Zapped to the Past

In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-six of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the catastrophic Cobra, the tidy Terra Cresta and the exciting Escape from Singe’s Castle and wonder if a ‘Three Fin Thruster’ is also the name of a painful and instant match winning wrestling move…  Games covered in this episode: Escape from Singe’s Castle Cobra Sigma Seven Defcom Terra Cresta Surf Champ Destroyer They Stole A Million Judge Dredd Molecule Man Arctic Fox The Vikings 1943 Championship Wrestling Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-five of Zapped to the Past, we continue our look at some of those games, including the horrific Howard the Duck, the scabrous Scooby Doo, and the technical Tenth Frame and wonder why something that looks like a duck and quacks like a duck drowns in water… Games covered in this episode: Park Patrol Howard the Duck Los Angeles Swat Xeno Legend of Kage Scooby Doo  Tenth Frame Light Force Xevious Starglider It’s a Knockout Tarzan Space Harrier Bomb Jack 2 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/2014/07/the-lost-thundercats-games-video/

In the month of February 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-four of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the greedy Gauntlet, the hessian Highlander and the wholesome Heartland and wonder why so many games starting with the letter H appeared in one month! Games covered in this episode: Gauntlet  Highlander  Harvey Headbanger  Hypaball Sky Runner Breakthru Heartland Firelord Psycastria Infodroid Paperboy Storm Avenger Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_of_the_Paradise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZxLsJjOEw4&ab_channel=ViceCommando Rolling Stones Vs The Cult Rolling Stones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGyOaCXr8Lw The Cult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6PgftKbQnQ

In the month of January 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-three of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the bounder-alike Bulldog, the bewildering Bazooka Bill, and the craptacular Captured, and wonder…at what point did developers decide that normal jumping just wasn’t enough any more… Games covered in this episode: Super Huey 2 Captured Bulldog Crystal Castles Donkey Kong Bazooka Bill Galivan Nuclear Embargo Dracula Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

In the month of January 1987 many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty-two of Zapped to the Past, we look at some of those games, including the futuristic Flash Gordon, the calamitous Camelot Warriors and the peculiar Panther, and wonder… should there be more tinned meat shoot 'em ups in the world? Games covered in this episode: Flash Gordon  Assault Machine Camelot Warriors  Yie-Ar Kung-Fu 2  Warrior 2 1942 Panther Kettle The Bard’s Tale Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Lk-3mmTcQ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Thirkell Europe - Rock the night: 1985 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HegBqCvd7yk 1986 version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELtpTBf-pMU Shake you down: Here is Greg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc8wmLul3uw Here is Marvin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjlSiASsUIs

As a final farewell to 1986, we look back over the year and the games from the issues of Zzap from January to December 1986, selecting some of the titles we have played for our prestigious Zapped to the Past awards. Which game will be heralded as having the ‘Best Visuals’ or win the ‘Best Music’ or the ‘Sunday Best Award?’ There is only one way to find out! The running order of the awards: Introduction + Review of 1986 Best Visuals Award Best Sound FX Award Sunday Best (Worst Game) Award Best Music Award Craziest Concept Award Best Game 1986 Award Best Crapvert 1986 Award  Listener Awards Other things... Awards Look ahead to 1987 Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ All game nominations here: https://zappedtothepast.com/the-games/ Golden Breadbin awards page https://zappedtothepast.com/zapped-to-the-past-golden-breadbin-awards-page/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ If you would like to help us out and join our Patreon, find it here: https://www.patreon.com/zappedtothepast

In the month of December 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode forty of Zapped to the Past, we conclude our look at some of those games, including the foreboding Fist II: The Legend Continues, the diabolical Dante’s Inferno and the twitch-speed Trailblazer, and wonder… How far would your beard reach by the time you completed all 10,000 levels of The Sentinel? Games covered in this episode: Fist II The Legend Continues Trapdoor Street Surfer Dante’s Inferno Highway Encounter The Sentinel Ace of Aces Red Max Strike Force Cobra Mad Nurse Movie Monster Orpheus in the Underworld Trailblazer Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week’s Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/

In the month of December 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-nine of Zapped to the Past, we explore some of those games, including the unmistakable Uchi Mata, the eye rolling Bobby Bearing and the sumptuous Sacred Armour of Antiriad, and wonder... where can you get to play a decent game of Bagatelle these days?    Games covered in this episode: Boulderdash Construction Kit Montezuma’s Revenge Robobolt Marble Madness Glider Rider Soldier One Bobby Bearing Uchi Mata 180 Pub Games BMX Simulator Captain Kelly The Sacred Armour of Antiriad Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week’s Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/ Additional links mentioned in the Podcast: https://bullseyecontestants.tumblr.com/

November 1986 brings a wave of memorable games for the Commodore 64. Listeners dive into the chaotic world of 'Sanxion,' a side-scrolling shooter, and are entertained by the whimsical gameplay of the jeep-based adventure. The hosts humorously lament the underwhelming 'Ninja,' while reminiscing about the lighthearted charm of 'Clean Up Time.' They also celebrate television's 50th anniversary, reflect on classic films like 'Big Trouble in Little China,' and hilariously critique poorly designed game ads. A nostalgic romp through gaming history awaits!

In the month of November 1986, many games were released for the Commodore 64. In episode thirty-seven of Zapped to the Past, we explore some of those games, including the wonderful World Games, the japesome Jack the Nipper, and the daring Dan Dare, and wonder... How did the game ‘Craps’ ever become a thing? Games covered in this episode: World Games Room Ten Miami Dice Jack The Nipper Dan Dare The Legend of Sinbad Velocipede 2 Strike Force Harrier Fungus Find us here: https://zappedtothepast.com/ Find this week’s Crapverts here: https://zappedtothepast.com/classic-crapverts/ Please visit the website of David Hearne Writer - our amazing show sponsor: https://www.davidhearnewriter.com/