The Faces Of Haarne

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The Faces of Haarne – Why Are You Defending a Giant Face with a Flying Hat? | C64

️ The Faces of Haarne (1984) – Commodore 64 Surreal Single-Screen Arcade Shooter Released in 1984 by Software Projects, The Faces of Haarne is an unusual arcade shooter for the Commodore 64 designed, coded, and illustrated by Shahid Ahmad, with music by George Neophytou. The game leans heavily into surreal imagery and abstract design, setting it apart from more conventional shooters of the era. Action takes place on a fixed single screen where you control a strange creature tasked with defending a central face from waves of bizarre attackers. Offence and defence are handled via an unconventional weapon: a hat used to strike or repel enemies, requiring careful positioning and timing to survive the onslaught. The presentation is memorable and eccentric, highlighted by a soundtrack inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, lending a classical and unexpected tone to the action.

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