Those of you out there who remember the early days of the C64 will probably read the words Beach Head and start to blub a little because Beach Head is a classic. The graphics have dated somewhat but that doesn't detract from the game, which is pleasantly simple and straightforward.

The idea is to first guide your fleet of ships into enemy territory. Then you have to unload tanks, drive them through hazardous terrain and engage a massive enemy gun emplacement in a fight to the death. The game is split into several mini games.

First, guide your ship along the secret safe passage through mine and torpedo-infested waters. Next, shoot down enemy planes and bomb your opponent's fleet. Negotiate the enemy minefield with your tanks then finally blow up the super gun.

The game is crude but there is a massive amount of fun to be had.

Beach Head 2 follows a similar formula but carries it al off with a bit more polish. Raid Over Moscow is a shoot-'em-up in the Zaxxon mould but the bombing mission is over the USSR (these things date quickly).

What these games lack in technical brilliance they more than make up for in playability. They'll last longer than you think. And for those oldies out there, its worth buying Multimixx 2 just for the feeling of nostalgia.

I've based the rating for this on the fact that, though these games are dearly loved by many, they are finally beginning to show signs of old age (the games, that is).