Boulder Dash (Mirrorsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

Boulder Dash is a sure fire winner.

Sorcery Plus (Alligata) (Amstrad CPC464)

When compared to Sorcery's graphics, every other game pales into insignificance... Sorcery Plus is the best reason I can think of for buying a disc drive.

Dig-Dug (US Gold) (Atari 800XL)

The poorest graphics I'd seen in any Atari programme, poor presentation and lack of gameplay.

Video's Revenge (Budgie) (BBC Model B)

The most addictive arcade game I've ever played on the BBC micro and it's also the cheapest!

Doppleganger (Alligata) (Amstrad CPC464)

An intriguing and carefully implemented game.

Halley's Comet (Eclipse) (Spectrum 48K)

A good try, but not really a program for those with no starting knowledge.

The French Mistress Level B (Kosmos) (Amstrad CPC464)

No fancy graphics or sound, just plain, well error-trapped Basic, and "Oui!" It works.

Monty On The Run (Gremlin) (Spectrum 48K)

Ideal if you enjoy a challenge.

Computer Studies (Letts) (BBC/Electron)

A beneficial adjunct to most students' formal study courses.

Lucky Fruits (Knightsoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

There are better fruit machine simulations on the market and I would not recommend this game.

System X (Pride Utilities) (Amstrad CPC464)

Very impressive, but sad to find it protected so you can't see how they did it.

Death Star (Superior) (BBC Model B)

A competent piece of programming with more originality than some I've seen lately.

Macadam Bumper (PSS) (Amstrad/Spectrum)

Very absorbing fun, and Commodore owners have to pay almost twice this price for this game.

The Pay-Off (Bignose) (BBC/Amstrad)

Just straight text, but I think this might well appeal to people who aren't usually adventurers.

Wizard's Lair (Bubble Bus) (Amstrad CPC464)

You won't be disappointed by Wizard's Lair... But don't expect anything new and stunning from it.

Starion (Melbourne House) (Amstrad CPC464)

The enemy ships are drawn in wireframe, 3D vector graphics... and have real depth as they attack.