of The Messenger’s audio, most importantly its trademark chiptune soundtrack. – The entire soundtrack was made using Famitracker, providing an authentic and timeless NES vibe.

Play, Play and Play Again: Replay the game with all upgrades from previous runs to discover hidden levels and new story arcs.

About Sabotage Studio
Founded by industry veterans Thierry Boulanger and Martin Brouard in April 2016, Sabotage Studio is a Quebec City based independent game studio whose goal is to create modern games that honor retro aesthetics.

Thierry and Martin share the skills and experience to successfully lead a top-notch indie production: strong creative vision, game industry savvy, sound team management habits, cutting-edge programming skills, producing and marketing chops, fueled by an inexhaustible passion.

Known for their leadership and joie de vivre, the dynamic duo is surrounded by a small team of senior game artisans, all good friends and former colleagues, who are very passionate about video games and have worked extensively together over the past ten years.

Having won the prestigious NUMIX Award as Quebec’s most promising Startup in the Indie Games category, Sabotage continues to build its reputation as one of the top indie game studios to watch.