Zapped to the Past

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...

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 Bev...

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 Ghostbuster...

In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-three of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the Vienetta Vendetta, the booby Blue Angel 69 and the catastrophic Chase HQ and wonder why Robocop was obsessed with a particular game this week…? Games covered in this episode: Vendetta Shark Footballer o...

In the month of February 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the stellar Space Rogue, the maudlin Meganova: The Weapon, and the baffling Bushido and wonder why so many shmups think enemies coming from behind is a good idea…?  Games covered in this episode: Space Rogue Meg...

While we go on a work related hiatus - we took the time to collect all of the questions our amazing Patreon Subscribers have asked us, and have recorded this special episode where we answer them all! Hence why we called this ‘Ask The Podcast’.  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 coul...

In this third 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 claustrophobic Spelunker, the rotary Chopper, and the Pumpy Dig Dug. Games covered in this episode: Spelunker Hi Bouncer Stringer Chopper Spooks Dig Dug Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ If you...

In the month of January 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rapid firing Retrograde, the dreadful Dragon Spirit, and the pointless Pictionary, and wonder just what exactly the Bangler Dash is? Games covered in this episode: Retrograde Dragon Spirit Pictionary Ninja...

In the month of January 1990 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-forty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the mazey Moonwalker, the wacky Wicked, and the snaptastic Snare and wonder just how much information about ancient Egypt is too much information…?  Games covered in this episode: Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts Moonwalker Wicked...

In episode five of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast reach into the massive back catalogue of TV shows from over the last 50 years and pluck out a couple of pilot episodes for a head to head battle. For episode five, we have chosen the pilot episodes for two highly popular stolen helicopter based action shows - the front mounted M230 chain gun of Blue Thun...

1989 is finally over! As we have swam through the dog eggs on your behalf we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1989, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past Golden Breadbin awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Audio’ or the ‘Worst Game?’ There is only one way...

In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the stunning Stunt Car Racer, the awful Altered Beast, and the mysterious Myth: History in the Making and wonder why anyone would need to collect letters to transform a bike into a car?  Games covered in t...

In the month of December 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the turgid Top Gun, the titanic Turbo Out Run, and the trampoliney Terry’s Big Adventure and wonder if Ice Man would still be our wingman if he played this version of Top Gun? Games covered in this episode: T...

In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the pulse racing Power Drift, the floppy Firepower, and the unwelcome Untouchables and wonder why anyone thought amusing credits on the Untouchables was a good idea?  Games covered in this episode: The Untou...

In the month of November 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-five of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the boring Batman: The Movie, the inaction filled Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game, and the cracking Kendo Warrior and wonder what a vertically stretched Miles Hunt could possibly be referri...

Ho! Ho! Ho! Tis the most festive of seasons and in this Zapped to the Past Christmas Cracker, we look back at our fun packed and often food filled Christmas pasts - with the able assistance of our amazing Patrons! Were our fingers numb, faces glowing and baubles hanging low? Pop this cracker to find out what the red fish of mystery has in store for you!!!

In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-four of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the brash Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show, the fast First Strike, and the noir Xybots and wonder why the notion of interspecies buddy films ever became a reality… Games covered in this episode: APB: All...

In the month of October 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-three of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the taskful Tusker, the stabby Shinobi and the marvelous Mr. Heli and wonder just how many options can you fit into a game about Basketball? Games covered in this episode: Tusker Aaargh! Omni-Play Basketball S...

In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-two of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the rosy Rainbow Island, the rancid Running Man and the juddery Gemini Wings, and wonder what the hell happened to Arnie’s legs!?  Games covered in this episode: Rainbow Islands Inner Space Gemini Wings Red...

In the month of September 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-one of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the flappy NewZealand Story, the crappy Blue Thunder and the slappy Tom & Jerry  and wonder… How dangerous would a skyberg actually be? Games covered in this episode: The New Zealand Story Tom & Jerry...

In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-thirty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the multidimensional 3D Pool, the silly Super Scramble Simulator and the risky Rick Dangerous and wonder… were bi-planes making some kind of gaming comeback in 1989? Games covered in this episode: 3D Pool Super Sc...

In the month of August 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the clever Citadel, the somnambulistic Saboteur II, and the ninjary Ninja Commando and wonder how ninjas going commando managed to creep up on their prey silently… Games covered in this episode: Citadel American...

In the month of July 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the petrifying Project Firestart, the gormless Gilbert: Escape From Drill, and the stupidly hard but pretty Stormlord, and wonder why anyone persists in genetic engineering on a ship called the Prometheus…?  G...

While we go on a mini break - we took the time to grab all of the questions our amazing Patreon Subscribers have asked us in our exclusive Discord server, and have recorded this special episode where we answer them all! We hope you enjoy this episode and if you’d like to join in and ask us questions for the next Ask the Podcast special, just join our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothep...

In the month of July 1989 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-twenty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nautical Navy Moves, the clowning Circus Attractions, and the shoddy Street Cred Boxing, and wonder who thought releasing a flapper mapper in 1989 was a good idea?  Games covered in this episode: Phobia Stree...