79
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.9
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

Description

As science progressed, humans began conducting daring experiments, defying the laws of creation. Their leader, called Father Prime, has concocted the most audacious plan: contact Satan. His reasoning is that he who controls the devil will also know how to control God. As the Earth plunges into sin and corruption, God himself decides that time has come to interfere. He sends a little cherub named Bob to investigate Father Prime's designs. Since Bob is endowed with a human soul, he has a free will and is capable of making a decision, even if it contradicts God's orders. With nothing but his frail angelic body, Bob descends into the sinful world.

Messiah is a third-person action game set in urban environments with sci-fi elements. The player controls Bob, who can fly (though at low altitude), but not do much else; he is very vulnerable and can be easily killed. Thus, the player must make use of Bob's other ability: possession. Bob is able to take over any creature, from humans to animals. Once he possesses his target, he has complete control over its movements.

Possessing a body can serve a variety of purposes. For example, possessing a muscular brute who has great strength and endurance would be a fitting choice if the player wishes to engage in melee combat; taking control over a trained policeman will make shooting easier, etc. Possession ability is also used as a puzzle-solving element, as some areas can be only entered with specific bodies (e.g. only scientists can enter a secure laboratory). Later in the game, Bob can only possess targets unaware of him, and must sneak around to avoid notice.

Alternate Titles

  • "Мессия" -- Russian spelling

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User Reviews

One of the most original and hilarious games I've ever played. kbmb Bronze Star Contributing Member (399) 4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars

The Press Says

GameBlitz 2000 95 out of 100 95
RealGamer (Benelux) May, 2000 9 out of 10 90
GamePro (US) Nov 24, 2000 4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars4.5 Stars 90
Power Unlimited Feb, 2000 8.9 out of 10 89
FiringSquad Apr 19, 2000 86 out of 100 86
PC Gameplay (Benelux) May, 2000 83 out of 100 83
Gamer's Pulse Apr 14, 2000 8.1 out of 10 81
GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands) Apr 19, 2000 77 out of 100 77
incite PC Gaming Jun, 2000 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60
GameSpot Apr 07, 2000 6 out of 10 60

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Trivia

There is a scene that has you posses a worker in a radiation suit. When you approach some guards, they call you "Half Life." This is a reference about Gordon Freeman from Half Life.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Matthew Bailey (1162) on Apr 08, 2000.
 

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