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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.
82%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
88% User Score Based on 208 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 8 reviews

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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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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 208 reviews
gameplay38 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art, catchy music, and clever level design that keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • The hammer-throwing mechanic is unique and adds a fun twist to both combat and puzzle-solving, making for creative challenges.
  • Tiny Thor successfully captures the spirit of retro platformers while providing a fair but challenging experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in the later levels, leading to frustration and tedious trial-and-error gameplay without sufficient checkpoints.
  • Some mechanics, particularly the hammer controls and wall jumping, can feel imprecise and clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The lack of visual variety in environments and repetitive music can make longer play sessions feel monotonous.
  • gameplay
    97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Tiny Thor" is characterized by its clever hammer-throwing mechanic, which is both fun and integral to solving puzzles and defeating enemies. While the controls are generally solid and the level design offers a variety of challenges, some players find the difficulty spikes frustrating, particularly as the game progresses. Overall, it appeals to fans of platformers with its engaging mechanics and beautiful pixel art, though it may require patience due to its increasing challenge.

    • “I really loved the hammer throwing mechanic; it's super fun to play with and it's used to solve puzzles in many creative ways.”
    • “The gameplay is centered around using Mjölnir, the hammer of Thor, to bounce off enemies and obstacles.”
    • “Extremely well done pixel art graphics, tight controls, varied levels and bosses, fast-paced gameplay with challenging platforming passages - a clear thumbs up from me!”
    • “It's linear, focuses entirely on platforming mechanics and puzzles.”
    • “But soon the platforming starts getting quite hardcore and the gameplay issues make it a huge pain.”
    • “Gameplay soon becomes offensively difficult and I don't think I'm going to finish it.”
  • music
    96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Tiny Thor" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and memorable soundtrack, particularly highlighting the contributions of composer Chris Hülsbeck. However, some players found the music repetitive and not well-suited to the gameplay, especially during longer levels, leading to a sense of fatigue. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the retro platforming experience for some, others feel it falls short of expectations for an action game.

    • “Awesome old-school 2D platformer game with fabulous music from sound magician Chris Hülsbeck.”
    • “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.”
    • “The music isn't for me and seems repetitive—a significant difficulty spike near the end with maybe two or three frustrating parts.”
    • “Man, I will probably get hate for this, but if I had to sum it up, I'd honestly say it's the elevator music of the retro platform game genre.”
    • “Music is such a big part of a retro gaming experience for me, and Tiny Thor really let me down in that department.”
  • graphics
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful 16-bit pixel art, reminiscent of classic platformers from the 90s, with smooth animations and vibrant colors that evoke nostalgia. While some users noted that certain art styles, like the intro cutscene, felt inconsistent, the overall aesthetic is considered well-executed and engaging, appealing particularly to fans of retro gaming. The combination of impressive visuals and solid gameplay mechanics contributes to a positive reception, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate old-school platformers.

    • “The pixel art graphics make my 80s heart happy.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.)”
    • “If you're not absolutely in the center of these, which is hard to see because the sprites are wonky and organic in aesthetic, you can veer off into spikes and die.”
  • story
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is simple and straightforward, featuring charming characters and beautiful art, with short segments that maintain the game's flow. While it lacks depth, it remains engaging enough for the genre, revolving around a quest initiated by a character's mistake after being tricked by a stranger. Overall, it offers a familiar and enjoyable narrative experience reminiscent of other games like Cuphead.

    • “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.”
    • “+The story is nothing crazy deep but it's interesting enough for this type of game.”
    • “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.”
    • “Gives you plenty of time to adore the wonderful sprite work... then once the rest of the plot is revealed to you it will just continue being more and more difficult.”
    • “The story is nothing crazy deep but it's interesting enough for this type of game.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game well-designed but frustrating, particularly in the final 25-30% where trial and error becomes tedious due to a lack of checkpoints and frequent cheap deaths. While the initial portions of the game are enjoyable, the repetitive nature of having to restart long sections after mistakes detracts significantly from the overall experience, leading to feelings of frustration and tedium.

    • “The last 30% is very tedious trial and error and just not for me.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is not explicitly addressed in the provided text, which primarily focuses on gameplay mechanics and platforming challenges. However, the mention of pressure from enemies and environmental hazards suggests that players may experience tension and excitement, contributing to an engaging emotional experience during gameplay. Overall, while the review does not delve deeply into emotional elements, it hints at the thrill and intensity players may feel in high-stakes situations.

76%Critics’ scoreBased on 8 critic reviews

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25h Median play time
25h Average play time
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