Herra 47 C64 brings risqué retro antics to the Commodore 64 in Herra 47: Midsummer Festival, the latest feature on BastichB 64K’s Rapid Fire series. Developed by Vector 5 Games, this full-length graphical adventure draws heavy inspiration from classic Sierra titles like Leisure Suit Larry, delivering cheeky humor, text-parser gameplay, and a surprisingly expansive world—yes, on a humble 8-bit machine.
From odd-job minigames to flirty encounters, this game captures the spirit of early PC adventures with a Finnish twist. You’ll guide the out-of-work Herra through 39 locations, hustling for cash to throw the ultimate midsummer party. It’s more awkward laughs than deep puzzles, but that’s half the charm. Plus, that age gate quiz at the start? Vintage Sierra vibes.
Whether you’re navigating a recycle depot, using a joystick to chat up NPCs, or trying to figure out how to “use binoculars on lady”, the experience is as authentically ‘80s as it gets. The sparse audio and perfectly blocky graphics only add to the nostalgic package. Best of all? It runs on real hardware, emulators, and the C64 Mini/Maxi.
If you’re into text-parser mischief or just want to see what the C64 wasn’t supposed to be able to do, this game—and BastichB 64K’s coverage of it—is not to be missed.
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Ready to revisit your adolescent sense of humor? Herra 47 has you covered. Just don’t forget to pass the knowledge test.
