Karateka (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

The superb quality of the animation makes this stand out as the best karate simulation game currently available.

Schizofrenia (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

This is a strange game but at least it displays a sense of humour.

Chop Suey (English) (Atari 400/800/600XL/800XL/130XE)

The two contestants are absolutely identical... In a bout, it is all too easy to lose track of which player you control.

Stealth (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

I have seen many 3D arcade games before but none are as convincing and exciting as this.

The Castles Of Doctor Creep (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

The only qualm that I have is what to do with it when the castles have been explored; perhaps some sort of game generator would have given it a more lasting appeal.

Vortron (Budgie) (Commodore 64)

Vortron is quite a tactical challenge and not bad value for money.

Raskel (Budgie) (Commodore 64)

This shoot-'em-up space game should get quite high up in the software charts in the near future if it gets the success that it deserves.

Physics (Letts) (BBC/Electron)

The programs are a valuable revision resource and well worth the money.

Q-Man's Brother (Blue Ribbon) (BBC Model B)

I would recommend this game for new BBC owners and younger video freaks who can bash away for hours quite happily.

Henry IV Part 1 (Letts) (BBC/Electron)

Although it has a limited market, this impressive package presents students of Shakespeare with a valuable teaching resource.

Maxam (Arnor) (Amstrad CPC464)

There are several other versions of assembler on sale; it may well pay you to shop around.

Dicky's Diamonds (Atlantis)

The graphics aren't special, in fact there is nothing to make it stand out for rest of the pack.

Pac-Man (US Gold) (Atari 800XL)

With the excellent state of other software available, the purchase of this is a piece of pure nostalgia.

Nightmare Maze (Blue Ribbon) (BBC/Electron)

Nightmare Maze represents excellent value for money.

Psi File (Haiku) (BBC/Electron)

Psi-File is very easy to use, and anyone with little or no computer knowledge could use it.

Revenge Of The Quadra (Software Supersavers) (Commodore Vic 20)

This is one of the best Vic games I've seen for some time and, at the price, unbeatable value.

Cylu (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

It can't compete with the likes of Alien 8, but compared to other budget games you could do a lot worse.

Darts (Blue Ribbon) (BBC Model B)

I'd like to say something nice about this game, but apart from the low price there really isn't a lot to rave about.

Speed King (Digital Integration) (Commodore 64)

The game is very good and contains no bugs... but the graphics could be much improved.