Hook (Ocean) (Commodore 64/128)

The game has some decent graphics, some good sound effects and a certain individual style which is great to see in a licence of a such a stylish film. But it's just too easy to get through it.

Match Of The Day (Zeppelin Games) (Commodore 64/128)

It's a classy management sim, and, while it's tougher than most, you can have lots of fun with the flexibility of it and the highlights bits are great.

Bangers And Mash (Alternative) (Commodore 64/128)

This kids' TV spin-off is saved by the presence of decent gameplay. The skilful player will prosper, the less handy will become increasingly frustrated at the relatively high level of difficulty. But, most importantly, anyone who gets hold of it because they like the TV show is in for a pleasant surprise!

Blue Baron (Zeppelin Games) (Commodore 64/128)

Don't expect anything new or inspiring, but if you're into a bit of quick joystick work and the odd machine-gunning, it might do you a treat.

Combat Pack Number 3 (Zeppelin Games) (Commodore 64/128)

Four games, four quid, four minutes of your life wasted. Zeppelin have got loads of better games than this - buy those instead!

Badlands (The Hit Squad) (Commodore 64/128)

Think of this like Ivan Stewart's Super Off-Road Racer except on a sort of road with opening and closing gates, jumps and other things in the way. If you liked that, you'll like this.

S.T.U.N. Runner (The Hit Squad) (Commodore 64/128)

Not a bad little game... You whizz along, shoot things and enjoy the graphics, then, er, you go round a corner and do it some more.

Shoot-'Em-Up Construction Kit (GBH) (Commodore 64/128)

Completely fantastic. I could go on and on about what you can get up to with this program.

Count Duckula 2 (Alternative) (Commodore 64/128)

A sound, basic game with a few irritating flaws, but with enough of a fun quotient to appeal to the age at which it's aimed. But they'll soon tire of it and demand something with a bit more meat.

Frankenstein (Zeppelin Games) (Commodore 64/128)

The game offers so little variety, and is so sluggish, that you'll give up after a few minutes. Which is a shame as you'll never get to see the monster! What a swiz!

Slicks (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

It's got a brilliant two-player mode, but even racing against the computer cars is fun. Tough, sure, but worth the effort.