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PODCAST

Zapped to the Past

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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.

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All Episodes

127:33

Zapped to the Past Episode 209 April 1992

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2025/12/08

In the month of April 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-nine of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the questionable Q10 Tankbuster, the precious Moontorc, and the war-torn Indy Heat, and wonder just why Alan Bennett never wrote a play about Teletext and Oracle…Games covered in this episode: Indy Heat Q10 Tankbuster Famous Five 1: Five on a Treasure Island Moontorc Zoomerang Find us

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167:17

Zapped to the Past Episode 208 April 1992

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2025/12/01

In the month of April 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eight of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the dodgy Demon Blue, the battling Budokan, and the just plain awful Jimmy’s Soccer Manager, and wonder if Alien World is the most generic title for a game ever? Games covered in this episode: Budokan Demon Blue Jimmy’s Soccer Manager Flippit Alien World Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to

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153:48

Zapped to the Past Episode 207 March 1992

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2025/11/24

In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the shooty Space Gun, the pretty PP Hammer, and the infuriating International Ninja Rabbits, and wonder who would build a space factory full of holes in the floor!? Who!?Games covered in this episode: Space Gun International Ninja Rabbits The Jetsons PP Hammer and his Pneumatic Weapon Championship 3D Snooker Find

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151:18

Zapped to the Past Episode 206 March 1992

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2025/11/17

In the month of March 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-six of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the rambling Robocop 3, the pretty Potsworth and Co, and the torturous Tai Chi Tortoise, and wonder how long the person who said the cover for the magazine was OK kept their job…?Games covered in this episode: Robocop 3 Tai Chi Tortoise Titanic Blinky Big Nose’s American Adventure Potsworth and Co Find us

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53:15

Zepped to the Pest - The Zeppelins that Got Away…

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2025/11/10

In this special episode of Zapped to the Past, we take some time off from our usual episodes and track down some of those Zeppelin games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64. Was it worth tracking these blimps down, or should we have left them to float off into the unknown? Find out as we look at the flaccid Fantastic Soccer, the chaotic Chopper Commander, and the pumped up Para Academy!Games covered in this episode: Chopper Commander Fantastic Soccer Arcade Trivia Quiz Para Academy Find us

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119:28

Zapped to the Past Episode 205 February 1992

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2025/11/03

In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-five of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the dull Double Dare, the familiar Super Seymour and the seasonal Winter Camp, and wonder why anyone would make a game based on a show about people falling into gunk tanks? Games covered in this episode: Super Seymour Double Dare The Never Ending Story II: The Arcade Game Winter Camp Find us

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121:22

Zapped to the Past Episode 204 February 1992

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2025/10/27

In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-four of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the frustrating First Samurai, the off key Blues Brothers, and the tiresome Tilt, and wonder who thought sending a Samurai forward in time was a good idea?Games covered in this episode: First Samurai Tilt Jonny Quest The Blues Brothers Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out

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150:58

Zapped to the Past Episode 203 February 1992

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2025/10/19

In the month of February 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nasty Neighbours, the random Rolling Ronny and the excellent Creatures 2, and wonder just how many looms do you need to make so many holey jumpers…?Games covered in this episode: Creatures II: Torture Trouble Neighbours Bubble Dizzy Rolling Ronny Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to

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131:30

Zapped to the Past Episode 202 January 1992

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2025/10/12

In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the Paralytic Phileas Fogg’s Balloon Battles, the torturous Tarzan Goes Ape, and the idle International 5-A-Side Soccer, and wonder who thought a wind based control system was a good idea?Games covered in this episode: The Simpsons: Bart Vs The Space Mutants International 5-A-Side Soccer Phileas Fogg’s Balloon

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107:03

Zapped to the Past Episode 201 January 1992

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2025/10/05

In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-one of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the floaty F1 Tornado, the scrappy Sky High Stuntman and the snowy Santa’s Xmas Caper and wonder… exactly how many times was Elvia presented with two throbbing globes in her bedroom? Games covered in this episode: F1 Tornado Elvira: The Arcade Game Sky High Stuntman Santa’s Xmas Caper Find us

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240:59

Zapped to the Past Episode 200 January 1992

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2025/09/28

In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the rock-em sock-em Final Blow, the somnambulistic Sleepwalker, and the blurry Toki, and celebrate a whole lot at the fact we made it to two hundred episodes! Games covered in this episode: Toki Final Blow The Cycles Sleepwalker Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our

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131:50

Zapped to the Past Episode 199 January 1992

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2025/09/21

In the month of January 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including samey Super Space Invaders, the catastrophic Cisco Heat and the strategic Stratego and wonder why anyone thought a subscription TV service for solicitors in 1992 was a good idea…Games covered in this episode: Super Space Invaders Cisco Heat Double Dragon 3: The Rosetta Stone Stratego Find us

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56:47

Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 6

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2025/09/14

In this sixth of the 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 plus a couple more for good luck, including the blasty Black Thunder, the rolling Rocket Ball, and the juicy Jonah Barrington’s Squash. Games covered in this episode: Herbert’s Dummy Run Jonah Barrington’s Squash Black Thunder Rocket Ball Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and

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39:55

Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 5

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2025/09/07

In this fifth of the 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 blasty Moon Cresta, the incomprehensible Ice Palace and the ancient Antics.Games covered in this episode: Moon Cresta SkyJet Ice Palace Antics 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/zappedtothepast If you

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02:27:17

Zapped to the Past Episode 198 - 1991 Golden Breadbin...

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2025/08/24

1991 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 teary and often bloodshot eye over all those games we played from January to December 1991 as covered in Zzap!64 magazine. Why, you may ask? Nothing less than to award those games that have somehow managed to stick in our memory for more than five minutes for good or for ill. So join us for our annual Golden Breadbin Awards. What had the best visuals? Can we decide

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02:12:51

Zapped to the Past Episode 197 November & December 1991

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2025/08/17

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-seven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the criminal Crime Time, the lumpen Last Battle, and the Hudson Hawkless Hudson Hawk and wonder just how do you fit so many episodes of Prisoner Cell Block H into so little time?Games covered in this episode: World Class Rugby Crime Time Last Battle Hudson Hawk Find us

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02:06:00

Zapped to the Past Episode 196 November & December 1991

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2025/08/10

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-six of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the blasty Battle Command, the repetitive Round the Bend, and the super speedy Stack Up and wonder just how long a pair of Wotsit fangs would last you… Games covered in this episode: Battle Command Round The Bend Thunderjaws Stack Up Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like

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02:15:19

Zapped to the Past Episode 195 November & December 1991

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2025/08/03

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the putrid Pit-Fighter, the totally decent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Coin Op, and the wanting WWF WrestleMania and wonder… Where was fun? WHERE WAS FUN!? Games covered in this episode: WWF WrestleMania Rugby - The World Cup Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: The Coin-Op! Pit-Fighter Find us

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57:33

Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 4

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2025/07/27

In this fourth of the 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 acid fuelled Gates of Dawn, the zippy Encounter and the charming Mr Do! Games covered in this episode: Gates of Dawn Mr Do! Pac Man Encounter 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/zappedtothepast If you

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02:38:26

Zapped to the Past Episode 194 November & December 1991

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2025/07/20

In the months of November and December 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-four of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the super Smash TV, the rancid Robozone, and the flatulent Final Fight and wonder just how many Trent Reznor’s are wandering the world making industrial albums…?Games covered in this episode: Smash TV Robozone Final Fight Tony La Russa’s Ultimate Baseball Find us

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