One-On-One (Ariolasoft) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The loading screen looks great... Sadly, it's the last thing that does.

Digital Defender (Bevan) (BBC Model B)

If you're into aliens you might well be more than a touch annoyed... the fun elements are incredibly dull.

Vagan Attack (Atlantis) (Amstrad CPC464)

You may just as well scour the computer magazines for a "free" listing of this.

Alien (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

I'm not sure this program would really create any ripples if it were not for the book and the film.

Kayak (Sparklers) (Commodore 64/128)

A dull idea, poorly executed - give this one a miss.

The Covenant (PSS) (Spectrum 48K)

The game has a professional feel and is well presented. Colour is well used, and sound is reasonable.

Grand Prix Rally 2 (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

If the author had provided gears and an accelerator the game would have been much better.

Airwolf (Amsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

I thought the game was excellent.

Ancient Quests (Mirrorsoft)

Generally, a good package. Plenty of educational value.

The Great American Cross-Country Race (Activision) (Commodore 64/128)

A few more potential disasters might have redeemed this game, but as it is it's marginally less exciting than a long drive up the M1.

Mad Doctor (Creative Sparks) (Commodore 64)

I hope the programmer will find less bloodthirsty outlets for his undoubted talents in the future.

Merlin (Sparklers) (Commodore 64)

Merlin is a game worth looking at and at £2.50 comes within the range of pocket money games.

Fmon (Fsoft) (BBC/Electron)

On a disc-based machine, debugging a game in a graphics mode is almost impossible.

Blast Compiler (Oxford Computer Systems) (Spectrum 48K)

This is the best compiler around, but how many of us amateur programmers have £25 lying around spare.

Tournament Snooker (Hard Software Ltd) (Einstein)

You won't find a better snooker simulation for the Einstein at the moment.

Boffin (Addictive Games) (BBC/Electron)

A good game with fun features. Addictive - but then it would have to be.

Watson's Notes: First Steps In Basic Exploring Basic Spectrum Plus (Glentop) (Spectrum 48K)

The best thing about these books is their simplicity and clarity.

Amstrad Machine Language For The Absolute Beginner (Melbourne House) (Amstrad CPC464)

The best introduction I have yet to see.

Z-80 Reference Guide (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K)

A book that no Z-80 programmer should be without.