Zapped to the Past

In the month of June 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twelve of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the slimy Steg the Slug, the Sneaky Sly Spy Secret Agent and the Blasty Black Hornet and wonder… If Roy is indeed the son of Orbi what does that mean for Bruce Dickinson? Games covered in this episode: Steg the Slug Sk...

In the month of May 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eleven of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including… the Bionic Bonanza Bros, the stupid Soccer Pinball and the moronic Murray Mouse: Supercop and wonder… are physics and gravity really so important for games based on physics and gravity?  Games covered in this episod...

As our yearly event becomes an annual tradition, Zapped to the Past once again gets together to discuss our favourite, and not so favourite, things of 2025 and reminisce about our favourite foodstuffs, be they in meals or of the snack variety. We also check out all those Christmas number ones from 1970 to 2000 and we also have the vital input of Mr Wilson to boot. We hope you enjoy this seasonal s...

In the month of May 1992 some games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-ten of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the strategic Space Crusade, the boring Biff, and the catless Catalyspe, and wonder if KITT was the very first Cylon… Games covered in this episode: Space Crusade Catalypse Biff Winter Supersports 92 Find us here: https://...

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 Tankbust...

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’...

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 Int...

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...

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 covere...

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 Sey...

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 Q...

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 N...

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 epis...

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...

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 Sleepw...

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:...

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 Blac...

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 li...

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...

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 covere...

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 Com...

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:...

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 lik...

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: Sm...

In the month of October 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-ninety-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the super Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, the bizarre Bouncing Heads, and the derivative Dragon’s Kingdom and wonder just how many times should someone attempt to make a Ghosts ‘n Goblins clone? Games covered i...