By Joey Splats
What Can I Expect?
When first happening upon Henry the Hamster Handler, I wasn’t expecting much! With the number of indie games appearing on the E-Shop, it’s getting harder to distinguish between “shovel ware” and games you should buy. Henry the Hamster Handler by Pocket Money Games, surprised me with how fun the game was. It provides a quick to learn game element that is quick to learn and hard to master.
Handler Handles Well
Each level you are presented with a screen. See the image below for reference. The Hamsters appears at the top, sometimes in multiple directions, and each time they get to one of the blocks the player needs to press the button that corresponds with the key on the block. Easy right? Well, the game has multiple of these blocks, so as the hamster goes on you need to progressively watch numerous hamsters. As I said before, easy to learn, hard to master.
What About That Hamster Story Though?
There seems to be a story, but its almost like it was an afterthought! With a game like this, there doesn’t need to be a story. It is nice to see they tried to make an effort. As the Hamster Handler, you are trying to create as many near-death experiences for your hamsters that will eventually make your hamsters change color, to gold and silver. It’s quite a weird story, but the central element of this game is the game-play, which I feel is on point. It is especially great when you get into the more intense levels of the game.
Verdict – Pass or Play?
This game is well worth its bucks. This is an example of a game that has passed the limelight of the ever-growing E-Shop. For $3.69 (£2.49), we need to bring this game back to the spotlight and give it the praise it deserves. Everyone has Gold Points saved up enough for this game. Let’s all buy this game and play it because it’s well worth it! Challenge time! Let’s see who can save all the hamsters in the first three levels in their first try! Give it a go!
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