Even when a game seems simplistic, there is sometimes something much deeper behind it. That is the case for the puzzle-platformer title Harlow by Good Trouble and Rogue Games. This game was developed by the founder of the Good Trouble, Arman Nobari, who is a cancer survivor who learned to develop games while recovering from hospitalization, extensive surgery, and grief. Harlow reflects on Arman’s own personal experiences and a desire to create happiness despite hardship.
From all profit generated by this game, 0.5% will be dedicated to Cancer for College and 0.5% will be dedicated to Black Girls Code. Here’s what Nobari had to say about releasing Harlow and his reason for choosing these charities:
“Harlow is the culmination of years of hardship, grief, and perseverance. After having survived cancer and tragically losing one of my parents, Harlow was the project I used to give myself hope during some of the darkest points in my life. I want Harlow to continue to be a beacon of hope for other cancer survivors which is why I'm dedicating 0.5% of profit generated from Harlow to Cancer for College, an organization that provided me with a scholarship that allowed me to attend college. Additionally, 0.5% of profit generated by Harlow will go to Black Girls Code. I believe that good fun can build real change. It's why I operate Good Trouble as a co-op, and why I will give 1% of revenue directly to socially impactful organizations.”
As for Harlow, the game is about two clumsy robots that plan a surprise party for the frozen colonists they stranded in this atmospheric platformer. It will be released for PC and MAC via Steam on March 15th with plans to come to Nintendo Switch at a later date this year.
