A powerful figure Stan must eventually meet and negotiate with. Gameplay & Length
Critics at RPGFan and Polygon praised the game for its "snappy, potty-mouthed dialogue" and its focus on the slice-of-life moments that humanize the faceless goons of comic book history. Henchman Story
Stan’s perky, often absent supervisor who idolizes Bedlam. A powerful figure Stan must eventually meet and
The tone shifts from lighthearted workplace comedy to a more complex conflict when a venture capitalist enters the scene, highlighting themes of within the superhero world. Players must navigate Stan's relationships with a colorful cast, including: Lord Bedlam: An egotistical, bombastic blowhard. The tone shifts from lighthearted workplace comedy to
Henchman Story is a comedic, character-driven visual novel that flips the superhero genre on its head by focusing on the "nameless fodder" typically punched by heroes. Released in 2021 by , it follows the life of Stan, a self-aware henchman working for the bumbling B-tier villain, Lord Bedlam . Story Overview
The script contains over 200,000 words and is fully voiced.
As a narrative adventure, the "gameplay" consists of making choices in dialogue trees that determine Stan's fate.