In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the sneaky navy Seals, the dusty Snow Strike and the blue Strider 2 and wonder… did we have the wrong idea about ‘Dusty’ Roger Moore all along?… Games covered in this episode: Navy Seals Snowstrike Strider 2 Helter Skelter Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join ou...
Nov 04, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 7Ep. 168
In episode six of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two somewhat obscure action hero based shows from the dark depths of 90s TV land for a head to head battle. This time the undoubtedly roid rage infused sword wielding bodybuilding muscles of Conan the Adventurer go loincloth to bycocket hat with the cross, longbow and arrow crammed Quivers of The Legend of William Tell. Let battle commence!
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 6
As we gather ourselves together after the rollercoaster ride that was 1990, we once again take on all of the burning questions from our amazing Patrons in our Discord channel in an Ask the Podcast special. Hope you enjoy! We hope you enjoy this ‘in between’ special episode and if you’d like to join in the fun and ask us questions for the next Ask the Podcast special, it could not be simpler! Just join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast for little more than the price of a sand...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 21 min
1990 is now but a memory of an eggy old time - but in keeping with Zapped to the Past tradition we now take a look back and cast a weepy and often twitchy eye over the all the games we have played from the issues of Zzap magazine from January to December 1990. The purpose of this crazy scheme - to award those games that have somehow managed to impress or entertain us with our annual Golden Breadbin Awards. Did something have the best visuals? Was there a best game? How many worst games can there...
Oct 13, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 167
In the month of December 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the mighty Midnight Resistance, the puzzling Puzznic, and the phantom Plotting and wonder why would robot boxers need shorts and gloves? Games covered in this episode: Midnight Resistance Badlands Plotting Puzznic Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patre...
Oct 06, 2024•2 hr 32 min•Season 6Ep. 166
In the month of December 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the crashy Chase HQ 2: Special Criminal Investigation, the maudlin Macadam Bumper, and the superfluous Subbuteo and wonder if anyone was ever happy to get a Wonka Brown Ticket? Games covered in this episode: Chase HQ 2: Special Criminal Investigation Macadam Bumper Subbuteo Atomic Robo-Kid Find us here: ht...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 6Ep. 165
In the month of December 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the fuzzy Creatures, the shooty Outlaw and the crappy Hard Drivin’… and wonder… exactly what would the musician Seal do for a fresh fish? Games covered in this episode: Creatures Outlaw Hard Drivin’ (Only available on a compilation) Prison Riot Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to h...
Sep 22, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 164
In the month of November 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the orthographic Tie Break, the rowdy Rick Dangerous II and the wibbly wobbly Tilt and wonder … How many powerpoint presentations would be in an International Management game? Games covered in this episode: Tie Break Rick Dangerous 2 Tilt Wings of Fury Greg Norman’s Ultimate Golf Find us here: https://zap...
Sep 08, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 163
In the second of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we abandon our comfort zone and wander into the wilderness to look at some of those games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64, including the divided Dark Fusion, the tortuous Tank, and the sludgey Sidewize. Games covered in this episode: Dark Fusion Sidewize Bump Set Spike! Tank Hopeless Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedto...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 19 min
In the month of November 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the gravy textured Golden Axe, the shambling Zombi, and the quirky Kwik Snax and wonder how anyone could survive the Eye of the Orbison… Games covered in this episode: Golden Axe Kamikaze Zombi Kwik Snax Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it h...
Aug 25, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 162
In the month of October 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the fancy Flimbo’s Quest, the dead hard Deliverance, and the mirthless Monty Python’s Flying Circus and wonder why puzzle games suddenly all need Einstein in them? Games covered in this episode: Flimbo’s Quest Monty Python’s Flying Circus Deliverance: Stormlord 2 Satan Atomix Find us here: https://zappedtoth...
Aug 18, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 161
In the month of October 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the Sergio Leone inspired Spaghetti Western Simulator, the impressive Ivan “Iron Man” Stewart’s Super Off Road Racer, and the poor Puffy’s Saga and wonder what a game of Countdown would be like with just vowels…? Games covered in this episode: Ivan “Iron Man” Stewart’s Super Off Road Racer Spaghetti Western Simulat...
Aug 11, 2024•2 hr 56 min•Season 6Ep. 160
In the month of September 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the hoppy Heatseeker, the twitchy Time Scanner and the catastrophic Killing Machine and wonder… Why would the best design for an infiltration and battle vehicle be a leg holding a ball? Games covered in this episode: Heatseeker Manchester United Time Scanner Killing Machine Kick Off 2 Find us here: https:...
Aug 04, 2024•2 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 159
In this special episode, Zapped to the Past chat with the maker of Millie & Molly and Runn ‘n Gunn, Carleton Handley! We talk about his long career in the games industry, what it was like starting out on a YTS scheme making games and what brought about his return to the C64 scene and, well, everything in between! Find Carleton’s stuff here: https://carletonhandley.itch.io/ https://thalamusdigital.itch.io/ https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Millie-and-Molly...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 17 min
In the month of September 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the temporal Time Machine, the glitchy Galaxy Force (II), and the shifty Shadow Warriors and wonder why Sting would be riding a giant worm in his underpants on an episode of Countdown? Games covered in this episode: Time Machine Omni-Play Horse Racing Shadow Warriors Rad Ramp Racer Galaxy Force Find us here...
Jul 21, 2024•2 hr 41 min•Season 6Ep. 158
In the month of August 1990 a few games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the picnic disrupting Yogi’s Great Escape, the derivative Daley Thompson’s Supertest and the apathetic Adidas Championship Football and wonder… is a wild bear less threatening and deadly if it wears a tiny hat? Games covered in this episode: Yogi’s Great Escape Sonic Boom Adidas Championship Football Littl...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Season 6Ep. 157
In the month of August 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the clacky Klax, the abysmal A.M.C., and the slushy Ski or Die and wonder just how a trade union would end a galactic dispute between criminals and the law… Games covered in this episode: Klax A.M.C. Ski or Die Heavy Metal Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our P...
Jul 07, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 6Ep. 156
In the month of July 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the surprising Super Tank Simulator, the dreary Dynasty Wars, and the delightful Die Hard and wonder who thought making the Defenders of the Earth into glorified locksmiths was a good idea? Games covered in this episode: Die Hard Defenders of the Earth Dynasty Wars Olli and Lissa 3 Super Tank Simulator F-16 Co...
Jun 30, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 6Ep. 155
In the month of July 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the bloodless Blood Money, the communism-less KGB Superspy, and the World Cup-less World Cup Italia ‘90, and wonder how you make a world cup game without the World Cup in it!? Games covered in this episode: Blood Money World Cup Italia ‘90 KGB Superspy Grave Yardage Italy 1990 World Championship Boxing Manager Bl...
Jun 23, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 154
In the month of June 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the infuriating Impossamole, the tiny Time Soldier, and the ballsy Black Tiger and wonder how much would you pay to find out just how good you were at snogging? Games covered in this episode: Time Soldier Black Tiger Hot Rod Impossamole Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters Find us here: https://zapped...
Jun 16, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 153
In the month of June 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the impressive International 3D Tennis, the shabby Scramble Spirits, and the compromised Carrier Command and wonder why people still try to cram games that were not meant for the machine into the C64… Games covered in this episode: International 3D Tennis Space Harrier 2 Scramble Spirits Carrier Command Powerboat ...
Jun 09, 2024•2 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 152
In the month of May 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the nifty Ninja Spirit, the cloddy Castle Master, and the familiar Fiendish Freddy’s Big Top O’ Fun and wonder who thought mass killings at a circus was a good idea for a game? Games covered in this episode: Ninja Spirits Pub Trivia Simulator Boing X-Out Fiendish Freddy’s Big Top O’ Fun The Footballer Cloud King...
Jun 02, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Season 6Ep. 151
In the month of May 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-fifty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the terrific Turrican, the filling Fast Food, and the boring British Super League and wonder who thought watching a single sprite for 90 minutes was the epitome of great game design? Games covered in this episode: Turrican British Super League Striker Fast Food Pro Tennis Tour TV Sports Football Hammerfist Find us here...
May 26, 2024•3 hr 23 min•Season 6Ep. 150
In the month of April 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the puzzling Pipe Mania, the woeful Weird Dreams, and the abysmal After the War and wonder why apes keep sneaking into adverts that they have no place in… Games covered in this episode: Pipe Mania World Soccer Weird Dreams Dr Doom’s Revenge After The War Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would...
May 19, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 149
In the first of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we abandon our comfort zone and wander into the wilderness to look at those games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64, including the fiery Thanatos, the evolutionary Human Race and the shoddy Super Hang On. Games covered in this episode: Human Race Mikie Thanatos Rasputin Super Hang On The Transformers Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreo...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 34 min
In the month of April 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the paltry P47: Thunderbolt, the framey Ferrari Formula 1, and the exhausting E-Motion and wonder what could go wrong with some early morning naked bike riding…? Games covered in this episode: Ferrari Formula 1 Mountain Bike Racer P47: Thunderbolt e-Motion Crack Down Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ I...
May 05, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Season 6Ep. 148
In the month of March 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dreary Dynamite Dux, the mazey Mission Impossibubble, and the shooty Cyberdyne Warrior, and wonder who made tanks so damn hard to drive? Games covered in this episode: 4th Dimension: Cyberdyne Warrior Blue Angels Dynamite Dux Tintin on the Moon The Champ Steel Thunder 4th Dimension: Mission Impossibubble...
Apr 28, 2024•2 hr 42 min•Season 6Ep. 147
In the month of March 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the intense Insects in Space, the nifty Neutralizer and woeful Wild Streets and wonder how you make a game with a pet panther in such dreadful rubbish? Games covered in this episode: 4th Dimension: Insects In Space Wild Streets Fighter Bomber Super Wonderboy Pro Mountain Bike Simulator Neutralizor 4th Dimension: ...
Apr 21, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 146
In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the baffling Beverly Hills Cop, the delightful Dan Dare 3, and the speccy Spooked and wonder what happened to the Keyser Sauce in our sandwiches… Games covered in this episode: Toobin’ Spooked Dan Dare 3 Beverly Hills Cop Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join ...
Apr 14, 2024•2 hr•Season 6Ep. 145
In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including galling Ghostbusters 2, the shonky Spitfire 40, and the inch high Iron Lord and wonder how many times you can get away with using the Eastenders drum beat… Games covered in this episode: Sim City Ghostbusters 2 Ballistix Spitfire 40 Iron Lord Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to ...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Season 6Ep. 144
