diff --git a/level_state.lua b/level_state.lua
index 2e9ae21..5b27b24 100644
--- a/level_state.lua
+++ b/level_state.lua
@@ -87,6 +87,9 @@ function level_state:update(dt)
         return
     end
 
+    # TODO: temporarily halve world speed
+    dt = 0.5 * dt
+
     -- Generate powerups
     local r = love.math.random()