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Tiny Thor

Our mighty prince Thor is now 8 years old and getting a battle hammer is enough of a reason to find himself in an adventure.
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80%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
84% User Score Based on 136 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

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Tiny Thor is a single player arcade platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Gameforge and was released on June 5, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In Tiny Thor, players control a tiny but mighty hero named Thorn, who wields a powerful hammer to save his kingdom from evil. Explore vast landscapes, battle enemies, and solve puzzles in a charming 2D pixel art world, combining the thrill of action-packed combat with the satisfaction of solving intricate puzzles. Your hammer is not only a weapon but also a tool, and you'll need to use it wisely to overcome obstacles and defeat foes in this charming, nostalgic adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews
gameplay29 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Tiny Thor features beautiful pixel art and a catchy soundtrack that enhance the nostalgic feel of the game.
  • The gameplay mechanics, particularly the hammer-throwing mechanic, are innovative and add depth to the platforming experience.
  • The game offers a fair challenge with a well-designed difficulty curve, making it rewarding for players who enjoy mastering their skills.
  • The controls can feel clunky and imprecise at times, particularly with the hammer mechanics and wall jumping.
  • Some levels are excessively long and can lead to frustration due to trial-and-error gameplay without sufficient checkpoints.
  • The difficulty spikes in the later levels may be off-putting for casual players, making the game feel more punishing than enjoyable.
  • gameplay
    73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Tiny Thor" is characterized by its innovative hammer-throwing mechanic, which adds depth and strategic elements to the platforming experience. While the vibrant pixel art and engaging level design are praised, some players find the controls awkward and the difficulty spikes frustrating, leading to mixed feelings about the overall challenge. Despite these issues, many appreciate the nostalgic feel and clever puzzles, making it a compelling choice for fans of retro platformers.

    • “The game stands out by combining vibrant pixel art with challenging gameplay and innovative mechanics, delivering an experience that resonates strongly with fans of 16-bit era platformers while also appealing to modern audiences.”
    • “As players advance, unlocking new abilities and upgrades for mjölnir keeps the gameplay fresh, allowing for increasingly complex interactions and strategic combat approaches.”
    • “The game never feels stale as each level brings some new gameplay element to continue to challenge the player and offer opportunities to use Thor’s hammer in creative ways.”
    • “Unfortunately, this game is hard because its gameplay is designed badly.”
    • “But soon the platforming starts getting quite hardcore and the gameplay issues make it a huge pain.”
    • “It may seem cute at first but the mechanics and physics of this game make it incredibly frustrating to enjoy.”
  • music
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its energetic and memorable soundtrack, primarily composed by Chris Hülsbeck, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the catchy tunes and their fit with the game's retro aesthetic, some have noted a lack of variety and repetitiveness in the tracks, particularly during longer levels. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “Complementing this is an energetic and memorable soundtrack composed by Chris Hülsbeck, whose music perfectly enhances the mood and pacing of the adventure.”
    • “The game features beautiful pixel art, catchy music, and clever level design.”
    • “Tiny Thor started out as a promising retro platformer, with clever gameplay, fun boss battles, gorgeous visuals, and an incredible soundtrack.”
    • “This is especially true of the third region since, while it has about as many levels as the previous two regions, its levels tend to be much, much longer and by the end I was well and truly tired of listening to the same music alongside the same icy mountains and frozen temples.”
    • “The music isn't for me and seems repetitive—a significant difficulty spike near the end with maybe two or three frustrating parts.”
    • “Music is such a big part of a retro gaming experience for me, and Tiny Thor really let me down in that department.”
  • graphics
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Tiny Thor are widely praised for their vibrant pixel art and retro aesthetic, reminiscent of classic 16-bit games. While many reviewers appreciate the charming visuals and smooth animations, some note a lack of variety in level design that can lead to visual monotony. Overall, the game's art style successfully captures the essence of nostalgic platformers while offering a polished modern feel.

    • “The visuals blend vibrant colors with meticulous sprite work, capturing the charm and character of classic games while maintaining a polished and modern feel.”
    • “Extremely well done pixel art graphics - on the level of Dead Cells.”
    • “Tiny Thor started out as a promising retro platformer, with clever gameplay, fun boss battles, gorgeous visuals, and an incredible soundtrack.”
    • “The visuals are decent but repetitive, with little variety in design across levels, making progression feel visually monotonous.”
    • “And the first time I played it, I thought it had colorful graphics, but nothing I hadn't seen before.”
    • “(The intro cutscene also has an art style that doesn't fit with the rest of the game's art.)”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is set in a mythic northern realm where players control a young Thor on a quest to prove his worth, featuring charming characters and beautiful art. While the narrative is simple and not particularly deep, it remains engaging enough for the game's style, with optional challenge stages that do not disrupt the flow. Overall, the story is likened to familiar themes found in similar games, earning a mixed reception from players.

    • “Set in a mythic northern realm, players take on the role of a young Thor wielding the iconic hammer Mjölnir on a quest to prove his worth.”
    • “The art is beautiful, characters are charming, the story is simple and story segments are short, so they don't break the flow of the game.”
    • “The story is also cool; I like Hugin and Munin, the two ravens.”
    • “He later runs off to play with his new toy, only to encounter a stranger who tricks him into doing something very bad, which immediately puts him on a quest to fix the mess he caused.”
    • “The story is pretty basic, but if you've played Cuphead and a few others of this genre, it is a familiar kind of fun.”
    • “The story is nothing crazy deep, but it's interesting enough for this type of game.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the final 25% where the lack of mid-level saves and frequent cheap deaths lead to repetitive trial and error. While the earlier parts of the game are well-designed and enjoyable, the latter sections become a chore due to the need for multiple retries without checkpoints, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Combined with the inability to save mid-level, completing them in one go becomes tedious and inconvenient.”
    • “I really enjoyed the first 75% of this game, but the last 25% just ended up being incredibly tedious with far too many cheap deaths.”
    • “That last 25% just has far too many long stretches of trial and error without checkpoints, which makes it extremely tedious to replay over and over again.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find the level replayability to be cumbersome, indicating that revisiting previous levels is not a smooth or enjoyable experience.

    • “Level replayability: Replaying previous levels is cumbersome.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the intense pressure players feel while navigating challenging platforming sequences, which can lead to a sense of exhilaration and frustration. However, the lack of clear cues for jump and dash availability can detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for better feedback to enhance emotional engagement during gameplay.

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Tiny Thor is a arcade platformer game with fantasy theme.

Tiny Thor is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Tiny Thor.

Tiny Thor was released on June 5, 2023.

Tiny Thor was developed by Gameforge.

Tiny Thor has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Tiny Thor is a single player game.

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