Games Without Frontiers (8th Day) (Spectrum 48K)

Atlantis Software (Atlantis) (Spectrum 48K)

These are mainly good games which, though lacking sophistication, are fun.

5D Software (5D) (Spectrum 48K)

Finders Keepers (Mastertronic) (Spectrum 48K)

I wholeheartedly recommend that you add this one to your collection.

Soft Aid (Quicksilva) (Spectrum 48K/128K/+2/+3)

Discovery Disc Drive System (Opus)

Spectrum Lessons (Spectrum 48K)

Match Day (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K)

The reality of the whole match, with a reflection as the ball bounces and the quality graphics make this a worthwhile buy.

Ghostbusters (Activision) (Spectrum 48K)

Quite fun to play, but I can see it at the bottom of my tape rack after a few months.

Gift From The Gods (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K)

The graphics are excellent, with smooth animtion and although I seemed to be running around the maze doing nothing for quite some time, Gift From The Gods is totally absorbing, interesting and fun.

Skool Daze (Microsphere) (Spectrum 48K)

It's very enjoyable playing school, fighting the bully, using catapults and having lessons with Mt. Whithit and Mr. Creak. A must for all Non-Skolars.

Pitfall II (Activision) (Spectrum 48K)

The graphics are adequate, but I feel could be a lot better to match the standard of the rest of the game, but all in all, a good buy and stimulating.

Hellfire (Melbourne House) (Spectrum 48K)

The graphics in this game are faultless and so is the game.

ZX81 Soft Selection (Sinclair ZX81)

Bookshelf (Spectrum 48K)

Highly recommended, although perhaps a bit technical in places for the complete beginner.

A Day In The Life (Micromega) (Spectrum 48K)

I liked it but found it frustrating as it looked so easy... For most of us the difficulty is just right, making you want just one more go.

Buggy Blast (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

Experienced players may find this a challenge that will keep them on their toes for some time.

Moon Cresta (Incentive) (Spectrum 48K)

As a pure zap 'em all space game it is one of the best, a must for arcade enthusiasts.

Brian Bloodaxe (The Edge) (Spectrum 48K)

There is a great deal of influence from the Monty Python team in the (il)logic of this program, this is implicitly acknowledged in the cassette picture and the ear curdling music.

Halaga (Interceptor) (Spectrum 48K)

There is not a lot wrong with this game, the graphics are good, movement is smooth and it is enjoyable to play. But it lacks sophistication when compared to other programs.

World Series Baseball (Imagine) (Spectrum 48K)

When playing, each player controls various actions and men in turn and a real degree of skill can be acquired with practice.

The Mighty Magus (Quicksilva) (Spectrum 48K)

The dungeon layout is randomly generated, which is fine as it provides plenty of variation but the drawback to this is that very often you can drop into a dead-end and find yourself with no way out. This is an unforgivable oversight.

Gremlins (Adventure International) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

The quality of the graphics and parser are just the sort of thing that will encourage the first-time adventurer to get to grips with the techniques of this type of game.

Everyone's A Wally (Mikro-Gen) (Spectrum 48K)

The inevitable colour clashes occur, but the characters always remain clearly defined and solid-looking.

Wriggler (Romantic Robot) (Spectrum 48K)

Just that little bit different from the rest of the current crop and well worth buying.

Bruce Lee (US Gold) (Spectrum 48K)

The chambers that you pass through are all well designed, and the oriental designs make a nice, colourful change from the usual type of graphics in platform games.

Stay Kool (Bug Byte) (Spectrum 48K)

It's not a bad game. It's just that it's so clone-like that I can't really get very excited about it.

Chuckie Egg 2 (A 'n F) (Spectrum 48K)

All things considered, if you're in the market for yet another platform game you could do worse than taking a bite out of this.

Death Star Interceptor (System 3) (Spectrum 48K)

I'm afraid that for me the trench sequence on this just didn't make up for the other screens that you have to go through first.

The House That Jack Built (Thor) (Spectrum 48K)

An excellent game for those who enjoy the maze/chase type of programs... Excellent graphics.

Gumshoe Logic (MegaCycal) (Sinclair QL)

A well presented game, with little pictures of each of your informants on selection of the appropriate menu.

The Lost Kingdom Of Zkul (Talent) (Sinclair QL)

On the whole I was rather disappointed by Zkul which had great promise but didn't really live up to expectations.

Space Shuttle (Activision) (Spectrum 48K)

With some flight simulation games, after an hour of use you really feel that you have flown a plane, but I didn't get the same feeling with this one.

Mini Office (Database) (Spectrum 48K)

A nice little package. Though limited, it will carry out all the basic needs of the mini user.

Kwikload (Data View) (Spectrum 48K)

An excellent 'tape speed up' utility. It's like like upgrading your C5 to a 3.5 litre car.