Action Henk

80%
Game Brain Score Based on 447 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • music
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A furiously upbeat and beautifully playable take on the platforming racer, Action Henk's offbeat action figure mayhem and forgiving difficulty curve is just what the genre needs going forward. It’s big, it’s colourful and it’s a whole heap of fun.
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Action Henk is a challenging physics-based platformer game. Play as Henk, a former toy racing champion, and overcome obstacles and enemies in various household environments. Compete for the best time in each level and unlock new characters and customization options.

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  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
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  • Xbox One
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  • Play​station 3
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  • Wii
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Reviews

80%
Audience ScoreBased on 447 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
optimization3 negative mentions
  • Action Henk features tight controls and a fun, fast-paced gameplay that is easy to learn but difficult to master.
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience with its creative toy-themed environments and engaging level design.
  • There is a high replayability factor as players can continuously improve their times and compete against friends or global leaderboards.
  • The game lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand some mechanics.
  • Multiplayer features are underwhelming and the community seems inactive, limiting the social aspect of the game.
  • Some players experience technical issues, such as input delays and crashes, particularly when using certain controllers.
  • gameplay87 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its skill-based mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, offering a smooth learning curve and a sense of speed and momentum. Players can enjoy a variety of levels that range from simple to demanding, with tight controls and unique mechanics that enhance replayability and competitiveness. Overall, the game provides a highly entertaining experience with addictive gameplay, making it suitable for both casual players and those seeking to perfect their skills.

    • “Great skill-based gameplay that's easy to pick up but difficult to master.”
    • “The gameplay ranges from fairly easy to very demanding, but it never gets difficult to the point where it becomes overwhelming.”
    • “Incredibly fluid and seamless gameplay that calls back to the glory days of twitch platforming.”
    • “In terms of gameplay, I don't even know what it is, but I can't get past the 5th batch. There should be difficulties for ghosts because I want an easy ghost, and why isn't there any framerate limiters? I'm playing on my 1st gen Mac with a dusty keyboard, but it shouldn't be pure beeping and humming while I play. It's like storms and my pure hoover.”
    • “The game doesn't have the most mechanics, mostly consisting of the track itself, sliding, and occasionally a hook shot. It starts off relatively simple and gets much, much harder as you go through the game, all while listening to a fantastic heart-pumping soundtrack.”
    • “A new gimmick here and there (for example, a swing mechanic that is only ever used in one setting, instead of being combined in other levels).”
  • graphics34 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their smoothness, cartoonish style, and fitting aesthetic, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While many users appreciate the polished visuals and unique art style, some note that the graphics can feel heavy and repetitive, with a desire for more variety in content. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Artstyle and character models are tremendous!”
    • “This is a beautiful game with beautiful graphics and amazing speed running.”
    • “Graphics are well polished, the tech works flawlessly and the music suits the game really nice, too.”
    • “The graphics feel a bit heavy, and the game could use more variety of content as it can eventually get somewhat repetitive.”
    • “Subpar graphics, distracting backgrounds, some parts feel gimmicky.”
    • “The graphics are very befitting for the setting of this game.”
  • music33 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energizing and catchy soundtrack, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the upbeat tunes and dynamic soundscapes as key elements that contribute to the game's entertainment value, making it enjoyable for extended play sessions. While some mention minor issues like repetitive tracks, the overall consensus is that the music is top-notch and well-suited to the game's aesthetic.

    • “It's highly entertaining with fun characters, an energizing soundtrack, and engaging gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay, soundtrack, and humor are all top notch in a game not like many others.”
    • “The game doesn't have the most mechanics, mostly consisting of the track itself, sliding and occasionally a hook shot, it starts off relatively simple and it gets much, much harder as you go through the game, all while listening to a fantastic heart-pumping soundtrack.”
    • “The music is going, lights are flashing, in order to keep us kids out of the way.”
    • “The different soundtrack alone makes the game easy to play for hours.”
    • “Repetitive music, lack of track editor, unpolished in places.”
  • story22 mentions

    The story of the game is minimal and somewhat chaotic, revolving around a character named Kentony who steals a trophy, prompting players to retrieve it. While the narrative lacks depth, it complements the fast-paced, addictive gameplay and vibrant, Toy Story-inspired aesthetic, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. Overall, the focus on gameplay over story is well-received, with many players finding the experience engaging despite the simplistic plot.

    • “I have finished the story and unlocked several more sets of levels to beat, so now my life has meaning again.”
    • “It gives it almost a Toy Story feel.”
    • “Not too cartoony, but cartoony enough that the game isn't hyper-realistic, but rather very Toy Story-esque.”
    • “Even though the story is all over the place and ridiculous, I found no reason to use the editor mode. Action Henk makes up for it in buckets with addicting and fun gameplay, awesome levels (especially the one with huge slides), and a wacky selection of characters.”
    • “The story is about some guy named Kentony who stole a trophy of yours, and you have to get it back.”
    • “Yeah, not much story, but this game doesn't need it when you gotta go fast!”
  • humor14 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its fun and engaging nature, with players enjoying the combination of trash talking and quirky character designs that add to the comedic experience. While the gameplay and soundtrack are also highlighted as top-notch, some reviewers feel that the characters could benefit from more varied and humorous dialogue. Overall, the game is recommended for its fast-paced action and humorous take on childhood nostalgia.

    • “The gameplay, soundtrack, and humor are all top notch in a game not like many others.”
    • “Simple concept, yes, but when you add in trash talking and other general ribbing against your opponents it can get pretty hilarious, pretty quickly.”
    • “So I'd definitely recommend this game to anyone that likes a fast-paced game, that also requires learning and skills, and offers a hilarious and surreal twist to childhood memories as you race through the levels.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    The game offers high replayability, allowing players to continually improve their times and compete against their own ghosts, with features like leaderboards, local multiplayer, and a workshop enhancing the experience. While some users note it may not match the replay value of Trials games, the combination of responsive controls, engaging level design, and addictive gameplay keeps players coming back for more. Overall, it is praised for its infinite replay potential and the thrill of mastering new tricks.

    • “Responsive controls, great level design, good sense of speed and momentum, catchy soundtrack, nice aesthetic, highly replayable (+workshop!), leaderboards and stats, and last but not least local multiplayer.”
    • “As you play, you learn new things and little tricks to get faster, making it have a high replay value, especially for those people who love to climb a leaderboard.”
    • “Not as much replay value as the Trials games.”
    • “There is no end to replayability because you can always try to beat your own ghost.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The optimization in Action Henk is designed to challenge players to achieve top performance through skill-based mechanics, allowing for creative strategies to improve times. While pro players have mastered many levels, there are still opportunities for innovation. However, some users noted mild performance issues and a lack of polish in certain areas.

    • “This game knows how to push you to top performance!”
    • “Action Henk is an indie racing platform like Speedrunners, but your performance is based solely upon your ability as a player without having to worry about traps set by your opponents.”
    • “It seems simple, but it gives way for a lot of little complexities; you can jump onto slopes to sacrifice speed early on but gain more in the long run, jump-boost off of slopes to gain a brief burst of speed in exchange for your momentum. Though pro players have already optimized most of the easier levels, there's still room for creativity to get the best possible times.”
    • “[Some mild and infrequent performance issues, repetitive music, lack of track editor, unpolished in places.]”
    • “Action Henk is an indie racing platformer like Speedrunners, but your performance is based solely upon your ability as a player without having to worry about traps set by your opponents.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    The game offers a deep grinding experience that rewards players who enjoy mastering mechanics and improving their times, making it ideal for those who thrive on competition and achieving high scores. However, players who are not fond of repetitive gameplay may find the game lacking in content after a while. Overall, it caters well to fans of grinding and skill refinement.

    • “Also, if you are not into grinding, doing stuff over and over again until it's perfect, then the game doesn't offer much to you after a while.”
    • “Once you master all the little mechanics that might be hard to pull off, but save you a lot of momentum and time when done correctly, you can spend countless hours grinding levels to get a better time.”
    • “I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone who likes grinding away at getting top scores or times, competing with friends, or just needs something with strong gameplay to burn hours away.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is positively viewed, with players appreciating the developers' responsiveness to glitches and issues. While some unforeseen glitches exist, the community and developers are actively engaged in addressing them, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience.

    • “There are a few glitches that could not have been foreseen, but they are already being worked on.”
  • character development4 mentions

    The reviews indicate a strong consensus that the character designs are lacking, with multiple users describing them as terrible, which negatively impacts the overall character development experience.

    • “The character designs so far are terrible.”
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Critic Reviews

67% average critic score

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Play time

95hMedian play time
114hAverage play time
8-250hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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