American Pro Football (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

An absolute must for American football loving Master System owners.

Asterix (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

An excellent platform game let down by one or two gameplay flaws and a pointless unlimited continues option.

Joe Montana's Football (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

The two-player mode is fun but, even then, the action simply doesn't offer enough depth or variety.

Joe Montana's Football (Sega) (Sega Game Gear (EU Version))

The graphics and sounds are alright, but the big problem is with the gameplay - it's far too easy and it lacks depth and excitement.

Great Football (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A limited, ugly-looking game which offers little in the way of excitement.

Running Battle (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A disappointingly average beat 'em up which falls well short of its potential.

Alien Storm (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A very poor conversion which contains none of the original coin-op's thrills and spills.

Desert Strike: Return To The Gulf (Electronic Arts) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A brilliant, original Megadrive game that will keep blasting fans entertained for weeks.

Xenon II: Megablast (Virgin Games) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A great-looking shoot-'em-up that should keep blasting fans happy for quite some time!

Rescue Rangers (Capcom) (Nintendo (US Version))

Not groundbreakingly original, but very good nonetheless. Fun to play and long-lasting.

Back To The Future Part III (Image Works) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

The graphics and sound are both good and it's great fun to play. However, its lack of challenge means that only Megadrive beginners will really get their money's worth.

Speedball II (Virgin Games) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

Fast, thrilling and violent, Speedball 2 is the best future sport game available on the Megadrive and is a must for sports fans.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (LJN) (Nintendo (US Version))

Only three different styles of play here. The first and last are dull platform action. Perhaps the most impressive level is the isometric 3D flood channel stage - but this does not take too long to complete.

NFL Football (Konami) (Game Boy)

Not very good... The gameplay is slow and the graphics are so small and blurred that you simply cannot see what's going on!

Ten Yard Fight (Nintendo) (Nintendo (US Version))

A basic but fun game. The graphics and sounds are rudimentary to say the least, but the simplified gameplay means that even a complete American football novice can quickly learn how the sport works.

Mike Ditka's Power Football (Accolade) (Sega Genesis/Sega Mega Drive)

A simple game to get into, but you won't play it for long. The more sophisticated John Madden might be harder to get to grips with, but you'll be playing it for months longer than this.

Joe Montana's Football (Sega) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

The computer opponent is a complete pushover and the limited amount of plays means that the game is very quickly mastered and becomes dull soon after.

Joe Montana's Sportstalk Football (Sega) (Sega Genesis)

The gameplay is simple but enjoyable, and the game is recommended to players who already have John Madden in their collection.

John Madden Football (Electronic Arts) (Sega Genesis)

The original stunner, this is simply an astonishing American football game.

John Madden Football '92 (Sega) (Sega Genesis)

All the thrills and excitement of the sport has been captured perfectly and the end result is the finest American football game available on any system.

John Madden Football (Electronic Arts) (Super Nintendo (US Version))

A bit rough around the edges. If you compare this SNES version with the original Megadrive one, it looks unfinished and suffers from flickery graphics.

Marble Madness (Mindscape International Inc) (Game Boy)

An amazing black and white replica of the coin-op. All the features of the original have been packed in, and the end result is a superb game which'll keep you coming back constantly to try and best your score!

Super Mario World (Nintendo) (Super Famicom)

This is the ultimate videogame experience... Loads of excellent little graphical touches and a completely fab control mode.

Fighting Masters (Treco) (Sega Genesis)

An enjoyable Street Fighter II-style game which provides excellent two-player fun, but is severely lacking as a one-player game.

Gauntlet II (Mindscape International Inc) (Game Boy)

Gauntlet II is instantly recommended, although you'll have plenty more fun if you can persuade a mate to buy the game and thus take part in some duel-player thrills and spills!

Paperboy (Tengen) (Sega Mega Drive (EU Version))

A potentially superb coin-op conversion which is sadly let down by two very annoying gameplay flaws.

The Games: Winter Challenge (Accolade) (Sega Genesis/Sega Mega Drive)

A great multi-event, ice-based extravaganza, highly recommended to sports fans.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (LJN) (Game Boy)

Boasting excellent graphics, awesome soundtracks and decent playability, Terminator 2 is one of the best Gameboy carts I've played of late.