Dragon's Lair (Software Projects) (Commodore 64)

Not a disastrous conversion by any means, there's a good game in there that's difficult to ruin. I just hate to see a good opportunity go to waste.

Druid (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

Get a copy of Druid and invite a friend round. I promise you won't regret it.

Hot Wheels (Epyx/US Gold) (Commodore 64/128)

A good buy if you're looking for something for children who want to drive around town just like mum and dad.

Phantasie (SSI) (Commodore 64)

Full marks to SSI for coming up trumps with a game which is a departure from their usual suspects, but one that's just as entertaining.

Miami Vice (Ocean) (Commodore 64)

Great graphics typically classy tune, good plot. It's just a pain to play.

Infiltrator (US Gold) (Commodore 64/128)

Excellent attention to detail, some brilliant graphics, and good sound effects but somehow, despite all this, the parts just don't hang together.

Beyond The Forbidden Forest (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Beyond The Forbidden Forest is an enjoyable and horrific game.

Split Personalities (Domark) (Commodore 64)

I found Split Personalities totally refreshing. It's different, the faces and various objects have been satirically chosen to raise a giggle or two and, most importantly of all, it's totally addictive. Nice one Domark.

Freak Factory (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

Your character is well animated and the quality of the graphics in the passages is excellent.

Droids (Anglosoft) (Commodore 64)

A highly playable game with plenty of mental challenges as well as arcade action.

Arac (Addictive Games) (Commodore 64)

Graphically accomplished, instantly playable and yet addictive in the long term, if Arac falls down anywhere it is the lack of music and in relying upon a stale storyline.

Trap (Alligata) (Commodore 64)

Although high on skills and thrills, Trap may not be original enough to warrant sustained effort.

Iridis Alpha (Llamasoft/Hewson) (Commodore 64)

Whether you're an avid yak fan or not, you won't be disappointed with his latest release.

Mission A.D. (Odin) (Commodore 64/128)

A bit of a disappointment really. The graphics are excellent. But it takes more than pretty pixels to impress this reviewer.

Las Vegas Video Poker (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64/128)

If you fancy yourself as a mean Poker player it's just about worth a hand or two.

Hercules (Alpha-Omega) (Commodore 64)

Horse dung... I don't remember the Legend of the twelve labours of Hercules including standard levels-and-ladders fodder of such incredible age that even the Ancient Greeks would've thought twice about shelling out the drachmas on.

I.C.U.P.S. (Thor/Odin) (Commodore 64)

Thor/Odin have produced some top quality software over the years but I.C.U.P.S., apart from impeccable graphics and sound tasty sound, is awful.

Winter Events (Anco) (Commodore 16/Plus 4)

If Winter Events doesn't make the charts then I'm prepared to hang up my skis for good - without taking them off.

Matrix/Laserzone (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 16)

No self-respecting arcade addict should be without this twin pack.

Wimbledon (Gremlin) (Commodore 16)

At around £8 for five minutes entertainment, it must be the most expensive game Gremlin Graphics have ever released. Don't buy it.

Leaper (Bug-Byte) (Commodore 16/Plus 4)

Despite the game not working properly, I would recommend it to most owners, because it's got good graphics and the tunes are the best around for the C16/Plus 4.

Robo Knight (Americana) (Commodore 16)

A really addictive game that gives you hours of soul-destroying entertainment.

The Graphic Adventure Creator (Incentive) (Commodore 64)

A very easy-to-use program, that builds up an adventure in a logical way.

Hunchback: The Adventure (Ocean) (Commodore 64)

Entertaining stuff if you fancy a light-hearted laugh at the expensive of a one-eyed hunchback, but not for me, I'm afraid.

The Boggit (Delta 4) (Commodore 64)

A three-part Quilled adventure, with graphics every so often. They're not spectacular (except in comparison with a certain serious Tolkien adventure), but they're neatly drawn, bordered with a couple of swords, and look attractive.

Transylvania (Mandarin Adventures) (Commodore 64)

Presentation is crummy and there is no opportunity to be clever or use lateral thinking in Transylvania - it is merely a case of finding the right object.

Power Cartridge (Magnam Products)

Speech! (Superior) (Commodore 64)

Clear speech, no hardware, low price.

The Art Studio (Rainbird) (Commodore 64/128)

Great value for money. Even if you struggle to design a new Civic Centre or paint a self-portrait, it's worth the price just for the fun of it.