Action Henk

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: Action Henk is a platform-racing game set in a beautifully crafted 3D toy box world, where a cast of classic action figure inspired characters compete to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all. The game challenges players to shave milliseconds off their times byAction Henk is a platform-racing game set in a beautifully crafted 3D toy box world, where a cast of classic action figure inspired characters compete to once and for all prove that Action Henk is the fastest of them all. The game challenges players to shave milliseconds off their times by running, jumping and butt-sliding with 5 playable characters across over 70 challenging levels in a game which revels in almost sonic speeds.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. PSNStores
    Jun 29, 2016
    90
    It’s all about going fast, perfecting jumps and slides, and going even faster than the last run. That’s Action Henk in a nutshell – faster than last.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Mar 10, 2016
    80
    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.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 10, 2016
    80
    A cute and charming speed-runner that races straight for your heart through winning nods to childhood days and the best damn butt-slide you'll find on PS4. [Apr 2016, p.92]
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  4. Vandal
    Mar 9, 2016
    70
    It works, but it's not very original and it needs some more content and options to be engaging for longer. Still, it's not a bad game and it's very enjoyable.
  5. 3DJuegos
    Mar 15, 2016
    70
    Interesting 2D arcade / Runner game in the vein of Unirally (Uniracers), Joe Danger and the likes. Plenty of fun while it lasts but limited in many ways.
  6. COGconnected
    Mar 11, 2016
    70
    Controls are tight, there is some decent replay value, and it doesn’t take itself too seriously which makes for a pretty fun time.
  7. ZTGD
    Mar 7, 2016
    45
    It’s hard not to draw comparisons to Joe Danger when talking about Action Henk; the influence in both gameplay and design is there for all to see. But Action Henk falls short in too many ways, allowing Joe to speed off in to the sunset, leaving Henk in his dust.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. travisvarnum894
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    I spent an obscene amount of time battling the clock on this game. It's painfully fun to play. And when you finish a run, you get to see howI spent an obscene amount of time battling the clock on this game. It's painfully fun to play. And when you finish a run, you get to see how much better you did than other players on a level (my best is having beaten 97% of all players). The mechanics are super intuitive and homing your skill is insanely possible. You start out not-good, and then a weekend later you've gotten all gold medals and a bruised thumb. Cross-platform multiplayer and a high-energy soundtrack make the replayability that much higher. I love this game, and doing well at it is sickly satisfying.… Expand
  2. FriedConsole
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    Action Henk is a platformer racer. Not an autorunner. Very much like Joe Danger without the polish and content. Gameplay is solid. It takes 25Action Henk is a platformer racer. Not an autorunner. Very much like Joe Danger without the polish and content. Gameplay is solid. It takes 25 levels to get to the swinging mechanic that makes it so much more fun. I recommend turning off the terrible music and rocking to some Spotify. Art and polish is terrible. Local multiplayer only. The game is a lot of fun but pricey for $15.… Expand
  4. BananaBusterNL
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Picked it up for 3 bucks at the playstation sale. Very fun game! If you're a fan of arcade games like Trails or Trackmania, definitely givePicked it up for 3 bucks at the playstation sale. Very fun game! If you're a fan of arcade games like Trails or Trackmania, definitely give this one a go. The game lacks a bit of polish, but the gameplay and sense of speed is very satisfying. The difficulty level is also ramping up at a nice pace. The beginning is quite easy, but the later levels will definitely test your skills!… Expand
  5. TheSonicWombat
    Jun 30, 2016
    7
    This is a really fun trial-and-error, bruise your thumb on the X button timewell. I lost an entire weekend to this game, and I don't mind atThis is a really fun trial-and-error, bruise your thumb on the X button timewell. I lost an entire weekend to this game, and I don't mind at all. The levels are fun and well designed, the characters are comical, the music is okay, and the gameplay/feel is pretty spot on. If you can grab it on sale, I'd recommend you pick it up and pad your local multiplayer library with it, and also spend some time on the single-player runs as well.… Expand
  6. Dustfoxx
    Oct 8, 2020
    7
    Very well-made time-trial platformer(?). The game plays very well and you are always in control of your character. Some levels are a bitVery well-made time-trial platformer(?). The game plays very well and you are always in control of your character. Some levels are a bit weirdly designed though.
    Closer to an 8 than a 6    … Expand
  7. Spetex
    Aug 13, 2020
    7
    A Trial and Error game, which can get very frustrating.
    If you love TaE games youll love this.

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