Henchman | Story

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.

A powerful figure Stan must eventually meet and negotiate with. Gameplay & Length

The script contains over 200,000 words and is fully voiced. Henchman Story

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.

A standard playthrough takes about 6 hours for the main story, while completing all 11 unique endings can take up to 14.5 hours . Critics at RPGFan and Polygon praised the game

Stan’s perky, often absent supervisor who idolizes Bedlam.

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. The tone shifts from lighthearted workplace comedy to

As a narrative adventure, the "gameplay" consists of making choices in dialogue trees that determine Stan's fate.