Zzapped in the Butt is back with an explosive Special Edition, developed exclusively for Zzap! 64 Micro Action Issue 26. Released on June 4, 2025, this updated Commodore 64 shoot ’em up from Richard Bayliss brings new polish to its intergalactic chaos. Alien forces have descended, and players must strap in for a battle to save Earth before defenses are overwhelmed—or worse, zapped right in the butt.
As the game opens, a hostile mothership looms ominously outside Earth’s new protective forcefield. It beams down waves of enemies, and only your jet fighter can stop them. Zzapped in the Butt throws you into non-stop action, dodging and shooting while avoiding the mothership’s laser blast. Timing, reflexes, and nerves of steel are key to survival.
Graphics by Hugues Poisseroux set the scene with classic pixel artistry, while Bayliss handles both code and music—giving the game that signature TND punch. The soundtrack pulses with SID energy, pushing intensity higher as waves of aliens grow stronger. And don’t forget, this isn’t just for PAL systems—NTSC users can join the battle too.
Even better, this version runs on SDIEC and THEC64 devices without needing custom fastloaders. It loads straight from tape using Martin Piper’s TapeToolBuild, keeping things old-school and accessible. Whether you’re a die-hard C64 fan or a newcomer exploring covermount classics, Zzapped in the Butt delivers tight gameplay with retro flair.
So, load it up, lock on target, and avoid the business end of that alien laser. You really don’t want to get Zzapped in the Butt.
