Tiny Thor's Revenge
- August 3, 2023
"Tiny Thor's Revenge" is a single-player platformer game, where you control the tiny Thor on his quest for revenge. The game features a classic jump'n'run style, combined with action, puzzles, and skill-based challenges. The unique hammer-throwing mechanic and acquirable superhuman abilities make for an engaging and entertaining gameplay experience, set to a perfect soundtrack.
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- The game features beautiful pixel art, catchy music, and clever level design that keeps players engaged.
- Many players appreciate the challenging gameplay, which is often described as fair and rewarding once mastered.
- The game successfully combines classic platforming elements with unique mechanics, such as using Mjölnir to solve puzzles and defeat enemies.
- The game suffers from frustrating difficulty spikes and long gaps between checkpoints, making it tedious to replay sections.
- Some mechanics, like wall jumping and hammer controls, are criticized for being clunky and not intuitive, leading to inconsistent gameplay experiences.
- Players have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of mid-level saving options, which can result in wasted time when unable to complete longer levels in one sitting.
- music31 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and well-composed tracks that enhance the retro gaming experience. However, some players feel that certain tracks do not fit the gameplay tempo, describing them as lethargic or lacking the intensity expected in an action game. Overall, while the soundtrack is appreciated for its creativity and alignment with the game's aesthetic, there are notable criticisms regarding its suitability for the gameplay dynamics.
“From the design to the awesome music to the incredible level design and the ideas that can be found in so many little things.”
“The upgrades you get to Tiny Thor's hammer & abilities keep the levels fresh.. beautiful pixel art and a banger soundtrack.”
“A fun homage to retro platformers, with great art, an awesome soundtrack and cool level design.”
“What I am not okay with is the main weapon and soundtrack.”
“Music is such a big part of a retro gaming experience for me, and Tiny Thor really let me down in that department.”
“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.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of precision and challenge, with mechanics that can be both rewarding and frustrating. While many players appreciate the solid controls and polished level design, some criticize the difficulty spikes and certain mechanics that feel more like exploits. Overall, the game features engaging fast-paced action, unique boss fights, and appealing visuals, though it may not be suitable for everyone due to its steep difficulty curve.
“The jumping mechanics feel 100% precise, and input lag is low.”
“The gameplay is centered around using mjölnir, the hammer of Thor, to bounce off enemies and obstacles.”
“Amazing pixel art and super challenging but fun gameplay.”
“Instead of fixing obviously not fun difficulty spikes and gameplay quirks, developers just shoved a disclaimer at the start of the game with text like 'git gud'.”
“It may seem cute at first but the mechanics and physics of this game make it incredibly frustrating to enjoy.”
“Gameplay soon becomes offensively difficult and I don't think I'm going to finish it.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their beautiful and smooth 16-bit pixel art style, reminiscent of classic platformers. While some users noted inconsistencies in the art style, particularly in the intro cutscene, the overall aesthetic and design have been praised for enhancing the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel and the attention to detail in the visuals, contributing to the game's charm.
“Beautiful and super smooth graphics and very cool gameplay mechanics!”
“The game has very good 16-bit graphics.”
“If you enjoy old school platformers with lovingly crafted pixel-art graphics, and a soundtrack to match, you should give this game a try!”
“The intro cutscene has an art style that doesn't fit with the rest of the game's art.”
“The graphics, sound, controls, etc. all feel like this could have been a long-lost Genesis game.”
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring them to replay lengthy sections multiple times, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and flow of the experience.
“It worked out with the difficulty most of the time, but sometimes it was tedious to replay a long section dozens of times while trying to puzzle out the next section.”
“It's really not fun, frustrating, difficult, long, tedious, and ruins the game.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is considered basic and familiar, particularly for fans of similar games like Cuphead, leading to a mixed reception with a rating of 5/10.
“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.”
“Story: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆ - 5/10”
