Category: System
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WANTED: Monty Mole – how hard is it!?!?
Why? Just why did they make Wanted Monty Mole so hard? Listen to Phil and Chris discuss this retro gaming classic by Gremlin Graphics on the ZX Spectrum. It also came out on the Commodore 64. It has just been released on Nintendo Switch and is also available on Steam thanks to Pixel Games UK…
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Top 30 ZX Spectrum games Christmas 1985
Using expert knowledge and superlative memory recall, we look at the top 30 ZX Spectrum games we were all buying or being given by Santa for Christmas 1985. Did you get any of these retro gaming treasures? Which ones were actually any good? What would your top 30 look like from that time? Click here…
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Mortal Kombat – Finished it?
“Was the first ever Mortal Kombat a Flawless Victory or are your memories deceiving you? In this episode Phil and Chris try to remember playing Mortal Kombat back on the Sega Megadrive / Genesis, and the Super Nintendo. It was amazing right? Realistic digitized sprites, martial arts action, special “fatality” moves, blood, gore… must still…
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#25: Nintendo Direct Retro Reaction – Sept 2023
Join us for this BONUS episode where we discuss the Nintendo Direct event from 14th of September 2023. We focus on the retro related new releases, the old games that have been re-made, sequels to classic games, and a few other things that caught our attention. Titles covered include: Click here to find the podcast…
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#24: What Packs and Bundles do you remember?
Our favourite retro consoles often came with an amazing pack-in title. Which ones do you remember?
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#23: Top 30 ZX Spectrum Games September 1985
We go through the top 30 ZX Spectrum games from Sept 1985.
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#21: Bruce Lee – Best Fight Game Ever?
Is Bruce Lee on the ZX Spectrum the best fighting game ever, the top of the beat ‘em ups, or is it just a platform game with some brawler elements? Not just on the humble Speccy, it also appeared on the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Atari, MSX and Apple 2. Did it get converted to…
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#20 Match Day – Better than FIFA?
Chris and Phil are back once again to discuss their fading memories of old retro games from the 80’s and the 90’s. This time it’s Match Day on the ZX Spectrum! Was it the best football game on the ZX Spectrum? How much better is it than FIFA? Is it still great today? Tune in…
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#17 Deathchase – Vehicular Combat
Speeder bikes in disguise! Join Phil and Chris as they try to remember this ZX Spectrum classic – Deathchase!