Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge (Martech) (BBC/Electron)

Rather boring and static with far too little variation.

California Gold Rush (Software Super Savers) (Commodore 64)

There are a hundred other better-written, better designed games on the market.

Shuttle Shock (Software Super Savers) (Spectrum 48K)

Although the screens aren't as varied or as complex as some other games, Shuttle Shock is an enjoyable challenge and it is excellent value for money.

Fred's Fan Factory (Software Super Savers) (Spectrum 48K)

The only interest this game generated was the puzzle of how to play it.

Freex (Software Super Savers) (Spectrum 48K)

Graphics and sound are used to good effect... The aliens are mostly of the 3D variety and rotate rapidly.

Toolbox (Matcal) (Camel) (Amstrad CPC464)

Exceptional value for money.

The German Master Level B (Kosmos) (Commodore 64)

The program seems to do the job that it was designed for quite well although it is quite expensive.

BBC Mastermind/BBC Mastermind Quizmaster (BBC Soft) (BBC/Electron)

I have no doubt that someone, somewhere, will find the BBC Mastermind and Quizmaster programs of use.

Swift Spreadsheet (Commodore) (Commodore 64)

You would need to spend much more to find a better spreadsheet.

Know Your Own Personality (Mirrorsoft) (Spectrum 48K)

A kind of do-it-yourself group therapy? No thanks, I will keep my friends just as they are.

King Arthur's Quest (Hill MacGibbon) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

I cannot see this being a hit with the more serious adventure players but it will attract children.

Barrowquest (Cases) (Spectrum 48K)

The save game facility is essential in this good but not terribly addictive game.

Aztec, Hunt For The Sun God (Hill MacGibbon) (Spectrum 48K)

The instructions are only fair, there is a buzz every so often but nowhere is this explained or mentioned.

Sherlock (Melbourne House) (Commodore 64)

The game is hard... It will take months of playing to complete.

Zenji (Activision) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are simple but very effective.

Sound Effects (Llainlan) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

As you save the sound you can write down the call addresses of the particular sounds then you insert these at the correct position in your program.

Bingo (Tynesoft) (Spectrum 48K)

I can't wait to see if micro users are just as hooked on Bingo as the rest of the world!

PCW Games Collection (Century) (Acorn Electron)

An outstanding collection at just 25p a game.

Erbert (Microbyte) (Acorn Electron)

The extra features are there and the graphic shapes are good but the movement routines are strange and made me blink a great deal.

Rollaball (Timeslip) (Amstrad CPC464)

There is a good screen appearance but the game lacks the quality that you would expect.

Phase 4 (Channel 8) (Commodore 64)

By all means, give this game the once over, but play it before deciding.

Guzzler (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are average, and to play it you need to continually hold the joystick in the required direction.

Drelbs (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

This is a game that must be seen to be believed... There's a lot going on and it's a stiff challenge.

Cliff Hanger (New Generation) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are to a high cartoon standard and along with superb animation give hilarious results.

Firequest (The Edge) (Commodore 64)

Although not outstanding there are many worse games on the market.

Eureka (Domark) (Commodore 64)

The games are a little rudimentary in structure but still pretty challenging and good fun.

Orpheus In The Underworld (Sterling) (Commodore 64/128)

A game of good quality which, however, seems to lack that certain special something and is perhaps a little limited in variety.

Sorcery (Virgin Games) (Commodore 64)

Graphically the game is very tasty with smooth animation and nice design.

Chiller (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64)

At a normal price this game would be good value. At £1.99 it's simply amazing.

Thrusta (Software Projects) (Commodore 64)

A fun game which became rather boring after a few screens.

Nuclear Games (Severn) (Commodore 16/Plus 4)

Should provide hours of adventuring.

Fort Apocalypse (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

A gripping game which had me cursing and having another go.

Superpower (Cases) (Spectrum 48K)

A long game of skill and strategy and as such will appeal to wargamers in particular.

Falklands Crisis (Llainlan) (Spectrum 48K)

An unusual feature is the wraparound of screens on the map; if you go off one side you reappear on the other.

Ad Infinitum (Mr. Chip) (Commodore 64)

A good game of its type and is worth a close look.