Orm And Cheep: The Birthday Party (Macmillan) (Commodore 64)

Whilst I can't say I enjoyed it personally, Orm will undoubtedly appeal to kids in the under six age group.

Topper The Copper (English) (Commodore 64)

Topper's not the most difficult platform game I've come across, there are only fifteen rooms for example.

Mega Compilation (Interceptor) (Commodore 64)

I really can't fault this collection for overall value.

Sparklers Special (Thorn EMI) (Commodore 64)

10 Computer Hits (Beau Jolly) (Commodore 64)

There's some really good stuff crammed onto the two tapes here.

6 Computer Hits (Beau Jolly) (Commodore 64/128)

They Sold A Million (Hitsville) (Commodore 64/128)

Henry's House... And Friends (English) (Commodore 64/128)

Three arcade games and no adventure... No complaints over value here.

Winter Games (Epyx/US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Must be a contender for the number one spot this Christmas. The gameplay is better than most sports simulations could ever hope to be and the graphics, because of the alpine locations, look even better than its high season predecessor.

Run For Gold (Hill MacGibbon) (Commodore 64/128)

Red Arrows (Database) (Commodore 64)

The Castles Of Doctor Creep (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

Batalx (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64/128)

Doughboy (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Super Zaxxon (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Stealth (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

With nothing to get particularly excited about on the sound or graphics front either, I found Stealth just a little bit flat.

Karateka (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

All in all, a game which is flawed, but which nonetheless includes some classy programming and is different enough from Fist to be worth checking out.

Paradroid (Hewson) (Commodore 64/128)

An addictive shoot-'em-up which looks and feels superb.

Schizofrenia (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

Nurd must be manipulated with tedious accuracy. One pixel either way and he misses bolts and buttons or worse, falls to his death. A bit more leeway would have made for a smoother flowing and fairer game.

Decision In The Desert (MicroProse/US Gold) (Commodore 64/128)

If you're a fanatical wargamer looking for a wealth of historical accuracy and detail, this is the game for you. If you want an enjoyable, short wargame which gives you the feeling that you are on top of the simulation, knowing what's happening and able to direct your units with a minimum of fuss then you may not be entirely satisfied.

Wizardry (The Edge) (Commodore 64)

For people who like mapping, and fancy the prospect of a Herculean challenge, this game is a dream come true.

William Wobbler (Wizard) (Commodore 64/128)

A game that's not really all that exciting. The graphics are a bit on the dull side and the whole thing has an unspectacular feel about it.

Screen Shot Programming Series Books 3 And 4 (Dorling Kindersley) (Commodore 64/128)

Both Books 3 and 4 are excellent graphics manuals.

The Commodore 64 Kernal And Hardware Revealed (Collins) (Commodore 64/128)

A useful book for the experienced programmer.