Each week, Crystal Dynamics puts the spotlight on one Avenger in Marvel’s Avengers, and this week, it’s Thor’s turn! Check out the gameplay video below, as well as the Avengers game Thor info straight from the devs!
Loads of details regarding Thor’s abilities and how he has the strongest ranged attack in the game has been divulged as well. Not only that, but there’s even a brief Q&A with Travis Willingham, who plays Thor in the game.
In Marvel's Avengers, Travis Willingham (@WillingBlam) gives a more-than-worthy performance as the God of Thunder, Thor! Travis answered a few questions about his role and history with Marvel comics. #FollowFriday pic.twitter.com/UEMm9hsgUC
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be & why?
A: Invulnerability. Flying is a nice choice, of course – but the second you crash land, you’ll wish you chose Invulnerability.
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Q: What is your first memory with a Marvel comic book?
A: A kid on my block found his father’s copy of Alpha Flight #1, and we got chewed out for getting our grubby little hands all over the pages. Probably devalued the issue more than I want to think about.
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Q: What makes Thor the most “super” & what makes him the most human?
A: Thor is a GOD. Can anyone else make that claim? I didn’t think so – thanks for playing. (1/2)
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
A: But he also feels great weight and responsibility to look out for these humans of Midgard. He doesn’t want to let them, or the other Avengers, down – which is a very human emotion. (2/2)
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Q: What are you most excited about players experiencing in Marvel’s Avengers?
A: Being hands-on with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes is a pretty epic claim. Add to that the potential to group up with your friends to assemble your own crew of Avengers – even better.— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Q: What's it like working with Laura Bailey, who you're married to, and who also voices Black Widow? (1/2)
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
A: We’ve been so lucky to work together on this project, and nothing beats being able to summon imaginary lightning, or watch her thrash bad guys – all while rocking those sexy mocap suits. The amount of on-set winks was at an all-time high. (2/2)
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Q: We see an image of Thor's hammer abandoned. The story of Thor feeling unworthy has been explored before – what makes this version unique/different?
A: Cap is the only human Thor thinks might actually be worthy to hold Mjolnir, and he failed him. (1/3)— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
A: Not only has he failed, but the ”mortals” are arguing amongst themselves – unable to unite without their Captain. Even Thor can’t fill Cap’s shoes. (2/3)
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
A: Thor will make an interesting choice that has unintended consequences that will echo throughout the campaign and fully unfold in the game’s story. (3/3)
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 27, 2019
Thor exudes the force & chaos of lightning in combat, easily dispatching hordes of enemies. “When it comes to pure destructive power, nobody on the battlefield is more equipped than The God of Thunder,” says Vince Napoli, Lead Combat Designer at @CrystalDynamics. pic.twitter.com/MnE2vXDdKJ
— Marvel's Avengers (@PlayAvengers) September 28, 2019
Thor exudes the force & chaos of lightning in combat, easily dispatching hordes of enemies. “When it comes to pure destructive power, nobody on the battlefield is more equipped than The God of Thunder,” says Vince Napoli, Lead Combat Designer at @CrystalDynamics\
Wielding Mjolnir, Thor is able to seamlessly transition between ground and air combat at will, launching enemies into the sky and effortlessly chaining together attacks.
“Mjolnir also grants Thor the most powerful ranged attack in the game, as it’s able to pin down almost any foe, locking them in place for crowd manipulation or further combos.”
Thor is also able to access the Odinforce at will. “Odinforce allows Thor to stop attacking enemies in their tracks, channel destructive lightning into any of his attacks, and creative a powerful barrier of lightning that shields him from danger.
Careful and measured use of the Odinforce is crucial for difficult fights, but knowing when to push the pedal to the floor can be just as important!”As formidable as Thor is with Mjolnir, it is ultimately the combined use of his hammer and lightning that make Thor godly in any combat setting.