Zapped to the Past Zapped to the Past Episode 91 June 1988
Dec 19, 2022
Guest Gary, a music connoisseur, joins the discussion highlighting June 1988's popular tunes. They humorously critique music videos from the era, sparking nostalgia with stories about artists like Morrissey and Robert Palmer. The conversation also explores the charm and absurdity of 80s pop culture, while touching on the commercial pressures faced by musicians. The hosts share playful insights into influential tracks, leading to a vibrant exchange about the lasting impact of that musical legacy and its connection to the gaming culture of the time.
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New Team for Impossible Mission 2
- Impossible Mission 2 was developed entirely anew by a Hungarian team, with no involvement from the original game's creators. - This explains the game's similar design but different feel and code base.
Overcomplexity Hurts Impossible Mission 2
- Impossible Mission 2 is overcomplex and visually cluttered compared to the original. - This complexity hampers playability, losing the original's simplicity and charm.
Lee Enfield's Tournament Disaster
- Lee Enfield in the Tournament of Death is a chaotic, badly designed game with poor controls and graphics. - Both hosts condemn it as one of the worst games they ever played, lamenting its £10 full price.
