God of Thunder (video game)
- God of Thunder (video game)
Infobox VG
title = God of Thunder
developer = Adept Software
publisher = Software Creations
designer = Ron Davis
license = Freeware
engine =
released = 1993
genre = Puzzle, Action
modes = Single player
ratings =
platforms = MS-DOS
media = Floppy Disk (Shareware)CD (Complete Game)
Download (Freeware)
requirements =
input = Keyboard
God of Thunder (abbreviated "GoT") is a 2D platform/top-down freeware puzzle game created by Ron Davis and published by Software Creations in 1993. The game chronicles the quest of Thor, son of Odin and god of thunder as he tries to reclaim Midgard for his father. Midgard, the beloved land of Odin's, was stolen from the god during his "Odinsleep" by Loki (The god of mischief) with the help of Jormangund (The Midgard Serpent) and Nognir (Prince of the Underworld). To help in his quest, Thor is given the mythical hammer Mjolnir by Odin.
As Thor progresses, he must solve puzzles set before him by Jormangund, Nognir, and then Loki. He also has to fight his way through the countryside, past city guards, and into the lairs of the gods. Along with puzzles and action, role-playing elements are included. Thor slowly gains more powers as he progresses, and his hammer and armor can become stronger over time. Through the entire game, Odin watches over him, and Thor will find himself being yelled at by the king of the gods if Mjolnir fells an innocent person.
The game features tongue-in-cheek humor. A bridge repairman parodies Star Trek when he responds to a request for a dental bridge with "Dammit, Thor! I'm a bridge and TV repairman, not a dentist!" Other examples of humor include countless references to sliding and non-stick surfaces in the second chapter, Non-Stick Nognir. The joke comes from Nognir's use of all of the male citizens in his area as slaves to mine Teflor (A take on teflon). Stores also feature catchy slogans, such as "Andy's Armor Repair. "You scuff 'em, We buff 'em."
The game also features several references to the Marvel Comics book character Thor. These include the idea of the Odinsleep, Loki's costume, and a mention at the end that Thor should have his own comic book.
External links
* [http://www.adeptsoftware.com/got/ Adept Software's page on God of Thunder]
* [http://faqs.ign.com/articles/431/431471p1.html Extensive walkthrough and FAQ]
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