Astronut (Software Projects)

A standard platform game, graphically very good and a good game generally.

Atram (Websters)

I like the idea of computer-aided board games, but this is definitely not one to break the mould.

Backpacker's Guide To The Universe Part 1 (Fantasy)

Ziggy flies very well, although the animation on his walking about is a little thin.

Blue Riband (Cases)

In the game you have to pilot a large sea ferry around a number of islands in the shortest possible time without getting sunk. Sound tedious? It is.

Boulder Dash (Front Runner)

With the five skill levels and 16 screens to play through, this game represents value even for the slightly high price, and I can recommend it to anyone.

Country Cottages (Sterling)

The nicest thing about Country Cottages is the graphics of the stately residences themselves. From mean, broken down hovels to four window lakeside bungalows, they are all neatly and colourfully drawn.

Cyclone (Vortex)

Overall a far better game than Tornado Low Level with much more content and playability - a distinct improvement.

Eureka! (Domark)

If you never see any part of the vast sum on offer, I think it unlikely you would return to the game for its own sake.

Fall Guy (Elite)

Good but not great, and a trifle expensive too. I don't think it has that much lasting appeal because of the lack of content.

Fred's Fan Factory (Software Super Savers)

This game is challenging and strategic in an 'arcade' sort of way. I enjoyed it!

Insurgency (Cases)

A very impressive game, and the author is one to watch for the future.

The Key To Time (Lumpsoft)

A text-only "Quilled" game with a familiar theme but very well executed.

Knight Lore (Ultimate)

Knight Lore uses a very solid 3D perspective in which the 3D plays an important part spatially.

Lode Runner (Software Projects)

Because of the huge number of screens, there are 75 on one side of the tape and 75 on the second side.

Loony Lander (Software Super Savers)

Each screen is different graphically and has different hazards for the shuttle craft to descend through.

Mafia Contract (Atlantis)

Responses are fast and friendly, the graphics are very simple but neat and well presented and good descriptions add to a super, despicable plot.

The Magic Roundabout (CRL)

The use of colour is reasonable. The graphics are average, but characteristic of the original series on which the game is based.

Moon Lighter (Software Super Savers)

The keyboard play is responsive, but the melt and push keys are the wrong way round for comfortable play.

New Cylon Attack (A 'n F)

The graphics are good, fast moving, large and work well in perspective. Sound is also very good.

Potty Pigeon (Gremlin)

A responsive, well laid out game with quite good graphics, smooth and detailed.

Plummet! (Interceptor Micros)

A three-screen cousin of Manic Miner is hardly likely to set the Hotline Chart ablaze.

Pole Position (Atarisoft)

Quite a good race track game.

The Prince (Cases)

The graphics and character set are very neat and very fast, and the basic strength of the game as a multi-player experience should not be missed.

Racing Predictions (Buffer Micro)

Horse racing is hardly logical. Accept Racing Predictions for what it is, with its limitations, and you may keep your shirt on!

The Runes Of Zendos (Dorcas)

Although the game stands up as an adventure in its own right, it is the superb animation which will be the more immediate attraction of what is a very fine game.

Sky Ranger (Microsphere)

Quite a good flying game that maybe requires a bit more content to make it top notch.

The Sorcerer Of Claymorgue Castle (Adventure International)

Commercially it is as slick, polished and viably marketed as only American software can be. However, you can't help but get the feeling that beneath the razzmatazz the plot is a shade dull and uninspiring.

The Staff Of Zaranol (Cases)

Easily mapped, has magical problems that are quite easy and creates a good atmosphere as you move around the Master's Castle.

Steve Davis Snooker (CDS)

The game plays realistically, and is generally great fun.

Therbo (Arcade)

The graphics are 'different' looking, effective and fast, and the result is an original, playable and ultimately addictive game which I enjoyed and will come back to.

Underwurlde (Ultimate)

The frustration level in this game is pitched about right, and there is always plenty going on.

Volcano (Computer Magic)

Perhaps this over-priced game should be re-written to allow for the novice player to have much more fun while playing this game - a quit key would be most useful.

Warzone (Cases)

The program is all machine code, and responds fast, though I greatly prefer the cursor selection type of piece movement to the 'J3 to H6' type of input as found here.

World Globe (Eclipse)

This new program uses hi-res graphics to draw a 3D image of the world globe as seen from outer space.