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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 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. Henchman Story

As a narrative adventure, the "gameplay" consists of making choices in dialogue trees that determine Stan's fate. Henchman Story is a comedic, character-driven visual novel

A standard playthrough takes about 6 hours for the main story, while completing all 11 unique endings can take up to 14.5 hours . Stan chooses this life not out of malice,

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

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

While primarily a comedy, the game features action-adventure elements and two primary romance paths.