A Very Hairy Christmas

Developed by Langford Productions and first released on 2024, A Very Hairy Christmas is a charming indie platformer with a festive twist that throws players into a spirited holiday adventure fueled by retro inspiration and a good dose of absurdity.

Starring Mr Hair, a quirky character familiar to long-time ZX Spectrum fans, the story kicks off when a deranged, impostor department-store Santa kidnaps Mr Hair’s family during a Christmas shopping trip. His plan? To use them as “beard boosters” for his scraggly facial hair. To make matters worse, this faux Father Christmas has picked up a few magical tricks, animating the store’s decorations and turning countless festive items into his own mischievous minions.

Released for free on Windows and published by Langford Productions, A Very Hairy Christmas delivers crisp HD graphics and a cozy holiday atmosphere — making it a fun pick for anyone looking to get into the Christmas spirit. It also marks Mr Hair’s debut on PC, introducing the character to a whole new audience just in time for the festive season.

Contents

Trailer
About the game
How to play
Instructions
Controls
Screenshots
More info and Christmas games
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Trailer

About the game

Armed with nothing but determination and a reliable supply of snowballs, Mr Hair must chase the villain through seven different departments, each packed with enemies, boss battles, and a handful of surprises. While the game primarily features classic platforming action, it also spices things up with short sections inspired by old-school icons like Pac-Man, Asteroids, and PSSST, paying homage to the golden era of early gaming!

How to play

Instructions

To play, download the file, extract it to a new folder, and you’re ready to go. This game has undergone minimal testing, and the author asks that you report any problems or bugs you encounter (I think this can be done on Itch.io itself).