Tonight on The Stevetendo Show, we’re diving back into our playthrough of *The Messenger*. This game feels like a unique blend of old-school platforming, reminiscent of *Ninja Gaiden*, mixed with Metroidvania elements. This is my first time playing *The Messenger*, and so far, I’ve really enjoyed the experience.
One gameplay mechanic I especially like is the ability to jump between 8-bit and 16-bit graphics styles. It adds an engaging visual twist that keeps the gameplay fresh. However, one drawback I’ve noticed is the inability to attack upwards, which can be a bit frustrating at times.
In the last episode, we managed to find more music notes needed to unlock the music box inside the Tower of Time. Tracking down these keys has proven to be quite a challenge, but thankfully, we can save up our currency to pay for hints on their locations, which helps a lot.
It feels like we’re approaching the end of *The Messenger*, though I’ve been wrong about that in past playthroughs. Tune in at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT to join The Stevetendo Show live for more adventures in *The Messenger*.
If you want to join the fun, head over to the Shacknews Twitch channel, where The Stevetendo Show streams every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Can’t make tonight’s show? No worries. You can catch Monday night streams at 6 p.m. PDT / 9 p.m. EDT. Monday will be a Shacker’s Choice night, and I’ll be playing *Crow Country* for the very first time.
Our *Donkey Kong Bananza* playthrough continues next week as well. The action is heating up, and you won’t want to miss it! Be sure to check out both the Shacknews Twitch channel and the Shacknews VODs YouTube channel to catch up on your favorite programs. Subscribing to the YouTube channel and following the Twitch channel is the best way to stay updated.
Also, if you haven’t heard, Shacknews has launched a new service called Shackmaps. Our team has curated guides through some of your favorite video games to help you avoid getting lost and improve your gameplay experience.
Looking ahead, keep an eye out for scary game streams on Monday nights throughout October. After that, *Super Mario Galaxy 2* will take over the Monday night slot, switching from Mario Kart Monday to Super Mario Monday.
Since we’re nearly finished with both *Donkey Kong Bananza* and *The Messenger*, expect new playthroughs to start soon on The Stevetendo Show. If we wrap up *The Messenger* this evening, I’ll share my thoughts on the game and discuss what might replace it in the rotation.
Keep sending in suggestions for games you’d love to see featured on The Stevetendo Show. If it’s on the Nintendo Switch 2 or the Nintendo Switch 2 Online service, it might just get a starring role!
Nintendo often adds new titles to their Switch Online service, so stay tuned for all the latest updates and content.
See you tonight on The Stevetendo Show!
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