The Messenger
The most terrifying conspiracy has travelled through the centuries and you have been chosen to go back in time to prevent disaster! You are a Secret Service Agent and you have been sent against your will into…
The Messenger is an adventure developed by Arxel Tribe, released 31 December 2000 on PlayStation, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What The Messenger is
The Messenger is an adventure game developed by Arxel Tribe and released in 2000. It was published by Wanadoo Edition. It is available on PlayStation, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
The most terrifying conspiracy has travelled through the centuries and you have been chosen to go back in time to prevent disaster! You are a Secret Service Agent and you have been sent against your will into the very depths of the ancient Louvre castle. Your mission is to wage battle against a mysterious Tempilar brotherhood, thirsty for chaos. You may never return to the 21st century... You are plunged into a 3D world that is astoundingly realistic and filled with historical characters. You will discover a castle that has never been seen before, accurately reconstructed with the help of the Louvre Museum. What you need in this mentally stimulating adventure are action and reflection. You…
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
The Messenger launched on 31 December 2000, within three weeks of Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Pokémon Stadium 2 and Quake III: Team Arena.
Released around the same time: Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Pokémon Stadium 2, Quake III: Team Arena.
Official trailer
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