Gameforge—a leading Western publisher of MMORPGs—and indie developer Asylum Square are thrilled to announce that critically acclaimed 2D precision platformer Tiny Thor launches today on Nintendo Switch. Trek across the realms of Asgard and follow a small hero with godly powers!
Watch the Tiny Thor Nintendo Switch launch trailer:
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Published under Gameforge’s IndieForge publishing label, Tiny Thor is a lovingly crafted 16-bit pixel platformer, a grand adventure punctuated with exhilarating boss battles designed to test the son of Odin. Each realm features its own unique environment, and players must utilize the might of Mjölnir to defeat troves of enemies and solve clever environmental puzzles. Brimming with nostalgic, retro-styled goodness, Tiny Thor will feel familiar to retro fans while also offering a fun and unique experience.
Players on Nintendo Switch and Windows PC now have access to Tiny Thor’s “Assist Mode,” designed to transform this tricky yet satisfying platformer into a more relaxed experience. Customize the difficulty options by toggling on options such as Higher Jumps, Longer Invincibility, and, fitting for this tremendous, godly tale, there’s “God Mode,” which offers permanent invincibility.
“We’re incredibly proud of the hard work it took, across multiple departments, to make the Nintendo Switch version of the game,” said Hannes Anders, Chief Technical Officer at Gameforge. “We collaborated with the Asylum Square team closely to ensure this version is a fun and smooth experience for players, and we hope they will enjoy playing Tiny Thor any time, anywhere on their Nintendo Switch.”
“We were really happy with the reception Tiny Thor received on PC,” said Jochen Heizmann, co-founder of Asylum Square. “It’s great that players will now be able to enjoy Tiny Thor on Nintendo Switch as well, with something for all platformer fans to enjoy whether it’s their first time playing or whether they tried it on PC before.”
Key Features of Tiny Thor:
- It’s Hammer Time!: Use the ricocheting mini-Mjölnir and its special abilities to complete puzzles and defeat enemies
- Small, Yet Mighty: Triumph in epic boss battles against Norse mythology icons such as the Kraken and Loki
- Old School, New Game: Art from veteran pixel artist Henk Nieborg and an original soundtrack from Chris Hülsbeck enhances the game’s retro credentials
Tiny Thor launches today on Nintendo Switch for €19.99/£16.75/$19.99 USD/$25.99 CAD. It is also available on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, with the Steam version available at a 20% discount starting today until August 10, 2023. Tiny Thor Ragnarok n’ Roll Edition, including the game and the official soundtrack, is available for €25/$25 USD. Gameforge also plans a strictly limited physical release with pre-orders starting in the coming weeks.
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A full press kit, including logo, screenshots, key art, and trailers can be found here: https://uberstrategist.link/Tiny-Thor-Press-Kit.
About Asylum Square
Founded in 2014 by Jochen Heizmann, Asylum Square is an independent games developer, based in the Black Forest in Germany. The team grew up with game systems like the Sega Master System, NES, and C64 and Heizmann founded the studio to create games he would have loved to play back then, sitting on the living room carpet. To achieve this, Asylum Square works together with very talented people and industry veterans including some of those involved in making those original, inspiring experiences.
More information about Asylum Square is available here: https://asylumsquare.com/.
About IndieForge
IndieForge is Gameforge’s newest division and builds upon the publisher’s commitment to bringing highly enjoyable games to players worldwide beyond its popular lineup of massively multiplayer online games.
Partnering with exciting up-and-coming independent game studios from across the globe, IndieForge brings engaging, high-quality gaming experiences to market. The division’s portfolio currently includes space strategy roguelike Trigon: Space Story with more gripping titles like Tiny Thor to be announced in the future.
To learn more about IndieForge, visit: https://store.steampowered.com/franchise/IndieForge.
