Fun-Pac (Virgin) (TI99/4A)

A possible nine courses to choose from, each of which has six laps to complete.

Syphax (Rosetta) (Spectrum 48K)

Syphax is a bargain, and I look forward to Rosetta's next offering with great interest.

Octal-1/Keys Of The Castle (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

All your explorations are made in a race against the clock... The game ends either when you succeed in your mission, sustain ten wounds, or run out of time.

Games Tape 1 (Firefly) (TI99/4A)

Worth buying for Trapt alone but neither of the other two games has that same addictive flavour.

Task Force/Demolish/Cosmos (RH Electronics) (BBC Model B)

All the games in this package suffer from the lack of originality inherent in many software releases, but do offer three games for the price of one.

Attack On Alpha Centauri (Software Invasion) (BBC Model B)

The graphics alone make it a worthwhile addition to anyone's games collection.

Missile Defence (Anirog) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

The main game has good sound effects and displays the present score and best score so far.

Vultures (J. Morrison Micros) (Commodore 64)

Quite enjoyable but not particularly compulsive.

Stellar Triumph (Romik) (Commodore 64)

Not my idea of a great game, but arcade freaks should give it a look over.

Starfighter (Durell) (Oric 48K)

The game would benefit greatly if you could use joysticks or if there was more variety... As it stands it's nicely done but rather dull.

The Pit (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

This is not a bad adventure, but it is far inferior to others that I have seen in the same price range.

Fools Gold (Romik) (Commodore 64)

The game is purely textual and functions well.

Treasure Tombe (Dungeon) (Dragon 32)

Being real time, you have little chance of making carefully thought out decisions.

Alice In Wunderlab (Arthur Loosely) (Commodore 64)

I enjoyed this game as an interesting variation on the Dungeon and Dragons theme.

The Fabulous Wanda (Games Machine) (Commodore 64)

A great idea spoilt by weak programming and insufficient imagination.

Sales Ledger (Kemp) (Spectrum 48K)

The need to define the size of the file at the beginning makes this package not particularly attractive - especially at £14.95.

Home Accounts (Diamondsoft) (BBC Model B)

The instructions and program need to be made much more user-friendly.

Timescript/Speedwriter (Dragon Data) (Dragon 32)

This is a specialist utility program so it will appeal to a limited market, but it may be worth looking at.

Flexifile (Diamondsoft) (BBC Model B)

The BBC doesn't have the memory for vast databases, so expect to have to keep more than one file.

Bewitched (Imagine) (Commodore Vic 20)

If you like repetitive games with fast action, you'll like this.

Hexpert (Anirog) (Commodore 64)

A rather nice game, and worth a look.

Hunchback (Superior) (BBC Model B)

The game is fun to play, although I found grappling with the pendulum on the second screen more difficult than some of the later obstacles.

Crawler (CRL) (Spectrum 16K)

I cannot recommend that you spend lots of hard-earned money on this game.

Halls Of The Things (Crystal Computing) (Spectrum 48K)

There is nothing in this game that makes for compulsive playing.

Cross Country Car Rally (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

Absorbing for all the wrong reasons... It has a number of poorly-trapped errors which result in bizarre situations; Einstein would need a Special Special Theory to explain it.

Hang Glider Pilot (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

Even though this program is very pricey at £13, I enjoyed it tremendously.

Moon Buggy (Anirog) (Commodore 64)

A well-written game which should keep you occupied for the odd hour.

Maurice Minor (J. Morrison Micros) (Dragon 32)

Considering the quality and the price of a lot of Dragon software available now, it may not be such a bad buy.

Danger Truck/Bumper Thumper (Work Force) (Sinclair ZX81)

If you enjoy games that involve dodging around mazes, this is a good buy.