Escape From Singe's Castle (Software Projects) (Commodore 64)

Superb graphics, fantastic sound, great gameplay, incredibly addictive.

MGT (Loriciels) (Amstrad CPC464)

An enjoyable and attainable game that will tax your mind and deductive powers... and make you feel proud when you finish it.

Classic Snooker (Anco) (Commodore 64/128)

The action does slow down if more than three balls are moving but this is acceptable as the whole thing is flicker-free and as a bonus loads in only a few seconds.

Professional Snooker Simulator (Codemasters) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

It's the cheapest snooker game for the Spectrum... but it is also the best.

Impossaball (Hewson) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The debut game of yet another ace Hewson programmer who will find it a tough act to follow.

Terror Of The Deep (Mirrorsoft) (Commodore 64/128)

The control panel is very easy to operate and I found that keyboard control is preferable to joystick because it offers greater accuracy.

The Inheritance (Infogrames) (Spectrum 48K)

Didn't appeal to me at all. The cartoon style graphics are reasonable but the gameplay itself is woefully lacking.

Contact Sam Cruise (Microsphere) (Spectrum 48K)

An excellent game featuring superb graphics and an incredible atmosphere that drives you back again and again until you finally solve the mystery.

Scalextric (Virgin/Leisure Genius) (Spectrum 48K)

An enjoyable and versatile racing game.

Sky Runner (Cascade) (Commodore 64)

An excellent idea, well implemented with some superb 3D graphics but the gameplay itself is very limited and, once you have got past the initial thrill, tedium quickly sets in.

X-29 Fighter Mission (Midas) (Commodore 64/128)

I usually complain that flight sims are too complex, but this one's too simple!

Palitron (The Edge) (Amstrad CPC464)

Definitely a game for the player who is an addict for this sort of game.

Bactron (Loriciels/Activision) (Amstrad CPC464)

I can only recommend Bactron to the dedicated fan of this form of game.

Erebus (Virgin) (Commodore 64/128)

Nothing new here, just a totally uninspiring game.

The Big K.O. (Tynesoft) (BBC/Electron)

Lots of entertainment and the addition of an editor make this a priority purchase for BBC/Electron owners.

The Big Deal (Ariolasoft/Radarsoft) (Commodore 64/128)

The Big Deal starts with bewilderment, then provokes some interest as you discover what you can and can't do. But there is no lasting appeal here.

Yie Ar Kung Fu II (Imagine) (BBC Model B)

There's no major differences between the original and this sequel... This will limit the appeal of the game to kung-fu maniacs or BBC gamers who don't have the original.

Panic Penguin (Midas) (Commodore 16/Plus 4)

Rather slow and the graphics tend to flicker... but this is by no means a bad game and well worth a go.

Chart Challenge (Outlook Enterprises) (BBC Model B)

A real intellectual challenge and an excellent piece of software.

Bounder/Planet Search (Gremlin) (Commodore 16)

Both games offer excellent value for money and the package is well worth the price.

Elevator Action (Quicksilva) (Amstrad CPC464)

The game's graphics are mediocre, like the game. Levels increase in difficulty, but not in complexity, and the sound is almost non-existent.

Wibstars (A 'n F) (Spectrum 48K)

A collection of three mini games. None of them are very good and the sum total is little better.

Sunstar (CRL) (Commodore 64/128)

The action is accompanied by adrenalin-inducing sound effects... Keep your eyes glued to the top half of the screen and the 3D front view!

Little Computer People (Activision) (Amstrad CPC464)

This is not a game, more of a pastime. After the first few times it gets rather boring.

10th Frame (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Visually and aurally, the game is superb but the lack of gameplay could make it a little bit tedious after a while unless you're really into ten-pin bowling.

500cc Grand Prix (Loriciels/Activision) (Amstrad CPC464)

An original and enjoyable racing game with a few twists on an old idea as well!

Blood 'N Guts (American Action) (Commodore 64)

Take a break from the serious Olympic events and practice for a manic night of cat throwing, beer drinking, axe throwing and tower jumping!

Storm (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64/128)

The fun comes when two players are chasing after the same food and riches, particularly when a screenful of human or slime monsters stand in your way.

Ninja (Entertainment USA) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2)

The action is fast and furious, most bouts lasting only a matter of seconds, and the excitement level is high.

Los Angeles SWAT (Entertainment USA) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2)

The graphics are nothing special, but the game does have a certain addictive quality about it.

Nuclear Countdown (Atlantis) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

A decent attempt at a 3D arcade adventure.

Crystal Raider (Mastertronic) (Atari 800XL)

You should be able to finish the game with the available 55 lives... but it isn't easy.

Caverns Of Eriban (Firebird) (Atari 800XL)

A cheap and cheerful game that will provide food for thought for software-hungry Atari owners.

Willow Pattern (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

I suspect that, once you have completed it, it is not something you would want to go back to.

The Serf's Tale (Players) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Location descriptions are both lengthy and atmospheric.

Speed King 2 (Mastertronic) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

An amazing budget game... You can even race another player in a head-to-head race on a pitstop-style split screen display!

Gunstar (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K/Plus)

With games like this, only we can win from this budget battle.

Park Patrol (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

One of those games that is so simple to play and so incredibly addictive that you wonder why you didn't think of it yourself.

Fairlight II (The Edge) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Superb graphics, realistic animation and fiendish puzzles... a superb arcade adventure that is only slightly spoiled by a marked loss of speed when more than one monster appears on the screen.

Deus Ex Machina (Automata) (MSX)

A new 'experience'...? It's old, dull, expensive, boring, pretentious crud.

Police Cadet (Midas) (Commodore 64)

Shoot-it-or-don't-shoot-it decision making... The game isn't helped by its sub-standard blocky graphics either.

Gun Law (Mastertronic) (Atari 800XL/130XE)

The game has the atmosphere, gameplay and graphics of Commando - but a poor man's version. A machine with the capabilities of the Atari surely deserves better than this!

Henry's Hoard (Alternative) (Spectrum 48K)

A very ordinary platform game. Nothing more difficult than left, right and jump to contend with.

Super Robin Hood (Codemasters) (Amstrad CPC464)

The game's graphics are very good and the moving objects large and colourful.

League Challenge (Atlantis) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2)

Poor graphics and snail pace gameplay destroy this game's attempt to challenge Football Manager... even at a fraction of the price.

SAS Assault Course (Atlantis) (Amstrad CPC464)

Usually, no matter how bad a game is, I can see some faction of the games playing world that would like it. For once though, I can think of nobody who would want to play such rubbish as this.

Shanghai (Activision) (Commodore 64)

A nice gentle game... very addictive like all the best patience games and quite challenging.

Brian Clough's Football Fortunes (CDS) (Commodore 64/128)

Even if you already own one of the many other football simulations, this game has many differing challenges through its revolutionary presentation.

Chameleon (Electric Dreams) (Commodore 64/128)

A surreal arcade adventure... Its charms will be lost on most players who will label it as odd (and quickly move to something else).