Die Hard (Activision) (Commodore 64)

An atmospheric rendition of the film... The hook of the film attracts, and the idea of exploring a building, using stealth and objects is a strong one.

Blood Money (Psygnosis) (Commodore 64)

Brilliant! An utterly astounding conversion of one of '89's very best Amiga games. Just as playable, just as addictive and, unlike the Amiga original, possible for humans to complete.

Defenders Of The Earth (Enigma Variations) (Amiga 500)

Well executed but lacking original ideas.

Dynasty Wars (US Gold) (Amiga 500)

A playable, but unremarkable conversion of a repetitive coin-op.

World Cup Soccer: Italia '90 (Virgin/Mastertronic) (Commodore 64/128)

Looks better than it plays. Without the proper teams and fixtures there's nothing to keep you playing. Even the two-player mode is dull.

World Championship Boxing Manager (Goliath Games) (Commodore 64/128)

Overall, the C64 version is better value for money, although still far too lightweight for the serious sports strategy fan.

Tower Of Babel (MicroProse) (Amiga 500)

Gets tougher as you progress; there is no luck involved in success, the game is pure logic.

Nuclear War (New World Computing) (Amiga 500)

Simple gameplay, limited strategies and unimpressive (though nearly humorous) graphics render this poor value for money.

Gems: Citadel Of Corruption (Digital Dynamite) (Commodore 64/128)

Unfortunately, the mixing of game styles in the Gems package renders Citadel Of Corruption an expensive adventure; the arcade programs are definitely not good enough to get me to dust off my joystick.

Leisure Suit Larry III (Sierra On-Line) (Amiga 500)

Another excellent animated adventure from Sierra On-Line.

Might And Magic 2 (New World Computing) (Amiga 500)

Although Might And Magic II is polished to fairly high sheen and is interesting to delve in to, it's not a thinking player's game, but if you like a lot of mapping interspersed with the odd hack 'n slay bout then you might think this RPG magic.

Blinky's Scary School (Zeppelin) (Commodore 64/128)

It's all pretty standard stuff, but lifted greatly by the fun storyline.

Wizard Willy (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

Jumping around platforms collecting stuff isn't very innovative but the fast paced action is fun for a while if over a bit too quickly.

KGB Superspy (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

Gameplay is unoriginal and a bit tough - it's very easy to touch the joystick wrong and go crashing into the ground, particuarly when manoeuvring to pick up a scientist.

Super Tank Simulator (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

Not a bad combination of games and good value.

Pro Boxing Simulator (Codemasters) (Commodore 64/128)

Despite the very basic presentation and a lack of realism, the game offers simple but appealing action which is good value at the budget price.

Olli And Lissa 3 (Firebird) (Commodore 64/128)

Well worth buying... The graphics are fairly imaginative and varied, if plainly coloured, and Olli is great fun - although he's a little awkward to manoeuvre up and down ladders.

International 3D Tennis (Palace) (Amiga 500)

The best tennis sim around... 79 international tournaments with a hundred different computer opponents make for a great long term challenge.

Jumping Jack Son (Infogrames) (Amiga 500)

Plays as good as it sounds. The cute hero bounces around colourful platform worlds. A good selection of rockin' in-game tunes and humorous FX.

Grave Yardage (Activision) (Commodore 64)

If you're a Blood Bowl fan and can't wait for the Tynesoft official game then give Grave Yardage a whirl.

Rotox (US Gold) (Amiga 500)

An unusual and innovative shoot-'em-up which tests both arcade reactions and mental agility in a fearsome arcade experience.

F-16 Combat Pilot (Digital Integration) (Commodore 64)

An ambitious mix of wargame and flight sim which buffs will love.

Projectyle (Electronic Arts) (Amiga 500)

A fun game, superbly executed.

Resolution 101 (Millennium) (Amiga 500)

An enjoyable blast!

Ivanhoe (Ocean) (Amiga 500)

A great-looking game with some good ideas, but lacking playability.

Theme Park Mystery (Mirrorsoft) (Amiga 500)

An entertaining package of sub-games. I enjoyed the first section best, and while nothing is outstanding here, this is well worth a look.

Italy 1990 (US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Quite playable and a lot better than the official version. The Amiga version's a bit tougher than the C64 one.