Series 1

Bad Influence! began enthusiastically and at just the right time. The SNES and Megadrive reigned supreme and, with their 16 bit graphical power, television was the perfect medium to showcase the latest games. Bad Influence! was always about more than just games, however, and from the beginning included features that explored the possibilities that computers and technology offered.

Feature Guide

These Feature Guide sections present an overview of the main reviews, features and location reports from each respective series. Items in blue are available to download as video files. Details can be found in the left column. To download an item, right click on the title and select 'Save Target As...' or equivalent.

01. 29 October 1992

Main Review: Joe+Mac Caveman Ninja (SNES) 
Features: Using a computer paint package; A look ahead in the series 
Report: Virtual Reality

02. 05 November 1992
Main Review: NHLPA Hockey (MD) 
Features: A look at Alone in the Dark; Looking inside the consoles 
Report: Exploring other worlds

03. 12 November 1992
Main Review: Super Eleste (SNES) 
Features: The Amiga 1200; Using a computer to create Ballet 
Report: The Future Entertainment Show

04. 19 November 1992
Main Review: Sonic 2 (MD) 
Features: The Hidden Cost of Handhelds; A desktop VR program
Reports: Games shops in the US; Using VR in a special needs school

05. 26 November 1992
Main Review: Super Mario Land 2 (GB) 
Features: A look at the Freewheel controller; Creating music on an Atari ST 
Report: Creating a morphing special effect

06. 03 December 1992
Main Review: Indiana Jones 3 (MD) 
Features: Video Editing on a Computer; ‘Fresh’ vs Bad Influence! Street Fighter 2 challenge 
Report: The Nintendo games help line

07. 10 December 1992
Main Review: World of Illusion (MD) 
Features: Christmas buyers guide; Buying Consoles from the US 
Report: The Computer Museum

08. 17 December 1992
Main Review: Super Mario Cart (SNES) 
Features: The Atari Falcon; ‘Take That’ on Virtua Racing 
Report: A guide to gaming in Tokyo

09. 07 January 1993

Main Review: Ecco the Dolphin (MD) 
Features: A look at Lemmings on different formats; Software on CD 
Report: Special effects on commercials

10. 14 January 1993
Main Review: Prince of Persia (SNES) 
Features: Gaming cheat devices; Robots; A first look at Sleepwalker 
Report: The CES in Las Vegas

11. 21 January 1993
Main Review: Streets of Rage 2 (MD) 
Features: A look at Mario Paint; Reducing risk of epilepsy; A look at Stunt Island 
Report: The latest in puppet technology

12. 28 January 1993
Main Review: Super Star Wars (SNES) 
Features: Surround Sound at home; A virtual fish tank; The latest laser game 
Report: Universal Studios in Hollywood

13. 04 February 1993
Main Review: Lemmings 2 (Amiga)
Features: A look at the Barcode Battler game; The latest in British VR; A look at upcoming games
Report: A Virtual Summer Camp

Pictures (from Top to Bottom): Opening Titles; Violet and Andy; Nam Rood; Inside of the consoles; Sonic and Tails at the future Entertainment Show; Guide to consoles; Z outside the CES; Andy explains surround sound; Latest laser game; Lemmings 2 gets a good rating.