The Message

The Message is an action game set in an alternate 1980s, where Russia has won the Cold War and Russians, including criminals, have begun settling in the United States. You enter arenas, find weapons and kill everyone inside.

Arenas and routes

Levels include random elements: weapons have random components, enemies receive random weapons, and they do not repeat their routes. In most levels, you can choose different ways to reach your objective. Rooms may have more than one entrance, and multiple stairways can lead to the second floor.

Weapons and masks

The game includes firearms such as machine guns, shotguns and pistols, as well as edged weapons. Weapons can be modified with muzzle attachments, stocks, handles and other parts. Before each level, you can choose a mask that grants an ability, such as starting with brass knuckles, shooting with both hands or causing more blood.

Combat effects

Enemies can be dismembered, and blood reacts to surfaces: it drips from ceilings and flows down walls.