The Henchmen is a pulp-inspired, 90s fueled top-down, action retro open-world game set in the fictional city of New Queens between 1990 and 1996.
Welcome to the wet and cold streets of New Queens, where the 90s vibe meets criminal intrigue in a pulp-inspired adventure that pays homage to the golden era of action-packed gaming.
The Henchmen features arena-styled gameplay where speed is your ally. Execute lightning-fast combos that seamlessly blend melee strikes, roll dodges, and sliding; Chain kills together attacks to replenish health and ammo on the fly.
Out on the streets, The Henchmen features Driver-inspired driving physics, including a dedicated “power slide” button and fierce cops that just can’t help ramming into you at full speed. (No parking garage test is required, though)
Afraid of going in alone? Have a friend join you, as The Henchmen fully supports two-player co-op, with split screen and shared screen modes.
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Full Game features:
- Demo includes first two story missions and all secondary content of the first 1990 chapter. Multiplayer is disabled in this build.
- Explore New Queens in the snowy winter of 1990, and the hot summer of 1996.
- Dive into the action with local 2-player co-op, offering shared-screen and split-screen modes for an exciting cooperative crime spree.
- Engage in a variety of missions, starting from the bottom of the barrel and working your way up to organizing the biggest heist in the city’s history.
- Earn your stripes by increasing your respect level to unlock new equipment; Purchase, and upgrade cars, collect hidden "Henchmen Tokens" to boost your strength, or tackle challenges scattered around the map for extra cash and respect.
- Unlock and choose from 5 playable characters, each with unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Immerse yourself in the thumping beats of a pulsating 90s Drum-n-Bass and Techno soundtrack that sets the tone for your every escapade.
- Tailor the visual experience to your preferences by using presets such as “PSX”, which emulates the distinctive look of 5th gen consoles, or the “Voodoo” preset, which offers a closer resemblance to the hardware-accelerated aesthetics of PC games of the era. Alternatively, take it further by customizing each element individually to create your personal nostalgia cocktail.
- Not just nostalgia: While The Henchmen offers a delightful blast, with an era-accurate presentation from start to finish, it is beyond a mere nostalgia trip! We’ve envisioned The Henchmen as a “modern-retro” game that stands on its own legs, delivering a compelling experience beyond just delivering cheap nostalgia high.
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