Flight Path (Storm) (BBC Model B)

The program is aimed at 10-15 year olds... I'd say it's about £12 worth, not over £20.

Identify Europe (Kosmos) (BBC/Electron)

The handling of wrong answers is good. Answer that Zurich is the capital of Switzerland, you get: "No, but Zurich is in Switzerland".

Time Tutor (Maple Leaf Microware) (TI99/4A)

Very useful for the parent searching for educational software which will make the computer more than just a toy.

Quiz Package (B. Jackson) (TI99/4A)

The programs are probably better run under Extended Basic with its superior facilities.

Spelling And Phonics Tutor (Maple Leaf Microware) (TI99/4A)

There is also a lack of adequate keyboard debouncing, which could be readily provided.

Shoot The Rapids (New Generation) (Commodore 64)

It's a good idea, but unfortunately the graphics aren't special and... there's nothing to make it outstanding.

River Raid (Activision) (MSX)

Not particularly original, but nonetheless well presented.

Fast Frog Plus Norbert (Pewterware) (TI99/4A)

Excellent! Poor sprite coincidence detection permits you some leeway, which actually adds to the enjoyment of the game...!

Hubert (Visions) (BBC Model B)

Bounce around the pyramid time again... It has the expected high-score tables, pause, mute and keyboard or joystick options but there's nothing to make it outstanding.

Pitfall 2 (Activision) (MSX)

Hugely entertaining... Relatively low frustration levels without being too easy.

Aliard's Tome (Romik) (Commodore 64)

This is a purely text based adventure... Only 35 rooms... Not earth shattering, but it's worth the effort.

Tristan And Isolde (CRL) (Commodore 64)

Success seems to require luck rather than skill, there being very few puzzles to solve.

David's Midnight Magic (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

As you become more skilled you can change the plunger spring tension via the function keys to gain extra control.

The Witch's Cauldron (Mikro-Gen) (Spectrum 48K)

I continually ended up in a mousehole - in a mousetrap, unable to answer the mouse's riddle, so he ate me!

Cad Cam Warrior (Taskset) (Commodore 64)

A landmark in screen numbers perhaps, but not one of the greats.

Choplifter (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

I liked playing this. Deciding where to land and outwitting the tanks gave a certain satisfaction.

Software Star (Addictive Games) (Spectrum 48K)

There are too few graphics, just page after page of questions, and figures; the only slight excitement being the rise of your game up the software charts.

Heathrow International Air Traffic Control (Hewson) (Spectrum 48K)

I'm sure that, with plenty of practice, one would master the problems of landing the aircraft safely before the thirty minutes time limit's up.

Superchess 3.5 (CP) (Spectrum 48K)

The screen display is rather plain and unimaginative, but there is so much going for this program that such a slight blemish can easily be over-looked.

Zaga Mission (Anirog) (Commodore 64)

Try this before you buy it... I couldn't watch the red and white bricks for long without getting eye-ache.

Thrusta (Software Projects) (Commodore 64)

If you find a lot of arcade games too difficult, take a look at this one.

Perils Of Bear George (Cheetah) (Commodore 64)

The delays while you wait for George to recover consciousness are tedious... I really can't recommend this one.

Cuthbert And The Tombs Of Doom (Microdeal) (Commodore 16/Plus 4)

If you have seen this on the C64 and liked it, then rush out and buy this version, because it's just as good.

Colossus Chess (English) (Atari 400/800)

The best computer chess I have ever seen... beginners and experts alike.

Heathrow International Air Traffic Control (Hewson) (Amstrad CPC464)

Accompanying the cassette is a comprehensive instruction booklet, which is easily understood.