Epyx Videos

Longplays, documentaries, speedruns, and retrospectives - the best video coverage of Epyx and their games.

Documentary

Epyx (1978–1990) Documentary

The definitive video history of Epyx - covering the company's full arc from Automated Simulations to bankruptcy. Essential viewing for anyone who wants to understand how Epyx shaped the C64 golden age.

Longplays

Impossible Mission - C64 Longplay

Full C64 playthrough of Dennis Caswell's masterpiece. Watch the fluid sprite animation and hear the ESS digitised speech in context. World of Longplays channel.

California Games - C64 Longplay

Full C64 playthrough with Chris Grigg's complete SID score. All six events: half-pipe, footbag, BMX, surfing, roller skating, and flying disc. The definitive Epyx experience.

Summer Games - C64 Longplay

All eight Olympic events in the game that launched the Games series. 400,000 C64 copies sold. Watch the opening ceremony and all event completions.

Winter Games - C64 Longplay

Six winter events including biathlon, bobsled, and figure skating. The C64 version is preferred for SID audio fidelity. World of Longplays.

Jumpman - C64 Longplay

All 30 levels of Randy Glover's bomb-defusing platform classic. Watch the progressive difficulty and per-level gimmicks that made Jumpman a genre-defining title in 1983.

Speedruns

Impossible Mission - GDQ Speedrun

Impossible Mission has appeared at Games Done Quick charity marathons. The game's timed puzzle structure and any% routing make it a compelling speedrun. GDQ VOD archive.

Retrospectives & Analysis

California Games - Retrospective

A look back at California Games' design, cultural context, and lasting appeal. Why did it sell 300,000 copies in nine months? What makes Chris Grigg's score so enduring?

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