Spy Vs. Spy (Beyond) (Commodore 64)

Spy Vs. Spy is a sure fire hit and welcome addition to any C64 owner's games collection.

Scrabble (Leisure Genius) (Commodore 64)

If you like Scrabble, and you've got a C64, you won't want to be without this game. It does take a long time to load though.

Cliff Hanger (New Generation) (Commodore 64)

I found this repetitive and lacking any real challenge - not really a game for the experienced player.

Summer Games (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

The most original of the "Games" games - as it involves more than simply yanking the living daylights out of your joystick. The graphics really have to be seen to be believed.

Ghostbusters (Activision) (Commodore 64)

Excellent sound and graphics, and a playable game.

Zaxxon (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Quite simply, the best shoot-'em-up for the C64.

Rapier Punch (Software Projects) (Commodore Vic 20)

I really enjoyed Rapier Punch - it's a considerable programming achievement on the Vic-20.

The Perils Of Willy (Software Projects) (Commodore Vic 20)

Somehow Miner Willy isn't quite Miner Willy without Martha, man-eating toilets, and mutant telephones. But this is still a good game in its own right.

Bomber Mission (Commodore) (Commodore Vic 20)

The way the gauges and controls are explained within the program is fine but I had the uneasy feeling that there were a few bugs drifting around in the coding.

Wunda Walter (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore Vic 20)

With this, and the success of Arabian Nights under their belts, it looks like being a very good year for Interceptor.

Trollie Wallie (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore 64)

Another good game for the Vic-20.

Lazy Jones (Terminal) (Commodore 64)

Fast loading, catchy tunes and good graphics made this the most enjoyable program I've seen this week.

High Noon (Ocean) (Commodore 64)

This is not a run of the mill shoot out; the graphics are 3D, so you may move anywhere on Main Street slinging the lead about.

Catastrophes (Mirrorsoft) (Commodore 64)

Dear Mirrorsoft, this game is intended for the under eights, right? If so... great, if not... oh dear!

Bristles (StateSoft) (Commodore 64)

A good example of its kind ad another excellent import from State Soft.

Sorcery (Virgin Games) (Commodore 64)

Virgin's best game since the screen-scorching Falcon Patrol I and II.

Raid Over Moscow (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

The sequel to Beach Head, Raid Over Moscow scores highly on graphics and playability.

Poster Paster (Taskset) (Commodore 64)

Slap up bill hoardings, with one sheet sufficient to complete screen one and twelve required for the final triumph, after which there is a riddle to solve.

Ancipital (Llamasoft) (Commodore 64)

Minter's best yet. Very playable, and keeps you amused with lots of wise cracks and zany graphics.

Ant Attack (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

This may have made waves on the Spectrum a few years ago, but certainly as far as graphics on the C64 are concerned, this game is certainly not in a league of its own.

Pitfall II: Lost Caverns (Activision) (Commodore 64)

I personally rate Pitfall II higher than the first game. It's more difficult and will consequently take you longer to crack.

The Complete Commodore 64 (Granada) (Commodore 64)

Five individual books rolled into one, although somewhat abbreviated. It is excellent value for money and gives you the opportunity to sample the merits of several authors.

Step-By-Step Programming For The Commodore 64 Books 1 & 2 (Dorling Kindersley) (Commodore 64)

Lovely to look at, but, at the price (£5.95), not very good value.

Commodore 64 Data Log (Collins) (Commodore 64)

A sound, but fun, introduction to Basic - despite the silly mistakes.