BGMania B-Sides #44 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bedroth takes us into the pixel-crafted world of Tiny Thor, a retro-inspired platformer that blends classic 16-bit charm with surprisingly modern design sensibilities. What starts as a colorful, almost playful journey quickly reveals itself to be a tightly tuned experience, where precision, momentum, and mastery of Thor’s iconic hammer become the key to pushing forward. It’s a game that feels nostalgic on the surface, but underneath, it’s constantly asking more of you.

That same duality carries straight into the soundtrack. Bright, energetic melodies immediately pull you in, evoking that golden-era platforming feel, but there’s a sharpness to the composition that keeps everything from feeling too safe or predictable. Driving rhythms, punchy synth leads, and clever use of space give each track a sense of motion, like the music itself is ricocheting alongside Thor’s hammer. It’s playful without being lightweight, and technical without losing its sense of fun, creating a score that feels right at home in both the past and the present.

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EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS

Tiny Thor Main Theme from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023]
Welcome to the Village from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023]
Grotto Grove from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023]
Old Outooks from Tiny Thor [Chris Hülsbeck, 2023]
Slip'n'Slide from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023]
Steep Steps from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023]
Twilight Temple from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023]
Loki the Trickster from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023]
Yggdrasil from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023]
End Credits from Tiny Thor [Fabian Del Priore, 2023]

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BGMania B-Sides: Tiny Thor