Turmoil (Bug-Byte) (Spectrum 48K)

Playable, but not what I would call addictive.

Plutonium Plunder (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

Good graphics and ideas.

Swag (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

An all-action, high speed arcade game with only the one screen. Very enjoyable.

Poker (Duckworth) (Commodore 64)

Fun... and losing doesn't hurt your pocket.

Moneybox (Harris Micro) (Dragon 32)

I transferred my accounts to this... and I was amazed at how effectively and clearly it presented them.

Avalon (Hewson) (Spectrum 48K)

If you like graphic adventure games with a challenge, then I think you will like this.

Faerie (8th Day) (Spectrum 48K)

A wonderful game. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Fantasia Diamond (Hewson) (BBC/Electron)

Screen presentation is quite plain... Although it has a split screen, I don't feel that this is very well used.

Eureka (Commodore 64)

These adventures are good, but spoilt by the parsing which allows only a limited response to situations.

Ice Station Zero (8th Day) (Spectrum 48K)

Addictive and fun, and at such an incredible price the value is hard to beat.

Son Of Blagger (Alligata) (BBC Model B)

A hit... Unlike normal ladders and levels games, you see a small section of the building at any one time.

Jinn Genie (Micromega) (Commodore 64)

You must develop a balance between dodging and attacking in quite a unique manner... It's worth buying just for that.

Magic Micro Mission (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

From the quality of some other Quicksilva games, this one is a bit of a let-down.

Strontium Dog And The Death Gauntlet (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

Obviously meant for children and not advanced joystick-destroying games freaks.

In Search Of Angels (8th Day) (Spectrum 48K)

The game is too easy and I do not recommend it, even at the cheap price.

Catastrophes (Mirrorsoft) (Commodore 64)

Two people can play at once if you have two joysticks, but the game itself has limited appeal.

Mr. Ee (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

Graphics are good and clear but the lack of a high score chart is surprising.

Builder Ben (Scorpio Gamesworld) (Commodore 64)

Even at a standard price it would be fairly good, but its low cost makes it an offer you can't refuse.

See-Saw (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

A fast-loading system is used to load the game - it seems quite effective and no problems occured.

Felix Meets The Evil Weevils (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

Graphics are great and very smooth, the screens are attractive and well laid out and the addictive magic of a winner is obvious.

Zaxxon (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Excellent 3D graphics... Sound effects are pretty good too.

Ant Attack (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

It requires some practice to get the best out of it, but it is well worth it.

Storm Warrior (Front Runner) (Commodore 64)

I wasn't very impressed with this game and would not recommend it.

Sir Lancelot (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

This is a good game, fast enough to be addictive, and a must buy for 16K owners.

Beach Head (US Gold) (Spectrum 48K)

Super! Very positive response to the keyboard controls, and a very addictive game.

Spirit Of The Stones (Commodore) (Commodore 64)

I found the arcade-type situations quite enjoyable but I would need to be very dedicated to bother solving the clues.

Jasper (Micromega) (Spectrum 48K)

Well worth releasing the moths from your wallet for this one.

Rolf Harris' Picture Builder (Commodore) (Commodore 64)

The CBM pictures are better than the others, some of which - the portrait of Rolf, for instance - are barely recognisable.

European Knowledge (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

European Knowledge seemed very repetitive and limited in scope even though the database may be extensive.

Interdictor Pilot (Supersoft) (Commodore 64)

This is one for the real enthusiast and if, unlike me, you are sufficiently enthusiastic about simulators to spend this much money on one, you may well find it a good buy.