World Cup (Cult Games)

Don't be fooled by the primitive graphics and the boring pedigree of football management games. This is a winner! I could have played it for ages.

Jonny Quest (Hi-Tec)

Nicely presented, and mildly entertaining but no lasting appeal except, perhaps, for younger gamesplayers.

International Speedway (Codemasters)

An entertaining, but throw-away title with relatively poor graphics and sound and little in the way lastability. It is quite playable though.

The Jetsons (Hi-Tec)

Fun School 4: Under 5s (Europress)

It might seem too much like work to retain the interest of some under five year olds for very long but this provides a good introduction, not just to colours, numbers and recognition but also to computers.

Fun School 4: 5-7s (Europress)

All of these educational packages are well presented and have good graphics which helps greatly, guiding you colourfully through the different learning stages.

Fun School 4: 7-11s (Europress)

A much more exciting game than either of the other two in the series. It has more of an adventure element and, to be quite honest, some of the questions and problems actually put me to shame.

Picture Book (Triple R Education)

Gosh, I was never so bored as a kid that I'd have turned my attention towards games like this. Give me a blast 'em up anytime.

Devastating Blow (Beyond Belief)

Ahem, knock the stuffing out of your fellow boxer until his health percentage reaches about fifteen. That's it, so I really don't know how high Devastating Blow will actually go in the software ranks.

4 Balls, Boots And Brains (Alternative)

I'm not very happy with this pack. The most interesting game is Soccer Challenge, the next has to be Australian Rules Football. The rest are quite boring, formulaic games.

F-16 Combat Pilot (Action Sixteen)

A first rate air combat sim. The atmosphere's so rife you could grill a burger held up against the screen.

Strider (Kixx)

A classic arcade conversion, setting standards in speed and detail. Difficult at first but you'll soon be climbing and somersaulting all over the gaff, cutting through swathes of aliens.

Vendetta (Kixx)

Scores well as a Last Ninja-style game and is a worthwhile, though not essential, addition to any beat-'em-up collection.

Tusker (Kixx)

More strategy adventure than anything else. Large, convincing graphics and plenty of variety.

Toyota Celica GT Rally (GBH)

You'll love the feel of the car but hate driving it.

Saint Dragon (Kixx)

You've seen it all before, but St. Dragon still holds its own in the shoot 'em up arena. Fast action and good graphics mean you won't be disappointed.