Today the storied hammer, Mjolnir, is yours to wield as you become the God of Thunder in the new Thor video game, Thor: God of Thunder. The power to shift the storm is in your hands and it is up to you to decide how to use it and whom to use it against.
As you can see in the trailer above, Chris Hemsworth lends his voice to the title role and Tom Hiddleston voices Loki in the upcoming action adventure Thor: God of Thunder. Both actors' likenesses are also be used in the game, which is based on the Marvel franchise. The game also marks Thor's first standalone appearance in a video game!
“We are so excited to bring the unique story, adventure and gameplay of Thor: God of Thunder to gamers and fans of Thor everywhere," said TQ Jefferson, Vice President of Games Production, Marvel Entertainment. “With the voices and likenesses of Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Tom Hiddleston as Loki, gamers will finally be able to delve into the world of the God of Thunder himself and save Asgard.”
Each version of the game is tailored for its platform, with the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 versions featuring cinematic, third-person action gameplay with melee combos, ranged hammer throws, tide-turning elemental powers, and an upgrade system to bolster Thor’s powers as gamers progress. Using grappling points and multiple strategies, players will take on enemies up to four times Thor’s size, including monstrous 25-foot tall, 12-ton Frost Giants.
“For the first time, players can command Thor’s massive elemental powers in an epic original adventure,” said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing at SEGA Europe and SEGA America. “Whether playing with a 3D TV or in traditional high definition, it’s thrilling to storm across several of the Nine Worlds in a battle to save Asgard, wielding mighty Thor’s legendary hammer Mjölnir to smash hordes of titanic foes from the Thor universe.”
Thor: God of Thunder on the Wii system features the same overarching storyline as the versions for the PlayStation 3 system and Xbox 360 while offering a different gaming experience by utilizing the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers to command Thor's hammer and elemental powers. The Wii version is presented with a uniquely styled comic book look, along with different cinematics, story elements, dialogue, locations, and dedicated flight levels.
Nintendo DS players will experience a 2D side-scrolling adventure with narrative and gameplay unique to the platform.
About Thor: God of Thunder
In Thor: God of Thunder, step into the role of one of the fiercest Nordic gods as you attempt to save the Norse worlds from legions of monstrous foes lifted straight out of the comics. Electrocute groups of trolls with Mjolnir and bowl over the frost giants by splitting the ground in two with earth-shattering thunder attacks. Scale 25-foot-tall trolls by using multiple grappling points so you can find and attack the weak points in this 3D-compatible game. Featuring an original storyline by writer and lead Thor comic book author, Matt Fraction, and voices and likenesses of Thor film actors Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Tom Hiddleston as Loki, God of Thunder offers booming fun and earth-shaking excitement.
Thor: God of Thunder is now available for the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. It has been rated "Teen" by the ESRB.
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