Zapped to the Past
The Commodore 64 had lots of games. Not all of them are good. In Zapped to the Past, we cast a retrospective eye over those games reviewed in each issue of Zzap!64 magazine. Hosted by two lifelong C64 fans, we throw off those rose tinted specs and see if those games are still worth playing today.
Episodes
In the month of September 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rowdy Rod-Land, the shifty Striker Manager and the angular American 3D Pool and wonder… Why did Roland Browning steal a truck load of chocolate bars?
Games covered in this episode:
- Rod-Land
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In the month of September 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the random Rubicon, the not-at-all-Out-Run Out Run Europa, and the bubbly Ball Game and wonder why are so many middle management types getting into cross-country adventures?
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In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the switchbladeless Switchblade, the vertical F1 GP Circuits, and the middle of the table Manchester United Europe and wonder who thought a racing game without corners was a good idea?
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In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the sporty RBI 2 Baseball, the time travelling Millenium Warriors and the spinny Logical and wonder just how good was Mozart really if he could not make a hammock out of his own eyelids?
Games covered in this episode:
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In the month of August 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the poppy Pang, the murky Mercs, and the familiar Turbo Charge and wonder which one of the Clanobites really tastes the sausage…?
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As we gradually polish off the last of the chocolate eggs during a busy egg celebration week, we take some time out to answer the burning questions posed by our beloved Patrons! Yes, its Ask the Podcast 8 - and this time, we really get under the microscope!
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! Jus...
In episode seven of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two high octane action cop shows from the brightly lit lawless land of 80s TV for a head to head battle. This time the erstwhile stunt double toupee of TJ Hooker goes cop badge to sergeant shield with the budget wannabe Dirty Harry antics of Hunter. Let battle commence!
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In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the daring Death Knights of Krynn, the nondescript Ninja Rabbits and the weary Wrath of the Demon and wonder…What would gravity actually feel like to a 6ft Rabbit?
Games covered in this episode:
- Death Knights of...
In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the grandiose Gem X, the empty Extreme and the half-baked Heroquest and wonder… How powerful would a rocket powered mobility scooter actually be?
Games covered in this episode:
- Gem X
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In the month of July 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the epic Exile, the sneaky Security Alert and the limpy Lone Wolf and wonder… How many famous Bulens are there in the world?
Games covered in this episode:
- Exile
- Lone Wolf
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In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Supremacy, the vapid Viz, and the solid Spikey in Transylvania and wonder why people thought top down tennis was a good idea…
Games covered in this episode:
- Supremacy
- Pas...
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the gregarious Gauntlet 3, the likable Lupo Alberto and the crappy Cricket Captain and wonder … Did anyone actually watch cricket highlights via Ceefax?
Games covered in this episode:
- Gauntlet 3: The Final Fight ...
In the month of June 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the the atomic Atomino, the lurching Great Gurianos and the impressive I Play: 3D Soccer and wonder what would a family of Predators do on a trip to Earth?
Games covered in this episode:
- Atomino
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In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-eighty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Mercenary-esque Moonfall, the shaky Skull and Crossbones and the wanting Warlock: The Avenger and wonder when does a game become just a blatant rip off?
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In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the sluggish Shadow Dancer, the rancid Rugby Coach, and the middling Mighty Bomb Jack and wonder who thought a slow ninja dressed in white with a dog was a good thing?
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In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the sensational SWIV, the lacking Loopz, and the harmless Hunt for Red October and wonder how many moustaches were the stars of films in the 90s?
Games covered in this episode:
- SWIV
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In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-seven of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the lively Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, the judicial Judge Dredd and the experimental Exterminator and wonder… How bad does an impersonation of Noel Coward need to be to erase your memory?
Games covered in this episode:
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In the month of April 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the derisory Dick Tracy, the hungry Huxley Pig and the excellent CJ’s Elephant Antics and wonder …How painful would a kick in the Kravitz actually be?
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In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the lauded Last Ninja 3, the speedy Supercars and the turgid Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles and wonder how often are ninja weapon parts hidden in the toilet?
Games covered in this episode:
- Last Ninja 3
In the month of March 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the laborious Line of Fire, the stale Super Monaco GP and the tedious Total Recall and wonder how many reiterations of Gary Numan are actually out there…
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