The Backpackers' Guide To The Universe Part 1 (Spectrum 48K)

Keys and a talisman are the ultimate objects of the game, and the talisman is due to come in handy when Part II is published.

Jet Boat (BBC Model B)

A very responsive 'feel' - the boat decelerates smoothly as soon as you take your finger off the accelerate key, and turns corners promptly.

Kamikaze (Commodore 64)

A graphic delight.

Ewgeebez (BBC Model B)

The concept is not new... There is neither the variety nor the challenge to keep you going.

Henry's House (Commodore 64)

There's a wide variety of excellent sound effects and the different challenges make this a game not to be missed.

Firebug (BBC Model B)

A good game, despite the awkward placing of the jump key.

3D Starstrike (Spectrum 48K)

I can't see many people wanting to knock up high scores at this graphically limited game with poor sound and few thrills.

The Black Tower (Spectrum 48K)

Boredom was the main outcome of this game. If location graphics that would shame a three-year-old are 'exciting', my doodles should hang in the Tate.

Impossible Mission (Commodore 64)

Perhaps the best game released in 1984 for the Commodore 64.

Maze (BBC Model B)

Like a mini-adventure in graphics, Maze had the old heart pounding nearly as much as the fingers. Who needs Elite?

Match Day (Spectrum 48K)

No-one has yet managed to produce a piece of Spectrum soccer software that is a serious rival to Commodore's International Soccer.

Spinning A Wacky Web (Spectrum 48K)