Episodes
In episode one-hundred-and-fifty of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Turrican, Fast Food, and British Super League and wonder who thought watching a single sprite for 90 minutes was the epitome of great game design?
Published 05/26/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Pipe Mania, Weird Dreams, and After the War and wonder why apes keep sneaking into adverts that they have no place in…
Published 05/19/24
In the first of a series of special episodes of Zapped to the Past, we abandon our comfort zone and wander into the wilderness to look at those games that eluded the pages of Zzap! 64, including Thanatos, The Human Race and Super Hang On.
Published 05/12/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of P47: Thunderbolt, Ferrari Formula 1, and E-Motion and wonder what could go wrong with some early morning naked bike riding…?
Published 05/05/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Dynamite Dux, Mission Impossibubble, and Cyberdyne Warrior, and wonder who made tanks so damn hard to drive?
Published 04/28/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Insects in Space, Neutralizer and Wild Streets and wonder how you make a game with a pet panther in such dreadful rubbish?
Published 04/21/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-five of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Beverly Hills Cop, Dan Dare 3, and Spooked and wonder what happened to the Keyser Sauce in our sandwiches…
Published 04/14/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Ghostbusters 2, Spitfire 40, and Iron Lord and wonder how many times you can get away with using the Eastenders drum beat…
Published 04/07/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Space Rogue, Meganova: The Weapon, and Bushido and wonder why so many shmups think enemies coming from behind is a good idea…?
Published 03/31/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Space Rogue, Meganova: The Weapon, and Bushido and wonder why so many shmups think enemies coming from behind is a good idea…?
Published 03/25/24
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’.
Published 03/18/24
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.
Published 03/11/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty-one of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Retrograde, Dragon Spirit, Pictionary, and wonder just what exactly the Bangler Dash is?
Published 03/04/24
In episode one-hundred-and-forty of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Moonwalker, the wacky Wicked, and the snaptastic Snare and wonder just how much information about ancient Egypt is too much information…?
Published 02/26/24
In episode five of Battle of the Pilots, Adrian and Graham from the Zapped to the Past podcast have chosen the pilot episodes for two highly popular stolen helicopter based action shows for a head to head battle. This time the front mounted M230 chain gun of Blue Thunder goes rotor blade to tail rotor with the retractable rocket launchers of Airwolf.… Let battle commence!
Published 02/19/24
We look back over 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 to find out!
Published 02/12/24
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-eight of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Stunt Car Racer, Altered Beast, and Myth: History in the Making and wonder why anyone would need to collect letters to transform a bike into a car?
Published 02/05/24
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Top Gun, Turbo Out Run, and Terry’s Big Adventure and wonder if Ice Man would still be our wingman if he played this version of Top Gun?
Published 01/29/24
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-six of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Power Drift, Firepower, and The Untouchables and wonder why anyone thought amusing credits on the Untouchables was a good idea?
Published 01/22/24
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-five of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Batman: The Movie, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: The Action Game, and Kendo Warrior and wonder what a vertically stretched Miles Hunt could possibly be referring to…?
Published 01/15/24
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!!!
Published 12/25/23
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Rodeo Show, First Strike, and Xybots and wonder why the notion of interspecies buddy films ever became a reality…
Published 12/18/23
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-three of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Tusker, Shinobi and Mr. Heli and wonder just how many options can you fit into a game about Basketball?
Published 12/11/23
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of Rainbow Island, the Running Man and Gemini Wings, and wonder what the hell happened to Arnie’s legs!?
Published 12/04/23
In episode one-hundred-and-thirty-one of Zapped to the Past, we look at the C64 versions of New Zealand Story, Blue Thunder and Tom & Jerry … and wonder…How dangerous would a skyberg actually be?
Published 11/27/23