Sorcery (Virgin Games) (Commodore 64)

An excellent arcade adventure... I recommend it.

Thriller (Amazing Games) (Spectrum 48K/128K)

It sounded really good, but in this form isn't really ready for sale.

Fame Quest (Braingames) (Commodore 64)

Self explanatory and very well set out.

Alien Break-In (Romik) (Acorn Electron)

There is never a chance to complete a screen or jump a level... This makes the game so much less enthralling.

Election Trail (Braingames) (Commodore 64)

Has educational value and is interesting.

Fred (Quicksilva) (Commodore 64)

The cassette inlay says Commodore 64 and joystick, so I was surprised to find a keyboard option, using an unusual but workable combination of keys.

Pi-In-'Ere (Automata) (Spectrum 48K)

A well worn game pattern, and well worth playing.

Trollie Wallie (Interceptor Micros) (Commodore 64)

Worth buying just for the music, the high standard of gaming is a bonus.

Sinbad (Virgin) (BBC Model B)

Lacks lasting interest and my guess is that it won't wear very well because of the sheer impossibility of later stages.

Hercules (Interdisc) (Commodore 64)

Not a game for the faint-hearted, you need the determination of Hercules to play.

Look Sharp (Mirrorsoft) (Commodore 64)

You can practise before taking the final test... Both sides of this tape give good value.

My First Adventure (Jolly Rogers) (Commodore 64)

The instructions supplied give a brief description of what adventure games are all about and the basic principles involved.

Dragon Logo (Dragon Data) (Dragon 32)

This is an extensive and robust implementation, but I do think that the price is a real drawback.

Adventure Playground (Widgit) (Spectrum 48K)

Together with its colour manual and careful structure, Adventure Playground is streets ahead in terms of value.

Castle Of Dreams (Widgit) (Spectrum 48K)

Very easy to beat... I'm not convinced that the intended user will settle for a simplified adventure in place of the real thing.

Smash And Grab (Superior) (BBC Model B)

Well done, Superior! I've had to steal myself away from it just to get the review written.

Greedy Green Grabbers (Stainless) (TI99/4A)

It can become impossible... Your man can be superimposed on a grabbed, bringing the game to an unsporting and rather abrupt end.

Advance To Mayfair (Amazing Games) (Spectrum 48K)

Amazing Games have transformed an excellent board game into a very boring computer game - not recommended.

Wallaby (Superior) (BBC Model B)

The whole game is likely to pale after a few days and lacks that vital extra quality to make it great.

Data Plot (S.A.S.) (Spectrum 48K)

A clever and worthwhile piece of software which deserves further development.