Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Sunsoft) (Nintendo (US Version))

Highly recommended... An interesting variant on the standard platform game. The large sprites and detailed backgrounds make good use of the Nintendo's capabilities.

Ghostbusters II (Activision) (Nintendo (US Version))

A potentially good game ruined by awful graphics and sound. Try before you buy.

Rescue: The Embassy Mission (Seika) (Nintendo (US Version))

Both the graphics and sound are bland, a description that suits the gameplay too. There's simply not enough excitement to keep you at your Nintendo for more than a few sessions.

Speedball (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A brilliant two-player game, but completely pathetic in single player mode.

Dick Tracy (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

An enjoyable and pretty addictive film tie-in which is bound to appeal to shoot 'em up fans.

Cyber Shinobi (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A very poor effort indeed which is bound to disappoint even the biggest Sega fans.

Mickey Mouse (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

Easily the best platform game on the Megadrive - Mickey Mouse represents fun, fun, fun to the Nth degree.

E-SWAT: City Under Siege (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

Not a very close coin-op conversion, but a damn playable game in its own right. Go for it!

Crackdown (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (JP Version))

An excellent conversion of an entertaining coin-op.

Sword Of Sodan (Electronic Arts) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

Brilliant graphics are let down by a very monotonous game concept. Save your cash for something better.

Dr. Mario (Nintendo) (Game Boy)

Easily the most enjoyable, addictive Gameboy game I've played in months.

Monster Truck (Acclaim) (Game Boy)

Worth a look... It's tricky to get used to, but if you're a player who's quite skillful and is prepared to practice, it becomes competitive and enjoyable.

Burai Fighter (Nintendo) (Game Boy)

Of the few shoot-'em-ups available on the Gameboy, this is definitely one of the better ones. It's rather like Side Arms, and has similar types of bolt-on weaponry.

Dr. Mario (Nintendo) (Nintendo (US Version))

A mega-addictive game, although if you're after a single puzzle game to keep you occupied, Tetris still rules.

Bad Dudes (Data East) (Nintendo (US Version))

Bad by name, bad by nature - avoid this game if you have any standards.