Ultima III: Exodus (Origin Systems) (Commodore 64)

An epic comparable to Lord Of The Rings.

Shadowfire (Beyond) (Commodore 64)

The game mechanics are icon-driven by which all commands are replaced by a pictorial representation of the action (an icon).

Flint's Gold (Micrograf) (BBC Model B)

An excellent, or even 'swashbuckling' adventure as the description says. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Vampire Castle (Micrograf) (BBC Model B)

Full of original puzzles and riddles, it makes for excellent playing.

Mama Llama (Llamasoft) (Commodore 64)

Made rather unique because various gameplay conventions have been modified... brings a new and refreshing look to the game.

Gribbly's Day Out (Hewson) (Commodore 64)

A highly original and well presented game.

Cauldron (Palace) (Commodore 64/128)

Buy this game without delay.

Jammin' (Taskset) (Amstrad CPC464)

A highly colourful and imaginative game from Taskset.

Dropzone (US Gold) (Atari 400)

I would easily give this nine out of ten for everything, including being addictive.

Mindshadow (Activision) (Commodore 64/128)

The best graphics by far that I have seen in an adventure game to date.

Wizard's Lair (Bubble Bus) (Spectrum 48K)

Rather good... The main comparison has to be with Sabre Wulf, except that this game is much better.

The Ring Of Darkness (Wintersoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

Superbly written with good graphics and a great area to explore, this is certainly a massive quest for any adventurer.

Blagger (Alligata) (Amstrad CPC464)

This is a very hard game, and I'm not sure whether that's a strength or a weakness.

Alcatraz II (Scorpio Gamesworld) (Spectrum 48K)

A well put together game and good value at the price.

Four Minute Warning (Magination) (Spectrum 48K)

A rather pointless game... Not worth the effort of either buying or playing.

The Bulge (Argus Press) (Commodore 64/128/Spectrum 48K)

Both an excellent introduction to wargaming and an interesting challenge for those already converted.

Android One (Vortex) (Amstrad CPC464)

The action is fast and furious and it is quite a challenging game.

A Day In The Life (Micromega) (Spectrum 48K)

A reasonably enjoyable game.

Sir Lancelot (Melbourne House) (Amstrad CPC464)

Although rather run-of-the-mill, the graphics are up to standard, and the problems that the game represents range from easy to quite difficult.

Tir Na Nog (Gargoyle) (Spectrum 48K)

Cuchulainn has become such a cult figure that he is to star in another game shortly... That says a lot about the quality of Tir Na Nog.

Wriggler (Romantic Robot) (Spectrum 48K)

Quite original as maze/mapping games go and there is a lot in it to challenge and keep the interest of the player.

Stay Kool (Bug Byte) (Spectrum 48K)

Quite similar to Manic Miner... if you like this game, then it is not bad at all, but nothing more.

Osprey (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

The instruction booklet is quite good but after five minutes (or even less) the game bores you stiff!

Kissin' Kousins (English) (BBC/Electron)

Rather much of a muchness. It is a pity that more elements could not have been introduced to give it a more addictive quality.

Death Star Interceptor (System 3) (Spectrum 48K)

If you took a quick look and shied away from this game then I think that it's worth giving it a second look.

Formula One (CRL) (Spectrum 48K)

The ideas behind this are quite good but it just doesn't work somehow.

Splat! (Incentive) (Amstrad CPC464)

A very unusual game indeed... If you're sick of shooting aliens, and ladder-and-platform games are driving you up the wall, take a look at it.

Flight Path 737 (Anirog) (Spectrum 48K)

A good package that is easy to use, straight-forward, and without the usual complications that spoil a flight simulator.

Interdictor Pilot (Supersoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

The game is very realistic, and that isn't surprising as it was written by a serving RAF officer. At £17.95, it's also very pricey.

Glider Pilot (CRL) (Commodore 64)

If you enjoy flight simulation programs, then you will find that Glider Pilot presents you with an interesting set of problems.

Defend Or Die (Alligata) (Amstrad CPC464)

A very challenging arcade game for those who want to pit themselves against a really difficult shoot-'em-up space program.

Tales Of The Arabian Nights (Interceptor Micros) (BBC/Electron)

Not a bad game, but the four-colour graphics look a bit bland. The format is a fairly straightforward ladders and ramps kind, with one or two twists.

Give My Regards To Broad Street (Argus Press) (Spectrum 48K)

The film of this game was panned by the critics. Ok, the game isn't that bad... but it certainly won't set the computer world alight.

Murder By The Dozen (CBS) (Commodore 64)

It's not sufficient just to wander round and collect clues. You will have to decide which ones are genuine and how they all fit together.

Grand Larceny (Melbourne House) (Commodore 64)

The game is marred by several major flaws. When I first played it, I got shot and killed halfway through but the action continued as though nothing had happened.

Moon Buggy (Anirog) (Amstrad CPC464)

Dreadful. It is slow and the graphics are jerky. No other words can describe it.

Aqua Racer (Bubble Bus) (Commodore 64)

Fun to play... Anyone who enjoys racing games will not be disappointed.

International Basketball (Commodore) (Commodore 64)

I doubt that this will enjoy the success of International Soccer but those who buy it will certainly enjoy it.

Mushrooms From Mars (Scorpio Gamesworld) (Spectrum 48K)

The control and jumping action is dreadful and takes quite a while to get used to.

Gremlins (Adventure International) (Acorn Electron)

A very enjoyable game, with a number of problems for experienced adventurers.

Rock 'N Bolt (Activision) (Commodore 64)

Not worth buying, get Ghostbusters instead if you want an Activision game.

Manic Miner (Software Projects) (Amstrad CPC464/664/6128)

Not only an extra-ordinary compulsive game, but also a tiny slice of home computing history.

Starion (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K)

An original and challenging game... but it remains to be seen whether there is anyone good enough to play it.

Shades (Durell) (Commodore 64)

Assuming that the concept of graphic adventures is to create a plausible computer world, then Shades fails. As you disappear off one screen, you reappear in the middle of the next and not the edge as you might expect.

Icicle Works (Statesoft) (Spectrum 48K/Plus)

Atari Smash Hits (English) (Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE)

Good value for money - even if you only want two or three of the titles. If you like all five you have got yourself a real bargain.

World Series Baseball (Imagine) (Commodore 64)

Recommended to anyone who is interested in finding out more about this sport.