The script contains over 200,000 words and is fully voiced.
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. Henchman Story
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 script contains over 200,000 words and is fully voiced
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. The narrative begins with the mundane reality of
Stan’s perky, often absent supervisor who idolizes Bedlam.
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