Dragontorc (Hewson) (Spectrum 48K)

This game does take a lot of getting used to... I wouldn't recommend it to a beginner.

Accelerator (Century City) (Spectrum 48K)

The Spectrum hardware is virtually taken to its limit... As good as games four times the price.

Desk Diary (AZAD) (Commodore 64)

Despite its features, I found Desk Diary limiting and slow - so my existing diary remains a valued possession.

Spook Loot (Andtronic) (Amstrad CPC464)

Having played the game for an unhealthy length of time with still only a quarter of the rooms located, finding them would seem the ultimate challenge.

Chopper Squad (Interceptor Micros) (Amstrad CPC464)

Offers nothing either innovative or original, lacking the addictive quality of many competitively priced programs.

The Joffe Plan (Mirrorsoft) (Spectrum 48K)

You might just succeed with this where the boring traditional diet fails. It's easier to be honest with a computer!

3D Skramble (Livewire) (Commodore 64)

Not a great game but at the price, not bad.

Monty Is Innocent (Gremlin Graphics) (Spectrum 48K)

Very well presented and executed, good value for money, and certainly plenty to keep you occupied for quite some time.

Zulu (Firebird) (Commodore 64)

This game is good value at its price and will provide quite a few hours of happy hunting.

Splat! (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

Original, gripping and fun.

Supercode 3 (CP Software) (Spectrum 48K)

The package will appeal to the average user who wants to use some snappy effects in his programs but doesn't want to learn assembler.

Centre Court (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

Reasonable graphics, clever sound, and lasting appeal.

'O' Level Maths (Softi) (TI99/4A)

Good use has been made of the graphics capability of the TI, although the use of colour is not so successful.

Blagger (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

Very addictive, and if you haven't heard what the sound chip on your CPC can do, then buy this for starters.

Combat Lynx (Durell) (Commodore 64)

This is a complex game which will appeal to the war gamer who enjoys a little arcade action.

Detective (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

Quite reasonable as a game, but in my view not worth this sort of price.

Bouncer (Acornsoft) (BBC Model B)

Good value... A compulsive and highly colourful game with many subtle facets.

Psychedelia (Llamasoft) (Commodore 64)

Mesmerising, different and good value for money... Jeff Minter has done it again.

Congo Bongo (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

More screens or greater variety would have saved the day on this one. At the price, don't bother.

Carry On Laughing (Livewire) (Commodore 64)

The game is competent with reasonable design of figures and passable animation.