Zapped to the Past Episode 12 November 1985
In the dark month of November 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode twelve of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the whizzy Wizard’s Lair, the hypnotic Hacker and the dreadful Doughboy and wonder… Do snooker games need weighty balls? Games covered in this episode: Wizard’s Lair Steve Davis’ Snooker Doughboy The Castles of Dr Creep Hacker William Wobbler Cops and Robbers Karateka Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week’s Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/
3 Touko 20211h 39min
Zapped to the Past Episode 11 November 1985
In the dark month of November 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eleven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the pleasant Paradroid, the wonderful Winter Games, and the stateside Saucer Attack and wonder how Hunter Patrol ended up as the second version of the Matrix... Games covered in this episode: Little Computer People Paradroid Wizardry Saucer Attack Hunter Patrol Winter Games Stealth The Rats Axis Assassin Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week’s Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/
26 Huhti 20211h 48min
Zapped to the Past Episode 10 October 1985
In the occult month of October 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode ten of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the bruising Barry McGuigan’s World Championship Boxing, the sandy Spy Vs Spy 2 and the dreary Dickie’s Diamonds and wonder do owls only have a limited number of flights? Games covered in this episode: Barry McGuigan's World Championship Boxing Raskel Cylu Vagan Attack Spy Vs Spy 2 Tour De France Ghostchaser Dickie's Diamonds Find us at: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week's Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/
19 Huhti 20211h 38min
Zapped to the Past Episode 9 October 1985
In the occult month of October 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the musical Monty on the Run, the nebulous Nodes of Yesod and the vexing Vortron and realise that every gaming problem can be solved with a Mr. Miyagi crane kick! Games covered in this episode: Monty on the Run Speed King Super Zaxxon Shoot-em-Up Nodes of Yesod Rocket Roger Vortron Mad Doctor Find us at: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week's Crapverts at: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/
12 Huhti 20211h 32min
Zapped to the Past Episode 8 September 1985
In the slow month of September 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode eight of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the fanciful Frankie Goes to Hollywood, the ignominious Ian Botham’s Test Cricket and the miserable Merlin and ponder just who made Steve Guttenberg a star… Games covered in this episode: Nick Faldo Plays the Open Frankie Goes to Hollywood Merlin Ian Botham’s Test Cricket Graham Gooch’s Test Cricket Rescue on Fractalus Out on a Limb The Great American Cross Country Road Race Finders Keepers Find us at: Zappedtothepast.com Find this episode's Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts
5 Huhti 20211h 50min
Zapped to the Past Episode 7 September 1985
In the slow month of September 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the soaring Skyfox, the sumptuous Summer Games 2 and the monstrous Monster Trivia and ponder just how terrifying it would be to be a real air traffic controller... Games covered in this episode: Skyfox Rupert and the Toy Maker’s Party Five-a-Side Football Kennedy Approach Summer Games 2 Monster Trivia Mig Alley Ace Hyper Sports Kayak Find us at: Zappedtothepast.com Find this episode's Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts
29 Maalis 20211h 38min
Zapped to the Past Episode 6 August 1985
In the arid month of August 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the furtive The Fourth Protocol, the cracking Confuzion and the ethereal Elidon and ponder the ramifications of software that seems nothing more than just a cash grab… Game covered in this episode: The Fourth Protocol Jump Jet Brian Bloodaxe Confuzion Captive Jet Set Willy 2 Lands of Havoc Elidon International Tennis Find us at: Zappedtothepast.com Find this episode's Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts Jump Jet Video on Youtube https://youtu.be/_afhKaFQfj0
22 Maalis 20211h 42min
Zapped to the Past Episode 5 August 1985
In the arid month of August 1985, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode five of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bombastic Beach Head 2, the wondrous Way of the Exploding Fist and the abominable A View to a Kill and ponder if Paris is really as brown as James Bond’s jacket… Games covered in the episode: Beach Head 2 Clumsy Colin - Action Biker Jack Charlton’s Match Fishing The Rocky Horror Picture Show Nutcracka Way of the Exploding Fist Thing on a Spring A View to a Kill Stop The Express Find us at: Zappedtothepast.com Find this episode's Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts
15 Maalis 20211h 39min
