Budokan (Electronic Arts)

Once you're in there's no escaping this one. It's so in-depth, come back again factor is high.

3D Pool (Kixx)

An all-round excellent simulation and definitely the most realistic pool game around. Put your money on the table for this gem.

Ghouls 'N Ghosts (Kixx)

A classic game that deserves a place in every software collection.

Game Over II (Summit)

A bog-standard budget game. Spot effects are particularly monotonous and the music is boring.

Midnight Resistance (The Hit Squad)

With weapons galore, opponents galore and pussy galore, Midnight Resistance is simply irresistible!

2 Hot 2 Handle (Ocean)

If Ocean had put in a decent beat-'em-up instead of Shadow Warriors, 2 Hot 2 Handle would have been an essential purchase. But it's still worth the asking price for the other three.

Multimixx 4 (Kixx)

A corker of a compilation, fans of the genre will love it! The entire Gauntlet saga for only a fiver? Barg!

Five On A Treasure Island (Enigma Variations)

A good game, but not a great one. The programmers have obviously put a great deal of effort into the design - had they tightened the gameplay with equal zeal, it would have been a world-beater.

The Shoe People (First Class)

Yes, there are a few minor faults, but early learning can be made a lot more enjoyable with The Shoe People.

Q10 Tankbuster (Zeppelin Games)

The Q10 is as responsive as a dog in a vat of quick-drying cement, whilst the sheer number of attackers is enough to turn the bravest hero into a gibbering wreck.

Demon Blue (Micro Value)

If Micro Value had cut down on quantity and paid more attention to depth of gameplay, it could've been a good game - the graphics and sound are excellent! As it stands, though, it's not much cop.

Moontorc (Atlantis)

Bright and colourful, not unlike a Lego set though. If you persevere, rewards are there to be reaped.

Zoomerang (Atlantis)

Overall, you need the patience of several dozen saints, but Zoomerang is just about worth the effort.

Alien World (Hi-Tec)

A blaster's dream come true, and at a budget price too!

Indy Heat (Storm)

Twelve tracks... Compulsive two-player action... It's simple to get into and so addictive that you'll be hooked!

Jimmy's Soccer Manager (Beyond Belief)

Even as a total footy freak, I'm getting fed up with the endless flow of mediocre management games. And this one is so boooooooring! Paint drying has more kick!

Flippit (Soundware)

Initially very playable and fun... But for me there's too little to it, and what's there just isn't interesting enough.