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Rick Henderson

Rick Henderson has a lot to love when you get to play it and figure out the loop. It can be a bit too simple but for an arcade title it fits in well.
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72%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
gameplay, stability
96% User Score Based on 26 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Rick Henderson is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Fat Pug Studio and was released on August 4, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true hommage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.

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music8 positive mentions
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  • Rick Henderson features a delightful art style and a fantastic synthwave soundtrack, creating an engaging retro atmosphere.
  • The gameplay is fun and addictive, with a variety of weapons and upgrades that encourage strategic play against different enemy types.
  • Boss fights are well-designed with unique attack patterns, providing a challenging yet rewarding experience.
  • The game has been criticized for its similarities to Steredenn, with many elements feeling like a direct copy rather than an original creation.
  • There are issues with key binding and control configuration, making it difficult for players using non-standard controllers.
  • Some players have noted that the game can feel unpolished, with occasional bugs and a lack of features that were expected in a full release.
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the synthwave soundtrack for its nostalgic 80s arcade feel and its seamless integration with gameplay. The well-selected sound effects further enhance the overall experience, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere that evokes classic shoot 'em up games. Overall, the soundtrack is described as fantastic, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The synthwave soundtrack is pretty great and the controls feel very precise and finely tuned.”
    • “Great atmosphere and music, real old school 80s arcade space game feeling :)”
    • “I recommend this game to anyone that loves classic shooters, plus the soundtrack is amazing.”
    • “Nice but kinda smallish game similar to Sterenden with some ravin' music.”
    • “Decent music and sound effects.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant pixel art and retro style, reminiscent of classic arcade games, while also showcasing contemporary fluidity and design. Players appreciate the clarity of visuals, particularly in boss designs and bullet patterns, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. The combination of colorful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack contributes to a nostalgic yet modern feel, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “The boss bullet patterns are well thought out and fun to dodge, the bosses themselves have cool designs and the visuals are generally very clear.”
    • “The stunning pixel-based graphics and stellar soundtrack make it an awesome experience.”
    • “I mentioned that it's retro-style, but the fluidity and graphics are quite contemporary and just beautiful.”
    • “The visuals are basic and lack elaboration, merely giving a nod to classic arcade games.”
    • “The graphics are retro-style, but the fluidity and overall presentation feel quite contemporary and beautiful.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a nostalgic tribute to classic shoot 'em up games, featuring simple controls and smooth, endless action. While the lack of initial guidance may catch players off guard, the engaging mechanics are complemented by a fantastic soundtrack and appealing pixel graphics, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “With a great soundtrack, graphics, and gameplay, it teleported me back to the good old times of Amiga when those kinds of shoot 'em up games were popular.”
    • “A fun 16-bit shoot 'em up, which pays tribute to classic endless arcade-style gameplay.”
    • “Smooth endless gameplay, fantastic soundtrack, nice pixel graphics that don't feel recycled, and no-nonsense flow - at this price, it's a no-brainer.”
    • “Gameplay: as soon as you get into the game, you will be thrown off guard because of the lack of pointers and button maps.”
    • “The base gameplay is pretty simple, with its WASD or arrow keys to control the spacecraft's movement.”
    • “- no heads up before gameplay”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game experiences frequent bugs and glitches, which negatively impact overall stability and gameplay experience.

    • “The game is plagued by bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
    • “Frequent crashes and instability make it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my gameplay and immersion.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its nostalgic 80s arcade vibe, complemented by an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Great atmosphere and music, really captures that old school 80s arcade space game feeling :)”
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Rick Henderson is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Rick Henderson is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Rick Henderson was released on August 4, 2021.

Rick Henderson was developed by Fat Pug Studio.

Rick Henderson has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Rick Henderson is a single player game.

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