Galaxy Raiders (Visions)

Being a fully machine code game the response to your commands is almost instant and this adds to the 'real time' feel of the game.

Fmon (Fsoft)

Programmers should seriously consider including it as a prized utility in their toolbox.

Tarzan (Alligata)

Despite the scoring system, there is no doubt that I will be donning the old loin cloth again and plunging into the depths of the jungle till I eventually reach Jane.

Laser Reflex (Talent)

Too much effort has gone into brilliant but confusing graphics while too little has gone into the game itself, which is little more than turbo-charged Space Invaders.

Bug Blaster (Alligata)

A quality version of a classic computer game - highly recommended.

Osprey (Bourne)

Even when you've felt the magic of the ospreys in real life, you'll still want to play it.

Birds Of Prey (Romik)

If you are still looking for a Space Invaders game, Birds Of Prey deserves serious consideration.

Graph-easy (HaMa)

Despite the quality and usefulness of the program the price of £19.95 may deter private sales, but as it is an excellent teaching aid it should find its way into educational establishments.

Vectors Maths Tutor (Salamander)

Parts made me think very hard, as I last studied A-level maths back in the pre-Pacman era, but students currently studying vectors at school or college could find this useful.

Bouncing Bill (Oak)

More suited to the patient player than to a whizzkid with fast reactions, since true success is more dependent on good strategy than speed.

Gatecrasher (Quicksilva)

It won't take the country by storm, but if I'd had to buy it I would have already had my money's worth.

Lunar Rescue (Alligata)

An addictive and entertaining version of a classic arcade idea.

Introducing Map Skills 1 & 2 (Cambridge University Press)

Overall the packages are useful and will temporarily plug the gap in the software market, but there is clearly room for improvement.

Wallaby (Superior)

Great fun to play. The sound is a little disappointing but this minor crib is offset by superb smooth animation.

Artist (MRM)

Although this package is quite a lot of fun to use, it isn't Computer Aided Design as the package proclaims.

Smash & Grab (Superior)

The element of humour provided by the "hit first, ask questions later" policeman prevents the game from be coming just another "ladders and levels" clone.

Nightmare Maze (MRM)

The high standard attained by the graphics isn't repeated when it comes to moving the characters.