Quake Minus 1 (Beyond) (Commodore 64)

I have a feeling that this could be Beyond's most successful game this Xmas - even topping the much-hyped Superman and Nexus. Check it out - you won't be disappointed.

Imhotep (Ultimate) (Commodore 64)

If you're looking for something that's hard to beat this could be it, but otherwise don't expect anything like the quality of their previous releases.

Codename Mat 2 (Domark) (Commodore 64)

This game's fine as far as it goes, but it does seem a tiny bit old hat. It's state-of-the-art Spectrum 1984.

Harvey Smith's Show Jumper (Software Projects) (Commodore 64)

If it had been released four months earlier, this program would have been a winner. But since then, Summer Games II has dramatically upped the standards for sports simulations, and poor old Harvey Smith suffers by comparison.

The Goonies (Datasoft/US Gold) (Commodore 64/128)

The two characters are a nice touch, and I suppose there are still many out there who enjoy the challenge of a platform game... This at least has more depth than most, but it's hardly Impossible Mission.

Little Computer People (Activision) (Commodore 64)

No home should be without one of these little guys. Why not ask Activision if they'll give you one too?

Fighting Warrior (Melbourne House) (Commodore 64)

The combat itself because uninteresting very quickly. And the backgrounds aren't particularly special either.

A.C.E. (Cascade Games) (Commodore 64)

An impressive entry into the world of real software.

Skool Daze (Microsphere) (Commodore 64)

Hooray, the C64 conversion of Skool Daze is finally here. A sort of levels and ladders game, but it has a hell of a lot more to it than that. The basic idea is to stay out of trouble, avoid getting lines, and increase your score.

Dynamite Dan (Mirrorsoft) (Commodore 64)

I'm not ashamed to say that this platform game kept me glued to the screen for an entire weekend.

Magic (Macmillan) (Commodore 64)

Overall, I was disappointed with Magic. The price, packaging and Magic Circle endorsement led me to expect a lot more.

Wizard (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

As well as six different levels, Wizard also has ten different speeds. There are forty screens to work your way through, but if that's not enough then you can construct your own.

Scarabaeus (Ariolasoft) (Commodore 64)

Comparisons are bound to be made with Ultimate's Entombed, which for my money is by far the better game, at least in terms of graphics. Perhaps Scarabaeus will appeal to the more cerebral games enthusiast.

Zyto (Rabbit) (Commodore 64)

There's quite a lot to this game. Your power packs need refreshing and you can't leave the buggy unprotected for too long. Shooting, flying skills, code breaking and just a dab of humour add to the feeling that there's four quid well spent here.

Doriath (Rabbit) (Commodore 64)

A good helping of entertainment for those itching to get lost in a labyrinth.

Space Hunter (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64/128)

For two pounds, Earth money, Space Hunter must be one of the best quality low-priced games in the galaxy.

Battle Of Britain (PSS) (Commodore 64)

An enjoyable and absorbing game with a good balance between reflex and strategy gaming.

Crusade In Europe (Microprose/US Gold) (Commodore 64)

Crusade was a difficult subject to tackle - perhaps too difficult. I found myself lapsing into a bored state of play where, rather than waiting in excitement for the next turn at the keyboard, I found myself dreading it.

Crazy Comets (Martech) (Commodore 64)

To say that this game from Martech relies on a simple concept is a bit of an understatement; really there's next to nothing in it. It even loads in less time tan it takes to flex your trigger finger!