Acro-Jet (MicroProse/US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Completely absorbing and very exciting. Moreover, for such a complex game, it's extremely good value for money.

Shogun (Virgin Games) (Commodore 64)

Strategy games of this type have something of an unpredictable appeal. But I liked the mood of the thing, though sometimes I felt that I was getting in to a stalemate.

Raging Beast (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

Neither graphics nor sound are spectacular but Firebird must score full marks for originality and value.

Nexus (Nexus) (Commodore 64)

At first, I was impressed with the game and, as a technical achievement, I still am. Having said that, the actual gameplay is pathetically repetitive. Most of the corridors look the same and the rooms are all similar.

Tau Ceti (CRL) (Commodore 64)

Tau Ceti borrows heavily on lots of games that have gone before. It's got a bit of Elite and a bit of Quake Minus One... And it's a lot more playable than any of those games.

Ghosts 'N Goblins (Elite) (Commodore 64)

A very good implementation of an excellent arcade game.

Saboteur (Durell) (Commodore 64/128)

Not exactly a mammoth game but fair unpretentious entertainment. It's tight but definitely completable - especially if you take the easy option and go straight for the helicopter.

Popeye (Macmillan) (Commodore 64)

Popeye fans should enjoy this game. However, due to the size of the characters, Popeye is slow to react to the joystick, thus making the game very tough.

Murder On The Mississippi (Activision) (Commodore 64)

I'm very impressed by this program. Its use of text and animation is superb and the atmosphere it evokes is excellent.

Green Beret (Imagine) (Commodore 64)

A really tough challenge... No game is ever quite the same given the timing of your movements.

Danger Mouse In Double Trouble (Creative Sparks) (Commodore 64)

A must for all Danger Mouse fans.

Bombo (Firebird) (Commodore 64)

A brilliant version of Bombjack, and there's something crazily exciting about those few seconds when you can charge around the screen gobbling bonuses without a nasty in sight.

White Viper (Creative Sparks) (Commodore 64)

White Viper is nothing special and has nothing that makes it especially interesting.

Biggles (Mirrorsoft) (Commodore 64)

The game is fun to play, although the constant switching between sections may annoy some people.

Caverns Of Eriban (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

Well worth a play, and two quid of anyone's money.

The Comet Game (Firebird) (Commodore 64)

A typical task: Activate the correct icons to make your astronaut a cup of coffee but keep a good watch on the "P" icon and make sure he doesn't wet himself. Amazing.

Shark (Firebird) (Commodore 16)

If you're fairly new to gaming Shark will undoubtedly give you a few hours cheap entertainment. But Firebird is really going to have to better than this in the future.

Runner (Firebird) (Commodore 16)

This game has about as much originality as a Bernard Manning joke, and is as much fun.

Dirty Den (Probe) (Commodore 16)

Graphics are nice and colourful and the game plays quickly, with a fairly tough challenge that should keep you at the keyboard for a while.

Frank Bruno's Boxing (Elite) (Commodore 16)

If you ever got to play Super Puncher in the arcades and you liked it, then this is the nearest thing to it you are ever likely to find for your C16 and Plus/4.

Jet Set Willy (Tynesoft) (Commodore 16)

This game is far too frustrating and expensive to make it worth playing. My advice is steer clear of this one.

Return Of The Space Warrior (Alpha-Omega) (Commodore 64/128)

A good idea let down a little bit by the presentation. Apart from the Minteresque sound effects, there's nothing spectacular about it.

The Price Of Magik (Level 9) (Commodore 64/128)

As with all Level 9 games, one can only say, 'Their best yet!'

The Very Big Cave Adventure (CRL/St. Brides) (Commodore 64)

The best spoof adventure yet!

Seabase Delta (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

A cheap and cheerful adventure that should please anyone after a light-hearted budget game.

Mystery Voyage Adventure (Colleen Ltd) (Commodore 64/128)

A pleasing game that should entertain without being too baffling to enjoy.