Minder (DK'Tronics/Thames TV) (Spectrum 48K)

I would call Minder a business simulation of sorts, though vastly richer and more enjoyable than most of that rather dry breed of game.

Roland In Space (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

The graphics are surreal, blocky and garishly coloured, which isn't quite to my taste. Nevertheless, leaping fans will love it.

Ashkeron (Mirrorsoft) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

An excellent game... Very effective pictures that don't detract from the complexity of the adventure!

Jonah Barrington's Squash (New Generation) (Spectrum 48K)

I'm not a great fan of sports simulations, but this game turned out to be much more enjoyable and addictive than I had expected.

Mystery Of The Java Star (Shards) (Amstrad CPC464)

I found this boring... The puzzles are rather tedious.

Jet Boot Jack (English) (Amstrad CPC464)

Given the graphical standard of games like Sorcery, and the rather worn concept used here, I found this rather uninspiring.

Mighty Magus (Quicksilva) (Spectrum 48K)

An enjoyable, easy to understand game that just begs you to have another go.

Alcatraz II - The Doomsday Mission (Scorpio Gamesworld) (Spectrum 48K)

A nice story that is addictive and exceptional value for the low price.

Fantastic Voyage (Quicksilva) (Spectrum 48K)

A brilliant, addictive way to learn your way - literally - around the body.

Bruce Lee (US Gold) (Spectrum 48K)

Graphics, animation, sound and movement make Bruce Lee a superb program.

World Series Baseball (Imagine) (Commodore 64)

Initially the game is tough to master but, once you've moved down the learning curve a bit, it becomes both engrossing and exciting.

Eiffel Tower (Chalksoft) (Commodore 64)

A good buy... A nice "fail proof" approach is used so that you can have infinite attempts at a word until you succeed.

Rock 'N Bolt (Activision) (Commodore 64)

A testing game which is tolerably original and very nicely programmed.

Penguin Study Software (Penguin) (Spectrum 48K)

Equally useful for first time reinforcement or revision, not cheap, but the best seen yet.

Sub Strike (Tomorrow's Dream) (BBC B/B+/Master 128)

The best strategy is to dart in from the front of the helicopters, let fly and dodge out again before being hit by bombs and rockets.