? Herra 47: Midsummer Festival
A Chaotic Finnish Summer on the Commodore 64
By David “Jazzcat” Simmons
The lovable antihero returns!
Herra 47 is back-and this time, he's unemployed, broke, and still clueless. After winning hearts at Zoo 2024's game-making competition, developer Jani Parvianen of Vector5 Games is gearing up for a full sequel: Herra 47: Midsummer Festival. Set for a late Q3 2025 release, the game promises even more absurdity, Nordic awkwardness, and pixel-perfect chaos.
? Reborn in Code
Rooted in Finnish pop culture and comedy, Herra 47's awkward charm, terrible pick-up lines, and infamous catchphrases ("Sissos, Satan!") are legendary. This time, you'll guide him as he tries to organize a midsummer party-despite being fired, broke, and totally out of his depth.
Expect a riotous blend of retro visuals, inappropriate conversations, and point-and-click puzzles-crafted entirely on the Commodore 64.
? Technical Highlights
Built using EasyFlash for smooth loading and a larger 1MB game size, Herra 47: Midsummer Festival includes:
42+ playable rooms
Three arcade minigames
Crude humour & adult themes (age gate included)
Graphics created in Paint Shop Pro + SpritePad
Code in C with assembly via Oscar64
Joystick support only-because keyboards are for grownups.
? Launch Plans
The game will launch digitally as an EasyFlash download in late 2025. While no physical edition is confirmed, interest could sway the developer to offer boxed copies.
??? Developer's Vision
"I've always loved Leisure Suit Larry," says Parvianen. "After Zoo 2024, I felt encouraged to take the concept further-and this time, really go all in."
With help from the Finnish C64 scene, music and sound design are still underway-but the game already looks like a must-play for fans of vintage European humour.
? Check for updates or wishlist the game here:
?https://vector5games.itch.io/herra47
