Henry The Hamster Handler VR

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Henry The Hamster Handler VR is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Pocket Money Games and was released on January 16, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Step into the paws of Henry, the legendary one-handed hamster handler, tasked with saving squishy hamsters from mechanical disasters. Solve intense, hands-on puzzles to prevent them from being electrocuted, squished, or scorched using a handy hook and machinery controls. Enjoy frantic challenges and mini-games like Whack-a-Hamster and Hamster Hunt for added fun.

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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game is fun and quirky, making it a great party game that shines when played with friends.
It features beautiful graphics and intuitive controls, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience.
The game offers a wealth of content with 30 levels and encourages replayability through bonus stars for perfection.

The difficulty spikes significantly, making it frustrating for casual players, especially around level 20.
Some players experience motion sickness due to abrupt movements and lack of a proper tutorial.
The game may feel rushed, with certain buttons being difficult to reach, impacting the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, featuring interesting traps and contraptions that enhance the mechanics. Players are tasked with saving as many hamsters as possible using one hand, with increasing difficulty as they progress through the levels.
- “The way the various traps and contraptions look is very interesting, and the mechanics play well together.”
- “The gameplay includes saving as many hamsters as possible using one hand, progressing through the levels by saving more and more hamsters, and the game increases in difficulty as you play.”
music
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The music in the game is vibrant and engaging, reminiscent of popular rhythm games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, suggesting that mastering it requires skill. The overall design, including the music, is described as bright and bold, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “I can tell being good at this game would be a skill – much like music-based beat games such as Rock Band, Guitar Hero, or Dance Dance Revolution.”
- “The design is bright and bold, as is the animation and music.”
humor
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and entertaining, likened to a wild version of "Lemmings," making it a fun choice for parties. Players find it amusing and enjoyable, contributing to its overall appeal.
- “Think lemmings on acid... another fun game from Pocket Money Games. The game is fun, funny, and would make for a great party game.”
stability
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Users report that the game runs smoothly on their systems, specifically noting positive performance on configurations like the i7 780ti. Overall, stability appears to be a strong point for this title.
- “Runs great on my system (i7 780ti).”
- “Runs great on my system (i7 780ti).”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by its abrupt stopping and starting mechanics, which can induce feelings of discomfort and self-consciousness in players. This design choice detracts from the overall immersive experience, leaving some users feeling unsettled.