Nostalgia and Discontent in Retro Gaming

This chapter explores the significance of various retro games, particularly highlighting 'Shadow Dancer' and its connection to the beloved 'Shinobi' series. The speakers reflect on their personal experiences and frustrations, dissecting gameplay mechanics, level design, and the game's underwhelming execution. Through a mix of humor and nostalgia, they critique the game's reception and consider its historical context within the gaming landscape.

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In the month of May 1991 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode one-hundred-and-seventy-nine of Zapped to the Past, we start our look at some of those games, including the sluggish Shadow Dancer, the rancid Rugby Coach, and the middling Mighty Bomb Jack and wonder who thought a slow ninja dressed in white with a dog was a good thing?

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