Wheel Of Fortune (Epic) (BBC Model B)

The game itself is nothing new and doesn't understand that many sentences... Yet it's good quality and carefully written.

Chess II (Tansoft) (Oric 48K)

I was not very impressed with the screen display and found some of the text difficult to read.

Thoynan Warlock/Destroy Base X (Solid) (TI99/4A)

Treasures Of Thoynan Warlock is an ideal game for the unexpanded TI. The less said about Destroy Base X, the better.

Danger Ranger (Microdeal) (Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE)

Danger Ranger is a real winner and a game that I totally recommend.

Lionel And The Ladders (Intrigue) (TI99/4A)

Patience sometimes run short, especially when Lionel is grabbed by a monster before even having the chance to start.

Arena 3000 (Microdeal) (Commodore 64)

The instructions have had more time spent on them than the game, and the loading describes the game accurately, simple!

Wallie Goes To Rhymeland (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore 64)

A tough game... I haven't completed all the levels yet but find it addictive so far.

Pegasis (Audiogenic) (Commodore 64)

This game is of the highest quality but, in my view, overpriced.

Spider And The Fly (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore 64)

Quite interesting for the first half hour of play, but after the initial novelty wore off it started to get very repetitive and uninteresting.

Spelli-Copter (Kerian) (Spectrum 48K)

A simple program which could have succeeded with a little more thought.

Heli-Maths (Kerian) (BBC Model B)

One to avoid I feel. It's boring after one session.

Count With Oliver (Mirrorsoft) (Spectrum 48K)

Too much is attempted in two programs for a four year-old to take in at this pace, and the time taken is too long for the average youngster.

French Verbs (L'Ensouleiado) (Spectrum 48K)

A valuable teaching aid, and an asset to any French department.

Alien Planet (Honeyfold) (BBC Model B)

Whether teaching adults or children, you should encourage good habits... This book falls short in this respect.

Plunder (Cases) (BBC Model B)

Luck plays too great a part to interest the serious player who is looking for skilful strategy games.

Zoo (L'Ensouleiado) (Spectrum 48K)

Back to the drawing board... L' Ensouleiado must construct a story - or game - that uses all the Spectrum has to offer.

Molecule (Bridge) (BBC Model B)

I couldn't help feeling that this game should be have been presented on a computer games compendium to give true value for money.

Playbox (Comsoft) (BBC Model B)

This is a less than satisfactory package for the fairly high price.

Staircase Stampede (Comsoft) (BBC Model B)

I really cannot see how a company can try to charge this much for such a mediocre product. When are we going to get something new and original?

Castle (L'Ensouleiado) (Spectrum 48K)

Aimed at the 11 to 15 age range, it would also be useful to adults.

Treasure Hunt Tool-Kit (GW Components) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

The graphics are well thought out and clear with good use of colour and sound.

Touchstone (Microdeal) (Dragon 32)

Excellent graphics; I particularly liked the squirming snakes... One of those "must have one more try" games.

Sky Diver (Maple Leaf Microware) (TI99/4A)

Up to four players may take turns, but I feel their interest will be short-lived.

Katerpillar 2 (Microdeal) (Dragon 32)

Screen presentation is very good... An enjoyable game which I shall certainly be playing again.

Sheep In Space (Llamasoft) (Commodore 64)

Must be the largest load of sheep dip Llamasoft has produced so far.