The Axe Of Kolt (FSF Adventures)

A little gem - the best adventure game I've played this year.

Chip's Challenge (US Gold)

Not graphically stunning, but an amazingly addictive challenge.

Days Of Thunder (Mindscape)

I can tell you one thing for sure: this game is not heaven... Steer well clear (Pun intended).

Doomsday (Relion)

I'd like to see more work from Relion. However, future designs must be tightened up prior to release.

Dragon Breed (Activision)

A colourful and playable shoot-'em-up lacking the polish of greatness.

Edd The Duck (Impulze)

Edd The Duck is obviously more appealing to younger Speccy players, although it's quite hard.

Extreme (Digital Integration)

Extreme is one mean game - it's addictive and I'll be playing for some time!!

F1 Tornado (Zeppelin Games)

If you want something that provides more than half an hour's entertainment, look elsewhere.

Golden Axe (Virgin)

Golden Axe is an OK beat-'em-up, but best suited to those who know the coin-op. Detail in the graphics is a little lacking.

Gordello's Demise (Tartan)

Tom Frost is the most inventive and innovative independent adventure author around... While not quite having the oomph of the original, Gordello's Demise is still a worthy sequel.

Kick-Box Vigilante (Zeppelin Games)

The inlay tells you all the moves available, but take it from me, if you just stand in one place and constantly do a high face kick the game is easily completed!

Ninja Remix (System 3)

If you've been off planet for the last couple of years and don't own a copy of Last Ninja 2 this is a good opportunity to see a great bit of Speccy gaming.

Line Of Fire (US Gold)

The arcade game relied on stunning graphics to make it a hit - strip those away and the game you're left with is fast fun but overall interest isn't very long-lasting.

Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge (Gremlin)

A mega-game and racing Smash if ever there was one! The two-player option is great fun.

Navy Seals (Ocean)

A brilliant game, stunning in every aspect - a landmark!

Pick 'N Pile (Ubisoft)

A lacklustre puzzle game that doesn't go anywhere. The simplistic graphics and irritating intro tune don't help.

R-Type (The Hit Squad)

R-Type is a must for all fans of the shoot-'em-up. Plenty of weapons, lots of nasty aliens and level after level of true arcade action.

Robocop 2 (Ocean)

A worthy successor to one of the best Spectrum games around. Attacks come from all sides, and you'll be hard-pressed to get past level one on your first few attempts.

The Empire Strikes Back (The Hit Squad)

A great game for all fans of Star Wars and blasting games, if a bit easy.

Super Cars (Gremlin)

A reasonable attempt at a racing game but it won't hold your interest for long.

Target Renegade (The Hit Squad)

It's excellent, non-stop beat-'em-up action all the way. I really enjoyed it when it was first released and it's got me hooked again.

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles (Image Works)

The best fun I've had for ages. However, after just a day's play I completed he game, so a few more missions wouldn't have gone amiss.

Tilt (Codemasters)

A unique game that will have you pulling your hair out, but loving it at the same time.

Top Cat In Beverly Hills Cats (Hi-Tec)

Another great game from Hi-Tec. The initial puzzles are not very difficult, but they do get harder the further into the game you get.

Wacky Darts (Codemasters)

The comical TV host and freaky opponents make Wacky Darts much more than just another Darts game.

Pipe Mania (Empire)

Pipe Mania is one of those games that are simple in concept but devilishly hard to play.

Pipemania (Empire/Enigma Variations)

It's the infuriating gameplay that keeps you coming back for more - strange, isn't it?