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Zapped to the Past
by zappedtothepast
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.
Episodes
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Zapped to the Past Episode 237 - Commodore Force 6
Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Thirty-Seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the pathetic Postman Pat 3, the delightful Dalek Attack and the legendary...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 236 - The Scares and Scores of John Carpenter
This week we take a walk on the dark side as we explore the scares and scores of director and composer John Carpenter. We explore how he popularised the slasher genre, tackled aliens from other worlds, told tales of seabound lepers and possessed cars, and even did a biopic of the King himself. On...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 235 - Commodore Force 5
Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Thirty-Five of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the wrongly named World Championship Squash, the awful All-American Basketball…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 234 - Turn to Page 64...
This week we roll our D6s for Skill, Strength, and Luck as we take a dive into the world of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks. This series of books entertained a generation of kids with their tales of derring do and fantasy worlds where YOU were the hero. Starting out as pure fantasy with minotaurs and...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 233 - Commodore Force 4
Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Thirty-Three of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the Ugly Ugh, the crappy Crazy Cars 3 and the boring Bee 52. Games covered in…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 232 - Battle of the Burly B**tards
This week we take a look at a time of bulging biceps, thunderous thighs, and gigantic glutes. We pitch Schwarzenegger against Stallone and ask who provided the most burl for your buck? Who served up the best bicep curl and bulging vein? Who filled the cinema screen with so much man-muscle that…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 231 - Commodore Force 3
Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Thirty-One of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the flaccid Football Manager 3, the awful American Tag-Team Wrestling, and the…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 230 - Jean-Michel Jarre
This week we take a look at one of the most influential musicians in electronic music and certainly on those composers working on the Commodore 64. Come with us then on a magical journey of light harps, Moogs, and songs that seem to go on forever as we wait patiently for Cousteau on our beach of...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 229 - Commodore Force 2
Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Twenty-Nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the wet egg filled Alien 3, the janky Jimmy’s Super League and the burgerless...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 228 - Tron
This week we take a look at one of the strangest, visually arresting and most enduring science-fiction franchises from the 1980s, Tron. We explore the process of disintegrating oranges and Space Paranoids, the arcade games, the cartoons, the subsequent films, theme parks, and the reason something...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 227 - ZZAP! Live 2026
Once again we venture to the retro fueled C64 adventureland of ZZAP! Live ... We bump into some of our amazing Patreons, have some chats and some drinks with them, check out all the brilliant warez on offer including t-shirts, mugs, books, magazines, joysticks... everything!.. AND of course the...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 226 - Commodore Force 1
Over 1993 and 1994, some games were released for the Commodore 64 and reviewed in the magazine Commodore Force. In episode Two-Hundred-and-Twenty-Six of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the magical Mayhem in Monsterland, the flaccid Fist Fighter and the impressive...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 225 - The Breadbin of Breadbins Awards
It comes to this at the end of all things… Yes, after over 200 episodes and 90 issues of Zzap! 64, we finally reach the end of this long, winding and brown road and give ourselves a chance to crown the best of the best and the worst of the worst. Yes, this is the Breadbin of Breadbins Awards…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 224 - 1992 Golden Breadbin Awards
1992 is now but a memory of blood, sweat, gravy and egg - but in keeping with Zapped to the Past tradition we take a look back and cast a blinky and very tired eye over all those games we played from January to November 1992 as covered in Zzap!64 magazine. Why, you may ask? To reward those games...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 223 November 1992
In the month of November 1992 some games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty-three of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the eggy Dizzy: Prince of the Yolk Folk, the freaky Frankenstein and the boring Bully’s Sporting Darts...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 222 November 1992
In the month of November 1992 some games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty-two of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the randomly frustrating Reckless Rufus, the overly Blue Baron, and the maudlin Match of the Day and wonder...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 221 October 1992
In the month of October 1992 not many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty-one of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at those games, including the speedy Slicks and the boring Bangers and Mash and wonder… with the end of this phase of the Podcast…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 220 October 1992
In the month of September 1992 not many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-twenty of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the nifty Nobby the Aardvark and the catastrophic Count Duckula 2 and wonder how even with only 2 games,...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 219 September 1992
In the month of September 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-nineteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the coveted Cool Croc Twins, the boring Bionic Ninja and the naysaying Narco Police and wonder…how many...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 218 September 1992
In the month of August 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-eighteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the flaccid Fighting Soccer, the boring Big Game Fishing, and the empty Elvira 2, and wonder why anyone…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 217 August 1992
In the month of August 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-seventeen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the second class Stuntman Seymour, the disappointing Die Hard 2 and the nettlesome Nightbreed and wonder……
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Zapped to the Past Episode 216 August 1992
In the month of August 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-sixteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the delayed Daffy Duck, the woeful World Cricket, and the jarring James Pond 2, and wonder just who thought it…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 215 July 1992
In the month of July 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-fifteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the blasty BugBomber, the incomprehensible Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, and the tepid Turbo the...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 214 July 1992
In the month of July 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-fourteen of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the chunky Chuck Rock, the asinine Addams Family and the stupid Steiger and wonder… What exactly is a seventh…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 213 June 1992
In the month of June 1992 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode two-hundred-and-thirteen of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the overly grey Over The Net, the Spectrum Horror of Seymour Goes to Hollywood, and the blasty Arnie and if…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 212 June 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 211 May 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past - Christmas Cracker 2025
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 210 May 1992
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…...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 209 April 1992
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 208 April 1992
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 207 March 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 206 March 1992
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…
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Zepped to the Pest - The Zeppelins that Got Away…
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 205 February 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 204 February 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 203 February 1992
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 202 January 1992
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 201 January 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 200 January 1992
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 199 January 1992
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...
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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 6
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...
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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 5
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 198 - 1991 Golden Breadbin Awards
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 197 November & December 1991
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 196 November & December 1991
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…
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Zapped to the Past Episode 195 November & December 1991
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...
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Zapped to the Past Goes Back to the Past Special - 4
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 194 November & December 1991
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...
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Zapped to the Past Episode 193 October 1991
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…
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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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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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