Arena 3000 (Microdeal) (Atari 400)

One or two players... If you like invader type games this variation is certainly worth a try.

Galagon (Microdeal) (Dragon 32)

A thoroughly enjoyable game with very good graphics.

Crazy Fun House (Timeless) (TI99/4A)

On the whole, a very entertaining game and well worth the money.

Buzzard Bait (Tom Mix) (Dragon 32)

A real winner which I would like to see on other machines too.

Quack A Jack (Severn) (Oric 48K/Atmos)

In all, the game is very well put together and should provide lasting entertainment.

Bridge Master (Bridgemaster) (Spectrum 48K)

Bridgemaster is excellent. It's a little pricey though, and you should know quite a lot about the game before you use it.

Holy Grail (Dream) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

If you're into lavatory humour, you may like it.

Hotline (Chalksoft) (Spectrum 48K)

I found this far more impressive than other quiz programs I've seen, and of much easier lasting use.

Dungeon Builder (Dream) (Spectrum 48K)

You won't write your game in a day. It's quite hard, even given the excellent power at your fingertips.

Blade Of The Warrior (Cable) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

Highly recommended and excellent value for money, there's just one moan; why the odd spalling mistook?

Maths (Scisoft) (BBC/Electron)

Fair programs, but vastly overpriced.

Physics (Scisoft) (Dragon 32)

This program cannot make you pass exams but, if used wisely, it could help you greatly.

Olympics 84 (Storm) (Spectrum 48K)

You need to practise to get the best from this "program with a purpose".

123 (Compusoft) (BBC Model B)

I'm no expert but if the standards are as high as for games then this program can't possibly sell.

Reactions (Cloud 9) (Spectrum 48K)

A simplistic program making use of some of the interactive potential of the computer.

Breakout (Hamsoft) (Sord M5)

Breakout isn't the most original nor the most exhilarating game ever created, but at £5.95 it represents good value for money.

Cuthbert In The Jungle (Microdeal) (Commodore 64)

The game loads quickly and is problem free.

Haunted Abbey (A & F) (BBC Model B)

If you are not a born adventurer, then I would say this is your first rung on a very long ladder to the top.

Alpha Blaster (Sumlock) (Commodore Vic 20)

Graphics are tolerable albeit flickery; as for sound, forget it. Consider the delights that Sumlock is producing for the C64 and this can only be seen as a dead loss.

Space Walk (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64)

It may appeal to space freaks... I found the game interesting but not very compulsive.

Extended Basic (CP) (Spectrum 48K)

This toolkit does not appear to be compatible with the Microdrive; it crashes, so if you're thinking of upgrading, it will have limited use.

DRS: Data Retrieval System (Salamander) (Dragon 32)

A program that will provide much needed data handling facilities to satisfy many Dragon owners.

Turtle Graphics (Salamander) (Dragon 32/64)

A good, robust, capable package.

Tiny Logo (Softchoice) (Sinclair ZX81)

The tiny booklet - what else? - supplied, gives comprehensive instructions for using the language, and is easy to follow. However, it seems expensive to me.

Oricaid (Micrograf) (Oric 1/Oric Atmos)

Very good value for money. If you are seriously into programming, assembler alone would be worth the price.