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Old Games: Encyclopedia Bombastica: Pastfinder

Futuristic men of refinement dig into the past in search of the past culture's artifacts. Also: Jeff plays Pastfinder.

You've found yourself at the base of Giant Bomb's Old Games.

Jan. 14 2013

Cast: Jeff

Posted by: Jeff

In This Episode:

Pastfinder

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joefromdayton

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Edited By joefromdayton

That is one of the cooler game box art I've seen.

11 years ago

Kevin_Cogneto

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Edited By Kevin_Cogneto

Oh shit, I had this on Commodore! Totally forgot about this game.

11 years ago

laini

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This seems really neat. I'm gonna start imagining a XBLA remake now, it could be awesome.

11 years ago

savutano

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Pee'd myself @ 10:20. That was intense, Jeff!

11 years ago

AngryRedPlumber

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Oh god, Columbia House!

11 years ago

yownage

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What do the squares do? I have to know!

11 years ago

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Edited By CptMorganCA

Out of all the Bombastica games that have interested me but not enough to play them, this one looks really awesome.

11 years ago

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Edited By MistaSparkle

That cover art is pretty cool, and the game seems interesting too.

11 years ago

citizencoffeecake

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Edited By citizencoffeecake

Jumping spider ships Batman!

11 years ago

albedo12

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Edited By albedo12

Watching this brought back memories of "Computer Warrior" in Eagle back in the day: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Warrior

11 years ago

Suigyoken

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Oh man, I was so anxious around 10:38. JEFF YOU CRAY!

11 years ago

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I wanted to see his next rank :(

11 years ago

Sarx

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This is actually a genuinely cool game that sparks my imagination. Excellent use of limited hardware.

11 years ago

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I've no idea why but I'm getting a real Panzer Dragoon vibe from this. Maybe I'm biased though.

11 years ago

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This game actually looks really cool.

11 years ago

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@antime said:

The graphics style really reminds me of Andrew Braybrook's Alleykat.

Oh man, I thought you meant THIS Alley Cat! So much frustration this game caused me as a kid!

11 years ago

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If your ever trapped in a nuclear fallout just shoot the crystals!

11 years ago

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That explosion sound effect is awesome.

11 years ago

antime

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@Fram said:

@antime said:
The graphics style really reminds me of Andrew Braybrook's Alleykat.
Oh man, I thought you meant THIS Alley Cat! So much frustration this game caused me as a kid!

Hah no, the game I'm talking about is a sort of shooter/racing hybrid for the C64, which came out a couple of years after Pastfinder (and Alley Cat)

11 years ago

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Edited By Sagalla

I remember playing this more than 20 years ago but it I wasn't quite sure what you were supposed to do... Anyway I think this would be a great addition to an Atari 800 Activision/Epyx compilation on consoles or the Vita or something, along with titles like Pitfall 2, H.E.R.O, River Raid, Keystone capers, Space Shuttle, Ballblazer, Temple of Apshai, Jumpman, Summer Games etc... Throw in Star Raiders and the 8 bit Atari could finally rest in peace :)

11 years ago

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Edited By ironscimitar

I'd love to pilot a spider-like ship. LOVE.

11 years ago

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I would like to see an Encyclopedia Bombastica of Adventure for Atari

11 years ago

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Edited By DrFlapjack

I'm usually not interested in games pre-NES era, mostly because it was before my time, but this game really caught my attention. With today's "re-make old properties" market I think this would have a ton of potential to be updated.

11 years ago

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Edited By scottygrayskull

This game looks pretty awesome. XD

11 years ago