Superchess 2 (CP Software) (Spectrum 48K)

Excellent value for money, and highly recommended.

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

Arcade quality graphics, and good use of sound to simulate aerosols puffing.

Taipan (Jaysoft) (Spectrum 16K)

The same financial tactics applying to nearly every game with little change in the structure of play.

Venture (G & J Bobker) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

A compendium of simple games strung together to make a game which I am sure will appeal to a wide age group. But for £6, a little overpriced.

Personal Banking System (Hilton Computer Services) (Dragon 32)

Each menu or display has clear instructions for input.

Cashcalc (Wizard Supersoft) (Spectrum 48K)

Income items are entered as negative numbers, and expenditure items as positive numbers, which feels odd but saves a lot of keying.

Figaro 2 Numeric Database (Saxon Computing) (Spectrum 48K)

Figaro II is reasonably priced by present standards.

Flexicalc (Saxon Computing) (Spectrum 48K)

The program forms a reasonable introduction to microcomputer spreadsheet techniques.

Print Shop (Cases) (Spectrum 48K)

At the end of a successful game, when fully expected to be congratulated and have my healthy profit figure confirmed, the screen just went blank!

Compufile (Jaysoft) (Spectrum 48K)

A modest program at a modest price.

Spect-A-Draw (BS McAlley) (Spectrum 48K)

Personally I don't think the tedium of using this program is worth its possible results.

CC Poker (Compusense) (Dragon 32/64)

An absorbing game which has addictive potential - the sting in any game!

Space Race (Compusense) (Dragon 32/64)

No loading problems, and comprehensive instructions are included.

C-Trek (Compusense) (Dragon 32/64)

Enjoyable at first, but weak graphics, and poor staying-power.