Scooby-Doo (Elite) (Spectrum 48K)

It's been a long wait, but fortunately Scooby-Doo has been worth waiting for. It's challenging, long lasting and lots of fun.

Sanxion (Thalamus Ltd) (Commodore 64/128)

Recommended to zappers everywhere. It's fast and it's fun. Don't miss it.

Hacker II (Activision) (Commodore 64/128)

Being a fan of the original Hacker, I have been looking forward to Activision releasing this. Well, it has lived up to my high hopes and I, for one, am not disappointed.

The Great Escape (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Similar in look and concept to Movie, the majority of the screen is taken up with the 3D scrolling graphics of the camp.

Uchi Mata (Martech) (Commodore 64)

This is a game which is very realistic. There are no huge leaps into the air or seemingly impossible kicks. But note that it's also one of the most tiring games I've played.

Ace Of Aces (U. S. Gold) (Commodore 64/128)

Another extremely well-presented package from Accolade - with enough frills and action to keep even the most critical computer pilot busy for some time to come.

The Legend Of Sinbad (Superior) (Commodore 64/128)

Not a bad game. The graphics on the game are a quite good, but could have been a bit bigger.

Poker (Duckworth) (BBC/Electron)

An excellent introduction to Poker... It starts by offering basic instructions, which you can recall at any time, then dumps you in the middle of a smoky saloon among six seasoned players with $1,000 to lose.

Firelord (Hewson Consultants) (Commodore 64/128)

An excellent game.

TT Racer (Digital Integration) (Spectrum 48K)

Just like the real thing, and a very neat feature of this program is the networking option which allows you to link up to eight Spectrums together and race against your friends!

Dragon's Lair (Software Projects) (Spectrum 48K)

Converting a laser-disc to the colour-challenged Spectrum?! It's a brave attempt... which doesn't come off. Sorry, Software Projects.

The Trap Door (Piranha) (Spectrum 48K)

The graphics are wonderfully big and colourful and hugely entertaining. The Trap Door is fun with a capital F.

Crystal Castles (U. S. Gold) (BBC Model B)

Crystal Castles is a faithful copy of the arcade original. Completely playable and totally addictive.

War Hawk (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

It's... a budget version of Uridium, complete with soundtrack by none other than Rob Hubbard. It's good, but do you really want more of the same, whatever the price?

Thrust (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K/Plus)

A game for keyboard experts and people willing to spend a lot of time getting nowhere fast. I'm not one of them, I'm afraid.

The Happiest Days Of Your Life (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

A game that doesn't make you want to play it. It lacks any sort of atmosphere and you end up not caring very much if you find the wallet or not.

Hoodoo Voodoo (Bug Byte) (Commodore 64)

Terrible graphics, naff sound and gameplay which is non-existent.

Camelot Warriors (Ariolasoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

A bit like the Amstrad's seminal Sorcery, and one of Ariolasoft's best games for ages.

Star Force Seven (Bug Byte) (BBC/Electron)

Good for armchair tacticians, but Star Trek it ain't!

Galvan (Imagine) (Amstrad CPC464)

Not every arcade game deserves converting. If you've played the original, take a long hard look at the computer version before you decide to buy.

Bombscare (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K/Plus)

A brilliant budget release destined for a very high chart placing. This is like something that would probably have come from Ultimate and have been described as a major leap forward in games technology last year.

N.E.X.O.R. (Design Design) (Spectrum 48K)

A polished and playable game.

Uridium (Hewson Consultants) (Spectrum 48K)

A great conversion of the C64 original. Don't bother with imitators - there's only one Uridium. Get it.

Fist II (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

A very different game from the first one. It's slower and more thoughtful, with a lot more to it than meets the eye. Each time I play a little more of the game is revealed. I keep coming back for more.

Prodigy (Electric Dreams) (Amstrad CPC464)

The original theme and the different graphics make Prodigy stand out from the mass of arcade adventures.

It's A Knock-Out (Ocean) (Amstrad CPC464)

Come on, Ocean - you can do better than this!

Lightforce (Faster Than Light) (Spectrum 48K)

An arcade blast from the past with some nice touches which bring a classic game up to date.

Storm (Mastertronic) (Spectrum 48K)

Horribly addictive and very playable.

Kwah! (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K)

Kwah! is excellent and is an original game which everyone should at least have a look at.

Hardball (Advance Software Promotions) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Sports fans won't find many simulations as slick and well put together as Hardball - especially on the Spectrum.

Psycastria (Audiogenic) (BBC/Electron)

It's hot on speed, nerves and reflexes, and very slick.

Street Hawk (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K)

This would make a good budget release - but as a full price offering it just doesn't make it.

Knight Rider (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K)

Do not waste your money on this - if you want to see it, go along to your local computer store and fire it up for a laugh.

Pub Games (Alligata) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The lastability of some of the games included could be a bit suspect. But the mixture of three old classics on one user-friendly tape is an intoxicating cocktail.

Olli And Lisa (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

Entertaining and very attractive... One of the best budget games for ages.

Zythum (Mirrorsoft) (Spectrum 48K)

Easy to get into and easy to play... Not a mega game by any means but a different twist in the current shoot-'em-up trend.

Tass Times (Activision) (Commodore 64)

I loved this game! The package comes complete with a four-page tabloid Tonetown Times which contains clues and background information to the zany world in which you'll find yourself.

Twice Shy (Mosaic) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The Pawn (Rainbird) (Commodore 64)

If you are a keen adventurer, The Pawn is a must; if you merely enjoy adventure games, you'll find few to beat it.

Return To Oz (U. S. Gold) (Spectrum 48K)

My wife, a primary school teacher, played Return To Oz extensively, and came to the conclusion that young kiddies, at whom it is targeted, would soon become hopelessly bored by it.

After Shock (Interceptor Micros) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Could have been a very good game - pity about the vocab!

H.R.H. (8th Day) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

If you like Spitting Image humour, this could be right up your street!