Movie (Imagine) (Spectrum 48K)

Movie is a brilliant game. It has atmosphere with a capital A.

Uridium (Hewson Consultants) (Commodore 64/128)

You won't drop your joystick for days after you've loaded Uridium into your C64.

Winter Games Vs. Winter Sports (Electric Dreams) (Amstrad CPC464)

For our money the Winter Games conversion just has the edge on presentation and playability - despite the naff skating bits. Winter Sports comes a close second, however, because it features straight ski-ing games.

Rasputin (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

It's graphically excellent - but game control leaves something to be desired. It's not an easy game to play.

Zoids (Martech) (Spectrum 48K)

One for those of you who like a game that lasts. This one will keep your interest for some time to come.

Back To Skool (Microsphere) (Spectrum 48K)

There's more to Back To Skool than meets the eye. The graphics are not bad and the animation of the characters is pretty good.

The Devil's Crown (Probe Software Ltd) (Amstrad CPC464)

Not a gem of a game, but good fun for arcade adventure fans.

Doctor Who And The Mines Of Terror (Micro Power) (BBC Model B)

It's pleasant enough but I think Doc Who fans will buy the game and may be disappointed... After a very short time I found myself not particularly caring what fate the Master had in mind for the universe.

Barry McGuigan World Boxing Championship (Activision) (Amstrad CPC464/664/6128)

The boxing action is seen from the side. The fighting and range of punches is much the same as other boxing games available and is quite satisfying.

Repton 2 (Superior) (Acorn Electron)

A sequel which fairly bursts from the screen in a riot of skill, colour and excitement.

Back To The Future (Electric Dreams) (Commodore 64)

A nicely presented and cleverly thought out game.

Space Doubt (CRL) (Commodore 64)

There's no doubt that Space Doubt will be a big hit. If it isn't I'll eat my Bogloid - or should that be the other way around?

Rock 'N Wrestle (Melbourne House) (Commodore 64)

An exciting and original game. Wrestle a copy from your local software shop now - you won't regret it!

Strangeloop (Virgin Games) (Amstrad CPC464)

The ideal game to rush out and buy with your Christmas cash. You won't want to play any other game for months!

Arena (Lothlorien) (Spectrum 48K)

If you're into shoot outs which need an extra bit of brain input, this could be the one for you.

Battle Of The Planets (Mikro-Gen) (Spectrum 48K)

Anyone who enjoys fast space shoot outs can't fail to like Mikro Gen's first venture into arcade action - a mixture of Elite and 3D Tank Battle. Take off after it.

N.O.M.A.D. (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K)

Graphics are attractive, the sound is good and gameplay totally addictive. Rush out and find N.O.M.A.D.

Master Of Magic (Mastertronic) (Commodore 64/128)

Quite simply tremendous value and extremely addictive. Once you've entered Thelric's realm, you won't really want to escape.

Harvey Smith Showjumper (Software Projects) (Commodore 64)

For anybody who is into showjumping, the game should prove very entertaining.

Cosmic Wartoad (Ocean) (Spectrum 48K)

Some nice ideas well executed - but let down because there's not much of a game in evidence.

Lord Of The Rings (Guild) (Spectrum 48K)

This is an ambitious and slow adventure. Some messages are too long for the three lines allocated, so the top half often scrolls out of sight under the text window before it can be read.

Masquerade (American Eagle) (Commodore 64/128)

A mystery and suspense Adventure I can recommend without hesitation.

Mountain Palace (Ducksoft) (Commodore 64)

The game is worth a quick play - you may find you like it! The answers to some of the problems are certainly unexpected.

Mindshadow (Activision) (Commodore 64/128)

These tape conversions show up in a good light against the Commodore disk version.

Al-Strad (Rhinosoft) (Amstrad CPC464)

A series of cleverly interlocked puzzles, arranged in a well-thought out way to make the game encouragingly easy and satisfying to play at the start.

Runestone (Firebird) (Spectrum 48K)

If you've got an open mind and enjoy a quick maraud, this is certainly worth a look.