Wild West Hero (Timescape) (Spectrum 48K)

Comparison with others are obvious, but this is a winner with lots of addictive appeal.

Deffendar (Mikro-Gen) (Spectrum 48K)

I was not overly impressed... You can do, and have done, better, Mikro-Gen.

3D Seiddab Attack (Hewson) (Spectrum 16K)

A little like the 3D tank battles so popular in arcades in far off days, and very playable it is too.

Exterminator (Torg) (Spectrum 48K)

The high-resolution 3D graphics are excellent... But not a long-lasting pleasure.

Paradroids (Mikro-Gen) (Spectrum 48K)

I was a little disappointed to find each new wave attack was much the same as the one before.

Ballooning (Heinemann) (Spectrum 48K)

Well-written, soundly based and expertly produced... Hours of fun.

Launching Logic (Shiva) (BBC Model B)

The graphics are good and simple enough for children to understand easily.

Lift Off With Numbers (Shiva) (BBC B/B+/Master 128)

Documentation is very good with plenty of extra activities suggested too.

Number Skills 0-99 (Longman) (BBC Model B)

A good but unexciting program overall.

Number Skills 0-20 (Longman) (BBC Model B)

Think carefully before use.. Be prepared to step in to help a child who is using this program.

Mountains Of Ket (Incentive) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

If you are looking for a professional game in a competitive genre, especially if you want value for money, I can heartily recommend this adventure.

Usurper (Assassin) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

On-screen scoring should keep interest going. You will at times get sound effects after a fight and flashing on the screen should you win.

1984 (Incentive) (Spectrum 48K)

As compulsive as any arcade fodder and also mildly educational.

Battle 1917 (Cases) (Spectrum 48K)

It's good to see a program with a lot of thought behind it, and this should keep wargamers happy.

Valhalla (Legend) (Spectrum 48K)

Pawn your Microdrive for this... and start saving for Legend's next release.

Qimon (Byteware) (TI99/4A)

Reasonably enjoyable to play... A pleasant change from Space Invaders.

Sam Spade (Silversoft) (Spectrum 48K)

I'm hooked. My only criticism is of the annoying long, if rather flash, ending to the game - because I can't wait to play it again!

Zarm (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

A worthy implementation of an exciting game.

Nemesis (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

As a variation on an old theme, this program stands up well and is certainly fun to play.

Space Shuttle Simulator (Microdeal) (BBC Model B)

A fun-filled game... Unlike most flight simulators this multi-mission format added to the enjoyment and I spent many hours crashing into the ground.

ABM Control (Fantasia 99) (TI99/4A)

Although this is a very good game I was staggered at the price.

System Trader Typing Test (Solway) (TI99/4A)

Take command of your spaceship, the Dragon-slayer, or do a test of 10 letters and be told your score.

Builder/Minefield (Lantern) (TI99/4A)

When these games become too easy, opt for invisible mines - then you're in trouble!

Astrowars (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

The speed of the action is too slow for this sort of game and the price quoted is a little too high.

Bob Sleigh/Bio-rhythms (Byteware) (TI99/4A)

Even though Bob Sleigh became rather boring after a while, I thought Bio-rhythms made up for this.

Multi-Coloured Sprite Graphics (B. Sides) (Spectrum 48K)

For the initiated, this package will no doubt be well-received and well-used. Not much thought is given to the novice though.

Master Tool Kit (Oxford Computer Publishing) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

The "Star" features - Pack and Compress - claiming savings of up to 20 per cent of program length, with flow preserved - are a Catch 22.

Data Genie (Audiogenic) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

I would question if the small files generated by this have real practical use.

Typeset (Micro-Kraft) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

A very useful, well-presented utility.

Blackjack (Chipmunk) (Spectrum 48K)

A marvellous program... All casino addicts should buy a Spectrum just to get it - the computer should soon pay for itself!