What is God of Thunder (Video game)?
God of Thunder is a 2D top-down freeware puzzle game. It was created by Ron Davis and published by Software Creations in 1993. It was released in 2002 as freeware. The game features a plot and characters based on Norse mythology and tongue-in-cheek humor which becomes more apparent as the episodes are played.
When a bridge repairman responds to a request for a dental bridge with “Dammit, Thor! I’m a bridge and TV repairman, not a dentist”, he parodies Star Trek. Stores also feature humorous slogans, such as “Andy’s Armor Repair. You scuff ’em, We buff ’em.”
The game also features many references to the Marvel Comics book character Thor. Includes the Loki’s costume and mention at the end that Thor should have his own comic book.
God of Thunder Developer
It was developed by Adept Software.
God of Thunder Mode
It’s a single player game.
God of Thunder Plot
The game chronicles the quest of the god of thunder as he tries to reclaim Midgard for his father and Thor son of Odin. Midgard was stolen from Odin during his “Odinsleep” by Loki the god of mischief, with the help of Jormangund the serpent and Nognir the Prince of the Underworld.
Thor is given the mythical hammer Mjolnir by Odin to help in his quest. Thor must solve puzzles set before him by Jormengund, Nognir and finally Loki. He must fight his way through until he passes into the lairs of the gods. Throughout the entire Odin watches over Thor.
Gameplay
With flip-screen scrolling, the game features a top-down perspective. Thor’s main weapon is Mjolnir, a magical hammer which, when thrown, will return to Thor when it hits an object, an enemy, or the end of the screen. The hammer can pass through and damage multiple enemies while returning to Thor.
Mjolnir is also used to flick switches which control logs that come up from the ground and block Thor’s passage. Various puzzles feature snake-like enemies which cannot be harmed and will kill Thor instantly if he enters their line of sight; the player must try to block their view in order to pass.
Thor also acquires items and abilities which cost magic to use and have various effects. The enchanted apple heals Thor, and another item electrocutes enemies nearby. Magic and health must be bought in villages or acquired from the random pickup provided by each slain enemy.
These dead foes may also drop jewels, the currency of the game. The color of any item determines its value; a red item is worth 10 blue items.