Henchman Story • Confirmed & Verified
Stan’s perky, often absent supervisor who idolizes Bedlam.
Watch the opening moments and narrator introduction to see the game's unique comic-book style in action: PC Accessible Game Spotlight - Henchman Story IllegallySighted YouTube• Jul 20, 2024 Critical Reception
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
A powerful figure Stan must eventually meet and negotiate with. Gameplay & Length
The narrative begins with the mundane reality of hench life: guarding secret lair doors and participating in "master plans" that often involve stealing trivial items like kibble from pet stores. Stan chooses this life not out of malice, but for practical reasons—Lord Bedlam offers a steady paycheck and, surprisingly, health insurance. Stan’s perky, often absent supervisor who idolizes Bedlam
The script contains over 200,000 words and is fully voiced.
A standard playthrough takes about 6 hours for the main story, while completing all 11 unique endings can take up to 14.5 hours . Gameplay & Length The narrative begins with the
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