Slow Mole

Ever dreamed of being a super speedy little mole, zipping through crazy hard obstacle courses? Well, now you can! There's a cool, free game for Windows called Slow Mole that lets you do just that. It's a tough as nails puzzle platformer with old school 8 bit graphics, made by a developer named Erik Rosenlund and his team. If you're into games that really test your skills and reflexes like the legendary Meat Boy or the mind bending VVVVVV you'll probably get a kick out of this one.

So, what makes Slow Mole stand out in a sea of platformers? It's all about the checkpoints. In most games, you just have to touch a flag or reach a spot to save your progress. Slow Mole flips that idea on its head. You can't just stumble to the checkpoint; you have to prove you've truly mastered that tricky section of jumps and moves before it activates. It's a brutal but brilliant system that means you'll never get bored though you might get a little frustrated (in the best way possible!).

The story behind the game is pretty neat, too. Erik, the creator, was an animator for years. When the world slowed down during the Covid 19 pandemic, he decided to use that time to learn game development. The result is this passion project, a love letter to challenging classic games.

And don't worry about safety downloading Slow Mole is perfectly safe for your Windows PC, as long as you grab it from a trustworthy source like the official itch.io page. Just avoid shady download sites that might bundle it with junk you don't want.

Love the game? You can even support the developers directly. By becoming a patron (paying what you want), you get some awesome perks. You'll be first in line for Slow Mole Plus, an expanded version in the works that'll have more music, secret areas, and even harder levels. Supporters also get a discount on the final cartridge version and can play it on emulators for NES Classic, PC, and Mac.

At first glance, Slow Mole might look like a simple, cute retro game. But don't be fooled. With its unique checkpoint demand and relentless challenges, it's a deep, rewarding experience for anyone craving a real test from their puzzle platformers. Ready to put your skills to the ultimate test?