Recover Idunn’s stolen golden apples in this 16-bit platformer! Master the four elements—Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind—to transform your slime and overcome deadly puzzles. Explore a world of Norse mythology and stop Thjazi’s revenge in this challenging retro adventure.

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"The gods are not fair."

Thjazi has always believed this, and over the years, his resentment towards them has grown. The gods' disdain for him and his kind has taken a toll on his spirit, to the point that only imparting an exemplary lesson can calm his thirst for revenge.

Taking the form of an eagle, he heads to the forest where the goddess Idunn guards the golden apples that grant eternal youth to the gods. After long days of vigil, he waits for the opportune moment. While Idunn sleeps, he snatches all the apples from the tree, taking flight with the precious loot to his lair in the northern caverns.

Upon awakening, Idunn falls into despair seeing that no apples remain, and the tree—along with the rest of the forest—begins to wither. Using all her power, she tries to restore the golden apple tree, but only manages to postpone the inevitable.

Knowing she cannot leave the forest if she wants to prevent an imminent catastrophe, she uses the little power she has left to endow a small slime residing near the tree with the ability to alter its being, borrowing the power of the four elements of nature. With this act, she entrusts it with a crucial mission: embark on a journey to retrieve the stolen apples and restore the forest.

Explore Six Unique Areas

The full adventure spans six beautifully handcrafted biomes, each presenting its own elemental hazards and secrets.

Please note: This demo includes the complete tutorial and full access to the first biome.

Key Features

  • Master The Elements: Changing elements on the fly will be key to your progress.

  • Strategic Level Design: Carefully use the different elemental forms of the slime to navigate deadly obstacles.

  • Dynamic Puzzles: Solutions change in each playthrough, keeping the challenge fresh and unpredictable.

  • Demanding Difficulty: The levels will demand the best of your platforming skills to overcome this adventure.

  • 16-Bit Era Pixel Art: Gorgeous graphics that will take you straight back to the golden age of consoles.

  • Original Soundtrack: A retro-inspired OST with heavy influences from the great games of the 90s.

  • Mythological Lore: A story of hope and overcoming deeply rooted in Norse mythology.

Master the Elements

Aegir (Water Form)

  • Pros: Can pick up and transport small objects. Can revitalize dying plants.

  • Cons: Cannot cross flooded areas (it dissolves). Highly vulnerable to freezing in cold zones.

Logi (Fire Form)

  • Pros: Can burn small wooden obstacles. Completely immune to freezing in cold areas.

  • Cons: Cannot walk across wooden structures (burns them down). Instantly extinguished if it touches water zones.

Dvalin (Earth Form)

  • Pros: Immune to hazardous elements. Can break certain objects upon impact or by charging. Takes zero fall damage from great heights.

  • Cons: Extremely heavy; cannot jump at all. Very slow movement speed.

Njord (Wind Form)

  • Pros: Can jump higher and maneuver gracefully in the air. Immune to fall damage from great heights.

  • Cons: Very light; incredibly hard to control in windy zones.

Demo Controls

Keyboard

Move:

Arrow keys / WASD

Jump:

Space

Drop down:

DOWN + JUMP

Action:

CTRL / ALT

Look around:

Hold SHIFT + Direction

Show/Hide HUD:

F1

Pause Menu:

ESC

Gamepad (XInput Compatible)

Move:

Left Stick / D-PAD

Jump:

A

Drop down:

DOWN + JUMP

Action:

B

Look around:

Hold Y + Direction

Show/Hide HUD:

BACK

Pause Menu:

START

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10/11
    • Processor: 1.5 Ghz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX460 or higher (DirectX)
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: OpenAL compatible
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 11
    • Processor: 1.5 Ghz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX460 or higher (DirectX)
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: OpenAL compatible
    Minimum:
    • OS: Debian based (Jammy Jellyfish or higher)
    • Processor: 1.5 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX460 or higher (OpenGL)
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: OpenAL compatible
    Recommended:
    • OS: Debian based (Jammy Jellyfish or higher)
    • Processor: 1.5 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GTX460 or higher (OpenGL)
    • Storage: 100 MB available space
    • Sound Card: OpenAL compatible

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