Signals/Morse Code (Softchoice) (Sinclair ZX81)

An excellent program.

Penguin Study Software (Penguin) (Spectrum 48K)

Highly recommended as an aid to creative study.

Maths Flash Astronaut (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

Several difficulty levels are included, the response time allowed in each becoming less.

Answer Back Senior Quiz (Kosmos) (BBC/Electron)

Very good, well written and presented.

Tiny Touch 'N Go (Dorling-Kindersley) (Dragon 32/64)

The program loads data files from tape at regular intervals... Otherwise, it works well.

Alpha Blaster (Sumlock) (Commodore Vic 20)

I estimate that the program is about a year out of date. Compare it to Arcadia and see what I mean.

Chocablock (Paramount) (Commodore Vic 20)

Certainly worth a look if you like a frantic game.

The Fall Of Rome (Argus Press) (Spectrum 48K)

Not one to start late at night, as you won't want to leave it.

Box 150 (Cheep Games) (Spectrum 48K)

Very classy Basic programming provides a two-dimensional version of Rubik's Cube.

Rebel Star Raiders (Red Shift) (Spectrum 48K)

Good graphics and very absorbing.

Diablo (Timeless) (TI99/4A)

Well packaged, with printed instructions and hints on playing.

Swordmaster (Micrograf) (Acorn Electron)

100% all round. This has been one of the most enjoyable games I have played.

Flying Feathers (Bubble Bus) (Commodore 64)

Not a bad game, but it depended on endurance more than skill.

Wrath Of Kong (Softchoice) (Sinclair ZX81)

A bit overpriced, which may deter some of the younger ZX81 owners, and that would be a pity.

Games Pak 3 (Timeless) (TI99/4A)

Good value... Joysticks must be used.

Blackbeard's Treasure (Timeless) (TI99/4A)

Very entertaining... Colour and graphics are brilliant.

Red Meanies (Salamander) (Dragon 32/64)

A good game, but not a classic.

Classic Racing (Salamander) (Oric 1/Oric Atmos)

Very nicely animated... Many hours of enjoyment lie in store for you budding Lesters.

3D Battlestar Defence (Topaz) (Oric 1/Oric Atmos)

An enjoyable game but perhaps too short of variation to become addictive.

Sporting Decathlon (Paramount) (Dragon 32)

Good graphics, sound and an attractive screen display... A must for all armchair athletes.

Codename Mat (Micromega) (Spectrum 48K)

Requires much application to learn controls, strategies, stargates, keys and the meaning of the main display.

Grid Patrol (Lothlorien) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

I cannot see any point in a game where there is no chance of winning.

Frog Shooter (Kuma) (Spectrum 48K)

Might be acceptable as a magazine listing, but as commercial software - forget it.

Alien Destroyer (Kuma) (Spectrum 48K)

As an ego booster for those dextrous among us or beginners, this is cheap and cheerful.

Mummy! Mummy! (Lothlorien) (Spectrum 48K)

Nice graphics... The controls are relatively easy, although I may not have the hang of reading cartouches - nothing happens.

Character Generator (Maiden) (TI99/4A)

The most imaginative feature is the incorporation of short keywords which will not only be obeyed directly when entered, but may be formatted into short 'programs', saving a lot of typing and time.

High Resolution Graphics (Odyssey Computing) (Sinclair ZX81)

A valuable tool for ZX81 programmers, in either Basic or machine code.

BetaBase (Clares) (BBC Model B)

I think anyone could use this database with excellent results, especially as there is a demo file.

Multisound Synthesizer (Romik) (Commodore 64)

The keyboard layout made it easy for a one-fingered pianist to pick out a tune.

Fastload (Softchoice) (Sinclair ZX81)

Although I cannot vouch for the six times option, as my recorder was not compatible, the four times option certainly speeded up saving and loading time. In other words, it works.