Cosmic Payback (PROSM Software) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Not only an excellent game in itself, it is also a breath of fresh air in the context of Spectrum homebrew.

Yoyo's Great Adventure (Rafal Miazga) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Ultimately, this is a good Dizzy without Dizzy, with an original setting as its main feature. It will certainly appeal to all fans of the genre, while for everyone else it could be, due to its not very high difficulty, a good introduction.

Russian Railway Magnate (Andrew771) (Spectrum 48K)

The game is actually simpler than it sounds: basically, you need to connect cities in the most efficient way to avoid wild expenses, and try not to be cornered by your adversaries. Nonetheless, an absorbing and challenging game.

Coloristic ZX (Martin Borik) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A good brainteaser with a minimal design... Due to its immediacy, it will also appeal to those who usually do not pay much attention to this type of games.

Alien Girl (Javier Fopiani) (Spectrum 128K/+2/+3)

Alien Girl has been carefully crafted: the intermission and endgame screens, Greenwebsevilla's music score and, above all, the size of the game world and the continuous, non-stop combat action are its strengths.

The Witch (Serranito Online) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

If you loved the old Palace classic, you will also love this new version; if you didn't... well, try it anyway, you might change your mind.

La Reliquia (Roolandoo) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Angel Colaso's debut is interesting: while following the typical stylistic features of the genre, the game shows some original and curious features.

Devwill Too ZX (Matra) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

The most striking aspect, just at first glance, of Devwill Too ZX is the graphic style: stylized, unusual and very colourful. The environments are reasonably varied too. However, it also shows some flaws.

Godkiller 2: Exile (New Timeline Edition) (APSIS) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A classic, high quality labyrinth game. Now let's wait for the third and final chapter.

Wudang (World XXI Soft Inc) (Spectrum 48K)

A good action/exploration title... Not particularly original maybe, but fun and crafted with care.

Marsmare Alienation (Drunk Fly) (Spectrum 128K)

Marsmare Alienation reminds of a large number of already seen titles, from Dan Dare onwards. Gameplay is based on a well-known and tested formula, without touches of particular originality.

Vampire Vengeance (Ariel Endaraues) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Made with care, with a variety of elements and a challenging but not frustrating action, Vampire Vengeance is one of the best titles programmed with AGD ever.

Manic Panic (Norman Sword) (Spectrum 48K)

The new features of Manic Panic are such and so many that I believe it will be appealing even to those who are overcome by nausea just by hearing about Manic Miner and the like.

Pataslocas (Beyker Soft) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Featuring nice and colourful graphics, Pataslocas lets itself be played quite well, requiring a certain effort from the player in order to complete it.

Dungeons Of Gomilandia (RetroWorks) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

A first-rate puzzle game. Graphics are mostly basic, but clean and colourful, without a hint of "colour clash"; besides, the character's expressions are particularly funny.

Red Raid: The Beginning (Matra) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

The mix of arcade and puzzle works greatly. It is taxing and the three levels of difficulty enhance its longevity: even the easiest one is anything but a cakewalk, so don't expect to finish it in an afternoon!

Bonnie And Clyde (zosya.net) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A simple, straightforward game. It's neither very varied nor very deep. It's good for 'casual' players.

Federation Z (Matra) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A sort of 'lite' Elite, an interesting mix of arcade, adventure and management.

Springbot (Andy Farrell) (Spectrum 48K)

The most notable features are the detailed and pleasant graphic style and the composition of the screens, which often requires a good degree of precision and timing in both movement and jumps in order not to lose one of the robot's three 'lives'.

Ishido II: Legacy Of The White Crane (Fanzix) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Like the original Ishido, Legacy Of The White Crane represents an enjoyable diversion from the plethora of action titles.

Dizzy VIII: Wonderful Dizzy (The Oliver Twins) (Spectrum 128K)

An experience not to be missed. Even as someone who doesn't really like Dizzy games, I played it to the conclusion with great interest and pleasure.

Binary Land (Joflof) (Spectrum 48K)

Very simple but fun and with some unusual touches, such as the need to control two characters at the same time.

Transylvanian Castle (Fitosoft) (Spectrum 48K)

This game has an extremely simple appearance, like a title of almost forty years ago: a small window at the top right schematically depicts the action, while the rest shows the characteristics of the player, the objects, a map of the rooms visited so far and information relating to the progress of the game.

Black And White (Matra) (Spectrum 128K/+2)

Very varied and deep; the levels have been conceived so as not to give an impression of deja-vu and the six game worlds, with a total of 64 screens, will keep the player busy for a long time.

Tristam Island (Hugo Labrande) (Spectrum 128K/+2/+3)

Atmospheric and enjoyable, this text adventure will keep you hooked to the screen. Recommended.

Block Z (Raymond Russell) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A basic but ingenious puzzle. The core idea is extremely simple and the realization is straightforward: just yellow blocks, moving one character at a time.

Duckstroma (Narwhal) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Like many other titles created with AGD, Duckstroma is neither very long nor particularly demanding. However, Shiru's "Spring Came" background tune is one of the nicest and catchiest background music I've ever heard.

Krpat (Peter Macej) (Spectrum 48K)

Although this game is not very original, it is really well made and pleasant to look at and play.

H.E.R.O. Returns (Matra) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Graphics and sound are minimalist to say the least, and completing the mission requires uncommon commitment and timing.

Code-112 (PC Nono Games) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

An example of a rare genre on the Spectrum, a mix of action and adventure with 'stealthy' gameplay.

Magicable (Matra) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

MagicAble shouldn't go unnoticed, even though platformers are ten-a-penny on the Spectrum. And the gameplay certainly should not be underestimated either.

White Jaguar (Romancha) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A platform game that is as unusual in its setting as it is traditional in its substance. With only three lives at your disposal, one gets the impression that the particularly high difficulty level is a way to make the game seem larger and deeper than it is.

Hell Yeah (Presh) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2)

The greatest limitations of the game are its straightforwardness and brevity: once you memorise the path, and the enemies' and bosses' behaviour, you will be able, with some patience, to run through all four levels.

Neadeital (Heavy Spectrum Limited) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

An epic game requiring time and dedication... and this is precisely where its greatest quality lies: making the player feel part of a world.

Run! (Roman Cikryt) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Quite engaging and pretty unique... Graphics are colourful but rather rough, and the sound, apart from the AY music that can be heard on the 128K, is almost absent.

Alchemist II: The Dungeons (Francesco Forte) (Spectrum 48K)

An interesting adventure and exploration game with a distinct 'retro' look.

Restless Andre (ESPECTROTEAM) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A pleasant variation on a well known theme. Originality is not its strong point however.

Twenty Four Hour Parsley People (Minilop Retroware) (Spectrum 128K)

A large arcade adventure, with plenty of surprises and unusual touches... The ability to fly in the third episode adds a new dimension to the gameplay too.

Delta's Shadow (Sanchez Crew) (Pentagon 128/Spectrum Next/Windows)

This is my personal Game Of The Year 2020. A simply unmissable title, combining a truly professional technical realization with an intense and lasting involvement for the player.