What's on That Floppy?

Join me, Tom from Floppy Deep Dive, as I take a nostalgic journey back in time to explore what hidden gems (and possible duds) are lurking on this old Commodore 64 floppy disk! After 30 years, we're diving in with zero expectations, and you'll be right there with me as I react to these games in real-time.

In This Episode:

Cataball: A quirky UK game that had me scratching my head—and then finally getting the hang of it in PAL mode!

Mercenary: A pioneering 3D adventure where I quickly realized... I needed a manual! 😂

Red Max: A fast-paced motorcycle game that’s surprisingly addictive, even after all these years.

The Comet Game: A mysterious space adventure where the keyword of the day is “rectify.”

Sanxion: A side-scrolling shooter with an unforgettable Rob Hubbard soundtrack. The difference between PAL and NTSC play might just blow your mind!

Trouble Bubble: A marble madness-style game with some surprising twists.

Vampire: A classic Codemasters title with that signature ZX Spectrum vibe.

🔍 Will we find any hidden treasures or will this floppy be a total bust? Watch as I navigate through flickering screens, unexpected resets, and some genuinely fun gameplay. This is retro gaming at its most authentic—no scripts, no research, just pure exploration!

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💬 Tell me in the comments: Have you ever played these games? What’s your favorite hidden gem on the Commodore 64?

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Cataball on C64

05:43 Mercenary on C64

07:40 Red Max 100% on C64

10:56 The Comet Game on C64

13:00 Locamotive on C64

13:25 Sanxion on C64

17:00 Trouble Bubble on C64

18:24 Vampire on C64

20:43 Tie it in a bow