Tiny Thor

Tiny Thor is a 2023 platformer video game developed by Asylum Square and published by Gameforge for Microsoft Windows and the Nintendo Switch. The game is a side-scrolling platformer in which players assume the role of the Norse god Thor, as a child, who uses his hammer Mjölnir to defeat enemies across 30 levels. Upon release, the game received generally favorable reviews.

Tiny Thor
Developer	Asylum Square Interactive
Publisher	Gameforge
Platforms	Windows, Nintendo Switch
Release	Windows WW: 5 June 2023 Switch
Genre	Platformer
Mode	Single-player

Gameplay

Gameplay

The game is a two-dimensional side-scrolling platformer in which players use the weapon to defeat enemies to clear 30 levels set across three realms.^[1] Players use the hammer to spin and throw it to defeat enemies, and can bounce off walls and ceilings until recalled by the player. Each level is linear, although includes shortcuts and secret areas to discover.^[2] Players can use gems collected through the level at an upgrade shop to purchase abilities, such as faster use and recall of the hammer.^[2]

Plot

Players assume the role of the titular Thor who is granted the weapon Mjölnir by Odin on his eighth birthday. After being tricked by Loki, Thor damages the bifrost, cutting off Asgard, and he sets out into the work to repair the damage and prevent Ragnarök from causing the end of the world. out into the world to assist the other Gods defeat evil.^[1][2]

Development and release

Tiny Thor was produced by Asylum Square, an independent development team of six.^[3] Studio founder Jochen Heizmann stated the game was inspired by an attempt to merge the visual style of the Commodore Amiga and Super NES, and create a platformer with modernised mechanics and designs.^[4] The game featured work by artist Henk Nieborg, who had worked on Spyro: A Hero's Tail, and composer Chris Hulsbeck, who had composed Star Wars: Rogue Squadron.^[3] Publisher Gameforge announced Tiny Thor in February 2023 as part of Indieforge, a partnership initiative with independent studios.^[3] The Windows version was released on 5 June 2023,^[5] distributed on Steam and GOG and the Epic Games Store,^[6] and the Nintendo Switch version on 3 August.^[7]

Following release of the game on Windows, the game received an update alongside release of the Nintendo Switch version to introduce an "accessibility mode" to the game.^[8] Strictly Limited Games published a limited physical release of 4000 copies, titled Mjönir Edition, that included the game's soundtrack and the studio's previous title, Hammer Kid.^[9]

Reception

Reception

Aggregate score

Aggregator	Score
Metacritic	76%[10]

Review scores

Publication	Score
Eurogamer	3/5[11]
Nintendo Life	6.9/10[2]
Nintendo World Report	7/10[12]
Cubed3	8/10[13]
Softpedia	4/5[14]

Tiny Thor received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.^[10]