Messiah

About

In "Messiah," play as an angel named Bob, tasked by God to cleanse a corrupt future world. Use possession to control humans, animals, or genetically modified beings, then utilise their abilities to fight enemies and complete objectives. With diverse tactical options, help Bob confront sinful cities and ultimately, confront Satan himself.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story2 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept where players control an angel who can possess others to solve puzzles and progress.
The level design is praised for its creativity, offering a mix of platforming and problem-solving elements.
The game has a nostalgic charm for those who played it in the past, with some players still considering it a classic despite its flaws.

The game is poorly optimized for modern systems, leading to frequent crashes and technical issues that hinder gameplay.
Many players report that the controls are awkward and unresponsive, making the game frustrating to play.
The lack of ongoing support and updates since 2017 has left many bugs unresolved, significantly diminishing the overall experience.

stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes, poor optimization, and numerous glitches, particularly when using the Steam launcher. Players have reported that the controls are unresponsive, and the overall experience is marred by bugs, detracting from what was once a great game.
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major bugs, providing a stable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any interruptions.”
- “The performance is consistent, making it easy to enjoy the gameplay without worrying about stability issues.”
- “The game is badly optimized, freezes a lot.”
- “Controls suck, and now the game glitches as it tries to edit the registry. Great game during its time 23 years ago, wished it was less glitchy on my gaming PC.”
- “It's pretty buggy.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, frequently freezing and exhibiting poor performance. With no patches released since 2017, these problems have persisted, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The game is badly optimized and freezes frequently.”
- “The game is poorly optimized, resulting in constant freezing.”
- “The optimization is terrible, causing the game to freeze often.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its unique and engaging story, which left a lasting impression on players from the 90s. Its narrative is considered a standout feature that complements its distinctive gameplay.
- “Crazy game I played back in the 90s with unique gameplay and story!”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is noted for its uniqueness and engaging story, reminiscent of classic titles from the 90s, which adds a nostalgic charm to the experience.
- “Crazy game I played back in the 90s with unique gameplay and story!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a cyberpunk city aesthetic, characterized by a vibrant atmosphere but populated mainly by generic citizens. Players should not expect a diverse cast of memorable characters, as the focus is primarily on the protagonist, a voice-only god, and the villain.
- “The graphics create a stunning cyberpunk city atmosphere, immersing you in a vibrant and detailed world.”
- “The aesthetic is captivating, with a beautifully designed environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “While the character models may be limited, the visual style of the game is striking and adds to the unique ambiance.”
- “The ambience is a cyberpunk city filled with generic citizens. There aren't many characters besides you (Bob), God (voice only), and the villain, so don't expect memorable characters with different 3D models.”
- “The graphics lack variety, making the world feel empty and uninspired. The limited character models contribute to a sense of repetitiveness.”
- “Overall, the visual design feels underwhelming, with a lack of detail and creativity in the character and environment models.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a blend of dark humor, effectively addressing the typical "god-like" protagonist trope by portraying a deity who is only mildly concerned about the dystopian world. This is complemented by the presence of a wide-eyed yet homicidal angel as the player's avatar, adding to the comedic contrast.
- “There are quite a few bits of dark humor as well - I love that the game overcomes the god-can-do-anything protagonist problem by making God only care enough about the planet to be slightly annoyed by a dystopia, balanced out by a wide-eyed, though homicidal, angel as your player avatar.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, described as a "pulse-pounding fear factory soundtrack" that enhances the overall experience, despite criticisms of the game's controls and confusing layouts.
- “The pulse-pounding fear factory soundtrack is a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music adds an intense atmosphere that keeps you engaged and on the edge of your seat.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating a thrilling and immersive environment.”
- “Unwieldy, dated controls, hardly any clue as to what's going on, confusing layouts, general stiffness, with the only positives being the concept and the pulse-pounding fear factory soundtrack.”