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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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02:03:00

Zapped to the Past Episode 176 April 1991

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2025/02/03

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?Games covered in this episode: CJ’s Elephant Antics Dick Tracy Huxley Pig Gazza II Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you want to buy amazing Zapped to

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02:28:12

Zapped to the Past Episode 175 March 1991

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2025/01/27

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 Supercars Welltris Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles Turbo Kart Racer Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If

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02:24:11

Zapped to the Past Episode 174 March 1991

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2025/01/13

In the month of February 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…Games covered in this episode: Super Monaco GP Line of Fire 3D Pinball Total Recall Dragonstrike Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would

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02:17:51

Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2024

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2024/12/25

‘Tis once again the most merry of seasons and here at Zapped to the Past we get together to chat about all things Christmas. We are full of festive cheer to have a very special guest to add some much needed sauce to proceedings as we discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2024 and reminisce about films, tv and music we enjoyed in our youths. We hope you enjoy this seasonal special and will see you all again in 2025! Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from us at Zapped to the

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Zapped to the Past - The Games That Zzap Forgot...

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2024/12/16

In the third of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we slip on our detective hats and once again investigate the games that somehow avoided the pages and eyes of Zzap! 64. This time we explore the fiery Force Seven, the dubious Space Doubt and the knee heavy Subway Vigilante.Games covered in this episode: Force Seven Space Doubt Star Ball Subway Vigilante Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it

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01:55:48

Zapped to the Past Episode 173 February 1991

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2024/12/09

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the eggy Edd the Duck, the sleepy Shadow of the Beast, and the confusing Cyberball and wonder since when was Egypt known for its heavy use of grey?Games covered in this episode: Shadow of the Beast The Curse of Ra Cyberball Edd the Duck Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to

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01:47:20

Zapped to the Past Episode 172 February 1991

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2024/12/02

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-two of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the vapid Vindicators, the similar Skatin’ USA, and the unimpressive UN Squadron and wonder just when have you ever known a siren to be a good thing?Games covered in this episode: Night Shift Vindicators UN Squadron Skatin’ USA Summer Camp Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to

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02:18:43

Zapped to the Past Episode 171 February 1991

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2024/11/25

In the month of February 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the tasty Turrican 2, The silly Superkid and the stunted S.T.U.N Runner and wonder … exactly how much would a gold chainmail haircut cost? Games covered in this episode: Turrican 2 Superkid S.T.U.N. Runner ESWAT Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon,

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01:46:00

Zapped to the Past Episode 170 January 1991

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2024/11/18

In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the nasty NARC, the dawdling Days of Thunder and the less than Amazing Spiderman and wonder why Mysterio was such a mastermind when all he did was trick people with light switches… Games covered in this episode: NARC Amazing Spiderman Days of Thunder Magicland Dizzy Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If

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02:22:22

Zapped to the Past Episode 169 January 1991

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2024/11/11

In the month of January 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-sixty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the not quite Spy Who Loved Me, the rogue Robocop 2 and the cheery Chip’s Challenge and wonder just how many James Bond puns a podcast can fit into less than two minutes!? Games covered in this episode: Robocop 2 The Spy Who Loved Me Emlyn Hughes Arcade Quiz Dragon Breed Chip’s Challenge Find us

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02:35:55

Zapped to the Past Episode 168 January 1991

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2024/11/04

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 our

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01:50:38

Zapped to the Past Presents - Battle of the Pilots...

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2024/10/28

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!

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01:20:48

Zapped to the Past - Ask The Podcast 7 Special

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2024/10/20

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

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02:19:01

Zapped to the Past Episode 167 - 1990 Golden Breadbin...

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2024/10/13

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

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02:31:56

Zapped to the Past Episode 166 December 1990

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2024/10/06

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

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01:54:21

Zapped to the Past Episode 165 December 1990

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2024/09/29

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

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02:14:53

Zapped to the Past Episode 164 December 1990

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2024/09/22

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

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02:31:23

Zapped to the Past Episode 163 November 1990

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2024/09/08

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

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01:19:00

Zapped to the Past - The Games That ZZAP Forgot...

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2024/09/01

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

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02:14:24

Zapped to the Past Episode 162 November 1990

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2024/08/25

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

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