Spectrum Lessons (Spectrum 48K)

Interfacits: Joystick Interfacing Investigated!

Merchant Of Venus (Crystal Computing) (Sinclair ZX81)

A complex and absorbing game, and fun to play.

Galaxians And Gloops (Quicksilva) (Sinclair ZX81)

Two impressive machine code games.

Galactic Trooper (Romik) (Sinclair ZX81)

The action is good, but it is difficult to build up a high score. A fairly good game from Romik Software.

Frogger II (Software Farm) (Sinclair ZX81)

A fair game. Although there is only one speed, which is perhaps a little slow.

The Computerised Diet (Softchoice) (Sinclair ZX81)

As it stands, I am sceptical that it would be of real benefit to the overweight.

Bumper 7 (Axis) (Sinclair ZX81)

A good introductory cassette for the new-ish 1K ZX81 owner.

Defenda (Interstella) (Spectrum 48K)

Hyperspace is no problem except for the fact that when you use the hyperspace button, you sometimes get materialised onto an alien, which results in an instant ship loss.

The Train Game (Microsphere Computer Services) (Spectrum 16K)

Very addictive... An excellent example of what can be done on even the 16K Spectrum.

Fighter Pilot (Digital Integration)/Flight Simulation (Sinclair Research) (Spectrum 48K)

Fighter Pilot gives more satisfaction than Flight Simulation, even though its landscape graphics are inferior. Its controls seem more responsive and we would like to conclude in saying that although both programs are good, Fighter Pilot is more exciting and thus slightly better than its counterpart.

Wheelie (Microsphere) (Spectrum 48K)

One of the best and most addictive games I have ever seen for the Spectrum.

Handicap Golf (CRL) (Spectrum 48K)

This is a very good game and the graphics are exceedingly good.

Starfire (Virgin Games) (Spectrum 48K)

Exciting, strategic and enjoyable though it could be vastly improved with better graphics.

An Expert Guide To The Spectrum (Granada) (Spectrum 48K)

One of the most valuable books I have read this year.

Choosing And Using A Micro Computer (Fontana) (Spectrum 48K)

Seventy pages cover who needs a computer, what one is and what one can do, setting up the computer and information on software. Seven pages would have done. The text is vague and mostly irrelevant rambling, dated and largely useless!

The Art Of Micro Design (Newnes) (Spectrum 48K)

May well plant the seed for a whole new crop of micro controlled systems.

Rainy Day (Cases) (Spectrum 48K)

Not a bad tape. I think it has been aimed at the 10-16 age group.

Double Dealer (MFM) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

A very good game and well written, but I thought the layout of the cards could have been better.

Athlete (Buffer Micro) (Spectrum 48K)

Graphically it's not bad but there is an awful lot of time wasted with menus between each event.

Blockbuster (Compusound) (Spectrum 48K)

A very well thought out game and clever use of questions, if you like quizzes I'd recommend it to you.

XOR (Xorsoft) (Spectrum 48K)

There are many 'make music' tapes about and this is one of the better ones.

Apocalypse Expansion Kit Vol. 1: Nova Maps (Red Shift) (Spectrum 48K)

A useful addition to the Apocalypse range. It prevents you from getting bored with the earlier situations.

Apocalypse Historical Scenarios Volume 2 Chapters 1 And 2 (Red Shift) (Spectrum 48K)

Some very useful additions to the Apocalypse range, and moderately priced too.

The Quest For The Holy Grail (Dream) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The text and scenarios soon become tiresome, causing you to lose any incentive to try and progress further.