In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the laser focused LED Storm, the thumpy TKO, and the terrible Techno Cop and wonder who can’t tell the difference between a Jet Bike and a Jet Ski!? Games covered in this episode: LED Storm Techno Cop Terrafighter TKO Steel Golf Master Jet Bike Simulator Master Blaster Tiger Road Find us here: https://zappedtot...
Aug 21, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Season 5Ep. 118
In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventeen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the zany Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, the putrid Pasteman Pat, and the stylish SDI and wonder how many simply breads make up the town of Hucknall-on-the-Rye? Games covered in this episode: Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders Pasteman Pat Ghost Hunters SDI Dragon Ninja Powerplay Hockey Super Her...
Aug 14, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 117
In the month of March 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the juddery Jordan Vs Bird, the questionable Question of Sport, and the zappy Zamzara and wonder when will the incessant, never ending respawning enemies in games end!? Games covered in this episode: Batman: The Caped Crusader Jordan Vs Bird Spitting Image Better Dead than Alien Zamzara A Question of Sport Circus G...
Aug 07, 2023•3 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 116
In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the gruesome Guerilla War, the exasperating Espionage, and the Net-tastic Neuromancer and wonder at what point is too far to slap a licence on a game it was never intended for? Games covered in this episode: Thunder Blade Guerilla War Live and Let Die Neuromancer Espionage Rack ‘Em Find us here: https://zappe...
Jul 31, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Season 5Ep. 115
In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fourteen of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rudimentary Return of the Jedi, the diabolical Double Dragon, and the terrific Times of Lore, and wonder just how bad a game must be when you have to apologise for it in your own manual… Games covered in this episode: Microprose Soccer Double Dragon International Rugby Simulator Return of the Jedi Hellfi...
Jul 24, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 114
In the month of February 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the Egyptian Total Eclipse, the waterlogged Ocean Conqueror and the festering Fist+ and wonder if we will get through another thousand games without going insane… Games covered in this episode: Total Eclipse Blip - Video Classics Exploding Fist+ Rambo III Ocean Conqueror Gaplus Find us here: https://zappedtothe...
Jul 17, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 5Ep. 113
In this second of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the political Seaside Special, the waterlogged Aqua Race, and the powerful Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge. Games covered in this episode: Seaside Special BC’s Quest for Tyres Aqua Racer On Field Baseball Almazz Brian Jack’s Superstar Challenge Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like ...
Jul 10, 2023•57 min
In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twelve of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rancid Roy of the Rovers, the spacious Star Trek: The Rebel Universe, and the chucklesome Caveman Ugh-Lympics, and wonder why the kidnapping of a football team would not include the police in some way… Games covered in this episode: Pacmania Roy of the Rovers Game Over 2 Star Trek: The Rebel Universe Risk F...
Jul 03, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 112
In the month of January 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eleven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the overwrought Operation Wolf, the abominable Artura, and the sluggish Serve and Volley, and wonder how Gary rests and drinks while hanging from the monkey bars…? Games covered in this episode: Operation Wolf Artura Gary Lineker’s Superskills By Fair Means or Foul Terrorpods Serve and Volley Trivial Pursuit: A Ne...
Jun 26, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 111
In episode four of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode four, we have chosen two short lived 80s Sci-Fi action shows - the shape shifting shenanigans of Manimal vs the techno toned AI cop of Automan… Let battle commence!
Jun 12, 2023•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ask The Podcast 4 is where we answer another round of questions from our amazing Patreon subscribers. If you wish to join us, you can at patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than a pint of beer! It's a bute, a real winner! Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast If you ...
Jun 05, 2023•51 min
1988 is finally over! As we have swam through the dog eggs on your behalf we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1988, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Worst Game?’ There is only one way to find out! The running order of the awards: Introduction + Review of 1988 Best Visuals Award Crap...
May 29, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 110
In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the saucy Savage, the jumpy Joe Blade II and the naff Nato Assault Course and wonder… exactly how many Japanese acrobats could you balance on your shoulders? Games covered in this episode: Fifth Gear Around the World in 80 Days Joe Blade II Savage Super Dragon Slayer Nato Assault Course Cheap Skate Find us here:...
May 22, 2023•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 109
In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the pedantic Pro Skateboard Simulator, the bolshy Battle Island and the bilious Bubble Ghost and wonder… are the decks of U.S. battleships often disguised as guitar necks? Games covered in this episode: Pro Skateboard Simulator Peter Beardsley’s International Football Battle Island Pro Ski Simulator 1943 Final ...
May 15, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 108
In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the shooty Slayer, the shoddy Street Gang, and the horrible Hopper Copper, and wonder why police stations would be equipped with space hoppers as a last transport resort? Games covered in this episode: Slayer Hopper Copper The Pepsi Challenge Mad Mix Game Captain Blood Street Gang Overlander Psi-Droid Find us h...
May 08, 2023•2 hr 23 min•Season 4Ep. 107
In the month of December 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the booming Bombuzal, the purple crabbed Pulse Warrior, and the powerless Power Pyramids, and wonder why anyone would buy four Pyramids from someone who couldn’t even turn them on!? Games covered in this episode: Bombuzal Power Pyramids Scorpion Pulse Warrior The Race Against Time The Games - Summer Edition Purple H...
May 01, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 106
In the month of November 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crushing Cybernoid 2, the pathetic Pink Panther, and the scattershot Soldier of Fortune, and wonder how much bird seed would you need to keep the Caliph alive? Games covered in this episode: Cybernoid 2 Pink Panther Soldier of Fortune Street Sports Soccer Emlyn Hughes International Soccer Barbarian Mission G...
Apr 24, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Season 4Ep. 105
In the month of November 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the amazing Armalyte, the barren Battle Stations, and the furry Foxx Fights Back, and wonder who thought a blend of ice hockey, netball and crown green bowls was a good idea? Games covered in this episode: Armalyte Vectorball 4x4 Off Road Racing Intensity Red Storm Rising Battle Stations Supercup Football Foxx Figh...
Apr 17, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Season 4Ep. 104
In this first of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we go back to our past and pick up some of those games we never looked at from the first few issues of Zzap! 64, including the bouncy Up ‘n Down, the giant Frak and the trippy Master of the Lamps. Games covered in this episode: Rock ‘n Bolt Software Star Mama Llama Jack Attack Frak Up ‘n Down Master of the Lamps Caverns of Sillahc Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our a...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the hoary Hotshot, the sunny Summer Olympiad and the swimmy Scuba Kidz, and wonder if there is any animal Andy Serkis cannot play? Games covered in this episode: Summer Olympiad Stunt Bike Simulator Scuba Kidz Scorpius Ball Blasta The Fury Psycho Pigs UXB Hotshot Ricochet Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.co...
Apr 03, 2023•2 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 103
In the month of October 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the copycat Katakis, the muscle destroying Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge, and the laborious LA Crackdown, and wonder just who this mysterious character on a winged horse from ancient Greece could be? Games covered in this episode: Katakis Mr Wino Daley Thompson’s Olympic Challenge Trojan Warrior Tracksuit Manage...
Mar 26, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Season 4Ep. 102
In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the supersonic Slimey’s Mine, the massive Mickey Mouse and the pathetic Professional Snooker Simulator and wonder… exactly how many gladiators of ancient Rome were killed via ornithological means…? Games covered in this episode: Slimey’s Mine European 5-A-Side Mickey Mouse Fernandez Must Die Battle Ships Kane II...
Mar 20, 2023•3 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 101
In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In the mighty episode one-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the slinky Salamander, the nefarious Netherworld and the ropey Road Blasters and wonder… exactly how dirty would a world need to get for soap bubble manufacturing to be an industry…? Games covered in this episode: Salamander I-Xera Blood Brothers The Empire Strikes Back Netherworld Beach Buggy Simulator Road ...
Mar 13, 2023•3 hr 25 min•Season 4Ep. 100
In the month of September 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninjary-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the less ninjary Last Ninjary 2, the more ninjary Ninjary Scooter Simulator, and the ninjaless Night Racer, and wonder how much grease does it take to grease a rusty mining cart…? Games covered in this episode: Last Ninja 2: Back With A Vengeance Rogue Night Racer Typhoon The President is Missing Ninja Scooter Simulato...
Mar 06, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Season 4Ep. 99
In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the meandering Metropolis, the shonky Shackled and the drowsy Dark Side and wonder… Why would gristle even be chubby in the first place? Games covered in this episode: Dark Side Metropolis Chubby Gristle Marauder Oops! Aquanaut Crazy Paving Shackled Bruce Lee Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the web...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 98
In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dreary Dark Castle, the torpid To Hell and Back, and the sorry Street Fighter, and wonder just how many talents does Julio Inglesias have up his sleeve? Games covered in this episode: Hawkeye Vixen Super Trolley Poltergeist To Hell and Back Street Fighter Dream Warrior Dark Castle The Games - Winter Edition Find us he...
Feb 20, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 97
In the month of August 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the frightful Flintstones, the divisive Desolator, and the brutal (but dull) Barbarian II, and wonder why C3PO never presented himself in such a way to Master Luke… Games covered in this episode: Barbarian II - The Dungeon of Drax The Flintstones Star Wars Droids Hercules Hopping Mad Every Second Counts Desolator Destruct Beyo...
Feb 13, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 96
In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the crappy Karnov, the brain busting Brainstorm, and the lackluster Lazer Tag, and wonder if lazer tag players play with their taggers out…? Games covered in this episode: Brainstorm Karnov Pro Golf Infiltrator II - The Next Day Bionic Commandos Lazer Tag Fifth Quadrant Storm Bringer Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com...
Feb 06, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 95
In the month of July 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the woeful Wizard Warz, the ropey Roadwars, and the trippy Thrust 2, and wonder if you will give generously to those suffering from Low Polyism? Games covered in this episode: The Great Giana Sisters Trigger Happy Wizard Warz Deluxe Monopoly Tangent Skate Crazy Thrust II Roadwars Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Pl...
Jan 30, 2023•2 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 94
In the month of June 1988 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ninety-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the naughty Northstar, the misfire of Microleague Wrestling, and the gloopy Gutz, and wonder what a man-frog was doing solving crimes in Hawaii… Games covered in this episode: Draconus Microleague Wrestling Road Warrior Gutz Venom Strikes Back Gothik Northstar Target Renegade Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Pleas...
Jan 23, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Season 4Ep. 93
