R-Type (Electric Dreams) (Spectrum 48K)

I did have my doubts about the Spectrum version of R-Type, but Electric Dreams has coped admirably, and the end result is fantastic!

Microprose Soccer (Microprose) (Commodore 64/128)

Without doubt one of the greatest C64 games to date.

Elite (Firebird) (Atari ST)

Enough depth to keep budding space traders engrossed for many months.

4x4 Racing (Epyx) (Commodore 64)

Poor and rushed programming means the trucks slide all over the place, and often appear to be walking as each wheel jolts up and down in turn in imitation of suspension!

Power Drome (Electronic Arts) (Atari ST)

A good 3D style racing game and, as there aren't many games around that fit this description, I can recommend it thoroughly. You won't be disappointed if you fork out for it.

Gaplus (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64/128)

Although Gaplus is a wonderful conversion, some will find its simplistic and somewhat archaic gameplay a little tedious. Me? I love it!!

Nato Assault Course (CRL) (Commodore 64)

NATO Assault Course is, without doubt, one of the worst games I've ever played.

Foxx Fights Back (Image Works) (Commodore 64/128)

One of the more fun games I've played on the C64 in a while, the cheek and imagination of the scenario being sadly a rare thing.

Live And Let Die (Domark) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

There's enough here to keep even the most seasoned arcadester playing for a while.

Pacmania (Grandslam) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

If you're looking for a neat and appealing arcade conversion, give Pacmania a go; I doubt whether you'll be able to resist its charms.

Kellogg's Tour (CRL) (Commodore 64)

A game that goes against everything that Kelloggs has ever stood for. The graphics would embarrass a Vic 20.

Nebulus (Hewson Consultants) (Amiga 500)

Supporting the gameplay are some tremendous graphics... Whether you're an ST or Amiga version, don't let this classic escape you.

Speedball (Image Works) (Amiga 500)

A monster hit that's difficult to fault... Playing against the computer in Speedball is fun but is really only for practice, but it really comes into its own as a two player challenge.

Soldier Of Fortune (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

An interesting and imaginative game, featuring touches like flying platforms, giant monsters and imaginatively designed sprites which make it more than your run-of-the-mill pixie shoot-'em-up.

Ingrid's Back (Level 9 Computing) (Amstrad CPC464)

The funniest humour of any Level 9 game yet!

Mario Bros. (Nintendo) (Nintendo (US Version))

The graphics are simple and clean, but it's the gameplay which is superb; simple, yet incredibly addictive. Go for it!

Thunderblade (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Thunderblade is second to none as an arcade game, and this conversion gets the thumbs up.