Land Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

We're not taking the Mickey. Land Of Illusion is great. Stunning visuals, snazzy sound, high playability and nice presentation... all the ingredients for a thoroughly entertaining game!

The New Zealand Story (Tecmagik) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A great, if tough, arcade conversion... If you think cute graphics equals easy gameplay, you've got another think coming.

Sonic The Hedgehog (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Playing Sonic's as easy as falling off a log but making significant progress is another matter. It's instantly playable and soon becomes addictive.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Although not quite as good as its predecessor graphically, Sonic 2's superior gameplay gives it the lead.

Rainbow Islands (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Even more fun than its predecessor, a weird and wonderful platformer with graphics so colourful they verge on the psychedelic. If this isn't in your collection, buy it now.

Chuck Rock (Virgin Games) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Chuck Rock's pleasant to look at and sounds are scant but the combination of platform-hopping, baddie-butting and rock placement is brilliant.

Ninja Gaiden (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Varied levels and tough villains add up to a major challenge you won't give up on... Enough to satisfy even those who've tired of the platform genre.

The Flash (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A fast-paced platform game with a high challenge setting.

Global Gladiators (Virgin Games) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

If you like challenging games you'd be a fool to miss Global Gladiators, but if you like the easy life, steer clear.

James Bond 007: The Duel (Domark) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A great platformer... The gameplay's fast, furious and challenging.

Tengen World Cup Soccer (Tengen) (Sega Game Gear (EU Version))

It's not quite in the same league as Super Kick Off but still a definite contender for the cup.

Sega World Tournament Golf (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A realistic golfing simulation with long-lasting appeal thanks to the multiple-player option.

The Lucky Dime Caper: Starring Donald Duck (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Although The Lucky Dime Caper's tough for a Disney game, it's a lot of fun and many players welcome a challenge. Great graphics, sound and game design have made it a classic.

Home Alone (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

This isn't a bad effort... Although samey levels and pernickety controls got on my goat at first, Home Alone's a pretty jazzy cart when you get the hang of it!

GP Rider (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

A half-hearted effort. Try before buying... and even then only if you're after a two-wheel racer.

California Games II (Sega) (Sega Master System (EU Version))

Lousy graphics, poor sound, pathetic playability and only four events... I wouldn't even recommend California Games 2 to sports fans, that's how bad it is.