Gorf (Commodore) (Commodore Vic 20)

Given the limitations of the Vic as a games machine, Gorf's graphics are impressive. The sound is also quite good with suitably loud zapping noises.

Spectravideo (Spectravideo Ltd) (European Machines)

This machine deserves a large share of the market... It can do wonders for Basic programmer and games player alike.

3D Munchy (MRM) (BBC Model B)

I spent an enjoyable two hours trying to beat the high score, and rate 3D Munchy a good buy.

Proteans (Dk'Tronics) (BBC Model B)

The exceptional speed of this game, together with its ear-splitting sound and sharp graphics, make Proteans a challenging version of an old favourite.

Vortex (Software Invasion) (BBC Model B)

A fast, exciting game with some of the better 3D effects available on the Beeb. Recommended.

Dambusters (Alligata) (BBC Model B)

A game for the Scramble-addicts... Shows a few original touches too.

Chuckie Egg (A 'n F) (BBC Model B)

Simple, highly addictive, and great fun to play.

Eagle Empire (Alligata) (BBC Model B)

I found the Master Alien a little too eager to give up the ghost, and after blasting my way through four screens I wanted a more exciting showdown.

Cylon Attack (A 'n F) (BBC Model B)

Despite the excellent presentation of this game, I found killing Cylons rather tedious and repetitive.

Diamond Mine (MRM) (BBC Model B)

Diamond Mine is a simple game but quite a find for all that.

Dragon Rider (Salamander) (BBC Model B)

A slow, boring game, written in Basic, that's about as challenging as a game of one-player Snap.

Heist (Soft Spot) (BBC Model B)

Not a bad game at all, this one. The burglars are very intelligent at the higher levels.

The Stolen Lamp (Lothlorien) (BBC/Electron)

The only thing this program has in its favour is the potential of the idea. A potential that is unfortunately not at all fulfilled.

Birds Of Prey (Romik) (Acorn Electron)

Nothing new in this game, but if you don't mind rather small aliens, it looks like a good buy.

Felix In The Factory (Micro Power) (Acorn Electron)

A compulsive game with good graphics.

Taxman (Mondatta) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are dull and colourless... The sound is a total waste of the C64's facilities.

Kick Off (Bubble Bus) (Commodore 64)

Clear and colourful graphics... But Kick Off's sound, after the opening flourish, is rather disappointing.

Supercopter (Mondatta) (Commodore 64)

Only on the third screen do you finally reach the enemy island and get the chance to do battle. By then you may not care if civilization ends or not.

Tank Atak (Supersoft) (Commodore 64)

Tank Atak's sound is as disappointing as its graphics.

Ship Of The Line (Richard Shepherd) (Commodore 64)

Richard Shepherd can usually be relied on for a few hours' entertainment but Ship Of The Line seems likely to go down with all hands.

Neoclypse (PSS) (Commodore 64)

The graphics and landscape are remarkably good, with arcade-quality definition.

Blagger (Alligata) (Commodore 64)

If you liked Manic Miner, Blagger will undoubtedly appeal to you despite its repetitive sound.

Krystals Of Zong (PSS) (Commodore 64)

Excellent graphics... Its arcade elements also add to the fun of the game.

Twin Kingdom Valley (Bug-Byte) (Commodore 64)

This is a game that will appeal to novices and experienced adventurers alike. Highly recommended.

Quest Of Merravid (Martech) (Commodore 64/Vic 20)

One of the better text adventures on the market, and if I have to choose between pretty pictures and exciting locations I'll choose the excitement every time.

Heroes Of Karn (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore 64)

Highly recommended, but when the program doesn't understand something, it apologises politely, but doesn't tell you which word it doesn't understand!

Dictator (Dk'tronics) (Commodore 64)

No flashy graphics or sound here, but a good laugh.

Jammin' (Taskset) (Commodore 64)

Excellently presented with numerous playing options and is for one or two players. Grab yourself an instrument and join the band.

Super Pipeline (Taskset) (Commodore 64)

One of the best games for the Commodore 64. Don't miss it!

Egbert (Games Machine) (Commodore 64)

A simple game where you must cross the fast lanes and make contact with little red buttons as they appear on the sides of the screen.

R-Nest (Audiogenic) (Commodore 64)

R-Nest's graphics are colourful, but do have that slight haziness which Commodore 64 owners will be familiar with.

Zappy Zooks (Romik) (Commodore 64)

The graphics are no more than adequate and the sound is a complete waste of the Commodore's great potential.

Moby Dick (PSS) (Commodore 64)

The idea is to depth charge submarines from the destroyer you are skippering and try to down a pink helicopter with your missiles.

Loch Ness Monsters (Romik) (Oric 48K)

The graphics in this game are not fantastic, but then what Oric game does amaze you graphically?

Defence Force (Tansoft) (Oric 48K)

The graphics are impressive for an Oric game and the sound is truly deafening!

House Of Death (Tansoft) (Oric 16K)

House Of Death is a tough nut to crack, and novices are advised to steer clear.

Multigames 2 (Tansoft) (Oric 16K)

A dull compendium... The graphics are very poor.

Space Station Zebra (Beyond) (Spectrum 48K)

A tiresome and tedious shoot-'em-up game with great graphics but not much else to offer.

Robot Riot (Silversoft) (Spectrum 48K)

Perfectly good fun - unless you already have one of the other 2 million Pac-Mans for the Spectrum.

Paradroids (Mikro-Gen) (Spectrum 48K)

A different kind of shoot-'em-up - but not very interesting.

Volcanic Planet (Thorn EMI) (Spectrum 48K)

The program has no sound, and uses the number keys '3' to '0' which makes things a bit cramped if you don't have a joystick.

Android Two (Vortex) (Spectrum 48K)

The 3D effects and graphics are very well produced.

Urban Upstart (Richard Shepherd) (Spectrum 48K)

One of those rare adventure games where even death offers no release - you just end up in hospital!

Laser Snaker (Poppy Soft) (Spectrum 48K)

The game involves clearing the eggs completely off some sheets... No mean feat, even at the lowest of ten speed levels and five difficulty levels.

Apple Jam (DK'Tronics) (Spectrum 16K)

Considerable variety is achieved with the use of just two keys: left and right. This means you can enjoy playing it immediately - but it should still offer prolonged entertainment.

Deathchase (Micromega) (Spectrum 16K)

The key layout is well thought out and enables you to concentrate on the game instead of your fingers... Every time I hit a tree it brought tears to my eyes.

Scuba Dive (Durell) (Spectrum 48K)

An incredibly addictive game... If you fancy settling back for a long nail-biting adventure, you'll find Scuba Dive is very, very special.

Jumbly (DK'Tronics) (Spectrum 48K)

A very nice version of the puzzle with the added twist that some of the ten pictures you have to unscramble are continually scrolling.

River Rescue (Thorn-EMI) (Spectrum 48K)

It's a shame there's only one speed of play; if you want to go faster, all that happens is the boat moves to the right of the screen, giving less warning of what's coming.

Magic Meanies (CDS) (Spectrum 16K)

The engaging music is entirely irrelevant to the concept of the game, as is the mumbo jumbo about wizards, but it's not a bad brew that results.

I'm In Shock (Artic) (Spectrum 16K/48K)

The game's title bears no relation to what happens in it - it must be a reference to the reaction of people who actually buy this rubbish.