Zzap 64 Issue 70
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| Zzap!64 issue 70 | |
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| Editorial | |
| Editor | Stuart Wynne |
| Art Editor | Mark Kendrick |
| Deputy Editor | Phil King (Sub-Editor) |
| Staff Writer(s) | Robin Hogg, Lloyd Mangram |
| Publishing Company | Newsfield Publishing |
| Previous issue issue 69 | Next issue issue 71 |
Zzap!64 issue 70 was released on January 1991, cover dated February 1991 and covered videogaming on the Amiga and C64.
Contents |
Megatape
Edit
Chip's Challenge (Demo) C64,
Golf Master (Full game) C64,
Herobotix (Full game) C64,
Turrican 2 (Demo) C64
PreviewsEdit
3D Construction Kit (Amiga, C64)
Litil Divil (Amiga)
Ramrod (Amiga)
Super Cars (C64)
Switchblade 2 (Amiga)
Dragonstrike (C64)
Gauntlet 3 (Amiga)
Shadow Dancer (C64)
Super Monaco Grand Prix (Amiga)
Narco Police (Amiga)
Total Recall (C64)
Viz (C64)
FeaturesEdit
Making Music - Robin Candy tries out C64 music packages and Amiga samplers
A Day At the Arcades - Robin Hogg spends all the petty cash, playing his fave coin-ops!
ReviewsEdit
New ReleasesEdit
New releases were rated on Presentation, Graphics, Sound, Hookability, Lastability, with an overall rating. Zzap Gold Medal (96%+), Zzap Sizzler (90-95%)
| Game Title | Publisher | Format | Reviewer | Overall(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turrican 2 | Rainbow Arts | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg, Phil King | 96% |
| Shadow of the Beast | Psygnosis | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Phil King, Phil King | 86% |
| The Curse of Ra | Rainbow Arts | Amiga | Stuart Wynne | 42% |
| The Curse of Ra | Rainbow Arts | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 36% |
| Night Shift | US Gold | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 89% |
| Cyberball | Domark | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 78% |
| Vindicators | Domark | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 35% |
| UN Squadron | US Gold | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 67% |
| UN Squadron | US Gold | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 65% |
| Prince of Persia | Domark | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 88% |
| Edd the Duck | Impulze | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 70% |
| Edd the Duck | Impulze | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 66% |
| Summer Camp | Thalamus | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 80% |
| E-SWAT | US Gold | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 52% |
| E-SWAT | US Gold | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 49% |
| Badlands | Domark/Tengen | C64 | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 41% |
| Masterblazer | Rainbow Arts | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 76% |
| Indianapolis 500 | Electronic Arts | Amiga | Robin Hogg, Phil King | 69% |
| Nitro | Psygnosis | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 64% |
| S.T.U.N. Runner | Domark/Tengen | C64 | Robin Hogg, Phil King | 48% |
| S.T.U.N. Runner | Domark/Tengen | Amiga | Robin Hogg, Phil King | 37% |
| Battle Command | Ocean | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 90% |
| ATF 2 | Digital Integration | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Robin Hogg | 46% |
| Dragon Breed | Activision | Amiga | Stuart Wynne, Phil King | 56% |
The Think TankEdit
The Think Tank section reviewed adventure, strategy and RPGs.
| Game Title | Publisher | Format | Overall(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mission | Amiga | 91%, | |
| Loom | US Gold | Amiga | 83%, |
| A-10 Tank Killer | Sierra | Amiga | 90%, |
| Diplomacy | Virgin | C64 | 80% |
| Powermonger | Electronic Arts | Amiga | 82% |
| Betrayal | Rainbird | Amiga | 70% |
| Carthage | Psygnosis | Amiga | 66% |
Blitz (budget & re-releases)Edit
| Game Title | Publisher | Format | Overall(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict | 16 Blitz | Amiga | 81% |
| Double Dragon | 16 Blitz | Amiga | 69% |
| Double Dragon | Mastertronic Plus | C64 | 20% |
| Caveman Ugh-lympics | EA Star Performer | C64 | 79% |
| The Games - Winter Edition | Kixx | C64 | 58% |
| WEC Le Mans | Hit Squad | C64 | 20% |
| Ace; Ace 2 | Encore | C64 | 67% |
| Gemini Wing | 16 Blitz | Amiga | 66% |
| Gemini Wing | Mastertronic Plus | C64 | 63% |
| Skatin' USA | Atlantis | C64 | 36% |
| Superkid | Atlantis | C64 | 31% |
CompilationsEdit
The Hollywood Collection (C64, Amiga), Ocean (RoboCop; Batman: The Movie; Indy: The Action Game; Ghostbusters 2)
Sega Mastermix (C64, Amiga), US Gold, (Turbo Out Run; Crackdown; Thunderblade; Dynamite Dux; Super Wonderboy)
Platinum (C64, Amiga) US Gold, (Ghouls 'n Ghosts; LED Storm; Strider; Forgotten Worlds; Black Tiger)
System 3 Pack (C64), System 3, (Myth; Tusker; Vendetta; International Karate +)
All Time Classics (C64), Accolade, (Serve and Volley; TKO; Rack 'Em; Steel Thunder)
Challengers (C64, Amiga), Ubi Soft, (Fighter Bomber; Pro Tennis Tour; Kick Off; Stunt Car Racer; Superski)
Full Blast (C64, Amiga), Ubi Soft, (Ferrari Formula One; Carrier Command; Rick Dangerous; P47 Thunderbolt; Grand Prix 500 (Amiga version replaces Grand Prix 500 with Highway Patrol and Chicago 90)
In Action (C64, Amiga), Accolade, (4th & Inches; Fast Break; Grand Prix Circuit; Blue Angels)
Soccer Mania (C64, Amiga), Addictive, (Football Manager; Football Manager 2; Gazza's Super Soccer; MicroProse Soccer)
TNT (C64, Amiga), Domark, (APB; Toobin'; Hard Drivin'; Dragon Spirit; Xybots)
Wheels of Fire (C64, Amiga), Domark, (Turbo Out Run; Power Drift; Hard Drivin'; Chase HQ
IssuesEdit
| Date | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||
| 1986 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| 1987 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
| 1988 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| 1989 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 |
| 1990 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
| 1991 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | |
| 1992 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 |
External linksEdit
The Def Tribute to Zzap!64 contains certain scans of articles and reviews. The Zzuperstore also features the full magazine run DVD scan for sale
