The Henchmen Launches on Steam With Co-Op Crime Action
The Henchmen delivers a retro-inspired crime sandbox with co-op support, filling a niche for players who want GTA-style action in a top-down, arcade package.
Key Facts
- The Henchmen, a top-down crime action game by Alex Von Bronx, launched on Steam for PC at 1,200 yen with a 10 percent discount through June 3.
- The game's story spans two time periods: a snow-covered winter in 1990 and a sun-drenched summer in 1996, following a low-level thug rising through crime syndicate ranks.
- Combat uses combos, dodges, and tactical moves that restore health and ammo; driving sections include police chases with a dedicated power-slide button.
- The game supports two-player co-op in both split-screen and shared-screen modes.
- Graphics can be toggled between a retro PC look and a style reminiscent of the original PlayStation.
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DOSMan Publishing released The Henchmen, a top-down crime action game by Alex Von Bronx. Set in a snow-covered 1990 winter and a sun-drenched 1996 summer, it follows a low-level thug rising through the ranks. Inspired by Driver, Grand Theft Auto, and Hotline Miami, the game features combo combat, arcade driving, and full two-player co-op. It is available now on Steam for PC at 1,200 yen, with a 10 percent launch discount through June 3.
Alex Von Bronx and DOSMan Publishing have released The Henchmen, a top-down crime action game that draws on Driver, Grand Theft Auto, and Hotline Miami for its tone and mechanics. The story spans two time periods-a snow-covered winter in 1990 and a sun-drenched summer in 1996-and follows a low-level thug who rises to challenge crime syndicate bosses. Combat relies on combos, dodges, and tactical moves that restore health and ammo, while driving sections include police chase sequences with a dedicated power-slide button. The game supports two-player co-op in both split-screen and shared-screen modes. A 90s techno soundtrack and hidden audio tapes from the DOSMan series are included. Graphics can be toggled between a retro PC look and a style reminiscent of the original PlayStation. The Henchmen is available on Steam for PC at 1,200 yen, with a 10 percent discount running until June 3.
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