Time Machine (Activision) (Commodore 64/128)

An arcade adventure which offers an array of intriguing time-dependant puzzles and forces you to think in four dimensions (well, nearly). Rush out and buy it yesterday.

Monty Python's Flying Circus (Virgin Games) (Commodore 64/128)

Virgin/Mastertronic have added a monumentally silly game to their catalogue: you should add it to your collection.

Atomix (Thalion) (Commodore 64/128)

The puzzles are devilishly fiendish, but once conquered stay that way.

Subbuteo (Electronic Zoo) (Commodore 64/128)

Hardened Subbuteo freaks won't be insulted by this careful conversion to computer but they may not get overly excited either. It would be wise to try before you buy and if you like what you see, get out on the pitch and flick ass.

Skate Wars (Ubisoft) (Commodore 64/128)

In theory the pitches get tougher the further you progress. In practice the matches are all pretty much the same. The small number of available moves and the limitations of a one-on-one confrontation mean that the only action you'll find around here is strictly routine.

Dragons Of Flame (Strategic Simulations Inc) (Commodore 64/128)

Lacks the speed of a good arcade adventure and the depth of a role-playing game. So where does that leave it? Out in the wilderness.

Puffy's Saga (Ubisoft) (Commodore 64/128)

A wide variety of collectables and weapons. The cutesy theme is continued throughout, to good spot sound FX. However, don't be fooled into thinking this makes for a good game.

Mean Streets (Access) (Commodore 64)

Takes an age to play, and an age to load. Interesting it is, but interactive movie it certainly isn't. Only for those with the patience of a saint.

Spaghetti Western Simulator (EDOS) (Commodore 64/128)

There's no variety here so I can only recommend this to total Wild West freaks.

Kamikaze (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

The game plays well but is a bit too difficult to hold your interest for long.

T-Bird (Mastertronic Plus) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are pretty nifty, the aliens swirl about in pleasing formations and it's all pretty fast. But - and it's a huge but - there is no gameplay. At the end, all you are left with is a sense of bewilderment.

Tilt (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

The addictive qualities of Tilt are remarkable... Coupled with its quirky style and neat graphical touches, it would make a 'good' full price game. So, as it's a budget title, it's brilliant.

Lords Of Chaos (Blade) (Commodore 64)

With its novel fantasy theme Lords Of Chaos makes a welcome change from the glut of modern war games. Its playability also makes it worth a look for newcomers to strategy games. Invite your mates over, bring out the pop, four-pack or Perrier, lay on some troff and make an evening of it. Then this game really comes into its own.

Murder (U. S. Gold) (Commodore 64/128)

A thoroughly enjoyable game which will delight would-be detectives and probably the majority of other games players besides.

Deliverance (The Power House) (Commodore 64/128)

There's enough challenge to appeal to most games players, but the game's too limited in scope and originality to have you screaming for yet another sequel.

Iron Lord (Ubisoft) (Commodore 64/128)

The graphics are absolutely brill. And the interesting and varied three-stage game should keep you plugging away for ages.

Satan (Dinamic) (Commodore 64/128)

Good enough to keep you coming back. Both background graphics and sprites are excellent, with lots of atmosphere.

Back To The Future Part II (Image Works) (Commodore 64)

It'll provide a few hours, maybe even a few days, of fun... but its lasting appeal is extremely questionable.