Billy Bluebottle (Power) (Spectrum 48K)

Billy Bluebottle represents a difficult, but uninteresting, challenge.

SAS Commander (Comsoft) (BBC Model B)

I once managed seven scene changes after the game failed to record hits against the hero, but on the whole, a good game for the price.

Gumshoe (A 'n F) (Commodore 64)

Sometimes when you go down a chute, the game goes into an endless loop, displaying various title screens which change as you press the fire button.

Builder Ben (Scorpio Gamesworld) (Commodore 64)

Perhaps software authors should invent new games rather than re-invent the wheel.

H.E.R.O. (Activision) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are slightly unclear. Too much detail has been added, although it does look quite good.

Decathlon (Activision) (Commodore 64)

The graphics have a good clear definition and are well up to the arcade standard.

Cricket 64 (CRL) (Commodore 64)

The red on green messages should be changed to black on green to make them more legible.

Golf 64 (CRL) (Commodore 64)

A pleasant game for armchair golfers which makes a good attempt at reproducing the factors and conditions in real golf.

American Football (Argus Press) (Spectrum 48K)

A refreshing change... Might be a bit too pricey for some, but worth getting.

Football Manager (Addictive Games) (BBC Model B)

A real winner. The save game facility is essential; one game took five hours just to reach Division Two.

Ghost Rider (Positive Image) (Spectrum 48K)

Try before you buy. Frustration becomes boredom after three hours of starting again.

Twin Kingdom Valley (Bug-Byte) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

A good game for the adventure fanatic with some advanced features.

Deus Ex Machina (Automata) (Spectrum 48K)

Don't fail to see this. This epic plot takes one hour to unfold.

Sherlock (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The author couldn't make his mind up whether or not Daphne should begin with an upper or lowercase letter, and there are illogical responses to some requests.

Hampstead (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K)

One of the best adventures I have played.

Eskimo Capers/Bouncing Berty (Power) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

Well produced, addictive, at a price to make even Mastertronic shudder! Great value.

Falcon Patrol 2 (Virgin Games) (Commodore 64)

Most of the minor details lacking in Falcon Patrol 1 are now rectified.

Frenzy (Micro Power) (Acorn Electron)

The graphics are perfectly adequate and the sound is very good.

Bumble Bee (Micro Power) (Acorn Electron)

The graphics are excellent with a good use of colour.

Dare Devil Dennis 2 (Visions) (Commodore 64)

Great fun... Should you have an urge to be a stuntman, try Dare Devil Dennis as a safe alternative.