Reviews from CRASH magazine

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10th Frame, US Gold Ltd 55% (issue 38, p30): A valiant attempt to convert a game that probably isn't suited to the Spectrum.

10th Frame, US Gold Ltd 53% (issue 58, p111)

180, Mastertronic Added Dimension 72% (issue 35, p36): Best ever darts game.

1942, Elite Systems Ltd 63% (issue 33, p24): A reasonable conversion of a game that wasn't very good to start with.

1943: The Battle Of Midway, Go! 46% (issue 57, p87): A poor sequel to the equally dull 1942.

1984, Incentive Software Ltd 76% (issue 2, p104): a excellent strategy game with tons of scope.

1985 - The Day After, Mastertronic Ltd 21% (issue 25, p20): Not bad, but really ancient in comparison to Mastertronic's recent offerings.

1994: Ten Years After, Visions Software Factory 75% (issue 3, p52): A very good game spoiled by a few details and its price.

19 Part 1: Boot Camp, Cascade Games Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 56, p14): A superb package of four well-presented playable events which gives great value for money.

1st Division Manager, Code Masters Ltd 86% (issue 92, p64): Graphics, sound and great presentation, everything that a management game should be!

2003: A Space Oddity, DK'Tronics Ltd 49% (issue 3, p123): Not really an adventure, and certainly not arcade. Not particularly good value for money.

2088, Zeppelin Games Ltd 40% (issue 58, p23)

2112 AD, Design Design Software 83% (issue 26, p40): Good animated adventure.

2 Player Soccer Squad, Cult Games 17% (issue 92, p65)

3D, The Best of Vortex, Vortex Software (issue 42, p16)

3DC, Hit-Pak 74% (issue 43, p18): Each game in itself is average, with 3DC coming out on top, but the whole package represents good value and hours of playing time.

3D Construction Kit, The, Domark Ltd (A CRASH Smash, issue 88, p39)

3-Deep Space, Postern Ltd 44% (issue 1, p97): Poor.

3D Pool, Firebird Software Ltd 70% (issue 65, p16): The 3-D revamp gives a new lease of life to the old tabletop favourite.

3D Pool, Firebird Software Ltd 75% (issue 98, p81)

4 Game Pack No. 1, Atlantis Software Ltd 70% (issue 97, p64): Simple but addictive games for an unbeatable price.

4 Most Action, Alternative Software Ltd 65% (issue 89, p31)

4 Most Sports, Alternative Software Ltd 52% (issue 89, p31)

4 Soccer Simulators, Code Masters Gold 75% (issue 60, p26): With essentially four games in one, this is excellent value for money.

4-Star, J.K. Greye Enterprises Ltd 25% (issue 4, p116): Generally a waste of money.

4th Dimension, Hewson Consultants Ltd 50% (issue 75, p42): A compilation to disappoint - mediocrity in the 4th dimension!

4x4 Off-Road Racing, US Gold Ltd 42% (issue 62, p18): An interesting idea poorly executed.

5 In A Row, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p60): A deceptively simple game which is useful in encouraging skills of logical and predicitve thinking. Excellent for getting young children to move from their self-centred world towards thinking what others may do, or for helping older children master the skills of co-ordinates.

720 Degrees, US Gold Ltd 81% (issue 47, p26): A playable simulation without much depth.

750cc Grand Prix, Code Masters Ltd 72% (issue 86, p45)

911 TS, Dunlop, Elite Systems Ltd 58% (issue 17, p119): An attractive looking game which tends to be boring.

A, B, C... Lift Off, Longman Software (issue 22, p84)

Aaargh!, Melbourne House 29% (issue 68, p44): Unexciting and badly executed coin-op conversion.

Abbreviations, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

ABC Games, Artic Computing Ltd (issue 2, p98)

Abu Simbel Profanation, Dinamic Software 78% (issue 19, p106): A good but very difficult game, nothing outstanding though.

Academy: Tau Ceti 2, CRL Group PLC 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p178): A worthy sequel.

Accelerator, Century City Software Ltd 66% (issue 13, p23): Average shoot em up distinguished by graphics.

ACE (Air Control Emulator), Cascade Games Ltd 81% (issue 32, p13): Above average for this type of game.

ACE 2: The Ultimate Head to Head 48, Cascade Games Ltd 62% (issue 48, p14): A poor imitation of Ocean's Top Gun.

ACE 2088, Cascade Games Ltd 56% (issue 64, p18): Pretty and well programmed, but the basic game concept is lacking.

Ace of Aces, US Gold Ltd 62% (issue 38, p102): Nicely detailed, but generally unplayable flight simulation.

Ace of Aces, US Gold Ltd 55% (issue 58, p111)

Acheton, Topologika 87% (issue 53, p47):

Acrojet, MicroProse Software Ltd 83% (issue 37, p36): An entertaining flight simulator, competently produced.

Action Biker, Mastertronic Ltd 52% (issue 19, p17): Disappointing.

Action Fighter, Firebird Software Ltd 82% (issue 71, p58): Spy Hunter analogies apart Action Fighter is a good blasting game that should at least be considered.

Action Force, Virgin Games Ltd 35% (issue 46, p28): Too difficult, unattractive and a wasted licence.

Action Force 2, Virgin Games Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 52, p12): The ultimate in protection games. Great graphics and a mound of playability - the only thing it lacks is definable keys.

Action Reflex, Mirrorsoft Ltd 88% (issue 31, p28): A very good game, frustrating at times but addictive.

Action Reflex, Mirrorsoft Ltd 76% (issue 56, p88)

Ad Astra (To The Stars!), Gargoyle Games 80% (issue 4, p14): Addictive, attractive graphics and very playable.

Addams Family, The, Ocean Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 98, p14): A smash hit conversion with all the fun of the film - and more besides!

Adder Attack, Mogul Communications Ltd 64% (issue 4, p85): An average game from an older idea, medium addictive.

Adidas Championship Football, Ocean Software Ltd 83% (issue 79, p43): Well presented and playable football: a bit late for the World Cup fever.

Adidas Championship Tie Break, Ocean Software Ltd 73% (issue 83, p54): A reasonable tennis simulation with a host of options to cater for all tastes.

Admiral Graf Spee, Temptation Software Ltd 54% (issue 1, p103): Reasonably good of its type.

Advanced Art Studio, Rainbird Software Ltd (issue 40, p108)

Advanced Soccer Simulator, Mastertronic Plus 82% (issue 64, p28)

Adventure, Adventure Software 84% (issue 36, p151): Interesting.

Adventure Games Pack, Psychaedelic Hedgehog Software 15% (issue 96, p31)

Adventureland, Adventure International 7/10 (issue 14, p104): Quite good.

Adventure Playground, Widgit Software Ltd 80% (issue 85, p30)

Adventures of Barsak the Dwarf, The, Gilsoft International 53% (issue 4, p51): In this case the excellent implementation seems more due to the excellence of the Quill than to the game itself.

Adventures of Saint Bernard, The, Carnell Software 58% (issue 4, p86): A good idea that doesn't seem to have been pushed far enough and represents only fair value for money.

Afghan Attack, Southern Software 6/10 (issue 15, p96): Quite good, but possibly a bit expensive, especially for a Quilled game.

Africa Gardens, Gilsoft International 84% (issue 4, p51): Excellent, addictive and very good value for money.

Afterburner, Activision Inc 86% (issue 59, p9): A great conversion of a very popular coin-op, which perhaps loses out in the long run due to its repetitiveness.

Afterburner, Activision Inc 85% (issue 87, p50)

After Shock, Interceptor Micros Software 89% (issue 34, p95): A quality, traditional, adventure.

Agent Orange, A'n'F Software 59% (issue 38, p23): An original and intriguing idea, but lacking in the finer elements of gameplay.

Agent X, Mastertronic Ltd 85% (issue 37, p117): A great piece of budget software.

Agent X 2, Mastertronic Ltd 56% (issue 48, p170): A disappointing sequel, with each section derivative of a different style.

Ahhh!!!, CRL Group PLC 61% (issue 9, p109): Above average shoot em up.

Airbase Invader, CP Software 68% (issue 6, p52): Above average to good, playable and reasonably addictive.

Airborne Ranger, MicroProse Software Ltd 82% (issue 60, p22): A very competent and unusual simulation which has long-lasting appeal.

Air Defence, CCS (issue 16, p141): Overall Rating: Not as good as NATO Alert, but a good start at a genuine realtime war game.

Airline Cases, CCS (issue 40, p104): interesting and realistic simulations of different business situations. useful for encouraging the users to handle a wealth of different information.

Airwolf, Elite Systems Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 13, p28): addictive, playable and fun, excellent.

Airwolf, Elite Systems Ltd 47% (issue 56, p87)

Airwolf 2, Hit-Pak 61% (issue 43, p18): Each game in itself is average, with 3DC coming out on top, but the whole package represents good value and hours of playing time.

Alcatraz Harry, Mastertronic Ltd 43% (issue 9, p123): Below average to poor in execution and content.

Alchemist, Imagine Software Ltd 85% (issue 2, p13): Excellent

Alien, Mind Games (A CRASH Smash, issue 15, p124): An excellent game - should keep you going for weeks. Hitchcock would have loved it.

Alien 8, Ultimate Play The Game 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 15, p16): Agreement that this is a slightly better game in most respects than Knight Lore, and therefore generally excellent.

Alien Evolution, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 75% (issue 42, p35): It's derivative of a good format, the graphics have stood the test of time, and the game is highly playable - but weaker on lasting appeal.

Alien Highway, Vortex Software 88% (issue 29, p23): Another one for Highway Encounter fans everywhere.

Aliens, Electric Dreams Software 84% (issue 37, p18): A good attempt at capturing the action and atmosphere of the film.

Alien Storm, US Gold Ltd 89% (issue 93, p56): A winning and varied coin-op conversion to shoot and beat away boredom.

Aliens USA Edition, Electric Dreams Software 45% (issue 47, p14): The lesser of two Aliens tie-ins; this US version is closer to the film, but the graphics are poor and gameplay very difficult.

Alien Swarm/Arena!, Titan Programs Ltd 57% (issue 3, p108): Fair to average.

Alien Syndrome, ACE Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 57, p84): All the gory gameplay from the coin-op has been maintained in this addictive conversion.

Alien Syndrome, ACE Software 84% (issue 69, p49)

All or Nothing, Abbex Electronics 72% (issue 11, p56): Generally good, not perhaps as addictive as expected, but certainly has lots of content.

Alpha-Beth, A'n'F Software (issue 16, p104): poor. It annoys me greatly when so-called educational games feature errors of grammar, spelling and punctuation. If, for instance, the player cannot answer a question and selects the pass key to goon to the next one, the computer responds with 'Too hard for you? Your (sic) not trying'. In Alpha-Gen, too we are informed that 'The instructions that follow can for your convenience (sic) be printed out'

Altered Beast, Activision Inc 67% (issue 71, p63): Good conversion, beastily unscrolled to near undeath.

Altered Beast, Activision Inc 69% (issue 95, p61)

Alternative World Games, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 85% (issue 55, p80): An enjoyably wierd and whacky world tour, slightly marred by a very tedious multiload.

Amaurote 128, Mastertronic Added Dimension 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 40, p116): An amazing achievement in budget software, highly playable and addictive.

Amaurote 48, Mastertronic Added Dimension 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 40, p116): An amazing achievement in budget software, highly playable and addictive.

American Football, Mind Games 71% (issue 13, p125): A good strategy simulation of an unusual game.

American Turbo King, Code Masters Ltd 61% (issue 76, p46)

Anamagon's Temple, The, Mediandroid 39% (issue 57, p44)

Anarchy, Rack-It 77% (issue 48, p165): A straightforward, addictive puzzle shoot-'em-up - as good as its Dominic Robinson pedigree.

Ancient Quests, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 25, p44): Enjoyable to play, and good value for money, but limited in terms of educational value.

Android 2, Vortex Software 90% (issue 2, p13): excellent on almost all counts, highly addictive and 1st rate Value for Money. Highly recommended.

Andy Capp, Mirrorsoft Ltd 73% (issue 49, p23): Plenty of appeal for all Andy's readers.

Anfractuos, Players Software 46% (issue 39, p116): Could have been improved by some rigorous playtesting, as it stands it feels unfinished.

Angleball, Mastertronic Added Dimension 51% (issue 46, p28): A neat snooker variation.

Animated Strip Poker, Knightsoft 66% (issue 15, p118): A reasonable implementation of Poker, but even with the novelty value of a stripping graphic, perhaps not that compulsive after a few plays.

Animator 1, Softcat Micros (issue 28, p100)

Annals of Rome, PSS 85% (issue 38, p77)

Antagonists, The, Addison-Wesley Productions 6/10 (issue 19, p94): Detailed and interesting book, program locations poor.

Ant Attack, 3D, Quicksilva Ltd 85% (issue 1, p16): very highly recommended.

Antics: Birds and the Bees 2, The, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 6, p9): Original, playable and addictive, excellent value and highly recommended.

Antteroo, Central Solutions 6/10 (issue 28, p90): Two very average games for an average price.

APB, Domark Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 68, p40): APB is the best of the Tengen coin-ops and the best conversion so far!

APB, Domark Ltd 84% (issue 90, p44)

Apocalypse - The Game of Nuclear Devastation, Red Shift Ltd (issue 43, p51)

Apollo 11, Darkstar 70% (issue 5, p83): Mixed feelings overall from average to good!

Apple Jam, DK'Tronics Ltd 47% (issue 2, p71): Poor on instructions, a game for younger players with a limited addictivity.

April 7th, Zenobi Software 49% (issue 95, p43)

Arcade Flight Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 64% (issue 66, p43)

Arcade Fruit Machine, Zeppelin Games Ltd 59% (issue 75, p47)

Arcade Trivia Quiz, Zeppelin Games Ltd 80% (issue 75, p46)

Archers, The, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 37, p53): Very good.

Archon 1, Electronic Arts 83% (issue 18, p21): An involved game, very good, though pricey.

Archon Collection, The, Electronic Arts 72% (issue 62, p70): Games mixing strategy and arcade skills are few and far between, so two for the price of one can't be a bad deal.

Arc of Yesod 48, The, Thor Computer Software 89% (issue 26, p129): A great little game, very much the follow on to Nodes of Yesod - maybe too similar.

Arctic Fox, Electronic Arts 41% (issue 55, p20): A botched rejuvenation of an ageing genre.

Arcturus, Visions Software Factory 57% (issue 3, p39): very good for puzzler enthusiasts.

Arena, MC Lothlorien Ltd 67% (issue 46, p67)

Arendarvon Castle, Addison-Wesley Productions 7.5/10 (issue 18, p102): Quite good.

Arkanoid, Imagine Software Ltd 59% (issue 39, p22): Above average, and surprisingly addictive considering its ancient gameplay.

Arkanoid 2: Revenge of Doh, Imagine Software Ltd 80% (issue 51, p106): There's even progress in the Breakout world - Revenge of Doh proves it!

Arkanoid 2: Revenge of Doh, Imagine Software Ltd 82% (issue 89, p47)

Armageddon, Silversoft Ltd 68% (issue 1, p79): a good copy of the original with mixed feelings about the addictive qualities.

Armageddon Man, The, Martech Games Ltd 65% (issue 44, p49)

Army Moves, Dinamic Software 54% (issue 41, p16): Dubious collision detection spoils what otherwise night have been a reasonable, if uninspiring shoot 'em up.

Arnhem, CCS (A CRASH Smash, issue 17, p122): CCS pass the Bailey bridge stage at last. Best World War II game this year.

Artist, The, Softechnics (issue 20, p85)

Artist 2, The, Softechnics (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p133)

Artist 2, The, Softechnics (issue 63, p60)

Art Studio 48, Rainbird Software Ltd (issue 24, p150): <None Given>

Artura, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 38% (issue 59, p14): A very mediocre arcade adventure with little lasting appeal.

Ashes, The, Pulsonic 49% (issue 5, p101): Rather an odd-ball simulation, but for those who enjoy cricket it may prove to be fun.

Ashes of Alucard, The, Terminal Software 6/10 (issue 22, p125): Quite average.

Ashkeron, Mirrorsoft Ltd 8/10 (issue 18, p104): Good.

Asterix and the Magic Cauldron, Melbourne House 61% (issue 34, p141): A great disappointment: a good looker but the gameplay could do with a bit of Getafix's potion!

Astroclone, Hewson Consultants Ltd 88% (issue 22, p146): A strange mix of shoot em up and more recent Steve Turner arcade/adventure that should appeal highly to fans of the genre.

Astro Marine Corps, Dinamic Software 82% (issue 77, p44): A technically top notch blast-em-up with a mixed reception.

Astronomer, CP Software (issue 9, p92)

Astronut, Software Projects Ltd 81% (issue 12, p36): Very good to excellent, addictive and playable.

Astrotutor, Astrocalc (issue 38, p48): Rather unsophisticated in terms of screen display and booklet presentation, but a good introduction to the subject.

ATF (Advanced Tactical Fighter), Digital Integration 89% (issue 50, p17): Excellent: impressive arcade elements in a user-friendly simulation.

Athena, Imagine Software Ltd 75% (issue 45, p21): A challenging arcade conversion with plenty of depth.

Athlete, Buffer Micro Ltd 51% (issue 8, p100): Fair to average.

Atic Atac, Ultimate Play The Game 92% (issue 2, p37): Excellent

Atlantic Challenge, Virgin Games Ltd 48% (issue 32, p21): Not a terribly exciting or entertaining simulation.

Atlantis, M&J Software 6/10 (issue 8, p73): Fair, food element can become a distraction.

Atlas Assignment, The, Virgin Games Ltd 6/10 (issue 6, p76)

Atom Ant, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 78% (issue 82, p45)

A to Z, I.E.C. Software (issue 27, p54)

ATRAM, Websters Software (issue 12, p160): Verdict: Nice box, shame about the game.

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, Global Software 89% (issue 28, p23): A great game of a very bad movie.

ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 66% (issue 46, p130): An amusingly entertaining and playable biking game of dubious lastability.

Auf Weidersehen Monty, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 85% (issue 40, p34): A fine continuation of the long-standing Monty Mole theme.

Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Tynesoft 54% (issue 7, p39): Mixed opinions from fair to good.

Austerlitz 1805, CCS 76% (issue 67, p40): Simple to use but a challenging and authentic wargame.

Autochef, CCS (issue 44, p95): For business studies students, excellent practice in reading accounts and balance sheets.

Automania, Mikro-Gen Ltd 88% (issue 7, p7): Very good to excellent, playable and addictive.

Avenger: The Way of the Tiger 2, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 85% (issue 36, p173): Another good Gauntlet clone.

Axe of Kolt, The, FSF Adventures 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 84, p39)

Babaliba, Dinamic Software 48% (issue 19, p16): Dated, perhaps a good toddler starter kit.

Backpackers Guide to the Universe, Fantasy Software 83% (issue 12, p34): perhaps lacking on the action side, otherwise an original and excellent program.

Back to Skool, Microsphere 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p10): An excellent sequel to an excellent game, bound to please Skool Daze fans.

Back to the Future, Electric Dreams Software 42% (issue 28, p31): A very expensive disappointment, and annoying to see Commodore screens used so largely on the packaging.

Back to the Future 2, Image Works 57% (issue 81, p39)

Back to the Future 3, Image Works 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 86, p54): An excellent game, followiing the film closely - very addictive!

Badlands, Domark Ltd 68% (issue 83, p67): Sadly overshadowed by superior counterpart Super Off Road.

Ballblazer, Activision Inc 71% (issue 28, p18): A neat reaction game which somehow doesn't quite come off.

Ball Breaker, CRL Group PLC 64% (issue 46, p30): A playable and new twist on an ageing theme.

Ball Breaker 2, CRL Group PLC 56% (issue 52, p16): A poor follow up to the original. No improvements - if anything a bit slower.

Ball Crazy, Mastertronic Added Dimension 73% (issue 42, p34): Novel variation on the old Q-Bert theme offers loads of fun and moderate addictiveness.

Ballooning, Heinemann 76% (issue 5, p64): A good educational program, which rises to the levels of a compelling game in its own right.

Balls, Boots and Brains, Alternative Software Ltd 38% (issue 98, p72)

Barbarian, Melbourne House 81% (issue 56, p96): A great hack 'n' slay game that keeps you fighting to the bitter end.

Barbarian, Palace Software 85% (issue 41, p114): Probably the best beat 'em up yet, playable, addictive and worth the steep price.

Barbarian 2: The Dungeons of Drax, Palace Software 81% (issue 60, p19): An epic sequel which is really more of a arcade adventure than a beat-'em-up.

Barbarian 2: The Dungeons of Drax, Palace Software 71% (issue 83, p53)

Barchou, Central Solutions 29% (issue 31, p110): Virtually unplayable.

Bard's Tale, The, Electronic Arts 86% (issue 55, p55):

Barreldrop, Games Machine Ltd 65% (issue 1, p15): good value, perhaps low on addictivity

Barry McGuigan Championship Boxing, Gamestar 88% (issue 25, p19): An excellent boxing game.

Barry McGuigan Championship Boxing, Gamestar 54% (issue 64, p30)

Basic Mathematics, Scetlander (issue 50, p72)

Basic Mathematics, Scetlander (issue 53, p43)

Basil the Great Mouse Detective, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 73% (issue 47, p122): A simple tie-in which Gremlin intends for the youngest players.

Basket Master, Dinamic Software 73% (issue 51, p109): Attractive, enjoyable and action-packed - but the computer opponent is much too hard for beginners.

Bat Attack, 3D, Cheetahsoft Ltd 51% (issue 6, p109): Our reviewers' opinions ranged from poor, to fair/average to above average, but felt that at almost £7 it was pricey for what it offered.

Batman, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 28, p120): A neatly finished game which does Batman proud.

Batman, Ocean Software Ltd 86% (issue 70, p48)

Batman - The Caped Crusader, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 60, p14): a finely-honed arcade adventure which is surely the best comic licence ever - you'd be batty to miss it.

Batman - The Caped Crusader, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 87, p50)

Batman - The Movie, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 70, p45): A brill and varied humdinger of a film tie-in. No joke!

Battle 1917, CCS 63% (issue 2, p88): good of its kind, but a specialised taste.

Battle 1917, CCS (issue 10, p134): Verdict: a toy. Nice for eight-year-olds.

Battle Axe, Scott G. Johnston 71% (issue 44, p51)

Battle Cars, Games Workshop 66% (issue 13, p47): Mixed opinions, definitely unusual, and a good game for strategy enthusiasts who like some arcade skills thrown in.

Battle Command, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 86, p43): More of a game than a simluation, and very entertaining to boot.

Battle Field Germany, PSS 42% (issue 40, p99)

Battle for Midway, The, PSS (issue 18, p126): A reasonable debut (though not very good value); PSS need to target their audience more directly, and stop messing about with arcade hybrids.

Battle of Austerlitz, The, KW Software 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p180)

Battle of Britain, Microgame Simulations 46% (issue 5, p14): A rather simple strategy wargame lacking in action.

Battle of Britain, PSS 82% (issue 37, p96)

Battle of the Bulge, CCS 82% (issue 81, p47): An excellent strategy game, a few extra options would have made it perfect.

Battle of the Planets, The, Mikro-Gen Ltd 71% (issue 26, p126): Not a bad shoot em up quest.

Battle Ships, Encore 78% (issue 55, p102): Even more fun than the pencil 'n' paper version.

Battle Valley, Rack-It 74% (issue 56, p98): Simple strategy coupled with decent graphics makes Battle Valley much more interesting than the average shoot-'em-up.

Battle Zone, Quicksilva Ltd 74% (issue 11, p15): Good, although a little pricey considering there are other versions which are as good.

Batty, Hit-Pak 85% (issue 44, p109): The best breakout clone we've seen so far.

Bazooka Bill, Melbourne House 42% (issue 38, p16): A poor development on a well-worn theme.

BC's Quest for Tires, Software Projects Ltd 46% (issue 23, p157): Poor conversion of an already poor game.

B.C. Bill, Imagine Software Ltd 73% (issue 9, p12): Mixed feelings from reviewers from average to very good.

Beach Head, US Gold Ltd 79% (issue 10, p14): Good, reasonably addictive, plenty of playability, perhaps over-priced.

Beach Head 2, US Gold Ltd 74% (issue 24, p15): A lot of options crammed into one game; some may find the gameplay weak.

Beaky and the Egg Snatchers, Fantasy Software 75% (issue 7, p90): Quite mixed feelings between the reviewers - we felt everyone was trying to compare it to Doomsday Castle - which ranged from above average, to good, to very good. Generally recommended.

Beamrider, Activision Inc 69% (issue 14, p47): A good, fast, addictive shoot em up.

Bear Bovver, Artic Computing Ltd 90% (issue 3, p106): Excellent, addictive.

Beast, The, Marlin Games 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 59, p111)

Beatcha!, Romik Software 39% (issue 11, p48): Poor and confusing.

Beatle Quest, Number 9 Software 7/10 (issue 27, p73): Psychedelic.

Bedlam, AWA Software 78% (issue 1, p102): mixed feelings on addictivity, but generally regarded as good value for money.

Bedlam, Go! 75% (issue 51, p108): Probably Go!'s best release yet. The sequential and dual play options add longer lasting appeal. Sadly, ONLY on the 128k Spectrum.

Benny Hill's Madcap Chase!, DK'Tronics Ltd 78% (issue 26, p134): <None Given>

Best of the Indies Volume 1, Zenobi Software 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 98, p56)

Bewarehouse, Positive Image 66% (issue 6, p108): Playable, medium addictive and simple, generally a good average game.

Beyond the Ice Palace, Elite Systems Ltd 83% (issue 53, p84): Ghosts 'n' Goblins on a larger scale. Challenging and addictive, at a reasonable price.

Biff, Beyond Belief 80% (issue 98, p70): Puzzle-powered monkey business that'll send you ape!

Big Ben Strikes Again, Artic Computing Ltd 42% (issue 23, p88): Not a wonderful offering; unattractive at £6.95.

Big Foot, Code Masters Ltd 47% (issue 62, p68)

Biggles, Mirrorsoft Ltd 63% (issue 30, p12): <None Given>

Biggles, Mirrorsoft Ltd 68% (issue 61, p40)

Big Nose in the USA, Code Masters Ltd 78% (issue 96, p54): Codemasters nose what they're doin' when it comes to jolly platform games.

Big Sleaze, The, Piranha 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 43, p71): A superb read.

Big Trouble in Little China, Electric Dreams Software 67% (issue 40, p121): A well implemented licence with plenty going for it, but it's a high price to pay for slick presentation.

Billboard / Pasteman Pat, Silverbird Software Ltd 65% (issue 63, p82)

Bimbles, The, Intech 79% (issue 35, p69): Funny.

Bimbo, Joe the Lion 70% (issue 3, p55): A very good game let down by the control keys and medium addictive.

Biology, Charles Letts & Co (issue 26, p76): Revision programs like these are, generally speaking, only as good as the student using them. Used sensibly in conjunction with other study methods, they do have a useful role to play, but it has to be understood that, on their own, these packages will not miraculously ensure A grade passes!

Biology, Disney Software (issue 39, p95)

Biology, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p59)

Bionic Commandos, Go! 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 53, p18): The first successful conversion from the new GO!/Capcom deal. Let's hope it continues.

Birds, The, Rabbit Software Ltd 49% (issue 2, p38): not enough going on to make it really worth the money

Birds and the Bees, The, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 83% (issue 2, p40): Very good, addictive, recommended.

Birds of Britain, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Bismarck, PSS 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 96, p63)

Bismark, PSS 75% (issue 41, p87)

Biz, The, Virgin Games Ltd 83% (issue 14, p21): An unusually absorbing and addictive strategy/simulation with a sense of humour that represents good value.

Blackbeard, Topo Soft 81% (issue 61, p67)

Black Hawk, Creative Sparks 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 8, p6): An excellent, addictive, fast arcade game.

Black Lamp, Firebird Software Ltd 57% (issue 51, p11): Black Lamp looks great, but there's not much game to play.

Black Tiger, Go! 78% (issue 74, p40): Worthy arcade conversion, lacking a touch of dragon's breath.

Black Tower, The, Dollarsoft 3/10 (issue 9, p68): Too slow.

Blade Alley, PSS 85% (issue 5, p33): A good to excellent game with plenty of arcade appeal, and a game which should prove addictive.

Blade Runner, CRL Group PLC 58% (issue 27, p128): A rather disappointing game, overall.

Blade the Warrior, Cable Software 7/10 (issue 9, p70): Good.

Blasteroids, Image Works 73% (issue 63, p17): Great fun for a while, especially with two players.

Blast v1.1, Oxford Computer Systems (issue 20, p88)

Blazing Thunder, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 63% (issue 82, p52)

Blinky's Scary School, Zeppelin Games Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 79, p48)

Blip!, Silverbird Software Ltd 5% (issue 61, p66)

Blitzkrieg, CCS 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 49, p51)

Blockade Runner, Thorn Emi Video Ltd 62.5% (issue 1, p31): fairly good, mixed opinions on addictivity.

Block Buster, Compusound 76% (issue 8, p14): Interesting, entertaining and overall, good.

Block-Buster, Computer Tutor 6/10 (issue 24, p138): Surprisingly difficult for young children. An adult really needs to be on hand all the time for help and advice.

Blockbusters, Macsen Software 82% (issue 13, p52): Excellent family entertainment and a good two-player quiz game, good value.

Blockbusters, TV Games 46% (issue 49, p98): Another quiz game, which we need like an empty H in the H on our shoulders.

Blockbusters: Gold Run, Macsen Software 35% (issue 32, p20): Weak.

Blood Brothers, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 85% (issue 54, p78): With two stages and three modules Gremlin Graphics have not only provided value for money but also two very attractive and playable games.

Blood Valley, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 41% (issue 51, p18): One of very few sub-standard releases from Gremlin Graphics, at a very high price.

Bloodwych, Image Works 75% (issue 77, p48): An absorbing collect/slash-'em-up that will keep mappers happy for a long while.

Blue Max, US Gold Ltd 78% (issue 14, p22): Mixed feelings from reviewers ranging from great to okay-ish.

Blue Riband, CCS (issue 12, p159)

Blue Thunder, Richard Wilcox Software 90% (issue 3, p8): highly addictive, very good value, generally excellent.

BMX Freestyle, Code Masters Ltd 76% (issue 62, p69)

BMX Kidz, Firebird Software Ltd 69% (issue 50, p100): A poor but playable imitation of Mastertronic's Kikstart 2.

BMX Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 63% (issue 37, p126): Fun at first, but unlikely to appeal for long.

BMX Simulator 2, Code Masters Ltd 42% (issue 64, p28)

Bob's Full House, TV Games 48% (issue 66, p28): Mixed opinions, but repetition of questions is poor for the price you pay.

Bobby Bearing, The Edge Software 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 31, p20): A technically stunning game which is addictive and fun to play.

Bobby Yazz Show, The, Crash 85% (issue 57, p18): A million times better than watching those moronic TV games shows.

Bobsleigh, Digital Integration 88% (issue 47, p17): An addictive simulation with plenty to do.

Bodyswop, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 14, p111): The 'Notes for Parents' in the package are very helpful indeed, and the program is probably as suitable for younger children as it is for the suggested age range.

Body Works, Genesis Productions Ltd (issue 17, p84): A very comprehensive package, but probably of more use for schools and colleges than for the home market. The animated graphics are superb as a teaching aid.

Boggit, The, CRL Group PLC 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 32, p62): Good, witty stuff.

Bomber Bob in Pentagon Capers, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 49% (issue 23, p33): A tricky game to play, nothing special.

Bombjack, Elite Systems Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 27, p20): A great arcade conversion, don't miss it.

Bombjack, Elite Systems Ltd 84% (issue 56, p87)

Bombjack 2, Elite Systems Ltd 71% (issue 39, p26): A poor follow-up, which loses it predecessors sparkle.

Bombjack 2, Elite Systems Ltd 65% (issue 66, p45)

Bombscare, Dollarsoft 60% (issue 11, p150): Above average, mildly addictive, though difficult.

Bombscare, Firebird Software Ltd 74% (issue 34, p24): Well implemented, but run of the mill.

Bonkers, Procom Software 77.5% (issue 1, p102): Very good.

Book of the Dead, The, The Essential Myth 88% (issue 41, p64): Very good.

Booty, Firebird Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p96): The first budget game to get an unreserved appreciation from Crash, reviewers, playable, addictive and excellent value for money.

Bored of the Rings, Delta 4 Software 7.5/10 (issue 18, p99): Quite good.

Bossman, Avalon Software Ltd 44% (issue 7, p52): Fair to average, providing only average opportunities for skill. Probably a good starter for younger children.

Boulder Dash, Front Runner 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 12, p74): highly addictive and playable, original and good value, highly recommended.

Boulder Dash 2: Rockford's Riot, Prism Leisure Corporation PLC 84% (issue 21, p24): Very addictive but the game is getting a little long in the tooth. Above average nonetheless.

Boulder Dash 4, Databyte 73% (issue 81, p39)

Bounces, Beyond Software 75% (issue 29, p117): An interesting, playable game that's a bit on the expensive side.

Bouncing Berty & Eskimo Capers, Powersoftware 33% (issue 11, p24): Generally poor to below average.

Bounder, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p132): A very original platform variant, neatly executed.

Bounty Bob Strikes Back, US Gold Ltd 85% (issue 21, p26): A good platform game which combines a lot of extra facilities.

Bowls, Lotus-Soft 57% (issue 1, p19): fair unless you enjoy quiet sport simulations.

Boxer, The, Cult Games 62% (issue 83, p71)

Boxing Manager, Willysoft UK 86% (issue 50, p82)

Brad Blasts the Galactic Barbarians, Express Software Ltd 75% (issue 4, p90): Good, playable, its addictive qualities may wear after a bit.

Brainache, Code Masters Ltd 29% (issue 40, p22): A failed attempt to bring scrolling to the Spectrum screen.

Brain Damage, Silversoft Ltd 69% (issue 1, p74): Good.

Brainstorm, Bubble Bus Software 65% (issue 23, p15): Not bad for the money, but nothing new or original.

Brainstorm, Firebird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 52, p18): The simple ones last longest, and you'll be playing this for months to come. £1.99 for so much pleasure - you can't go wrong.

Brave Starr, Go! 46% (issue 49, p98): Fans of the toys will not be disappointed, others should approach warily.

Braxx Bluff, Micromega 87% (issue 9, p20): Slow starter in affection stakes, proves to be highly addictive and playable, good value.

Breakthru, US Gold Ltd 43% (issue 36, p175): A poor arcade game.

Brian Bloodaxe, The Edge Software 86% (issue 14, p116): Very good to excellent, a tough thinking/skill game.

Brian Clough's Football Fortunes, CDS Microsystems 42% (issue 38, p105)

Brian the Bold, Central Solutions 58% (issue 31, p74): Poor.

Bride of Frankenstein, 39 Steps 59% (issue 43, p83): Good graphics and atmosphere, but uninteresting gameplay.

Bridge Player 3, CP Software (issue 27, p131): <None Given>

Bristles, State Soft Ltd 75% (issue 14, p32): An addictive, clever game of strategy and arcade skill, but over priced.

British Super League, Cult Games 50% (issue 69, p49)

Bruce Lee, US Gold Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 16, p28): Excellent fun packed game.

Bruce Lee, US Gold Ltd 88% (issue 56, p85):

Bubble Bobble, Firebird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 45, p132): The most playable arcade conversion this year.

Bubble Bobble, Firebird Software Ltd 88% (issue 92, p60)

Bubble Buster, Sinclair Research Ltd 57% (issue 6, p12): Fair.

Bubble Dizzy, Code Masters Ltd 59% (issue 95, p58)

Bubbler, Ultimate Play The Game 78% (issue 41, p19): Almost back to Ultimate's old standard, although mixed reviewer feelings affect the ratings. Well worth it if you can master the awkward control system.

Bubble Trouble, Arcade Software 63% (issue 2, p71): Above average.

Buccaneer, Firebird Software Ltd 49% (issue 33, p128): There are plenty of shoot 'em ups on the Spectrum that are much better.

Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom, US Gold Ltd 67% (issue 20, p124): Neat but too easy for the experienced.

Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Tynesoft 86% (issue 67, p39): A very playable, addictive and often funny series of six great games.

Bugaboo (the Flea), Quicksilva Ltd 92% (issue 1, p15): Very highly recommended.

Bug Blaster, Crystal Computing 68% (issue 3, p83): Good, medium addictive.

Bug-Eyes, Icon Software Ltd 62% (issue 16, p128): Not immensely exciting to play but this is an attractive game and very challenging to master.

Buggy Blast, Firebird Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 13, p20): Highly addictive, playable and an excellent shoot em up.

Buggy Boy, Elite Systems Ltd 71% (issue 53, p89): Visually a good conversion, but lacking playability and addictiveness to make it a real winner.

Buggy Boy, Elite Systems Ltd 75% (issue 74, p48)

Bugsy, CRL Group PLC 84% (issue 37, p51): Tries hard to be funny and very often succeeds.

Bulge, The, MC Lothlorien Ltd (A CRASH Smash, issue 18, p124): A CRASH Smash. An excellent Wargame.

Bull Run, Phipps Associates 33% (issue 3, p29): Poor, and surprising coming from the company who gave us The Forest, Greedy Gulch and Loony Zoo.

Bulls Eye, Macsen Software 45% (issue 33, p116): A straightforward and uninspiring version of the uninspiring TV show.

Bulls Eye, Mr. Chip Software 20% (issue 67, p12)

Bull Tables, Lotus-Soft (issue 2, p99)

Bump, Set, Spike!, Entertainment USA 38% (issue 34, p132): A very unsatisfying simulation.

Buriabeast, Kerian UK Ltd 54% (issue 7, p37): An average 'Panic' game.

Butcher Hill, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 50% (issue 64, p80): Gameplay is simple and monotonous; as is presentation. A mediocre military sim.

Butch - Hard Guy, Advance Software Ltd 65% (issue 38, p15): Despite mixed feelings about addictiveness, an above average and playable platformer.

Butterfly, Pulsonic 17% (issue 5, p84): Rubbish.

Buying and Selling, AVP Computing (issue 30, p47): A useful and enjoyable simulation program. The abscence of colour if unimportant and makes the screen displays much easier to read. For encouraging thinking and the weighing up of information, this game is invaluable.

By Fair Means...or Foul, Superior Software Ltd 34% (issue 60, p34): A great idea which has been let down by poor programming - it won't knock you out!

Byte, The, CCS 57.5% (issue 1, p75): Average.

C5 Clive, Scorpio Gamesworld Ltd 65% (issue 17, p119): Cheap and cheerful.

Cabal, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 71, p66): A classy coin-op conversion full of mindless but highly addictive action.

Cabal, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 93, p60)

Caesar's Travels, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 21, p92): Highly recommended. A value-for-money package which is both enjoyable and educational.

Caesar the Cat, Novotrade Rt. 71% (issue 5, p62): Good value and addictive for younger players.

Cagara, Players Software 39% (issue 31, p23): A poor game, lacking in originality.

California Games, US Gold Ltd 36% (issue 49, p27): The poorest Epyx release yet; lacking playability and addictiveness.

California Games, US Gold Ltd 69% (issue 83, p61)

Calling of the Demon, Visual Dimensions 68% (issue 56, p58)

Call Me Psycho, Pirate Software Ltd 47% (issue 46, p125): Pleasant, but not polished enough.

Camelot Warriors, Dinamic Software 82% (issue 35, p38): An engaging but overpriced little romp.

Canyon Warrior, Mastertronic Plus 54% (issue 68, p48)

Capcom Collection, US Gold Ltd 71% (issue 93, p62)

Captain America In The Doom Tube of Dr. Megalomann, Go! 36% (issue 50, p25): A disappointing licence, wasting great potential.

Captain Blood, Exxos 76% (issue 62, p63): A complex and innovative game.

Captain Fizz Meets the Blasterons, Psyclapse 56% (issue 66, p39): A badly programmed Gauntlet clone. We expect better from Psyclapse.

Captain Kelly, Quicksilva Ltd 63% (issue 34, p37): Nothing remarkable here...

Captain Planet, Mindscape International Inc 88% (issue 97, p52): A rampant and addictive blast and right-on, too.

Captain Slog, Alpha-Omega Software 30% (issue 33, p23): Simply awful.

Car Cure, Simtron 75% (issue 16, p22): General Rating. Bit pricey but should prove invaluable to car buffs.

Cargo, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd 5/10 (issue 24, p137): A very well designed program which is both enjoyable and educational.

Car Journey, Heinemann/Hill MacGibbon (issue 31, p80): This is a useful program for developing quite complex skills in an enjoyable way.

Carnival, Eclipse Software 75% (issue 6, p110): Considering the competition prizes and game value, pretty good.

Carpet Capers, Terminal Software 14% (issue 6, p60): Waste of money.

Carrier Command, Rainbird Software Ltd 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 63, p12): The best sea-faring game ever - it was well worth waiting for.

Case of the Obscene Mural, The, Encief Routines 6/10 (issue 27, p71): Strange, humorous in places, but generally disappointing.

Casey Jones, Blaby Computer Games 68% (issue 6, p12): An above average to good game with new features and quite addictive to play.

Casino Royal, Oxford Computer Publishing 62% (issue 15, p30): A very pleasing version, if you enjoy this type of game this version is well worth considering.

Castle Blackstar, SCR Adventures 75% (issue 2, p103): A good adventure, but pricey.

Castle Blackstar, SCR Adventures 8.5/10 (issue 14, p95): Atmospheric and well-designed, good value.

Castle Colditz/Battle of the Toothpaste Tubes, K-Tel Productions 50% (issue 3, p117): Poor adventure, average arcade game.

Castle Eerie, Tartan Software 82% (issue 41, p61): Good.

Castle Master, Incentive Software Ltd 85% (issue 76, p42): The return of Freescape in a riveting arcade/strategy exploration rescue bid.

Castle of Dreams, Widgit Software Ltd 83% (issue 85, p30)

Castles and Clowns, Macmillan Software Ltd (issue 16, p104): Good, well thought-out games which appeal to young children and have a clear educational aim.

Catch 23, Martech Games Ltd 56% (issue 43, p85): Atmospheric explore-and-find game, spoiled by its lack of speed.

Catwalk, Powersoftware 63% (issue 11, p152): Average

Cauldron, Palace Software 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 18, p34): A large, engaging and difficult game for the arcade player.

Cauldron 2: The Pumpkin Strikes Back, Palace Software 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 31, p112): An addictive sequel to an addictive game.

Cauldron 2: The Pumpkin Strikes Back, Palace Software 87% (issue 61, p40)

Cavelon, Ocean Software Ltd 86% (issue 7, p89): Addictive, playable and very good generally.

Caveman, CRL Group PLC 28% (issue 3, p53): A waste of time and money.

Cavemania, Atlantis Software Ltd 45% (issue 87, p47)

Cavern Fighter, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 89% (issue 3, p9): Excellent value, a high quality version of a popular arcade game, very addictive.

Caverns of Kontonia, Atlantis Software Ltd 46% (issue 31, p17): A fairly run-of-the-mill budget title.

Caves of Doom, The, Mastertronic Ltd 58% (issue 26, p38): A fun little game.

Cell Growth, Scetlander (issue 50, p72)

Centurions, Reaktor 23% (issue 46, p138): A poor licence of a potentially exciting subject.

Cerius, Atlantis Software Ltd 70% (issue 53, p95): A smart Exolon clone at a cheap price.

Cerius 2: Interalia, Atlantis Software Ltd 51% (issue 81, p48)

Chain Reaction, Durell Software Ltd 63% (issue 74, p47)

Challenge of Iythus, Creative Juices 73% (issue 58, p40)

Challenge of the Gobots, Reaktor 37% (issue 43, p95): Thin content and low playability makes the game very disappointing.

Challengers, Ubi Soft Ltd 79% (issue 89, p35)

Champ, The, Linel Software 74% (issue 90, p46): A well-presented game with everything you would expect from a boxing simulation.

Championship Baseball, Gamestar 33% (issue 43, p30): Lack of polish and realism ruins what could have been a playable and addictive simulation.

Championship Basketball, GBA, Gamestar 37% (issue 44, p22): An uninteresting simulation - poor graphics, dull gameplay.

Championship Football, GFL, Gamestar 40% (issue 44, p107): Another overly complicated, unplayable simulation.

Championship Run, Impulze 55% (issue 88, p47): It's got the speed, but not the gameplay to match.

Championship Sprint, Electric Dreams Software 44% (issue 51, p100): A a penny under a tenner Championship Sprint is very bad value - even with a track designer.

Chaos - The Battle of Wizards, Games Workshop 8/10 (issue 16, p120): Very good strategy game.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Hill MacGibbon 63% (issue 19, p38): A bit of a disappointment.

Charlie Chaplin, Starring, US Gold Ltd 60% (issue 53, p20): A game with so much potential that has been ruined by a lack of things to do.

Chase H.Q., Ocean Software Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 71, p56): From start to final arrest Chase HQ is rip-roaring turbo-charged action all the way.

Chase H.Q. 2: Special Criminal Investigations, Ocean Software Ltd 74% (issue 85, p65): A reasonable sequel, but not much more than Chase HQ with guns.

Chemical Formulae, Eclipse Software (issue 28, p79): Of limited appeal, though the serious chemistry student may find it useful.

Chemistry, Charles Letts & Co (issue 26, p75): Revision programs like these are, generally speaking, only as good as the student using them. Used sensibly in conjunction with other study methods, they do have a useful role to play, but it has to be understood that, on their own, these packages will not miraculously ensure A grade passes!

Chemistry, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p59)

Chemistry, J&L Randall Ltd (issue 19, p104): don't buy it for home use unless you have a Merit chemistry set! Budding young chemists, however. would probably find it very useful.

Chemistry, Visions Software (issue 48, p53)

Chequered Flag, Sinclair Research Ltd 71% (issue 3, p88): A good simulation, not a very addictive game.

Chevy Chase, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 77% (issue 92, p56): A fun race game using a car we haven't seen computerised before.

Chicago 30's, Topo Soft 82% (issue 63, p77): Chicago in the 30's was not a nice place to live, but it makes a great game setting.

Chickin Chase, Firebird Software Ltd 79% (issue 23, p32): Cheap and saucy little number, but great.

Chiller, Mastertronic Ltd 42% (issue 15, p12): Looks like there's a lot going on, but in the end lacking lasting appeal.

Chimera, Firebird Software Ltd 71% (issue 24, p40): Better than many full price games.

Chinese Juggler, The, Ocean Software Ltd 79% (issue 11, p45): An original game which should appeal widely.

Chinese Patience, Atlantis Software Ltd 68% (issue 20, p39): A neat little card game, which doesn't break new ground, but is fun nevertheless.

Chip's Challenge, US Gold Ltd 82% (issue 84, p78): Not graphically stunning, but an amazingly addictve challenge.

Chopper X-1, R&R Software Ltd 57% (issue 3, p90): A good idea, but not very exciting to play.

Chronos: A Tapestry of Time, Mastertronic Ltd 55% (issue 41, p21): A just above average shoot 'em up, mildly addictive, but with nothing really new or invigorating.

Chuckie Egg, A'n'F Software 80% (issue 2, p14): Highly addictive, and very good.

Chuckie Egg 2: Chocky Egg, A'n'F Software 81% (issue 17, p12): A must for the complete gamer.

Chuckman, Custom Cables International Ltd 79% (issue 4, p36): Very good, and pretty addictive.

Chuck Yeagers Adv. Flight Trainer, Electronic Arts 80% (issue 65, p14): Fast, solid 3-D graphics and loads of options make for an engrossing simulation.

Circus, Digital Fantasia 66% (issue 5, p90): An above average lively adventure with cunning plot but a bit pricey.

Circus Games, Tynesoft 33% (issue 61, p64): Keep hoping that this shoddy circus doesn't come to your town.

Cisco Heat, Image Works 49% (issue 95, p56): Cisco Heat is okay as far as it goes. Trouble is, it doesn't go very far.

City, Docimodus 44% (issue 4, p37): Fair, not at all addictive.

City of Death, The, Red Shift Ltd 5/10 (issue 13, p101): Missed opportunities but a good effort.

City Slicker, Hewson Consultants Ltd 65% (issue 35, p28): Not Hewson's best.

CJ's Elephant Antics, Code Masters Ltd 81% (issue 86, p47)

CJ in the USA, Code Masters Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 92, p57): A stunning platform game - playable and good looking!

Classic Games 4, CP Software 34% (issue 63, p78)

Classic Games - Muncher, Bubble Bus Software 41% (issue 39, p24): Another uninspired attempt at a worn out idea.

Classroom Chaos, Central Solutions 7/10 (issue 28, p95): Entertaining.

Clerky, Unique 43% (issue 7, p36): Not very addictive and below average.

Clever and Smart, Magic Bytes 45% (issue 49, p19): An odd and rather boring game, licensed from German cartoon characters whose twee humour may not appeal to the British market.

Cliff Hanger, New Generation Software 63% (issue 30, p13): Basically a good game, but overpriced.

Clock Chess 89, CP Software 62% (issue 63, p78)

Close-In, Pulsonic 31% (issue 5, p82): A game which ought to be reasonable and has scope for addictivity, totally ruined by thoughtless key layout.

Cloud 99, Marlin Games 75% (issue 52, p40)

Cluedo, Leisure Genius 81% (issue 20, p38): Another excellent transfer from Leisure Genius.

Cobra, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p140): The best Hard Guy game there is.

Cobra Force, Players Premier Software 64% (issue 69, p47)

Codename Mat, Micromega 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 4, p26): Out of this world!

Codename Mat 2, Domark Ltd 81% (issue 20, p112): A fast 3D tactical space game felt to be well above average to good.

Coin-op Hits 2, US Gold Ltd 82% (issue 89, p33)

Colditz, Phipps Associates 8/10 (issue 7, p74)

Colony, Bulldog 45% (issue 40, p116): Could have been an addictive idea, but poor implementation spoils.

Colosseum, Topo Soft 70% (issue 63, p82)

Colossus 4 Bridge, CDS Microsystems 70% (issue 36, p174)

Colour of Magic, The, Piranha 88% (issue 37, p52): Good.

Colt, The, HiSoft (issue 20, p87)

Combat Lynx, Durell Software Ltd 88% (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p94): Excellent, challenging on a wide range of play options and represents excellent value for money.

Combat Lynx, Durell Software Ltd 85% (issue 58, p110)

Combat School, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 48, p16): A hugely addictive challenge of speed, strength and coordination that looks and sounds good too.

Combat Zone, Alternative Software Ltd 43% (issue 49, p28): A poor monochrome shoot-'em-up.

Comet Game, The, Firebird Software Ltd 58% (issue 29, p31): Effectively a compilation of little budget games.

Commando, Elite Systems Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p130): A first-rate arcade conversion - very addictive indeed.

Commando, Elite Systems Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 58, p110)

Commando, Pocket Money Software 5/10 (issue 28, p92): Nothing new here.

Compendium, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 61% (issue 49, p97): Simple fun for all the family, so long as it's only once a year.

Composer, Contrast Software (issue 16, p56)

Computer Cookbook, The, Bug-Byte Software Ltd (issue 6, p99)

Computer Maniac's Diary 1989, Domark Ltd 23% (issue 61, p64)

Computer Science, Disney Software (issue 39, p95)

Computer Studies, Charles Letts & Co (issue 26, p76): Revision programs like these are, generally speaking, only as good as the student using them. Used sensibly in conjunction with other study methods, they do have a useful role to play, but it has to be understood that, on their own, these packages will not miraculously ensure A grade passes!

Computer Wordsearch, Softfirm 33% (issue 25, p25): Probably only for the most ardent wordsearch freak.

Confidential, Radar Games 7/10 (issue 19, p93): Original plot, definitely worth exploring.

Conflict, Martech Games Ltd (issue 10, p135): Verdict: where were you in '82?

Conflicts 1, PSS (issue 42, p71)

Conflicts 2, PSS (issue 44, p50)

Confrontation, MC Lothlorien Ltd 45% (issue 3, p82): Reasonable for war game addicts, only fair otherwise.

Confuzion, Incentive Software Ltd 86% (issue 16, p34): An unusual and original arcade/puzzle with plenty of difficulty levels and features suitable to multiplayer use.

Connect 4, Atlantis Software Ltd 72% (issue 15, p46): At the price a worthy, simple family game.

Conquest, Cheetahsoft Ltd 24% (issue 8, p43): A poor program and a slow game which is over-priced.

Conquest, Cheetahsoft Ltd (issue 10, p134): Verdict: go forth and watch TV.

Con-Quest, Mastertronic Added Dimension 39% (issue 31, p23): A passable game but their are better alternatives.

Conquestador, Erbe Software S.A. 65% (issue 34, p144): An competent arcade adventure that adds little to the genre. A cute but empty game.

Contact Sam Cruise, Microsphere 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p34): A highly original atmospheric game.

Continental Circus, Virgin Mastertronic Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 69, p40): Incredibly playable and very well programmed race 'em up!

Continental Circus, Virgin Mastertronic Ltd 52% (issue 87, p50)

Convoy, Budgie Budget Software 25% (issue 21, p121)

Convoy Raider, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 56% (issue 43, p97): An interesting collection of games that doesn't quite add up to a great game and with limited appeal.

Cop-Out, Mikro-Gen Ltd 65% (issue 37, p107): A polished renedition of an unoriginal game.

Copy Cats + Spell Cats, Keysoft (issue 37, p48): These programs have been written by a teacher with a great deal of experience, and provide excellent value for money.

CORE (Cybernetic Organism Recovery Expedition), A'n'F Software 68% (issue 29, p32): A large, but somehow uninspiring arcade adventure.

Corn Cropper, CCS (issue 40, p104): interesting and realistic simulations of different business situations. useful for encouraging the users to handle a wealth of different information.

Corridors of Genon, New Generation Software 72% (issue 1, p28): An unusually addictive game for those who don't mind doing a bit of figuring.

Corruption, Rainbird Software Ltd 85% (issue 57, p43)

Corya the Warrior Sage, The Guild 80% (issue 96, p31)

Cosmic Cruiser, Imagine Software Ltd 54% (issue 6, p51): Below average.

Cosmic Pirate, Byte Back 67% (issue 70, p49)

Cosmic Shock Absorber, Martech Games Ltd 36% (issue 41, p24): Outdated shoot 'em up spoiled by poor graphics and control response.

Cosmic Wartoad, Ocean Software Ltd 88% (issue 26, p136): A good game, which can be tricky to get into. Worth the effort.

Costa Capers, Firebird Software Ltd 64% (issue 27, p23): A must for Technician Ted fans, otherwise check it out first.

Count About, Longman Software (issue 22, p84)

Countdown, Central Solutions 79% (issue 31, p73): Very good value.

Countdown, Macsen Software 33% (issue 33, p23): Definitely not the best of TV conversions.

Countdown to Doom, Topologika 85% (issue 52, p40):

Countries and Capitals, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Country Cottages, Sterling Software 62% (issue 12, p186): Delightful to watch, but lacking in content.

Count With Oliver, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 44, p94): Two well-structured, easy-to-handle programs which children will enjoy.

Covenant, The, PSS 83% (issue 19, p42): An inspired bu difficult game.

Crack Down, US Gold Ltd 69% (issue 76, p44): Love it, hate it: a brave blast-'em-up with cracked down.

Crack It! Towers, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 34, p58): General ratings: an enjoyable program with a sense of humour which children will enjoy. The large range of puzzles andproblems will hold a child's attention for quite a while

Crash, Mogul Communications Ltd 33% (issue 4, p27): A waste of money, may have some appeal for younger children.

Crash Collection Volume 1, The, US Gold Ltd (issue 67, p42)

Crazy Cars, Titus 65% (issue 52, p21): A faster Out Run, without the graphical appeal.

Crazy Cars 2, Titus 79% (issue 66, p25): A real ride for tough and trendy streetwise dudes.

Crete 1941, CCS 68% (issue 86, p49): A good game, only marred by it simplistic strategies.

Cricket/Howzat, T.J. Owen/Wyvern Software 45%53% (issue 7, p13)

Cricket Master, E&J Software 60% (issue 55, p76)

Crime Busters, Players Software 80% (issue 58, p26)

Critical Mass, Durell Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p24): Very good shoot em up that is fast, fun and furious.

Cromwell at War 1642-1645, CCS 66% (issue 90, p44): Civil war fanatics may be able to see through the inadequacies but better war games have been seen.

Crosswize, Firebird Software Ltd 69% (issue 53, p17): A successful sequel flawed by a small play area and annoying control.

Crown, The, Wrightchoice Software 72% (issue 42, p61): Interesting.

Crown of Ramhotep, The, Tartan Software 71% (issue 46, p104): Competent.

Cruise Attack, Mikro-Gen Ltd 62% (issue 2, p73): Average.

Crusoe, Automata UK Ltd 5/10 (issue 10, p108): Fair.

Crystal Castles, US Gold Ltd 68% (issue 70, p48)

Curse of Shaleth, Central Solutions 6/10 (issue 27, p74): Quite a trek.

Curse of Sherwood, The, Mastertronic Ltd 56% (issue 39, p117): A barely average arcade adventure.

Curse of the 7 Faces, Artic Computing Ltd 7/10 (issue 13, p102): Good value.

Custard Kid, The, New Generation Software 65% (issue 22, p78): Dated but average.

Custerd's Quest, Alpha-Omega Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 44, p67): Very funny indeed.

Cyberball: Football in the 21st Century, Domark Ltd 41% (issue 77, p46): Geriatric robots in an arcade conversion balls-up with no ball.

Cyberknight, CRL Group PLC 38% (issue 53, p20): A game concentrating more on the design program than the actual game itself.

Cybernoid, Hewson Consultants Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 51, p12): The formula may be old, but everything else is new or improved. Raffaele Cecco's best game to date - if only it were bigger!

Cybernoid 2: The Revenge, Hewson Consultants Ltd 88% (issue 57, p86): Not as stunning second time around, but still maintains the original's playability.

Cybertanks, Star Dreams 58% (issue 1, p104): A reasonable average.

Cyberun, The, Ultimate Play The Game 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 28, p26): A good arcade adventure shoot em up!

Cyber Zone, Crystal Computing 85% (issue 3, p106): A top class, arcade quality and highly addictive game. Excellent value.

Cybo-Run, Calisto 58% (issue 5, p19): Fair.

Cycles, The, Accolade Inc 68% (issue 78, p41): Disappointing simulation for tin legged motorbike racing aficionados.

Cycling, Scetlander (issue 50, p72)

Cyclone, Vortex Software 79% (issue 12, p76): Considered to be more fun than TLL and very playable, but perhaps lacking a little in lasting appeal.

Cylu, Firebird Software Ltd 79% (issue 19, p14): For the price this game is a must.

Cyrox, The Power House 46% (issue 40, p25): A below average budget title.

Daley Thompson's Decathlon, Ocean Software Ltd 82% (issue 10, p93): Very good, addictivity will depend on individual taste for this type of game.

Daley Thompson's Decathlon, Ocean Software Ltd 74% (issue 67, p43)

Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 58, p18): As long as your arm doesn't fall off, this should keep you waggling long after the Olympics have finished.

Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge, Ocean Software Ltd 74% (issue 82, p45)

Daley Thompson's Supertest, Ocean Software Ltd 76% (issue 22, p21): Very disappointing; nothing special.

Daley Thompson's Supertest, Ocean Software Ltd 83% (issue 80, p47)

Dam and Blast, I.E.C. Software (issue 27, p54)

Dam Busters, The, US Gold Ltd 75% (issue 21, p14): A playable flight simulation and game.

Damned Forest, The, Cult Games 41% (issue 55, p59)

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Virgin Games Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 32, p16): A game which lives up to the image of the cartoon character.

Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future, Virgin Games Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 56, p86):

Dan Dare 2: Mekon's Revenge, Virgin Games Ltd 74% (issue 49, p86): Mixed opinions, but generally considered to be a decent successor, if not exactly up to the standard of Dan Dare.

Dan Dare 3: The Escape, Virgin Games Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 73, p39): Even without the faithful Digby, Dan Dare is as big a hit as ever.

Dandy, The, Electric Dreams Software 84% (issue 35, p145): Not a bad Gauntlet variant.

Danger Mouse in Double Trouble, Creative Sparks 75% (issue 10, p141): Good to very good for DM fans, perhaps less interesting to general arcade fans.

Danger Mouse in Making Whoopee, Creative Sparks 56% (issue 32, p14): A reasonable game, given the price.

Dargon's Crypt, Venom Games 69% (issue 45, p93): Good value.

Dark Empire, The, MC Lothlorien Ltd 60% (issue 43, p50)

Darkest Road, Zenobi Software 68% (issue 92, p52)

Dark Fusion, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 80% (issue 62, p62): A hard, but interesting blend of game-styles which should please gamesplayers who eat three Shredded Wheat.

Darkman, Ocean Software Ltd 82% (issue 92, p14): A really splendid game, big too, with an intense challenge.

Dark Sceptre, Firebird Software Ltd 88% (issue 47, p11): Very playable and an outstanding programming achievement.

Dark Side, Incentive Software Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 54, p76): A game of Driller's high calibre which creates its own complex environment and distinctive atmosphere - a game of the future.

Dark Star, Design Design Software 89% (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p97): Excellent shoot em up, certainly the fastest.

Dartz, Automata UK Ltd 53% (issue 7, p51): A worthy piece of nonsense that isn't quite a game and will no doubt meet with mixed reactions.

Dawnssley, Top Ten Software 19% (issue 44, p28): An inferior Gauntlet variant without lasting appeal, which came in for strong criticism from everyone.

Day at the Seaside, A, Softlee Systems (issue 18, p110): An excellent program which young children will love. The adult (teacher or parent) can decide on the best way to use the flashcards to meet the needs of the child.

Day in the Life, A, Micromega 59% (issue 15, p46): Slightly mixed feelings, but generally felt to be above average.

Days of Thunder, Mindscape International Inc 43% (issue 84, p78): Tom Cruise fans will be disappointed, as will gamesplayers in general.

D-Day, Games Workshop 83% (issue 11, p21): An excellent and detailed wargame, with graphics to match - at last!

Deactivators, Reaktor 85% (issue 34, p138): An impressive blend of strategy and arcade.

Dead at the Controls, Artic Computing Ltd 6/10 (issue 15, p100): Lacking in atmosphere.

Dead Ringer, Reaktor 42% (issue 43, p91): Just another scrolling shoot-'em-up.

Deathchase, 3D, Micromega 92% (issue 1, p8): Excellent.

Death Chess 5000, Artic Computing Ltd 69% (issue 7, p38): For both serious and non-serious chess players, very good value and generally recommended.

Death Cruiser, Noble House Software 62% (issue 3, p124): A game which proves that it doesn't have to look fast to be fast, and despite appearances is very hard to play. Good with a joystick, average with keys.

Death or Glory, CRL Group PLC 36% (issue 47, p20): All that glitters has not gameplay.

Deathscape, Starlight Software 57% (issue 42, p34): A low-key shoot-'em-up which despite its polished look offers little action.

Death Star, Rabbit Software Ltd 54% (issue 6, p107): Below average.

Death Star Interceptor, System 3 Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 15, p116): An excellent, addictive and attractive shoot em up requiring speedy reflexes. Good value for money.

Death Wake, Quicksilva Ltd 76% (issue 25, p113): Excellent if you like Beach Head style games.

Death Wish 3, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 45% (issue 45, p128): The attractive appearance doesn't compensate for unexciting gameplay.

Decimals, Keysoft (issue 44, p93): The help window is a particularly useful feature of this valuable program.

Decor Wreckers, Scorpio Software 53% (issue 8, p11): fair to average.

Deeds of Glen Garry Hall, The, Terminal Software 6/10 (issue 22, p125): Very average.

Deek's Deeds, Bass-On 58% (issue 92, p53)

Deep, The, US Gold Ltd 44% (issue 62, p64): It plays better than it looks, but it's still overpriced.

Deep Strike, Durell Software Ltd 79% (issue 36, p183): Neither arcade nor simulator.

Deep Waters Volume 1, Zenobi Software 78% (issue 93, p52)

Deep Waters Volume 2, Zenobi Software 86% (issue 93, p53)

Defcom, Quicksilva Ltd 45% (issue 37, p106): Good graphics, but it's a shame about the game.

Defenda, Interstella Software 89% (issue 4, p86): Very good.

Defenders of the Earth, Enigma Variations Ltd 76% (issue 78, p43): An blasting romp for fans of the TV series - with only short term playability.

Deflektor, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 77% (issue 47, p123): Everything that makes a great puzzle game.

Defusion/Worms, K-Tel Productions 52% (issue 5, p101): Both games together represent a reasonable value for money, but neither is original, or exceptionally implemented.

Dekorating Blues, Alpha-Omega Software 38% (issue 33, p127): Nice gloss, but becomes very monotonous after a while.

Delta Charge!, Thalamus Ltd 73% (issue 76, p41): A blast of good no-holds-barred mindless shoot-'em-up action.

Delta Wing, Creative Sparks 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p18): Excellent.

Demon's Revenge, Firebird Software Ltd 32% (issue 51, p107): Poor enough to give budget games a bad name.

Demon from the Darkside, Compass Software 84% (issue 35, p71): A cut above the average Quill release.

Demon from the Darkside 2: Golden Mask, Compass Software 74% (issue 41, p62): Good, easygoing yarn.

Demon from the Darkside 3: Devil's Hand, Compass Software 72% (issue 59, p112):

Denis Through the Drinking Glass, Applications Software Specialities 83% (issue 3, p21): An excellent adventure and very reasonably priced.

Denizen, Players Software 59% (issue 52, p83): Sadly, the game doesn't live up to the lively presentation.

Dervish, The Power House 19% (issue 52, p86): As a freebie it would be disappointing.

Desert Burner, Sparklers 48% (issue 20, p16): Pretty poor.

Desert Hawk, Players Software 47% (issue 31, p24)

Desert Rats, CCS 88% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p120)

Desert Rats 128k, CCS 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p108)

Designer's Pencil, The, Activision Inc (issue 15, p39)

Desolator, US Gold Ltd 60% (issue 54, p84): An attractive, but restrictive, maze game.

Desperado, Central Solutions 6/10 (issue 27, p74): Not bad.

Deus Ex Machina, Automata UK Ltd (issue 10, p52)

Devastating Blow, Beyond Belief 72% (issue 96, p61)

Deviants, Players Software 66% (issue 48, p168): Limited gameplay, disappointing from the author of Joe Blade.

Devil's Island, Gilsoft International 77% (issue 5, p87): Very good, lengthy, well-plotted adventure at a good price.

Devil Rides In, The, Carnell Software 53% (issue 4, p126): A surprisingly uninteresting game despite the scenario.

Devils Crown, The, Mastertronic Ltd 54% (issue 27, p134): Not a bad game at the price, but nothing special.

Diablo!, Nebula Designs Software 88% (issue 61, p25)

Diamond, Destiny Software 70% (issue 56, p23): A sparkling and unusual variation on the traditional shoot-'em-up - despite Nick...

Diamond Quest, CCS 4/10 (issue 6, p75)

Dick Tracy, Titus 37% (issue 86, p53): A classic example of the 'big licence, no gameplay' syndrome.

Di-Lithium Lift, Hewson Consultants Ltd 61% (issue 4, p115): Fast and tough, perhaps too hard to be really addictive.

Dimension Destructors, Artic Computing Ltd 68% (issue 2, p74): above average to good

Dinky Digger, Postern Ltd 33% (issue 3, p54): Poor to fair, and poor value.

Dirt Track Racer, Zeppelin Games Ltd 48% (issue 90, p43)

Disco Dan, Gem Software 85% (issue 5, p98): Different, difficult, good addictivity and very good value.

Discs of Death, Artic Computing Ltd 31% (issue 23, p155): Tired old arcade clone that's far too late.

Disease Dodgers, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 15, p111): Fair.

Disposable Heroes, The Power House 22% (issue 52, p86): A idea with good potential, ruined by shoddy programming.

Dix Mille, CCS 65% (issue 9, p100): Above average, mildly addictive in one, probably a very good party game, and good value for money.

Dizzy's Excellent Adventure, Code Masters Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 94, p58): One of the best cartoon adventure packs ever to be released on the Spectrum.

Dizzy 1: The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure, Code Masters Ltd 78% (issue 46, p134): An enjoyable and graphically competent arcade puzzle game.

Dizzy 2: Treasure Island, Code Masters Ltd 87% (issue 62, p69)

Dizzy 3: Fantasy World, Code Masters Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 72, p57)

Dizzy 4: Magicland, Code Masters Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 83, p72)

Dizzy Collection, The, Code Masters Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 89, p33)

Dizzy Panic, Code Masters Ltd 80% (issue 88, p43)

D.N.A. Warrior, Cascade Games Ltd 53% (issue 63, p16): There are far more enjoyable ways to explore someone's body!

Doc the Destroyer, Melbourne House 41% (issue 40, p25): A good concept, let down by poor implementation.

Doctor Doom's Revenge, Empire Software 46% (issue 75, p41): A flaccid failed attempt to bring two of Marvel's biggest stars to the Speccy.

Doctor What!, CRL Group PLC 17% (issue 35, p128): A nasty steaming dollop of What.

Dodge City, Phoenix Software Ltd 57% (issue 2, p103): Above average.

Dodgy Geezers, Melbourne House 86% (issue 38, p91): More interesting the more you play and get into the theme.

Dogfight, Slogger Software 47% (issue 9, p13): A somewhat old fashioned game with reasonable level variation, not thought to be very addictive and a little expensive for what it offers.

Dogfight 2187, Starlight Software 56% (issue 41, p116): Neat two player game, not so hot for the pilot.

Dogsbody, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 65% (issue 23, p22): A pleasant game, slightly flawed by a few blunders.

Dominator, System 3 Software Ltd 59% (issue 67, p40): Nice graphics, shame about the gameplay.

Don't Buy This, Firebird Software Ltd 39.333333% (issue 17, p46): I'm told it's great.

Don't Panic, Firebird Software Ltd 70% (issue 18, p22): A better than average game.

Don't Panic - Panic Now, Dented Designs 71% (issue 41, p61): Longer than a toilet roll and just as soft.

Donkey Kong, Ocean Software Ltd 48% (issue 37, p27): A competent conversion of an ancient arcade game.

Doombugs, Work Force 67% (issue 1, p82): Above average addictivity, good game.

Doomdark's Revenge, Beyond Software 10/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 13, p98): Excellent, a classic.

Doomsday, Relion Software 64% (issue 84, p41)

Doomsday Castle, Fantasy Software 87% (issue 2, p26): Addictive, playable, very good value.

Doomsday Papers, The, Matand Software 7/10 (issue 28, p89): Quite good.

Dotty, Dollarsoft 68% (issue 7, p91): A well paced, addictive Pacman type, above average to good.

Double, The, Scanatron 56% (issue 55, p76)

Double Agent, Tartan Software 81% (issue 57, p44)

Double Dare, Alternative Software Ltd 68% (issue 97, p56): As seen on TV, minus the gunge - worth a splash out!

Double Dragon, Melbourne House 64% (issue 61, p66): Nothing special, even with the two-player mode, and too easy to have much lasting appeal.

Double Dragon, Melbourne House 42% (issue 87, p50)

Double Dragon 2: The Revenge, Virgin Mastertronic Ltd 85% (issue 71, p70): A great oriental beat-'em-up that greatly improves on the original in graphics and playability.

Double Dragon 3: Rosetta Stone, Storm Software 70% (issue 96, p60): Lots more of the same with some snazzy graphics thrown in.

Double Take, Ocean Software Ltd 74% (issue 37, p118): A very classy and original game that looks good but could get a bit monotonous after a while.

Double Trouble, Starlite 43% (issue 3, p117): A good idea spoiled by the gameplay elements.

Down to Earth, Firebird Software Ltd 47% (issue 42, p95): Latter-day clone of an old arcade game with average playability, but too frustrating to be very addictive. May have some appeal for newer gamesters practising for the delights of classic Boulderdash.

Draconus, Zeppelin Games Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 58, p91): Monster size fun at budget price.

Dracula, CRL Group PLC 89% (issue 37, p54): Spooky

Dragon Breed, Activision Inc 80% (issue 84, p79): A colourful and playable shoot-'em-up lacking the polish of greatness.

Dragon Ninja, Imagine Software Ltd 46% (issue 62, p16): No originality, or difficulty here, just another repetitive beat-'em-up.

Dragon Ninja, Imagine Software Ltd 55% (issue 90, p49)

Dragonsbane, Quicksilva Ltd 54% (issue 4, p83): Neither adventure nor arcade, this game falls between two stools and fails to captivate.

Dragons Lair, Software Projects Ltd 54% (issue 34, p152): Pretty, but lacking in gameplay.

Dragons Lair, Software Projects Ltd 46% (issue 76, p48)

Dragons Lair 2: Escape from Singes Castle, Software Projects Ltd 83% (issue 39, p120): An exciting fantasy challenge, and a great improvement on its predecessor.

Dragon Spirit, Domark Ltd 72% (issue 68, p43): Smashing shoot-'em-up makes full use of dragon theme, but difficult.

Dragontorc, Hewson Consultants Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 16, p20): Excellent.

Draughts, Oasis Software 71% (issue 3, p37): An excellent implementation of the classic board game at a very good price.

Draughts Genius, Rack-It 68% (issue 45, p29): Good implementation of draughts.

Dreadnoughts, MC Lothlorien Ltd 65% (issue 5, p99): A good game for strategy fans, some very good points and some not so good,with slow action phases. Overall though good value for those who like the type.

Dreadnoughts At Jutland, Specsim 69% (issue 51, p50)

Dream Warrior, US Gold Ltd 31% (issue 55, p21): Keep hoping you'll never have a dream as bad as this.

Dr. Franky and the Monster, Virgin Games Ltd 76% (issue 3, p89): Good, fairly addictive.

Driller, Incentive Software Ltd 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 47, p24): With a stunning use of 3D graphics, very challenging gameplay and the fascination of exploring a Freescape world, Driller is one of the best games CRASH has seen.

Driller, Incentive Software Ltd 86% (issue 87, p50)

Driller Tanks, Sinclair Research Ltd 62% (issue 6, p53): Above average.

Drive In, Fantasy Software 70% (issue 13, p14): Above average.

Dr. Jackle and Mr. Wide, Bulldog 41% (issue 41, p105): A good, and often original idea falles into a sadly cliched game lacking content.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - A Gothic Nightmare, The Essential Myth 79% (issue 54, p52)

Droidz, Silverbird Software Ltd 21% (issue 56, p95)

Druid, Firebird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p146): A compelling demon-bashing game.

Druid 2: Enlightenment, Firebird Software Ltd 68% (issue 49, p90): Not up to the high Druid standard.

Dukes of Hazzard, Elite Systems Ltd 63% (issue 15, p36): Great graphics but not much game.

Dun Darach, Gargoyle Games 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 18, p16): An excellent value for money game which has a lot of scope coupled with brilliant scenario and graphics. Truly a megagame.

Dungeon Dare, Central Solutions 7/10 (issue 28, p95.96): Entertaining.

Dynamic Duo, Firebird Software Ltd 29% (issue 62, p18): The most unentertaining double act since Little and Large.

Dynamite Dan, Mirrorsoft Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 18, p26): Superb, value for money game.

Dynamite Dan, Mirrorsoft Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 61, p39)

Dynamite Dan 2, Mirrorsoft Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 32, p28): A very worthy successor to Dynamite Dan 1.

Dynamite Dux, Activision Inc 70% (issue 70, p45): Initially cute and playable, but quickly repetitive.

Dynasty Wars, US Gold Ltd 44% (issue 77, p44)

Dynatron Mission, Mastertronic Ltd 71% (issue 49, p24): An enjoyable and involving game, but much like others in its genre.

Earth Defence, Artic Computing Ltd 63% (issue 2, p37): Above average to good.

Earthlight, Firebird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 53, p10): Could (hopefully) set a whole new trend in shoot 'em ups.

Earth Shock, 8th Day Software 79% (issue 42, p59): Good text descriptions and fine plot.

East Front, CCS (issue 14, p125)

Echelon, US Gold Ltd 16% (issue 61, p62): A great disappointment after the tremendous success of their last flight game, Thunderblade - nice box, though...

Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge, Martech Games Ltd 56% (issue 11, p46): A good simulation, not over exciting and not particularly addictive.

Edd the Duck, Impulze 83% (issue 84, p65): A colourful and very playable push for stardom.

Edd the Duck, Impulze 84% (issue 96, p59)

Ed-On, Add-On Electronics Ltd 51% (issue 4, p39): Fair to average, not very addictive.

Eidolon, The, Activision Inc 76% (issue 36, p17): Nice try at converting a game that was never suitable for the Spectrum.

Eights, Atlantis Software Ltd 73% (issue 9, p94): An excellent card implemenatation, being an interesting one-player game with the computer and good value for money.

Election, Mastertronic Ltd 37% (issue 8, p99): Two reviewers thought it a waste of time, one thought it above average to good.

Electronics Kit, Westex Electronics (issue 38, p46): The package has been carefully thought out, and is based on sound educational practice with the computer programs making an effective contribution to the whole.

Elevator Action, Quicksilva Ltd 72% (issue 37, p24): A well presented game, though possibly lacking in addictive qualities.

Eleventh Hour, The, Venturesoft 7/10 (issue 29, p89): Good value.

Eliminator, Alternative Software Ltd 34% (issue 56, p94)

Eliminator, Hewson Consultants Ltd 82% (issue 63, p11): A fast and playable 'roadblasting' shoot-'em-up.

Elite, Firebird Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 22, p28): A first class, absorbing game.

Ellisnore Diamond, The, River Software 78% (issue 97, p42)

Elven Warrior, Players Premier Software 72% (issue 73, p46)

Emerald Isle, Level 9 Computing Ltd 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 16, p113): Very good.

Emlyn Hughes Arcade Quiz, Audiogenic Software Ltd 68% (issue 80, p44): A good looking quiz game: well presented but let down by slow control response.

Emlyn Hughes International Soccer, Audiogenic Software Ltd 72% (issue 63, p87): A brave attempt to combine football management and arcade skills,which doesn't quite come off.

E-motion, US Gold Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 76, p39): Physics lessons in school are never as fun or as frustrating as this exercise in motion.

Empires, Imperial Software (issue 10, p134)

Encounter, Severn Software 45% (issue 4, p117): Below average.

Encyclopedia of War: Ancient Battles, CCS 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 62, p72)

Endurance, CRL Group PLC 69% (issue 24, p14): Though not stunning in any way at all, it has a certain something.

Enduro, Activision Inc 67% (issue 10, p54): Above average to good as a game and would be good value overall if the price was lower.

Enduro Racer, Activision Inc 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 40, p16): A risky Spectrum conversion that has paid off handsomely, providing all the thrills and spills of the original.

Enduro Racer, Activision Inc 85% (issue 67, p44)

Energy 30000, Elm Computers 73% (issue 2, p12): Maddening, addictive, good value.

Energy Warriors, Mastertronic Ltd 45% (issue 50, p100): Far too easy, but maybe worth getting for the 'free' game!

English Language Tutors, Options International (issue 35, p58): a very carefully thought-out series of programs which would be particularly useful for children with learning difficulties.

English Literature, Charles Letts & Co (issue 26, p74): Revision programs like these are, generally speaking, only as good as the student using them. Used sensibly in conjunction with other study methods, they do have a useful role to play, but it has to be understood that, on their own, these packages will not miraculously ensure A grade passes!

Enigma Force, Beyond Software 88% (issue 26, p128): Difficult at first but rewarding, may prove quicker to solve than you think at first.

Enter At Your Own Risk, Teenware 60% (issue 53, p48):

Enterprise, Melbourne House 59% (issue 41, p115): A slower-paced trading game with some arcade skills required, more likely to appeal to fans of the genre.

Enterprise, Melbourne House 40% (issue 76, p47)

Entrepeneur, Collins Educational (issue 28, p78): Both are very comprehensive packages which provide excellent value for money. A great deal of thought and effort has obviously gone into their preparation, and the end result is two sophisticated, user-friendly programs which I would highly recommend to anyone entering the business world.

Equinox, Mikro-Gen Ltd 87% (issue 30, p34): A very well produced shoot em up adventure.

Eric and the Floaters, Sinclair Research Ltd 60% (issue 6, p53): Above average.

Erik: Phantom of the Opera, Crysys 54% (issue 48, p12): Unattractive and unrewardingly difficult.

Ervaders, I.E.C. Software (issue 27, p53)

Escape from Krakatoa, Abbex Electronics 83% (issue 2, p70): Very good - highly recommended.

Escape from Pulsar 7, Digital Fantasia 6/10 (issue 7, p70)

Escape from the Planet of the Robot Monsters, Domark Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 78, p45): Forget the silly title - just play, play, play!

Eskimo Eddie, Ocean Software Ltd 78% (issue 4, p29): Very good.

Espionage, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 81% (issue 60, p29): A very good conversion of the intriguing board game, especially interesting with more human players.

Estimator Racer, Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 13, p40): Good idea, shame about the game.

E-SWAT (Elite Special Weapons And Tactics), US Gold Ltd 28% (issue 86, p51): With its long multi-load and awful 48k version E-SWAT is very poor value for money.

Eureka!, Domark Ltd 7/10 (issue 12, p128): Should be good value but has several annoying features like lack of SAVE facility.

European Champions, E&J Software 70% (issue 55, p76)

European Superleague, CDS Microsystems 80% (issue 90, p46): Finally! A football management game that's well presented, looks good, and above all is entertaining.

Evening Star, Hewson Consultants Ltd 53% (issue 45, p28): A detailed steam-train simulation for the buffs, very similar to Southern Belle.

Everyone's a Wally, Mikro-Gen Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 14, p118): Excellent.

Evil Crown, Argus Press Software Ltd 77% (issue 24, p181)

Excalibur: Sword of Kings, Alternative Software Ltd 83% (issue 47, p40): Well worth a try.

Exolon, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 43, p14): A well-presented traditional shoot 'em-up with plenty to do and look at - and a chance of bonus points at the end of the 128 version.

Explorer, Electric Dreams Software 32% (issue 38, p101): Gargantuan, awesome, actually quite fun for a while, but devastating in the end, and ultimately a bit monotonous.

Expose, Keysoft (issue 33, p49): An excellent, professional program with a number of user-friendly features such as extensive error-trapping with a choice of typefaces. It has been thoroughly tried out at schools, and at only £4 this is a program which everyone can afford. Highly recommended!

Express Raider, US Gold Ltd 47% (issue 41, p25): Thin conversion of an unexciting coin-op.

Exterminator, Audiogenic Software Ltd 81% (issue 85, p59): Don't just sit there, get your fly swatter out and join in the fun.

Exterminator, Silversoft Ltd 82.5% (issue 1, p95): Very good.

Extreme, Digital Integration 86% (issue 84, p68): A fast and addictive shoot-'em-up to keep you burning the midnight oil.

Extricator, The, Precision Games 8/10 (issue 29, p90): Many praiseworthy features.

Eye, Endurance Games 50% (issue 49, p12): An average conversion of a none-too-impressive board game.

F-15 Strike Eagle, MicroProse Software Ltd 84% (issue 42, p19): Polished programming makes this conversion from Atari a must for flight-simultation addicts.

F-16 Combat Pilot, Digital Integration 84% (issue 86, p53): One of the best flightsims we've seen, buy it now.

F-16 Fighting Falcon, Code Masters Ltd 53% (issue 76, p46)

F-19 Stealth Fighter, MicroProse Software Ltd 83% (issue 73, p44): Microprose fly where they know best - if only Bill Stealy flew Firebirds just as well!

F1 Tornado Simulator, Zeppelin Games Ltd 51% (issue 84, p76)

Factory Breakout, Poppy Soft 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 6, p97): Addictive, playable and highly recommended.

F.A. Cup Football, Virgin Games Ltd 64% (issue 27, p126): Well put together, but a simple game which might disappoint some people.

Fahrenheit 3000, Softstone Ltd 81% (issue 13, p60): A very good, hard game with its own features, good value for money.

Fairlight: A Prelude, The Edge Software 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 22, p26): A stunning game, achieved with a new programming technique.

Fairlight 2: A Trail of Darkness, The Edge Software 81% (issue 36, p33): Good, but nothing new.

Fairly Difficult Mission, Zodiac Software 76% (issue 55, p57)

Falcon Patrol 2, Virgin Games Ltd 56% (issue 17, p14): Fair but very dated.

Falcon the Renegade Lord, Virgin Games Ltd 64% (issue 42, p24): Above average game with an interesting idea, but lacking the polished graphics and more involved content that would make a hit.

Falklands 82, PSS 33% (issue 27, p81)

Fall Guy, The, Elite Systems Ltd 76% (issue 12, p86): A game with good playability, but lacking in addictivity.

Fall of Rome, The, ASP Software Ltd 55% (issue 8, p101): For strategy fans and younger players this could be worthwhile, as there is a fair amount to handle. Overall on the average side.

Famous Five on Treasure Island, The, Enigma Variations Ltd 81% (issue 89, p45): Imaginative, well designed but with one or two minor quirks.

Fantasia Diamond, Hewson Consultants Ltd 10/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 5, p74)

Fantastic American Football, Zeppelin Games Ltd 78% (issue 80, p46)

Fantastic Voyage, Quicksilva Ltd 78% (issue 16, p132): Mixed opinions from below average to very good, playable and reasonably difficult.

Fantasy, The, Mediandroid 49% (issue 43, p74): Not good.

Fast and the Furious, The, Go! (issue 46, p140): Both are adequate shoot-'em-ups with average lastability.

Fast Food Dizzy, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 63, p83)

Fat Worm Blows a Sparky, Durell Software Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 34, p142): Extremely silly, and wonderful fun.

Federation, 8th Day Software 78% (issue 51, p44)

Fernandez Must Die, Image Works 87% (issue 58, p92): A playable shoot-'em-up which perhaps suffers slightly from repetitiveness.

Feud, Bulldog 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 38, p28): An excellent start to a new label, which proves that budget arcade adventures are alive and well!

Fiendish Freddy's Big Top of Fun, Mindscape International Inc 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 76, p44): Roll up, roll up for a Smashing day at the circus!!

Fifth Quadrant, The, Bubble Bus Software 48% (issue 44, p27): Some good features - it's interesting to control four characters - but unplayable.

Fighter Bomber, Activision Inc 73% (issue 77, p48): A graphically pretty and competent 3-D flight sim for the technically minded.

Fighter Pilot, Digital Integration 86% (issue 2, p93): An excellent simulation and game - highly recommended.

Fighter Pilot, Digital Integration 76% (issue 61, p38)

Fighting Soccer, Activision Inc 68% (issue 71, p58): Albeit misnamed, a really good attempt at a soccer sim.

Fighting Warrior, Melbourne House 73% (issue 22, p14): Graphically excellent, but a bit short on gameplay variety.

Fighting Warrior, Melbourne House 45% (issue 75, p48)

Final Assault, US Gold Ltd 38% (issue 61, p11): Your money would be better spent on a woolly hat and a pair of wellies!

Final Fight, US Gold Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 93, p54): Whopping graphics add that extra sparkle and make a basic beat-'em-up a winner!

Final Matrix, The, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 75% (issue 41, p112): This unusual and addictive game presents a very tough challenge.

Final Mission, The, Incentive Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 10, p106): Good.

Finders Keepers, Mastertronic Ltd 85% (issue 13, p124): A neat and fairly original game with good playability and excellent value at the price.

Fire and Forget, Titus 55% (issue 61, p62): A well-programmed and enjoyable shoot-'em-up marred by a lack of variety and a flaw in gameplay.

Fireflash, Abacus Programs 78% (issue 1, p88)

Firefly, Ocean Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 50, p12): what more could an arcade freak want?

Firehawks, Postern Ltd 51% (issue 1, p19): Fair.

Firelord, Hewson Consultants Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p22): Steve Crow does it again!

Firelord, Hewson Consultants Ltd 73% (issue 85, p62)

Firetrap, Electric Dreams Software 78% (issue 49, p14): A competent and addictive conversion of a novel arcade machine.

Firework Music & Water Music, Software Cottage (issue 16, p63)

First Past the Post, Cult Games 32% (issue 55, p68)

First Steps With the Mr Men, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 31, p79): Although aimed at children from 4 to 8, I would lower the age range. For most 7 and 8 year olds, the stories and games would be too simple, so perhaps 2 to 6 years would be more realistic.

Fish!, Rainbird Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 63, p41)

Fists of Fury (Edition 2), Virgin Games Ltd 76% (issue 89, p31)

Five-a-Side Footy, Silverbird Software Ltd 56% (issue 55, p104): Not a bad little football game, even better with a friend.

Flash Gordon, Mastertronic Added Dimension 42% (issue 43, p22): A mediocre Commodore conversion which doesn't work to the full potential of the licence.

Fletcher's Castle, Fernleaf Educational Software (issue 34, p58): This is an interesting and absorbing simulation which will spark off a whole variety of learning activities. Highly recommended.

Flight Path 737, Anirog Software 4% (issue 16, p31): This may work on the other machines but the Spectrum conversion seems to be a botch up.

Flintstones, The, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 62% (issue 54, p84): The humour and character of cartoons is difficult to represent within the strict confines of a computer game and, like so many attempts before, The Flintstones doesn't quite manage it.

Flukeit and Blunders: Kidnapping..., Axxent Software 70% (issue 43, p72): Flawed program, but a great little adventure.

Flunky, Piranha 60% (issue 44, p104): Flunk is a good-looking arcade puzzle, but it's monotonous despite the original scenario.

Flyer Fox, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 63% (issue 26, p23): Not bad for the price, although the program's age shows in lack of polish.

Flying Shark, Firebird Software Ltd 85% (issue 49, p20): Another great shoot-'em-up from the Robinson/Cumming partnership.

Football Director, D&H Games 13% (issue 45, p122): A poor and expensive substitute for Addictive's Football Manager (well received in Crash Issue Four).

Footballer, The, Cult Games 43% (issue 69, p49)

Footballer of the Year, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 68% (issue 37, p28): Reasonably good fun, but a little too easy.

Footballer of the Year, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 54% (issue 58, p110)

Footballer of the Year 2, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 63% (issue 72, p54): A reasonable soccer management/trivia game - for afficionados of the sport.

Footballer of the Year 2, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 58% (issue 90, p42)

Football Frenzy, Alternative Software Ltd 39% (issue 50, p80)

Football Manager 2, Addictive Games Ltd 79% (issue 54, p20): One for all fans of the very poplar football genre - top of the league!

Football Manager 2, Addictive Games Ltd 85% (issue 55, p75): One for all fans of the very poplar football genre - top of the league!

Forbidden Fruit, Tansoft 73% (issue 14, p121): Above average to good, and selling at a sensible price.

Forbidden Planet, Design Design Software 86% (issue 26, p30): A good follow up (perhaps with some reservations), and a fast, intricate shoot em up in the classic vein.

Force, The, Argus Press Software Ltd 68% (issue 30, p56)

Force Fighter, Perfection Software 68% (issue 3, p54): Above average.

Forest, The, Phipps Associates (issue 1, p27)

Forest at World's End, Interceptor Micros Software 6/10 (issue 10, p107): Rather short.

Forgotten City, H.A.W.K. Adventuring 87% (issue 38, p92): Good.

Forgotten Worlds, US Gold Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 65, p12): The accurate conversion of this Capcom arcade hit should please everyone.

Forgotten Worlds, US Gold Ltd 60% (issue 90, p49)

Formula One, Spirit Software 25% (issue 8, p12): A barely average looking 3D race game with built-in unplayability.

Four Minutes To Midnight, 8th Day Software 76% (issue 39, p52): Classic cheap game.

Fourmost Adventures, Global Software 9/10 (issue 27, p71): excellent

Fourmost Adventures, Global Software 6/10 (issue 27, p71): good value

Fourmost Adventures, Global Software 6/10 (issue 27, p71): strange, humourous in places, but generally disappointing.

Fourmost Adventures, Global Software 7/10 (issue 27, p71): entertaining

Fourth Protocol, The, Hutchinson Computer Publishing 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 19, p91): A highly playable and addictive adventure/strategy game

Foxx Fights Back, Image Works 85% (issue 58, p24): Probably the best farmyard game yet!

Fractions, Keysoft (issue 37, p49): An appealing program, very well structured, which brings alive the concept of fractions. Unlike most programs on this topic, which only reinforce knowledge already acquired, this program is a true teaching aid. Definitely value for money.

Fractions 2, Keysoft (issue 44, p93): A very effective and attractive method of teaching fractions; it'll give the teacher/parent good information on the child's grasp of the concepts, too.

Frank Bruno's Boxing, Elite Systems Ltd 86% (issue 19, p22): Much more scope than the others. There now we've said it.

Frankenstein 2000, Icon Software Ltd 76% (issue 18, p24): A better than average game.

Frankenstein Jnr, 39 Steps 50% (issue 73, p47)

Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 19, p34): This is a highly innovative arcade/adventure that you must not be without.

Frank N. Stein, PSS 80% (issue 9, p124): A good, novel platform game that becomes very addictive in play.

Frank the Flea, Megasoft 57% (issue 27, p130): An interesting little game.

Fred, Investronica S.A. 83% (issue 3, p84): Very good, mixed feeling on the addictivity.

Fred's Fan Factory, Software Super Savers Ltd 44% (issue 12, p135): Mixed feelings from reviewers ranging from waste of money to above average.

Freddy Hardest, Dinamic Software 85% (issue 47, p27): Dinamic's best game yet is great fun, with realistic animation and effective graphics.

Freedom Fighter, The Power House 19% (issue 53, p21): A poor game lacking in any addictive or playable qualities.

Freez' Bees, Silversoft Ltd 61% (issue 2, p101): Reasonable implementation of a fair game.

French, Disney Software (issue 39, p95)

French, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p58)

French Crosswords, AVP Computing (issue 35, p59): fun for crossword addicts, this program is a good way of revising and extending vocabulary.

French Dictation, AVP Computing (issue 35, p59): a very usefil study aid both in the home and at school.

French is Fun, CDS Microsystems (issue 2, p97)

French Listening Comprehension 1, Softlee Systems (issue 18, p112): Highly recommended.

French Vocabulary, Rose Software (issue 19, p104): There is a place for this type of rote-learning package in exam revision, but although the six programs include a variety of topics, the presentation could have been more interesting. Also the programs crash if BREAK is inadvertantly touched, which is a rather extreme approach to software protection!

Friday the 13th, Domark Ltd 32% (issue 29, p130): Oh dear, oh dear.

Frightened Fantasy, Dented Designs 78% (issue 42, p62): Quite an advert for Orcbusters.

Frightmare, Cascade Games Ltd 57% (issue 51, p25): Of strange curiousity value for those with a spare ten pounds.

Front-Line, Zeppelin Games Ltd 50% (issue 53, p86): A simple start for Zeppelin Games.

Froot Loop, Ntd Software 50% (issue 6, p14): below average, but better value for money due to price.

Frost Byte, Mikro-Gen Ltd 86% (issue 35, p139): A small spring forward for arcade adventures.

Frost Byte, Mikro-Gen Ltd 79% (issue 89, p47)

Fruit Machine Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 30% (issue 47, p126): A simple game on a simple subject, with few incentives to make you play again.

Fruit Machine Simulator 2, Code Masters Ltd 78% (issue 74, p46)

Fruit Machine Simulator 2, Code Masters Ltd 40% (issue 80, p48)

Full Throttle, Micromega 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 7, p6): Excellent.

Full Throttle 2, Zeppelin Games Ltd 40% (issue 86, p54)

Funhouse, Pacific Software 7/10 (issue 15, p100): Quite good and original scenario.

Fun School 3 (5-7's), Database Educational Software 86% (issue 85, p29)

Fun School 3 (Under 5's), Database Educational Software 84% (issue 85, p29)

Fun School 4, Europress Software 87% (issue 96, p56)

Fury, The, Martech Games Ltd 72% (issue 55, p20): A compelling action game but not quite as fast and furious as the racy title suggests.

Future Bike Simulator, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 68% (issue 78, p48)

Future Knight, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 76% (issue 36, p21): Not up to Gremlin's ususal standards.

Future Tense, Mystic Software 85% (issue 46, p103): Good.

Futurezoo, Clwyd Adventure Software 43% (issue 33, p97): Poor; a story in need of an adventure programmer.

Galactic Games, Activision Inc 71% (issue 49, p87): Galactic Games gives a clever and funny twist to the decathlon format.

Galactic Warriors, Abacus Programs 67% (issue 1, p73): Good.

Galaxias, Delta 4 Software 7/10 (issue 27, p71): Entertaining.

Galaxy Force 2, Activision Inc 79% (issue 72, p50): Smashing game well converted, though the multi-load is a right pain.

Galletron, Bulldog 29% (issue 43, p19): A dull game without much challenge.

Gallipoli, CCS 87% (issue 35, p126)

Galvan - Cosmo Police, Imagine Software Ltd 65% (issue 35, p150): Will disappoint arcade devotees.

Game Maker, 2D, CRL Group PLC 49% (issue 59, p14): Fiddling with the designer is great fun, but sadly, the game you end up with can never be very good.

Game Over, Dinamic Software 55% (issue 44, p106): A disappointing blasting game - the packaging is misleadingly interesting.

Game Over 2, Imagine Software Ltd 60% (issue 58, p17): A flashy box conceals mediocre contents.

Games Designer, The, Quicksilva Ltd 92% (issue 2, p40): Highly recommended. Since the ratings hardly apply to this program we asked the reviewers to give an overall percentage. It was 92%.

Games - Summer Edition, The, US Gold Ltd 88% (issue 64, p11): Nice graphics, great gameplay - another excellent Epyx sports sim, best played with friends.

Games - Winter Edition, The, US Gold Ltd 80% (issue 56, p20): Although the events involve simple control, together they make up a fun sports package which is especially playable with friends - the more the merrier!

Gangsters!, Sinclair Programs 58.5% (issue 1, p73): Good.

Garfield: Big, Fat, Hairy Deal, The Edge Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 50, p18): funny and addictive - with real arcade-adventure challenge as well as comic-strip slapstick.

Gary Lineker's Hot-Shot, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 64% (issue 63, p86): A technically sound, but simplistic soccer simulation.

Gary Lineker's Super Star Soccer, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 52% (issue 49, p12): A disappointing football game which falls far short of its potential.

Gatecrasher, Quicksilva Ltd 74% (issue 7, p86): If you enjoy puzzles, then this is excellent, perhaps a little pricey.

Gauntlet, US Gold Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 37, p16): This conversion is let down a little by the graphics and sound, but the gameplay more than makes up for such deficiencies.

Gauntlet, US Gold Ltd 85% (issue 58, p110)

Gauntlet 2, US Gold Ltd 65% (issue 49, p94): A follow-up for sure, but hardly different enough from Gauntlet to be a valuable supplement.

Gauntlet 3: The Final Quest, US Gold Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 87, p48): As addictive and as fun to play as ever, Gauntlet 3 is the bee's knees and it'll give you a buzz!

Gazza's Super Soccer, Empire Software 59% (issue 73, p39): Unfortunately, Gazza joins so many football games and gets the red card.

Gee-Bee Air Rally, Activision Inc 66% (issue 52, p11): Unfulfilled potential.

Gemini Wing, Virgin Mastertronic Ltd 63% (issue 68, p44): Decent blaster, with a good theme, but doesn't work well so well on the Speccy.

Gemini Wing, Virgin Mastertronic Ltd 52% (issue 87, p50)

General, The, CCS 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 74, p41)

Geoff Capes Strong Man, Martech Games Ltd 78% (issue 24, p42): A pleasant change from perpetual joystick waggling 'athlete' games.

Geography, Disney Software (issue 39, p95)

German, Visions Software (issue 48, p53)

Gerry the Germ, Firebird Software Ltd 45% (issue 27, p136): A lovely idea spoilt be being too difficult to play.

G-Force, EMM Software 79% (issue 4, p123): High unusual shoot 'em up with very good appeal and plenty of addictivity. Recommended.

Ghostbusters, Activision Inc 60% (issue 13, p110): Average quality but boring and poor value for money.

Ghostbusters 2, Activision Inc 74% (issue 72, p50): Slick, with good graphics and sound, but sadly playability doesn't match presentation.

Ghost Hunters, Code Masters Ltd 77% (issue 41, p20): An entertaining game with the added bonus of two-player mode, playable but might shade off in long-term appeal.

Ghost Rider, Positive Image 60% (issue 10, p21): Above average idea with medium playability, may appeal more to younger players.

Ghosts 'N Goblins, Elite Systems Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 30, p28): Yet another very competent Capcom conversion from Elite. Very playable and addictive.

Ghosts 'N Goblins, Elite Systems Ltd 86% (issue 70, p48)

Ghoulies, IMS Software 6/10 (issue 17, p102): Difficult to get into.

Ghouls 'N Ghosts, US Gold Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 71, p56): A stunningly executed conversion, with great scrolling routines and a very, very, very playable game to boot!

Ghouls 'N Ghosts, US Gold Ltd 85% (issue 98, p80)

Giant's Revenge, Thor Computer Software 64% (issue 9, p95): A great looking game that somehow lacks real playability.

Giddy Game Show, The, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 34, p58): Four well thought-out games which will have great appeal for the very young child - though parents may be driven mad by the tunes.

Gift From the Gods, Ocean Software Ltd 84% (issue 13, p54): An original, enjoyable game with a wide range of playing options, generally excellent, pity about the higher price.

G.I. Hero, Firebird Software Ltd 56% (issue 61, p18): A nice game to look at, but unexciting to play.

Gilbert: Escape from Drill, Again Again 76% (issue 67, p42): Disgusting creature, smart game!

Gilligan's Gold, Ocean Software Ltd 79% (issue 11, p102): Very good, playable and addictive.

Give My Regards To Broad Street, Mind Games 81% (issue 17, p29): An involving game that is both novel and well designed.

Gladiator 48k, Domark Ltd 77% (issue 24, p22): A complicated fighting game which has a lot of depth.

Glass, Quicksilva Ltd 82% (issue 18, p36): Graphically an excellent and very pleasing shoot em up.

Glider Rider 128k, Quicksilva Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 34, p18): A bit of a let down for faithful 48K-ers but still a well above average and original game.

Glider Rider 48k, Quicksilva Ltd 80% (issue 34, p18): A bit of a let down for faithful 48K-ers but still a well above average and original game.

Glider Simulator, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd 4/10 (issue 24, p137): I'm afraid we gave this a thumbs down as lacking entertainment value, and with a minimal educational content.

G-Loc R360, US Gold Ltd 74% (issue 97, p54): Super-fast, super-hard coin-op action.

Glug-Glug, CRL Group PLC 78% (issue 4, p123): Well above average to good, not necessarily very challenging but quite addictive anyway.

Gobstopper, Calisto 66% (issue 5, p35): Good.

Gods of War, The, Nebula Designs Software 86% (issue 47, p39): Well worth looking at.

Gold, Silver, Bronze, US Gold Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 57, p28): With 23 events Gold, Silver, Bronze has everything any sports fan could wish for. A fun-packed compilation that represents excellent value for money.

Golden Axe, Virgin Games Ltd 76% (issue 84, p72): Fans of the arcade original will enjoy playing this more than the uninitiated.

Golden Pyramid, Zenobi Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 92, p52)

Golden Sword of Bhakhor, Zenobi Software 76% (issue 91, p54)

Gold Rush, Thorn Emi Video Ltd 63% (issue 1, p31): average to good, and unusually addictive.

Goonies, The, US Gold Ltd 60% (issue 35, p41): Good two player game, but tough.

Gordello's Demise, Tartan Software 82% (issue 84, p39)

Gotcha!, Blaby Computer Games 77% (issue 1, p13): Expert addicts only!

Gothik, Firebird Software Ltd 56% (issue 52, p25): The feeling was that we've had enough of this type of game.

Go to Hell, Triple Six 70% (issue 19, p45): A bit sick, otherwise above average.

Graham Gooch's Test Cricket, Audiogenic Software Ltd 65% (issue 25, p13): Best cricket simulation yet on the Spectrum.

Grammer Tree, The - Verbs and Adverbs, Sulis Software Ltd (issue 33, p49): A good way to put the user off studying grammar fo life.

Grand National, Elite Systems Ltd 79% (issue 16, p36): Best horse racing simulation for the Spectrum, mixed opinions on playability and addictive qualities.

Grand Prix, D&H Games 33% (issue 87, p48): At a tenner Grand Prix is very poor value for money.

Grand Prix Circuit, Accolade Inc 53% (issue 82, p51): A mediocre racing sim with looks too similar to Accolade's previous release The Cycles.

Grand Prix Driver, Britannia Software Ltd 55% (issue 1, p74): Fair to average.

Grand Prix Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 42% (issue 45, p23): A below-average race-driving simulation.

Grandstand, Domark Ltd 61% (issue 93, p63): Not much quality-wise but could prove entertaining for sport fans.

Grange Hill, Argus Press Software Ltd 70% (issue 40, p52): Interesting theme and in some ways, interesting to play, but fundamentally flawed.

Graphic Adventure Creator, Incentive Software Ltd (A CRASH Smash, issue 32, p84)

Great Escape, The, Ocean Software Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p16): An excellent game - one to buy.

Great Escape, The, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 74, p46)

Greatest Show On Earth, The, Central Solutions 31% (issue 33, p27): An interesting idea but lacks finesse.

Great Fire of London, Rabbit Software Ltd 71% (issue 22, p142)

Great Giana Sisters, The, Rainbow Arts 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 55, p12): Highly addictive and great fun to play. Plenty of hidden passages and surprise features should keep you hooked for weeks.

Great Gurianos, Hit-Pak 53% (issue 43, p18): Each game in itself is average, with 3DC coming out on top, but the whole package represents good value and hours of playing time.

Great Peepingham Train Robbery, The, Axxent Software 80% (issue 63, p42)

Great Space Race, The, Legend 44% (issue 13, p118): A great disappointment.

Green Beret, Imagine Software Ltd 88% (issue 28, p118): Quite a tasty fighting game.

Gregory Loses His Clock, Mastertronic Plus 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 69, p47)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Topo Soft 86% (issue 85, p52): Lots of action, plenty of adventure and graphics that recreate the fun of the film.

Gremlins - The Adventure, Adventure International 7.5/10 (issue 17, p98): Excellent graphics, but lacks intelligent responses.

Greyfell, Starlight Software 67% (issue 38, p37): Not very original, but this is almost rectified by the highly polished presentation.

Grid-Bug, Add-On Electronics Ltd 58% (issue 4, p38): Mixed opinions from poor to good.

Grid Iron, Softstone Ltd 29% (issue 48, p169): A team-management game with the 'realistic' details so appallingly flawed it's worthless.

Grid Patrol, MC Lothlorien Ltd 59% (issue 5, p86): Simple grid game for those who like a fast arcade game.

Gridrunner, Quicksilva Ltd 46.5% (issue 1, p104): Gridrunner is not very exciting nor it is addictive, and at almost £7, it's poor value for money.

Grimble, Microtech Systems 59% (issue 33, p98): Should sell like hot cakes in loony bins (Crash Towers?).

Ground Zero, Artic Computing Ltd 7/10 (issue 10, p107): Good.

Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Virgin Games Ltd 88% (issue 39, p51): Great material.

Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, Virgin Games Ltd 82% (issue 61, p38)

Grumpy Gumphrey Super Sleuth, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 86% (issue 23, p26): A game with lots of attention to detail and plenty of humour that should please arcade adventurers.

Gryzor, Ocean Software Ltd 49% (issue 49, p22): Not living up to the arcade original's high standards.

Gryzor, Ocean Software Ltd 65% (issue 91, p65)

Guardian, The, PSS 68% (issue 2, p39): Specialist arcade appeal, fast and medium addictive.

Guardian 2: Revenge of the Mutants, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 65% (issue 81, p44)

Guardian Angel, The, Dinamic Software 73% (issue 82, p46)

Guerilla War, Imagine Software Ltd 54% (issue 60, p30): An unoriginal shoot-'em-up which has been let down by sloppy programming.

Guest, The, Stephen Wadsworth 67% (issue 45, p92): Competent, but perhaps a trifle dull.

Guido, Blaby Computer Games 56% (issue 10, p20): Average in game type but represents very good value and the game is quite addictive.

Guild of Thieves, The, Rainbird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p42)

Gunboat, Accolade Inc 67% (issue 83, p46): A reasonable simulation with appeal for afficionados only.

Gunfighter, Atlantis Software Ltd 75% (issue 58, p26)

Gunfright, Ultimate Play The Game 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p60): A very enjoyable game. An improvement over Ultimate's last release.

Gunrunner, Hewson Consultants Ltd 55% (issue 41, p34): Something of a surprise from Hewson, normally associated with high-content games - a rather ordinary and not very addictive shoot 'em up.

Gunrunner, Hewson Consultants Ltd 50% (issue 64, p31)

Gunship, MicroProse Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 47, p18): A challenging and complex simulation, the strongest contender for King of the Clouds yet!

Gunsmoke, Topo Soft 54% (issue 52, p24): Due to the coin-op's restrictions Gunsmoke could never be better than a boring shoot 'em up.

Gunstar, Firebird Software Ltd 62% (issue 37, p124): A neat but undemanding budget shoot 'em up.

Gutz, Ocean Software Ltd 62% (issue 53, p13): A just above average attempt at a new type of arcade adventure.

Gyron, Firebird Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 14, p16): An astonishing program which requires quick arcade responses, a great deal of thought, and should provide hours and hours of satisfying frustration!

Gyroscope, Melbourne House 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p40): Up with the best arcade games available for the Spectrum.

Hacker, Activision Inc 81% (issue 23, p39): A demading and interesting game.

Hacker 2: The Doomsday Papers, Activision Inc 82% (issue 37, p128): A worthy sequel.

Hades Nebula, Nexus Productions Ltd 51% (issue 43, p32): Gameplay elements detract from an otherwise average shoot-'em-up.

Halley's Comet, Eclipse Software (issue 21, p15): <None Given>

Hammerfist, Activision Inc 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 75, p40): Action and strategy combine in Hammerfist to produce and amazingly playable game.

Hampstead, Melbourne House 7/10 (issue 10, p104): Brilliantly original and very entertaining.

Hampton's Caught, B.Sides Software 43% (issue 7, p12): Below average.

Handicap Golf, CRL Group PLC 81% (issue 4, p37): An excellent simulation, one of the best golf games around, highly recommended.

Happiest Days of Your Life, The, Firebird Software Ltd 64% (issue 34, p34): A reasonable clone of a popluar game format.

Hardball, Advance Software Ltd 84% (issue 34, p32): A good simulation of a minority sport.

Hardball, Advance Software Ltd 80% (issue 67, p43)

Hard Drivin', Domark Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 72, p48): An excellent conversion, fast 'n' thrilling and something very different from the rest.

Hard Drivin', Domark Ltd 88% (issue 95, p61)

Harry Goes Home, Pulsonic 32% (issue 5, p37): Poor value.

Harvey Headbanger, Firebird Software Ltd 80% (issue 37, p120): A fun, original game.

HATE (Hostile All Terrain Encounter), Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 78% (issue 65, p17): Costa Panayi's back on the spot with superb graphics and an enjoyable game.

Havoc, Dynavision 59% (issue 13, p127): Somewhat unplayable due to lack of content, also has an unhelpful control selection menu without feedback. Generally below average.

Havoc, Players Premier Software 66% (issue 82, p52)

Hawks, Lotus-Soft 75% (issue 1, p91): Good.

Hawk Storm, Players Premier Software 54% (issue 85, p56)

Head Coach, Addictive Games Ltd 33% (issue 33, p114): Neither a very playable nor accurate simulation.

Head Coach, Addictive Games Ltd 28% (issue 55, p76): Neither a very playable nor accurate simulation.

Head Over Heels, Ocean Software Ltd 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 39, p20): The best fun you're likely to have with a Spectrum for quite some time.

Head Over Heels, Ocean Software Ltd 89% (issue 79, p48)

Heart and Circulation, AVP Computing (issue 30, p47): Used in conjunction with notes and textbooks, this program is a helpful revision aid.

Heartbroken, Atlantis Software Ltd 55% (issue 64, p29)

Heartland, Odin Computer Graphics Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 31, p26)

Heavy on the Magick, Gargoyle Games 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p87): An original, animated adventure.

Heavy on the Magick, Gargoyle Games 85% (issue 64, p31)

Heist 2012, Firebird Software Ltd 12% (issue 45, p129): A very poor platform game with particularly missable graphics.

Helichopper, Firebird Software Ltd 67% (issue 18, p11): Pretty average game.

Hell Fire, Melbourne House 72% (issue 14, p13): Two reviewers liked it, one thought it was lacking in game content.

Hell Fire Attack, Martech Games Ltd 66% (issue 61, p18): A competent 3-D shoot-'em-up, but it's too slow to catch up with the superior Afterburner and Thunder Blade.

Helm, The, Firebird Software Ltd 6/10 (issue 18, p103): Amusing.

Helter Skelter, Audiogenic Software Ltd 84% (issue 83, p61): Fast and furious, addictive - but pricey.

Henrietta's Book of Spells, Scetlander 75% (issue 83, p59)

Henry's Hoard, Alternative Software Ltd 65% (issue 27, p137): Good value for money if you like this type of game.

Herbert's Dummy Run, Mikro-Gen Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 18, p116): More of the same excellent stuff.

Hercules: Slayer of the Damned, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 54% (issue 54, p82): In such a large genre Hercules - Slayer of the Damned! needs to be much more playable if it's to make any impression.

Here and There with the Mr. Men, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 14, p110): a good, well designed game, which would be useful in nursery/primary schools as well as in the home. The games have a minimal storyline, and I would like to see more computer games actually based on Mr Men stories, where the reading of the story would be a requirement for the playing of the game.

Here Comes the Sun, Alligata Software Ltd 5/10 (issue 5, p76)

Hermitage, The, Pegasus Software 47% (issue 62, p27)

H.E.R.O., Activision Inc 75% (issue 10, p13): Very good, original, addictive and fun, but still a bit pricey.

Heroes, Domark Ltd 82% (issue 81, p43): Neat compliation with enough action for any aspiring Hero!

Heroes of the Lance, US Gold Ltd 83% (issue 62, p71)

Hero Quest, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 87, p43): Lots and lots to do and see - a game that entertains for ages!

Hero Quest: Return of the Witchlord, The, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 92, p58): Ten more excellent adventures for Hero Quest addicts.

High Frontier, Activision Inc 71% (issue 48, p135)

Highlander, Ocean Software Ltd 57% (issue 37, p114): A disappointing game that bears little relevance to the film.

High Steel, Screen 7 Ltd 78% (issue 67, p41): An original game theme that will have you hooked!

Highway Code, CRL Group PLC (issue 15, p21)

Highway Encounter, Vortex Software 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 20, p122): Magic.

Hijack, Electric Dreams Software 86% (issue 31, p115): A very original and compulsive game.

Hi-Q Quiz, Blue Ribbon Software 46% (issue 68, p48)

History, Visions Software (issue 48, p53)

History Mystery, Computer Tutor (issue 18, p112): With a fair amount of adult direction, this program could be useful, though I doubt if it is the kind of game a child would choose for him or herself.

Hit Squad, Code Masters Ltd 70% (issue 63, p83)

Hive, Firebird Software Ltd 78% (issue 37, p105): A clever maze game that lacks a little in terms of gameplay.

Hob's Hoard, Zenobi Software 56% (issue 92, p53)

Hobgoblin, Atlantis Software Ltd 50% (issue 91, p64): Simple, uncomplicated arcade romp affair - too simple for some.

Hocus Focus, Quicksilva Ltd 70% (issue 28, p32): Quite a neat game that is actually original in some respects.

Holiday, Scetlander (issue 50, p73)

Holiday in Sumaria, Pirate Software Ltd 16% (issue 46, p132): A dreadful 3-D arcade adventure.

Hollow, The, Gilsoft International 8/10 (issue 15, p95): Good imaginative adventure.

Homicide Hotel, Wallsoft/The Guild 84% (issue 44, p69): A good PAW game.

Hong Kong Phooey, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 70% (issue 79, p69)

Hooray for Henrietta, Scetlander (issue 78, p46)

Hopper Copper, Silverbird Software Ltd 40% (issue 61, p67)

Hoppin' Mad, Elite Systems Ltd 78% (issue 55, p82): The unusual control method and the attractive presentation are great fun at first. However, repetitive and difficult gameplay suggest that initial enthusiasm may not last.

Hoppin' Mad, Elite Systems Ltd 74% (issue 76, p46)

Hostages, Infogrames 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 79, p44): Infogrames come up with the goods with this SAS inspired all action game.

Hot Dot Spotter, Longman Software (issue 22, p86)

Hotline Quiz, Chalksoft Ltd (issue 44, p95): An excellent and flexible program which can be enjoyed by all the family.

Hot Rod, Activision Inc 39% (issue 76, p39): One of the worst Sega licences Activision have produced. What happened guys?

Hot Shot, Addictive Games Ltd 77% (issue 56, p93): Hot for Breakout fans - a bit cooler for everyone else.

Housebuilder, Scetlander (issue 50, p73)

House Jack Built, The, Thor Computer Software 73% (issue 11, p100): Two reviewers thought it was good, one thought it was average.

House of the Living Dead, Phipps Associates 59% (issue 2, p38): Average with more appeal to younger players.

Howard the Duck, Activision Inc 61% (issue 41, p110): A slightly above average game which has sprung from a dreadful movie.

How to be a Complete Bastard, Virgin Games Ltd 73% (issue 45, p18): Humourous and generally good, but perhaps not much lastability.

How to be a Complete Bastard, Virgin Games Ltd 57% (issue 64, p32)

How to be a Hero in 3 Easy Steps, Mastertronic Added Dimension 70% (issue 40, p111): Mixed reviewer feelings, but on the whole a simple, addictive game.

Howzat, Wyvern Software 11% (issue 37, p126): Not much in the way of gameplay - for masochistic cricket freaks only.

HRH, 8th Day Software 85% (issue 34, p98): Very funny and well constructed.

Hubert, Blaby Computer Games 62% (issue 10, p139): Very good value for money, and an above average version of the game type.

Hudson Hawk, Ocean Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 94, p62): Hudson Hawk is an arcade puzzler's dream. Ocean have produced yet another winner.

Human Killing Machine, US Gold Ltd 73% (issue 62, p15): A standard, but attractive, beat-'em-up. Lacking in originality, but still very addictive.

Humpty Dumpty Mystery, The, Widgit Software Ltd (issue 2, p97)

Hunchback, Ocean Software Ltd 66% (issue 2, p73): Good value and reasonably addictive.

Hunchback 2: Quasi Modo's Revenge, Ocean Software Ltd 85% (issue 13, p42): Very playable, addictive and an improvement on the original, good value.

Hunchback - The Adventure, Ocean Software Ltd 86% (issue 33, p97): Superior adventure.

Hundra, Dinamic Software 33% (issue 61, p66)

Hunter-Killer, Protek Computing Ltd 61% (issue 1, p96): Good.

Hunt for Red October, The, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 77% (issue 50, p88): a gripping sub sim packed with action and features.

Hunt for Red October, The, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 70% (issue 89, p49): Looks good, plays well but lacks depth (a bit odd for a submarine game, don't you think?).

Hybrid, Starlight Software 48% (issue 44, p29): An unoriginal game tarted up by graphics.

Hydra, Domark Ltd 58% (issue 90, p48): A fun racing shoot-'em-up but the constant fuel shortage soon bumps up the annoyance gauge.

Hydrofool, Faster Than Light 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 41, p14): A first class sequel, entertaining, addictive and highly amusing.

Hydrofool, Faster Than Light 82% (issue 58, p112)

Hypaball, Odin Computer Graphics Ltd 56% (issue 37, p108): A disappointing game which tarnishes Odin's reputation.

Hypa Raid, Atlantis Software Ltd 60% (issue 27, p24): Will appeal more to fans of logic puzzles than long-term arcade addicts.

Hyper-Action, Silversoft Ltd 84% (issue 9, p102): Highly addictive, an original mix of two older ideas that makes for a playable, hi-scoring game, and good value for money.

Hyperblaster, MC Lothlorien Ltd 73% (issue 7, p51): Good to very good, addictive.

Hyperbowl, Mastertronic Ltd 76% (issue 37, p124): A very reasonable budget offering.

Hypersports, Imagine Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 19, p25): Excellent arcade conversion, one of the best yet.

Hypersports, Imagine Software Ltd 78% (issue 72, p57)

Hysteria, Software Projects Ltd 78% (issue 45, p16): A good Cobraesque game.

I, Ball 1, Firebird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 39, p112): A great little game with plenty of lasting appeal.

I, Ball 2: Quest for the Past, Firebird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 45, p126): A very successful follow-up to I, Ball.

I'm in Shock, Artic Computing Ltd 55% (issue 2, p15): Fair to average, but reasonable value for money.

Ice Temple, The, Bubble Bus Software 75% (issue 35, p30): Not a bad effort.

Icicle Works, State Soft Ltd 76% (issue 17, p48): Graphically unwonderful, but addictive.

Icon Graphix, Audiogenic Software Ltd (issue 26, p81): <None Given>

Icups, Thor Computer Software 74% (issue 33, p119): A good game, but a disappointment coming from such a well established stable as Thor and Odin.

Ikari Warriors, Elite Systems Ltd 76% (issue 51, p104): If Ikari Warriors had come out when it was first advertised it would have been an amazing success - however much more is needed nowadays.

Illustrator, The, Gilsoft International (issue 14, p108)

Imagination, Firebird Software Ltd 75% (issue 39, p53): Torrence fans will lap it up.

Immortality Rules OK, Deltoid Developments 52% (issue 64, p50)

Impact!, Audiogenic Software Ltd 60% (issue 51, p101): The genre may be old, but there's no lack of scope.

Implosion, Cascade Games Ltd 38% (issue 48, p14): Plain and boring.

Impossaball, Hewson Consultants Ltd 89% (issue 37, p116): An original, addictive game that is more than just another bouncy-ball program.

Impossamole, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 73% (issue 76, p40): The mole with the tracksuit is back in this enjoyable platform romp.

Impossamole, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 79% (issue 90, p41)

Impossible Mission, US Gold Ltd 76% (issue 22, p88): A passable conversion from the Commodore original.

Impossible Mission 2, US Gold Ltd 84% (issue 55, p16): With so many improvements and expansions on the original Impossible Mission II shouldn't be missed. Immediate fun and long term addiction.

Incredible Adventure, The, CRL Group PLC 2/10 (issue 5, p75)

Incredible Shrinking Fireman, The, Mastertronic Ltd 68% (issue 28, p16): Not one of Mastertronic's best, but still reasonable.

Incredible Shrinking Sphere, Electric Dreams Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 62, p23): A puzzling, enjoyable maze game with lots of lasting appeal.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, US Gold Ltd 76% (issue 68, p40): A pleasing game as a film tie-in, as an action adventure it lacks sparkle.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, US Gold Ltd 65% (issue 46, p131): A coin-op conversion with little gamplay and some frustrating difficulties.

Indoor Sports, Advance Software Ltd 50% (issue 41, p32): The sports chosen and their implementation let down some promising graphics. Pretty average.

Inferno, The, Richard Shepherd Software Ltd 8/10 (issue 8, p71): Overall: Good

Infiltrator, US Gold Ltd 72% (issue 35, p149): Well nigh impossible, leave it to Jimbo.

Infiltrator, US Gold Ltd 48% (issue 64, p32)

Information Processing, Visions Software (issue 48, p53)

Ingrid's Back: Gnome Ranger 2, Level 9 Computing Ltd 81% (issue 62, p25)

Inheritance, The, Infogrames 86% (issue 41, p65): Another popular Infograme game.

Insector Hecti in the Interchange, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 84% (issue 91, p61): Neat arcade puzzler with heaps and heaps of lastability.

Inside Outing, The Edge Software 82% (issue 49, p91): One of the greatest arcade adventures since Movie and The Great Escape, Inside Outing is very involving (though nothing new) and the graphics are stunningly detailed.

Insurgency, CCS (issue 12, p159): Verdict: At £5.95 may be even better value than The Prince.

Intensity, Firebird Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 57, p90): Designed by Andrew Braybrook (creator of Urudium among many others), Intensity combines need for both careful thought and frantic action to brilliant effect.

Intergalactic Cage Match, Entertainment USA 15% (issue 52, p83): A beat 'em up not even worthy of a budget label.

Intermediate Level French, Scisoft (issue 20, p83): Plenty of options to choose from, but no better or worse than many other language study aids of this type.

Intermediate Level Geography, Scisoft (issue 34, p57): Good value for money.

Intermediate Level Maths, Scisoft (issue 15, p110): Highly recommended.

Intermediate Level Science, Scisoft (issue 28, p80): Good value for money.

International 3D Tennis, Palace Software 78% (issue 78, p46): A smart simulator, lacking thrill power to make it smashing.

International Cricket Manager, Psychaedelic Hedgehog Software 46% (issue 79, p41): Lacklustre cricket with appeal to manager fans only.

International Football, Cult Games 49% (issue 69, p48)

International Karate, System 3 Software Ltd 68% (issue 24, p23): Disappointing overall, given the wait.

International Karate +, System 3 Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 49, p88): Vastly better than all other beat-'em-ups - even better than The Way of the Exploding Fist. The one-player game is as addictive and playable as the two-player, which makes for long-lasting appeal.

International Rugby, Artic Computing Ltd 67% (issue 23, p154): Though a bit crude still quite enjoyable.

International Rugby, Artic Computing Ltd 35% (issue 89, p49)

International Rugby Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 61, p66)

International Speedway, Silverbird Software Ltd 24% (issue 62, p68)

Into Africa, Rack-It 69% (issue 62, p69)

Into the Eagle's Nest, Pandora 82% (issue 39, p109): Perhaps better looking than playing, this is still a first rate game with some original touches.

Into the Eagle's Nest, Pandora 91% (issue 64, p32)

Into the Mystic, River Software 78% (issue 91, p54)

Invader Cube, Oasis Software 69% (issue 3, p37): Good, playable and very good value for money.

Invasion Force, CCS 85% (issue 74, p42)

Invasion Force, Micromania 84% (issue 3, p46): above average shoot em up, and good value if you already own a Stack Light Rifle

Invasion of the Body Snatchas!, Crystal Computing 69.5% (issue 1, p90): A good copy, playable and addictive.

I of the Mask, Electric Dreams Software 92% (issue 23, p48): technically excellent, backed with a fair bit of strategic gameplay.

Iron Lord, Ubi Soft Ltd 69% (issue 69, p44): A brave attempt to produce an epic that looks good, but sadly lacks long term interest.

Island of Dr. Destructo, The, Bulldog 38% (issue 44, p28): A simple, old-fashioned shoot-'em-up.

It's a Knockout, Ocean Software Ltd 39% (issue 37, p26): A poor multi-player event game - Ocean would have done better to have applied some of the skills that lay behind the Daley Thompson games.

It's Only Rock 'n' Roll/Tomb of Dracula, K-Tel Productions 41% (issue 3, p30): Generally poor in quality and imagination and not a recommended buy.

It's the Wooluf!, Crystal Computing 44% (issue 5, p20): May appeal to younger players, a bit lacking in content and not very addictive.

It's TV Showtime, Domark Ltd 53% (issue 89, p33)

Italian Supercar, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 75, p47)

Italy 1990, US Gold Ltd 80% (issue 78, p44): Highly enjoyable footy romp with loads of atmosphere - bootiful.

Ivan 'Ironman' Stewart's Super Off Road, Virgin Games Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 82, p43): Wild race-'em-up with more action than a bag full o' ferrets!

Iwo Jima, PSS 60% (issue 30, p55)

Jackal, Konami Ltd 47% (issue 48, p164): A boring and bad looking arcade conversion.

Jack and the Beanstalk, Thor Computer Software 68% (issue 7, p92): Perhaps too frustrating to be completely playable and addictive.

Jack Charlton's Match Fishing, Alligata Software Ltd 74% (issue 18, p48): An interesting game with probably limited appeal for those who prefer making a lot of noise on the river bank. Ratings from a fisher-persons viewpoint.

Jack in Crazyland, Turtle Software (issue 20, p82): Highly recommended. An interesting and amusing storyline which will keep children engrossed for hours. Suitable for use both in the home and in school.

Jack in Magicland, Turtle Software (issue 17, p86): Excellent.

Jack the Nipper, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 30, p16): A great game for all you naughty types...

Jack the Nipper, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 67, p44)

Jack the Nipper 2: In Coconut Capers, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 87% (issue 46, p124): A superb continuation of Jack the Nipper's exploits.

Jack the Ripper, CRL Group PLC 72% (issue 48, p55): An unsophisticated adventure with lots of witty writing and a much-discussed bloodliness.

Jack the Ripper, CRL Group PLC 80% (issue 97, p42)

Jade Stone, The, Marlin Games 79% (issue 53, p48)

Jahangir Khan World Championship Squash, Krisalis Software Ltd 71% (issue 88, p47): A playable sports sim that improves with practice.

Jail Break, Konami Ltd 47% (issue 38, p25): An alarming disappointment, coming as it does from the arcade masters.

Jasper, Micromega 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p98): Addictive, highly playable and highly recommended.

Jaws, Screen 7 Ltd 80% (issue 66, p42): Not so much Jaws the movie, more a playable underwater blast.

Jester Quest, Nebula Designs Software 66% (issue 56, p58):

Jet Bike Simulator, Code Masters Plus 75% (issue 50, p101): This is a good treatment of the jet-bike theme smothered with presentation, but the basic game is too much like BMX Simulator and Grand Prix Simulator.

Jet Set Willy, Software Projects Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 4, p8): to date, one of the most addictive and finest Spectrum games.

Jet Set Willy 2: The Final Frontier, Software Projects Ltd 61% (issue 19, p45): Very good... but not much progress.

Jetsons, The, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 85% (issue 97, p12): The crazy antics of the futuristic cartoon family come to life on your Spectrum.

Jewels of Babylon, The, Interceptor Micros Software 6/10 (issue 13, p96): Could prove a challenge.

Jewels of Darkness (compilation), Rainbird Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p148): Super entertainment.

Jimmy's Soccer Manager, Beyond Belief 30% (issue 96, p61)

Jimmy's Super League, Beyond Belief 32% (issue 98, p74)

Jinxter, Rainbird Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 51, p43)

Jock and the Time Rings, Atlantis Software Ltd 32% (issue 29, p25): A very boring and slow collect em up.

Jocky Wilson's Compendium of Darts, Zeppelin Games Ltd 76% (issue 89, p45)

Jocky Wilson's Darts Challenge, Zeppelin Games Ltd 54% (issue 62, p69)

Joe Blade, Players Software 84% (issue 44, p30): Extremely playable and addictive.

Joe Blade 2, Players Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 57, p30): A worthy successor to Joe Blade with superb presentation and addictive gameplay.

Joe Blade 3, Players Premier Software 88% (issue 73, p47)

Johnny Reb 2, MC Lothlorien Ltd 82% (issue 33, p53)

Jokers Wild, Phoenix Software Ltd 69% (issue 3, p28): Good value if you can crack the code!

Jonah Barrington's Squash, New Generation Software 87% (issue 17, p118): A difficult but absorbing simulation that should appeal heavily to sports game enthusiasts, but probably has a wider appeal as well.

Jonny Quest in Dr. Zin's Underworld, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 73% (issue 97, p63): A nice little platform game with more depth than many.

Journey, The, Temptation Software Ltd 8/10 (issue 13, p104): Different and worth a look at.

Journey's End, Games Workshop 6/10 (issue 23, p126): Part One - very poor. The rest is quite interesting.

Judge Dredd, Melbourne House 42% (issue 38, p24): A valuable licence shot to pieces in Mega City 1 - an awful pity.

Judge Dredd, Virgin Games Ltd 78% (issue 81, p48): A fine blasting romp marred by repetitve gameplay.

Juggernaut, CRL Group PLC 73% (issue 19, p118): Different but not exceptional.

Jump, Ventamatic 70% (issue 9, p18): A difficult arcade game which may frustrate some, but should prove addictive to those who persevere.

Jumpy Snake Blues and Honky Tonk, Software Cottage (issue 16, p63)

Jungle Adventure, CCS 6/10 (issue 6, p74)

Jungle Jumble, Computer Tutor (issue 19, p103): Recommended. Children will enjoy it, and as the questions can be changed, the game represents good value for money. You can also load in science questions from a data tape (see following review).

Junior Wordsplits, Sulis Software Ltd (issue 33, p49): Useful in a limited way, but rather unimaginative.

Just Imagine, Central Solutions 59% (issue 25, p109)

Kai Temple, Firebird Software Ltd 40% (issue 34, p21)

Kamikaze, Code Masters Ltd 61% (issue 87, p44)

Kane, Mastertronic Ltd 54% (issue 33, p114): Not terrible, but nothing special, either.

Karnov, Electric Dreams Software 76% (issue 52, p88): It looks lovely, but the slow and unresponsive gameplay kills much of the potential Karnov had.

Karyssia: Queen of Diamonds, Incentive Software Ltd 87% (issue 46, p105): Good.

Kat Trap: Planet of the Cat Men, Streetwise 84% (issue 36, p187): A humorus little shoot-em up.

Kayleth, US Gold Ltd 86% (issue 37, p51): Good sci-fi jaunt.

Kemshu, Cult Games 79% (issue 55, p105): Initially addictive, it's not likely to keep a storm raging in your brain for long.

Kendo Warrior, Byte Back 74% (issue 70, p48)

Kenny Dalglish Soccer Match, Impressions Software Ltd 42% (issue 79, p ): Ignore Kenny's advice, take ours: avoid this disappointing football game.

Kentilla, Micromega 10/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p113): Excellent.

Key of Hope, Games Workshop 6.5/10 (issue 17, p103): Reasonable.

Key to Time, The, Lumpsoft 7/10 (issue 12, p120): Good.

Kickboxing, Firebird Software Ltd 41% (issue 42, p21): The implementation does nothing to improve a very thin beat-'em-up.

Kick-Box Vigilante, Zeppelin Games Ltd 38% (issue 84, p76)

Kick Off, Anco Software Ltd 56% (issue 74, p42): Kick Off to a mixed reception footy season for afficionados.

Kick Off 2, Anco Software Ltd 54% (issue 83, p63): No real improvement over the original bar the replay option - on disk version only.

Kiddisoft, Kiddisoft (issue 21, p92): Quite good value for money if there are several children between 4 and 8 in the family, as there is something to suit everyone i the magazine.

Kidnap, Sparklers 49% (issue 30, p25): A dated format with a new scenario; fairly well done.

Kikstart 2, Mastertronic Ltd 77% (issue 50, p101): Only the course designer gives this simple game long-lasting appeal, and only Mike's Smash rating caused this high Overall percentage.

Killed Until Dead, US Gold Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 42, p96): Involving and hightly entertaining sleuth game with sufficient depth to keep you playing for ages.

Killer Knight, Phipps Associates 64% (issue 3, p90): Above average, a difficult Kong game.

Killer Ring, Reaktor 47% (issue 43, p32): An unashamedly old shoot-'em-up which manages to moderately addictive, but with a short playing life.

Kinetik, Firebird Software Ltd 71% (issue 40, p120): An unusual and playable game despite the powerful gravity!

King's Keep, The, Firebird Software Ltd 42% (issue 36, p189): Budget tat.

King Arthur's Quest, Hill MacGibbon 5/10 (issue 14, p99): Original but boring.

Kingdom of Hamil, Topologika 78% (issue 53, p49):

Kingdom of Krell, Anco Software Ltd 86% (issue 39, p53): Very interesting.

Kirel, Addictive Games Ltd 85% (issue 29, p24): A neat arcade/puzzle game that's quite compelling.

Klax, Domark Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 77, p42): A cracking coinop conversion to tease and frustrate: just get that straight-jacke ready!

Knight Driver, Hewson Consultants Ltd 59% (issue 4, p36): Good graphics but ultimately a rather pointless game.

Knight Force, Titus 63% (issue 76, p42): A beat-'em-up with pretty graphics but gameplay sadly lost somewhere in time.

Knight Games 2, Black Knight Software 66% (issue 33, p37): Interesting and appealing combination.

Knight Lore, Ultimate Play The Game 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 12, p16): An outstanding game at the price.

Knightmare, Activision Inc 62% (issue 49, p18): Beautifully presented, but too difficult to reward most players.

Knight Orc, Rainbird Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 49, p45): A complex, challenging adventure packed with detail - Level 9's best to date, and that's saying something.

Knight Rider, Ocean Software Ltd 39% (issue 33, p116): After the interminably long wait, a major disappointment - simplistic gameplay and nothing special on offer.

Knight Tyme 128, Mastertronic Added Dimension 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p18): Another excellent arcade adventure from David Jones. Stunningly good value for money.

Knight Tyme 48, Mastertronic Added Dimension 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p18): Another excellent arcade adventure from David Jones. Stunningly good value for money.

Knockout, Alligata Software Ltd 52% (issue 18, p24): Below average.

Knockout, Mikro-Gen Ltd 62% (issue 2, p70): An excellent simulation, difficult to define addictivity properly, but good value generally.

Knuckle Busters, Melbourne House 52% (issue 40, p122): A platform-cum-beat 'em up which soon becomes tedious.

Kobyashi Ag'Kwo, Zenobi Software 73% (issue 92, p52)

Kobyashi Naru, Mastertronic Ltd 83% (issue 40, p51): Innovative.

Kokotoni Wilf, Elite Systems Ltd 84% (issue 9, p108): A novel looking game which employs well tested routines to make it addictive in play.

Kokotoni Wilf, Elite Systems Ltd 80% (issue 66, p45)

Komplex City, Legend 72% (issue 17, p11): An unusual 3D game more involved with mapping than fighting.

Konami's Golf, Imagine Software Ltd 58% (issue 37, p113): Incorporates most of the features of the sport.

Kong 2: Strikes Back, Ocean Software Ltd 73% (issue 13, p130): Definitely above average, medium addictive, and reasonably playable.

Koronis Rift, Activision Inc 70% (issue 40, p30): An imaginative science fiction game, translated to the Spectrum with reasonable success.

Kosmic Kanga, Micromania 88% (A CRASH Smash, issue 7, p47): A new, lively and well implemented game, playable and addictive, good value for money, highly recommended.

Kosmik Pirate, Elephant Software 3% (issue 9, p14): Terrible.

Kosmos, Atlantis Software Ltd 89% (issue 66, p45)

Krak Out, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 46% (issue 40, p36): A reasonable buy if you like the game-type, but the concepts an old one.

Krak Out, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 37% (issue 61, p40)

Krypton Factor, The, TV Games 37% (issue 50, p20): A simply constructed (but mentally demanding) repetitive quiz game.

Kung-Fu, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 77% (issue 11, p58): Original and overall very good.

Kung-Fu Master, US Gold Ltd 56% (issue 31, p16): Overall, a very poor conversion from the arcade game.

Kwah!, Melbourne House 86% (issue 36, p149): Unusual, highly polished game.

Kwik Snax, Code Masters Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 83, p68)

Labours of Hercules, The, Terry Taylor 73% (issue 45, p92): Interesting theme and plot.

Labyrinthion, Budgie Budget Software 60% (issue 31, p108): Not a bad game for the money.

Lamberley Mystery, The, Zenobi Software 73% (issue 91, p54)

Lancelot, Mandarin Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 60, p52)

Landfall on Rollus, Clwyd Adventure Software 62% (issue 38, p93): Assumes a lot of patience on the part of the player.

Language Vocabularies, Options International (issue 35, p59): useful for the serious student, but unlikely to have much appeal for school pupils.

Lap of the Gods, Mastertronic Ltd 80% (issue 33, p124): A very good game, especially for the low price.

Laser Genius, Ocean Software Ltd (issue 30, p94)

Laser Squad, Target Games Ltd 89% (issue 59, p103)

Laserwarp, Mikro-Gen Ltd 77% (issue 2, p41): Very good.

Laser Wheel, Mastertronic Added Dimension 43% (issue 47, p126): A boring sprite-blaster.

Laser Zone, Quicksilva Ltd 81% (issue 3, p20): Very good, highly addictive for shoot em up fans.

Last Commando, The, Dinamic Software 65% (issue 96, p64): A classic game style your software collection shouldn't be without.

Last Duel, US Gold Ltd 70% (issue 61, p17): Don't be fooled by the car - this is not a driving game, but an above average shoot-'em-up.

Last Mission, The, Opera Soft S.A. 48% (issue 44, p24): An unimpressive shoot-'em-up.

Last Ninja 2, System 3 Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 59, p188): Not just a beautiful graphics demonstration but an excellent, playable arcade adventure/beat-'em-up.

Last Ninja 2, System 3 Software Ltd 81% (issue 98, p80)

Last Ninja 2 Remix, System 3 Software Ltd 70% (issue 84, p76)

Last Vampire, The, Atlantis Software Ltd 72% (issue 80, p44)

Last Word, The v1.1, Myrmidon Software (issue 31, p96): <None Given>

Las Vegas Casino, Zeppelin Games Ltd 26% (issue 61, p67)

Lawn Tennis, Mastertronic Added Dimension 23% (issue 51, p110): A poor attempt to simulate a sport which can be simulated well - with an absurd control method.

Lazer Tag, Go! 59% (issue 53, p12): Nothing more than a simple shoot 'em up.

Lazy Jones, Terminal Software 63% (issue 14, p12): A novel way of presenting a games compendium, but an average game in itself which would prove to be of good value to younger players.

Leaderboard, US Gold Ltd 80% (issue 39, p16): An excellent golfing simulation.

Leaderboard, US Gold Ltd 83% (issue 61, p38)

Leaderboard Par 3, US Gold Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 57, p14): The ultimate golf compilation - what more could any budding Nick Faldo (not Roberts!) want?

League Challenge, Atlantis Software Ltd 28% (issue 38, p112): A frustatingly tedious football management simulation.

Learning to Read Music, Rose Software (issue 16, p62)

Learning with Leeper, Software Projects Ltd (issue 16, p105): Rather dull and uninspiring.

Learn to Read 1, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 25, p45): a professional series of programs which are highly recommended

Learn to Read 2, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 25, p45): a professional series of programs which are highly recommended.

Learn to Read 3, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 25, p45): a professional series of programs which are highly recommended

Learn to Read 4, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 25, p45): a professional series of programs which are highly recommended.

Learn To Read 5, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 25, p45): a professional series of programs which are highly recommended

L.E.D. Storm, Go! 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 61, p12): A beautifully presented driving game that plays as good as it looks.

L.E.D. Storm, Go! 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 91, p65)

Lee Enfield is Space Ace, Infogrames 49% (issue 52, p16): Complexity at the expense of playability.

Left Right, Left Right, I.E.C. Software (issue 27, p53)

Legend of Apache Gold, Incentive Software Ltd 88% (issue 38, p90): Good.

Legend of Avalon, The, Hewson Consultants Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p50): Excellent

Legend of Kage, Imagine Software Ltd 50% (issue 37, p109): A big disappointment for fans of the arcade machine.

Legend of the Amazon Women, US Gold Ltd 70% (issue 29, p116): Adequate fodder for fighting freaks.

Legions of Death, MC Lothlorien Ltd 84% (issue 37, p97)

Lemmings, Psygnosis Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 94, p14): Psygnosis have done the impossible by squeezing Lemmings into the Spectrum. It may be monochrome but it's an excellent conversion.

Leonardo, Creative Sparks (issue 17, p93)

Leonardo, Creative Sparks (issue 18, p94)

Lernon Esperanto, Lez Peranto Ltd (issue 33, p113): All in all, this package is bursting at the seams with informaion and is well worth getting if you are interested in mastering Esperanto. There's even a brain-twisting arithmetical puzzle game thrown in for free - Flipit 86.

Les Flics, PSS 75% (issue 6, p107): Very good.

Letaset, Eclipse Software (issue 21, p21): <None Given>

Letter Writer, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Level 5, Mastertronic Ltd 53% (issue 47, p127): A simple maze game - but perhaps too simple, and spoiled by its graphics.

Leviathan, English Software 52% (issue 43, p84): A fairly enjoyable Zaxxon-type game with some visual problems.

Licence to Kill, A, Domark Ltd 80% (issue 68, p46): Good adaption of the film, playable when you're used to the difficulty level.

Light Corridor, The, Infogrames 87% (issue 86, p47): A highly addictive game that give the Break Out theme a whole new lease of life.

Lightforce, Faster Than Light 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 34, p16): State of the art shoot 'em up.

Lightforce, Faster Than Light 82% (issue 58, p111):

Light Magic Graphics Designer, New Generation Software (issue 16, p53)

Lightmare, Scott G. Johnston 54% (issue 64, p50)

Lightning Simulator, Silverbird Software Ltd 21% (issue 61, p67)

Line of Fire, US Gold Ltd 70% (issue 84, p63): Non-stop blasting which sadl lacks lasting appeal.

Little Computer People, Activision Inc 57% (issue 38, p33)

Little Puff in Dragon Land, Cartoon Time 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 78, p48)

Live and Let Die, Domark Ltd 71% (issue 59, p186): Probably the most playable Bond game yet, but not really outstanding.

Living Daylights, The, Domark Ltd 63% (issue 43, p94): By no means a disaster, but the lack of real variation means lasting appeal is on the short side.

Livingstone I Presume, Opera Soft S.A. 77% (issue 41, p110): A modest sounding game that surprises for its polished design and interesting play.

Loads of Midnight, CRL Group PLC 55% (issue 51, p43):

Loco, Alligata Software Ltd 44% (issue 38, p18): A simplistic game the would only have long-term appeal to the younger player.

Loco-motion, Mastertronic Ltd 81% (issue 17, p21): A fast-thinking puzzle game, with much more sense of fun than most, and a fair amount of addictiveness - certainly excellent value at £1.99

Lode Runner, Software Projects Ltd 81% (issue 12, p38): A very good game, with plenty of playability and addictive qualities.

London Adventure, Fridaysoft 6/10 (issue 21, p109): London on a plate.

Lone Wolf: Fire on the Water, Arrow 5/10 (issue 14, p100): Lacks the length and complexity of the book which outshines the software.

Lone Wolf: Mirror of Death, Audiogenic Software Ltd 85% (issue 87, p44): A simple but entertaining game with good variety of action.

Look Sharp, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 44, p93): Very good value for money, with a strong fun element.

Loony Lander, Software Super Savers Ltd 38% (issue 12, p185): Waste of money in the opinion of two of the reviewers and below average from the third.

Loony Zoo, Phipps Associates 85% (issue 3, p107): Highly addictive, very good.

Loopz, Audiogenic Software Ltd 71% (issue 85, p56): An enjoyable puzzle game that lacks lastability.

Lop Ears, Players Software 84% (issue 89, p42)

Lord Harry and Lady Harriet, Lotus-Soft 62.5% (issue 1, p91): Generally regarded as fun if not madly addictive.

Lord of the Rings, The, Melbourne House 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p92): A highly commercial and entertaining game.

Lords of Chaos, Blade Software Ltd 80% (issue 76, p43): A complex and involving strategy/adventure for all who persevere at righting chaos.

Lords of Midnight, The, Beyond Software 10/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 7, p72)

Lords of Time, Level 9 Computing Ltd (issue 3, p30)

Los Angeles Police Department, Players Software 82% (issue 89, p42)

Los Angeles SWAT, Entertainment USA 26% (issue 50, p99): A poor vertically-scrolling shoot-'em-up.

Lost Gnomes, The, Eric Bean Adventures 6/10 (issue 5, p76)

Lost Legacy of Xim, The, Skyslip Software 42% (issue 61, p26)

Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 84, p80): A highly playable racing extravaganza, especially with two players.

Ludoids, The, 16/48 Tape Magazine 6/10 (issue 24, p168): Unusual.

Luna Atac, Atlantis Software Ltd 55% (issue 31, p18): Quite good, but could be better.

Luna Crabs, Micromega 61.5% (issue 1, p43): Playable, but not very addictive

Lunar Jetman, Ultimate Play The Game 95% (issue 1, p88)

Lunar Rescue, CRL Group PLC 27% (issue 3, p83): Poor.

Lunattack, 3D, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 4, p16): Highly addictive, complex shoot em up. Excellent value and highly recommended.

Macadam Bumper, ERE Informatique 87% (issue 21, p48): Overall this is an excellent package.

Madballs, Ocean Software Ltd 65% (issue 50, p94): A good bounce 'n' bodge game, but rather unvaried.

Madcap Manor, Gilsoft International 6/10 (issue 22, p123): Better than average Quilled game.

Madhatter, Gamma Software 51% (issue 11, p15): An old fashioned looking game with nothing much to hold the interest.

Mad Mix Game, Topo Soft 85% (issue 58, p86): It may be an unoriginal variation on the Pac Man theme, but Mad Mix Game has many extras which make it very playable, and well worth buying.

Mad Nurse, Firebird Software Ltd 31% (issue 39, p18): A game with little to offer, relying on its 'sick' overtones to succeed.

Mafia Contract, The, Atlantis Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 12, p120): Good value.

Mafia Contract 2, The, Atlantis Software Ltd 85% (issue 31, p73): Good value.

Magic, Macmillan Software Ltd (issue 22, p30): <None Given>

Magic Castle, Gilsoft International 76% (issue 4, p52): Good.

Magic Meanies, CDS Microsystems 58% (issue 2, p90): Above average.

Magic Roundabout, The, CRL Group PLC 51% (issue 12, p188): May prove popular with young children, lacks content for older people.

Mag Max - Robo Centurion, Imagine Software Ltd 67% (issue 42, p20): Somewhat mixed feelings, with Mark finding it more fun than the others did, but everyone agreed that it's an above average shoot-'em-up.

Magnetron, Firebird Software Ltd 57% (issue 51, p24): Playable, but certainly not as good as Quazatron.

Magnets, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 5, p68): Of probably dubious educational value but certainly a game worth playing.

Magpie, Flexibase Software (issue 56, p108)

Mailstrom, Ocean Software Ltd 59% (issue 35, p132): A bit of a laugh.

Malice in Wonderland, Lumpsoft 5/10 (issue 20, p94): Original plot.

Manage, CCS (issue 40, p105): interesting and realistic simulations of different business situations. useful for encouraging the users to handle a wealth of different information.

Manager, The, GTI Software 59% (issue 83, p46)

Manchester United Europe, Krisalis Software Ltd 50% (issue 92, p62): The unplayable match lets down the great management element.

Mandragore, Infogrames 79% (issue 32, p63): Good attempt at true D&D type game.

Manic Miner, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 64, p30)

Mantronix, Probe Software Ltd 73% (issue 29, p115): A competent variant on a well tried 3D arcade/adventure format.

Marauder, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 55, p22): An immensely playable shoot-em-up with plenty of variety. Up to Hewson's characteristically high standards.

Marble Madness Construction Set, Melbourne House 61% (issue 36, p186): A good idea poorly executed.

Maria's Christmas Box, Anco Software Ltd 23% (issue 62, p18): Appalling piece of exploitation - not of Miss Whittaker, but of anybody gullible enough to buy such trash.

Mario Bros, Ocean Software Ltd 45% (issue 41, p26): Lifeless conversion of a simple coin-op, the appeal of which lay in its cute characters.

Marsport, Gargoyle Games 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 22, p12): Marsport is another excellent contribution to the arcade adventure genre. It's similar to other Gargoyle games, but easily different enough to deserve a place in an arcade adventurer's collection.

Marsport, Gargoyle Games 78% (issue 56, p88)

Martianoids, Ultimate Play The Game 58% (issue 40, p24): Not up to Ultimate's usual standard.

Mask, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 81% (issue 45, p130): A worthwhile licence with lots of depth and playability.

Mask 2, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 81% (issue 48, p12): A playable and attractive tie-in, much more lively and fun than MASK 1 (which wasn't too bad itself).

Mask 3: Venom Strikes Back, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 53, p90): The superb presentation enhances a very playable and addictive game. VENOM Strikes Back will appeal to adventure and shoot 'em up fans alike

Master, The, Artic Computing Ltd 30% (issue 30, p24): The low price doesn't make up for the poor game.

Master Mariner, Atlantis Software Ltd 71% (issue 9, p19): A simple finance/strategy game, no great shakes but excellent value for money.

Master of Magic, The, Mastertronic Added Dimension 86% (issue 31, p72): Good value.

Masters of the Universe - The Arcade Game, US Gold Ltd 28% (issue 38, p17): Poor programming skills, and non-existent gameplay makes for a missed opportunity.

Masters of the Universe - The Movie, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 70% (issue 49, p99): The best all three attempts at the cartoon tie-in.

Masters of the Universe - The Movie, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 53% (issue 67, p )

Masters of the Universe - The Super Adventure, US Gold Ltd 84% (issue 44, p68): Quite entertaining.

Master Word, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p60): An enjoyable game for encouraging thinking about letters and words.

Match Day, Ocean Software Ltd 86% (issue 13, p50): A first rate sports simulation that requires several skills and offers plenty of playing options. Excellent value for money.

Match Day 2, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 48, p18): Match Day is even better second time around - there's more to do, and a skilled computer to beat.

Match Day 2, Ocean Software Ltd 79% (issue 80, p44)

Matching Pairs, CCS 47% (issue 9, p12): Very limited appeal guessing-memory game, may suit young children well.

Matchpoint, Sinclair Research Ltd 89% (A CRASH Smash, issue 8, p7): Excellent and addictive to play, so much so that its rather high price seems well justified.

Mathematics, Charles Letts & Co (issue 26, p75): Revision programs like these are, generally speaking, only as good as the student using them. Used sensibly in conjunction with other study methods, they do have a useful role to play, but it has to be understood that, on their own, these packages will not miraculously ensure A grade passes!

Maths, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p58)

Matrix: Gridrunner 2, Salamander Software 60% (issue 6, p61): Good if you like very fast grid games.

Matt Lucas, Players Software 84% (issue 40, p52): Good.

Maverick, CCS (issue 17, p120): A good draw poker program that can prove quite addictive.

Max Headroom, Quicksilva Ltd 85% (issue 28, p17): An original and entertaining arcade/adventure with plenty to do.

Mayhem, The Power House 42% (issue 44, p17): A well-presented but uninteresting game.

Maze Craze, Partyline Ltd 29% (issue 22, p34): Three years too late.

Maze Mania, Hewson Consultants Ltd 77% (issue 68, p41): A fun and enjoyable arcade romp, with smart graphics.

Maziacs, DK'Tronics Ltd 82% (issue 1, p95): Highly recommended.

MCoder 3, ERE Informatique (issue 20, p89)

Mean Streak, Mirrorsoft Ltd 64% (issue 45, p28): An above-average game that could have achieved much more with improved playability.

Mega-Apocalypse, Martech Games Ltd 58% (issue 52, p24): A poor, but futuristic, Asteroids clone.

Mega Bucks, Firebird Software Ltd 66% (issue 38, p112): Should appeal to fans of David Jones' ytpe of games.

Meganova, Dinamic Software 57% (issue 72, p56)

Mercenary: Escape from Targ, Novagen Software Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 44, p16): An excellent and innovative flight/exploration/action game.

Mercenary: Escape from Targ, Novagen Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 89, p47)

Mercs, US Gold Ltd 86% (issue 89, p39): The best shoot-'em-up for ages. Packed with colour and mega-enemies to blast!

Merlin, Firebird Software Ltd 40% (issue 50, p99): A simple collecting game with too many graphical problems to be really playable.

Mermaid Madness, Electric Dreams Software 66% (issue 32, p26): A colourful game with a jolly story but not very polished.

Message from Andromeda, Interceptor Micros Software 7/10 (issue 7, p69)

Metabolis, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 87% (issue 20, p112): An excellent all round game, great fun to explore.

Meta-Galactic Llamas Battle at the Edge of Time, Salamander Software 54% (issue 5, p125): A fast game, but lacking enough content to be more than average.

Metrocross, US Gold Ltd 77% (issue 42, p24): A good coin-op conversion which maintains the original's simple addictivity.

Metrocross, US Gold Ltd 80% (issue 58, p109)

Miami Chase, Code Masters Ltd 42% (issue 92, p59): Could have been good but has too many aggravating elements.

Miami Cobra GT, Players Software 78% (issue 85, p62)

Miami Dice, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 37% (issue 34, p133): Doesn't quite come off, somehow...

Miami Vice, Ocean Software Ltd 27% (issue 35, p28): Steer clear, take my advice.

Mickey Mouse, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 54, p80): Mickey Mouse, star and stage and screen, proves that there can be more behind a cartoon licence than cutesy graphics...

Microball, Alternative Software Ltd 41% (issue 50, p96): Little content, little interest (not unlike the real thing - Man Ed).

Microbot, Softek Software International Ltd 73% (issue 2, p16): Very good.

Microfair Madness, Delbert the Hamster Software 80% (issue 95, p43)

Micro Mouse Goes Debugging, MC Lothlorien Ltd 58% (issue 3, p124): Average, fun to play but not very addictive.

Micronaut One, Nexus Productions Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 43, p92): Original, visually stunning, very playable and addictive.

Micro Olympics, Database Publications Ltd 77% (issue 8, p46): Very good, amusing, rather more than a completely addictive and certainly playable.

Microprose Soccer, MicroProse Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 65, p17): Great graphics and tremendous new features make this a winner.

Midnight Resistance, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 78, p40): An average coin-op transformed into a brilliant computer shoot-'em-up.

Mig-29 Soviet Fighter, Code Masters Ltd 64% (issue 65, p21)

Mighty Magus, The, Quicksilva Ltd 82% (issue 16, p14): Quite and original idea and entertaining.

Mike Read's Pop Quiz, Elite Systems Ltd 52% (issue 65, p15): The lack of questions catches up and makes the game repetitive.

Mike Read's Pop Quiz, Elite Systems Ltd 45% (issue 79, p49)

Mikie, Imagine Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p10): Yet another first-rate Konami conversion.

Milk Race, Mastertronic Ltd 41% (issue 42, p20): Insufficient game challenge, content and graphic variety make Milk Race an indifferent choice for the average games player.

Millionaire, Incentive Software Ltd 80% (issue 4, p90): A relaxing game, and a compelling strategy.

Millypede, Add-On Electronics Ltd 45% (issue 3, p22): Old but fairly serviceable.

Mindbender, The, Gilsoft International 86% (issue 4, p53): Entertaining, complex and excellent value

Minder, DK'Tronics Ltd 75% (issue 17, p13): An interesting and absorbing game.

Mindfighter, Abstract Concepts 69% (issue 55, p55)

Mindshadow, Activision Inc 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p79): Excellent.

Mindstone, The Edge Software 89% (issue 33, p93.94): Slow start but really engaging once you get into it.

Mindtrap, Mastertronic Ltd 84% (issue 64, p29)

Mini Office, Database Software (A CRASH Smash, issue 13, p82)

Mini Putt, Accolade Inc 73% (issue 59, p186): Not in the same class as Leaderboard, but an amusingly goofy golf game.

Missile Ground Zero, Software Creations 56% (issue 67, p13)

Mission 1 - Project Volcano, Mission Software 58% (issue 4, p11): An excellent idea spolied to some extent by the actual program.

Mission Impossible, Silversoft Ltd 80% (issue 1, p14): Good and addictive, recommended.

Mission Jupiter, Code Masters Ltd 56% (issue 44, p27): A pleasant little shoot-'em-up.

Mission Omega, Mind Games 75% (issue 32, p82)

Mission Omega, Pulsonic 54% (issue 5, p36): Felt to be one of the best of a rather poor offering.

Molecule Man, Mastertronic Ltd 85% (issue 30, p33): An excellent piece of budget software.

Monkey Bizness, Artic Computing Ltd 65% (issue 3, p88): Above average to good.

Monopoly, Leisure Genius 88% (issue 19, p120): An excellent transfer, pass GO and get it!

Monster, Haggisoft 84% (issue 52, p39)

Monte Carlo Casino, Code Masters Ltd 84% (issue 67, p43)

Monty is Innocent, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 78% (issue 14, p122): <None Given>

Monty on the Run, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 20, p12): A great improvement over last year's Best Platform Game.

Monty on the Run, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 74% (issue 70, p49)

Monty Python's Flying Circus, Virgin Games Ltd 75% (issue 80, p46): An admirable job on a difficult theme: comedy on computer.

Moon Alert, Ocean Software Ltd 89% (A CRASH Smash, issue 6, p48): Very addictive, playable and generally very good.

Moonbuggy, Anirog Software 73% (issue 5, p86): Good value and reasonably addictive, very playable.

Moon Buggy, Visions Software Factory 58% (issue 4, p124): Average to good, medium addictive.

Moon Cresta, Incentive Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 14, p20): Excellent, playable, addictive and good value for shoot em up freaks.

Moonlighter, Software Super Savers Ltd 48% (issue 12, p135): Average game, which represents reasonable value for money.

Moonlight Madness, Bubble Bus Software 56% (issue 33, p37): A sequel to Booty which doesn't seem to have progressed from the first game by John Cain.

Moon Strike, Mirrorsoft Ltd 77% (issue 45, p17): A super shoot-'em-up with a humourous edge.

Moontorc, Atlantis Software Ltd 85% (issue 96, p64)

Moon Walker - The Computer Game, US Gold Ltd 70% (issue 72, p48): Neatly packaged and tuneful average to good games, not BAD.

Mordon's Quest, Melbourne House 8/10 (issue 19, p92): Very good; a long, atmosphereic game.

Moron Spaceship, Atlantis Software Ltd 80% (issue 34, p97): Fun.

Morris Meets the Bikers, Automata UK Ltd 74% (issue 1, p43): Good.

Motorbike Madness, Mastertronic Ltd 20% (issue 61, p67)

Motor Massacre, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 29% (issue 63, p76): A good idea let down by awful programming.

Motos, Mastertronic Added Dimension 74% (issue 45, p15): Motos is a strange licence - but it's addictive and fun.

Mountain Bike Racer, Zeppelin Games Ltd 62% (issue 75, p46)

Mountain Bike Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 59% (issue 91, p60): Frustratingly crap or simply quite jolly? Depends how easily you're entertained, really.

Mountains of Ket, Incentive Software Ltd 73% (issue 2, p100)

Mount Challenge, Aasvoguelle Productions 76% (issue 18, p120): A highly unusual, addictive, difficult game demanding a sense of rhythm and fast reflexes, a bit let down by the standard looking graphics.

Mountie Mick's Death Ride, Reaktor 47% (issue 43, p30): Mark and Paul could see nothing good here, but Nick enjoyed the game within its limits, which brought the averages up quite a bit.

Movie, Imagine Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p20): A neat development on the 3D theme with a very different scenario.

Movie Premiere, Elite Systems Ltd 63% (issue 96, p65)

Moving Target, Players Premier Software 78% (issue 69, p47)

Mr. Heli, Firebird Software Ltd 76% (issue 69, p44): An initially playable shoot-'em-up that may lack long term interest.

Mrs. Mopp, Computasolve 69% (issue 1, p79): Good.

Mrs. Mopp, Computasolve 70% (issue 10, p51): Good.

Mr. T's Alphabet Games, Ebury Software (issue 14, p112): An excellent package which has been very carefully structured and is clearly explained.

Mr. Weems and the She Vampires, Piranha 64% (issue 41, p104): Effective enter and destroy game of reasonable addicitivity, slightly spoiled by over-busy graphics.

Mr. Wimpy, Ocean Software Ltd 77% (issue 2, p76): Very good.

Mr. Wong's Loopy Laundry, Artic Computing Ltd 62% (issue 7, p12): Above average, but not overaddictive.

Mugsy, Melbourne House 73% (issue 6, p50): An unusual, original presentation for a somewhat simple strategy game - a game that points the way forward, without, perhaps, doing itself enough justice.

Mugsy's Revenge, Melbourne House 67% (issue 29, p118): A rather disappointing follow up to a great game.

Multimixx 3, Kixx 55% (issue 90, p48)

Multimixx 4, Kixx 80% (issue 98, p81)

Multi Player Soccer Manager, D&H Games 45% (issue 82, p56): A competent, if lacklustre addition to the soccer manager genre.

Mummy! Mummy!, MC Lothlorien Ltd 55% (issue 5, p35): Average if you can understand it.

Munsters, The, Again Again 71% (issue 61, p62): A scary good time but very tough.

Murder Most Foul, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Music, Computer Tutor (issue 17, p85): This is a value-for-money package which would provide a novice piano student with much enjoyment.

Music Box 128, Melbourne House (issue 32, p57)

Music Machine, Ram Electronics Ltd (issue 34, p118)

Music Maker, Bellflower Software (issue 16, p56)

Musicmaster, Sinclair Research Ltd 67% (issue 5, p63): Within its BASIC limitations and that of the Spectrum itself, this turns out to be an interesting program that should provide fun and entertainment - but it has got its limitations.

Musicmaster, Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 16, p55)

Music Teacher 1 & 2, Childsplay Software (issue 29, p76)

Music Typewriter, Music Soft (issue 11, p79)

Music Typewriter 1, Music Soft (issue 16, p60)

Mutant Ant Attack, Calisto 71% (issue 5, p37): A good, original games and very addictive.

Mutant Fortress, Players Premier Software 81% (issue 72, p58)

Mutant Monty and the Temple of Doom, Artic Computing Ltd 77% (issue 14, p14): A very good game, perhaps a bit too tough.

Mutants, Ocean Software Ltd 58% (issue 43, p16): Initially interesting but offers little longterm challenge.

Myla Di'Kaich, Global Software 44% (issue 26, p36): Aged format provides nothing new and the low price doesn't make up for the fact.

My Name is Uncle Groucho, You Win a Fat Cigar, Automata UK Ltd 66.5% (issue 1, p41): Hard to define, everyone seemed unsure of an exact definition beyond 'if you liked Pimania, you'll like this.'

Myself and Us, Keysoft (issue 44, p94): Excellent and enjoyable.

Mystery Manor, Bamby Software 1/10 (issue 5, p75)

Mystery of Arkham Manor, Apocalypse Software 63% (issue 43, p73): Flawed, bu an original idea.

Mystery of the Nile, Zigurat Software 74% (issue 46, p27): A simple arcade adventure with humourous touches.

Mystical, Infogrames 68% (issue 90, p42): Good, entertaining action but lacks sufficient originality and variation.

Myth, Rainbird Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 68, p45): A brilliant, occasionally tricky trip into mythology with plenty of amusement.

Myth: History in the Making, System 3 Software Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 70, p41): Great on brawn, great on brain, great on graphics. A winner!

Napoleon at War, CCS 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 34, p91)

NARC, Ocean Software Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 83, p45): Action packed blasting fun - this one is going to make heads roll!

Narco Police, Dinamic Software 59% (issue 87, p47): There are quite a few good ideas but gameplay is repetitive and tricky.

NATO Alert, CCS (issue 16, p142): Overall Rating: It's great to have a non-nuclear European war game - and this is a very good one indeed.

Navy Moves, Dinamic Software 83% (issue 65, p14): After a too-tough first section, the game's of the highest quality.

Navy SEALS, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 84, p74): A brilliant game, stunning in every aspect - a landmark!

Nebulus, Hewson Consultants Ltd 85% (issue 47, p12): Beautiful, playable, original and very simple.

Necris Dome, The, Code Masters Ltd 74% (issue 47, p40): Good cheapie.

Neighbours, Impulze 42% (issue 95, p60)

Nemesis: The Final Challenge, Konami Ltd 59% (issue 40, p110): A disappointment for Nemesis addicts, largely through its implementation.

Nemesis: The Final Challenge, Konami Ltd 62% (issue 80, p43)

Nemesis the Warlock, Martech Games Ltd 61% (issue 40, p114): Somewhat disappointing licence with just enough game to be above average.

Nether Earth, Argus Press Software Ltd 75% (issue 40, p26): A engaging game after a few plays, which rings some fresh changes on older themes.

Netherworld, Hewson Consultants Ltd 88% (issue 60, p12): Another fine game from Hewson and a great conversion from Jukka Tapanimaki's original C64 game.

Neverending Story 2, The, Linel Software 74% (issue 96, p14): Lots of nice graphics and variety in the game styles but much too difficult to play!

Neverending Story 48, The, Ocean Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 26, p94): Well worth playing.

New Community, The, Scetlander (issue 53, p44)

New Cylon Attack, A'n'F Software 78% (issue 12, p90): Good.

New Venture, Falcon Computing 78% (issue 7, p53): Very good.

New York Warriors, Virgin Games Ltd 36% (issue 82, p51): A budget game dressed to kill and no party to go to.

New Zealand Story, The, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 68, p46): Super conversion of a very appealing, playable and addictive coin-op .

New Zealand Story, The, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 93, p59)

N.E.X.O.R., Design Design Software 81% (issue 33, p33): If you're not yet bored of Filmation games, then check this one out.

Next War, Assassin Software 65% (issue 9, p14): A superior, slick war game for the purist, sole player.

Nick Faldo Plays the Open, Mind Games 83% (issue 20, p113): The best gold simulation yet.

Nicotine Nightmare, Atlantis Gold 78% (issue 15, p37): Not a shattering game by any means but great fun to play, once you've mastered it.

Nigel Mansell's Grand Prix, Martech Games Ltd 72% (issue 50, p11): Nigel Mansell's Grand Prix isn't fast and furious enough to be a great race game, but with perseverance it becomes a mildly addictive simulation.

Night Breed, Ocean Software Ltd 78% (issue 81, p44): Playable beat-'em-up on disk, overall 12% less so on cassette multi-loads.

Night Gunner, Digital Integration 91% (issue 3, p31): A very clever game with plenty of scope and excellent value for money.

Night Gunner, Digital Integration 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 61, p40)

Night Hunter, Ubi Soft Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 79, p40): Do the Transylvania Twist with this - good enough to sink your teeth into.

Nightmare and Potholer, Southway Software (issue 33, p48): Both games are outstanding examples of educational adventure programs. Don't miss them!

Nightmare Rally, Ocean Software Ltd 80% (issue 34, p22): An unusual and compelling 3D car racing game.

Night Raider, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 79% (issue 55, p79): A cool and competent flight simulation with plenty of attention to detail.

Night Shade, Ultimate Play The Game 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 21, p10): Not quite up to Ultimate's usual standards but still a truly excellent and absorbing game.

Night Shift, US Gold Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 87, p39): Action! Puzzles! Addiction! What's it got? The bloomin' lot!

Nihilist, Electric Dreams Software 49% (issue 48, p162): Unimpressive use of an old concept - an ambitious low-caste relative of the Commodore 64 Paradriod.

Ninja, Entertainment USA 50% (issue 37, p120): A very average budget beat 'em up.

Ninja Hamster, CRL Group PLC 62% (issue 43, p84): A cuddly little beat-'em-up.

Ninja Massacre, Code Masters Ltd 45% (issue 61, p67)

Ninja Master, The, Firebird Software Ltd 64% (issue 30, p23): A different kind of sports simulation that should prove quite appealing.

Ninja Scooter Simulator, Silverbird Software Ltd 70% (issue 56, p97)

Ninja Spirits, Activision Inc 58% (issue 77, p46): An average coin-op conversion hiding behind a deadly dose of screen-clutter.

Ninja Warriors, The, Virgin Games Ltd 69% (issue 72, p52): A good but tough conversion of a none too original coin-op.

Noah, ESP Software 47% (issue 11, p151): Mixed feelings from poor to good between reviewers.

Nodes Of Yesod 48k, Odin Computer Graphics Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 19, p12): You'll be over the moon with this one (!)

N.O.M.A.D., Ocean Software Ltd 79% (issue 26, p16): An neat game.

Nonamed, Dinamic Software 56% (issue 62, p68)

Nonterraqueous, Mastertronic Ltd 77% (issue 17, p24): Good, a playable game, perhaps lacking addictivity, but good value for money.

Nonterraqueous 2: Soul of a Robot, Mastertronic Ltd 75% (issue 25, p114): A worth follow-up to Nonterraqueous.

North & South, Infogrames 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 85, p51): Loads of different styles of gameplay, all well produced, make up a masterpiece!

North Star, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 50, p24): One of the best walk 'n' whacks we've seen, colourful and detailed as well as addictive and playable.

Nosferatu the Vampyre, Piranha 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p26): Love at first byte.

Note Invaders, Chalksoft Ltd (issue 37, p50): Highly recommended.

Nuclear Countdown, Atlantis Software Ltd 72% (issue 38, p113): A very neat budget game.

Number Painter, Sinclair Research Ltd (issue 13, p39): An entertaining and useful game of mathematics at a sensible price.

Numbers At Work, Collins Educational (issue 28, p78): Both are very comprehensive packages which provide excellent value for money. A great deal of thought and effort has obviously gone into their preparation, and the end result is two sophisticated, user-friendly programs which I would highly recommend to anyone entering the business world.

Nursery Rhymes, Softlee Systems (issue 21, p91): A very useful teaching aid which makes no attempt to use gimmicks to capture the childs attention.

Oblivion, Alpha-Omega Software 45% (issue 35, p35): Cheap and mindless.

Ocean Conqueror, Rack-It 77% (issue 45, p27): The best submarine simulation in the fleet.

Octagon, Budgie Budget Software 47% (issue 41, p33): An unusual game which appears more complex than it really is, and not very addictive.

Octagon Squad, The, Mastertronic Ltd 49% (issue 33, p128): Difficul to get into, and it's doubtful whether the effort is justified.

Octan, Silverbird Software Ltd 51% (issue 55, p103): A standard quality shoot-'em-up at a cheap and cheerful price.

Odyssey 1, Perfection Software 72% (issue 1, p12)

Office Master, Gemini Marketing Ltd (issue 30, p90)

Oh Mummy!!, Gem Software 69% (issue 1, p34): Good - fun to play.

Ole, Toro, Dinamic Software 57% (issue 34, p23): Origianl concept, but lacks appeal.

O Level Maths, GCE Tutoring (issue 33, p50): Covers a lot of ground in a rather sketchy way. Amateurish.

Oligopoly, CCS (issue 40, p105): interesting and realistic simulations of different business situations. useful for encouraging the users to handle a wealth of different information.

Oliver's Music Box, Cosmic Pop (issue 30, p92)

Olli & Lissa: The Ghost of Shilmore Castle, Firebird Software Ltd 78% (issue 34, p135): Solid, scary, entertainment.

Olli & Lissa 3: The Candlelight Adventure, Cartoon Time 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 73, p46)

Olympiad '86, Atlantis Software Ltd 26% (issue 33, p115): Even as a budget title this game adds nothing to the decathlon/sports genre.

Olympics, CRL Group PLC 45% (issue 5, p84): Poor to average once the novelty value has gone.

Olympimania, Automata UK Ltd 66% (issue 4, p115): Zany, silly, almost certainly worth it if you're a Pimaniac, generally quite hard, not madly addictive.

Omadan Attack, Avalon Software Ltd 42% (issue 7, p40): Poor.

Omega Run, The, CRL Group PLC 87% (issue 2, p89): playable, addictive and recommended.

Ometron, Software Projects Ltd 80% (issue 3, p38): Good.

Omnicalc 2, Microsphere (issue 14, p82)

One Man and His Droid, Mastertronic Ltd 76% (issue 23, p164): A neat product, especially at the price.

One of our Wombats is Missing, Zenobi Software 61% (issue 91, p55)

One on One, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 39% (issue 21, p39): Buying this wouldn't be a good way to spend your money.

On The Bench, Cult Games 50% (issue 55, p75)

On the Run, Design Design Software 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 20, p24): An excellent game which should appeal.

Operation Berlin, Wrightchoice Software 75% (issue 43, p74): Interesting.

Operation Gunship, Code Masters Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 69, p49)

Operation Hormuz, Again Again 34% (issue 61, p64): An old-looking game at a new high price.

Operation Stallion, Wrightchoice Software 73% (issue 41, p62): Interesting.

Operation Thunderbolt, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 71, p62): The improved 'eat lead death, sucker' formula used in Operation Wolf delivers a winner for Ocean!

Operation Turtle, Pocket Money Software 5/10 (issue 28, p92): Hackneyed and showing its age.

Operation Wolf, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 59, p18): A great conversion of the popular coin-op which couldn't be bettered.

Operation Wolf, Ocean Software Ltd 65% (A CRASH Smash, issue 67, p13): A great conversion of the popular coin-op which couldn't be bettered.

Opposition, Pulsonic 28% (issue 5, p34): Simple in concept, too hard in play.

Oracle's Cave, The, Doric Computer Services 70% (issue 1, p94): Unusual adventure type, good.

Orbix the Terrorball, Streetwise 62% (issue 36, p180): Dull game, tricky controls.

Orc Attack, Creative Sparks 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 4, p16): Original, addictive, highly recommended.

Oriental Games, Micro Style 82% (issue 76, p40): A four-in-one action pack with enough kick and punch for four.

Oriental Hero, Firebird Software Ltd 30% (issue 44, p18): A crude follow-up to Ninja Master with unwieldy gameplay.

Orion, Software Projects Ltd 76% (issue 4, p82): Very good, addictive.

Orm and Cheep in Narrow Squeaks and The Birthday Party, Macmillan Software Ltd 42% (issue 22, p24): Both games are totally awful.

Orpheus, Visions Software Factory 36% (issue 5, p91): Below average, not really worth the money.

Our Class, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Outcast, CRL Group PLC 62% (issue 46, p24): Not fast on action, but an enjoyable arcade adventure nonetheless.

Out for the Count, Dynamite Designs 32% (issue 80, p47)

Outlaw, Players Premier Software 53% (issue 82, p56)

Out of the Shadows, Mizar Computing 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p108): Excellent.

Out of the Shadows, Mizar Computing 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 27, p71): Excellent.

Out of this World, Reaktor 33% (issue 49, p96): A very disappointing clone, with none of its genre's good characteristics but all the bad.

Out Run, US Gold Ltd 72% (issue 49, p22): Views were split between 'the best you could have expected' and 'a poor translation of a great arcade game'.

Out Run, US Gold Ltd 58% (issue 83, p63)

Outworld, Sapphire Software 58% (issue 27, p82)

Overkill, Atlantis Software Ltd 39% (issue 55, p81): Not much to pay, not much to play.

Overlander, Elite Systems Ltd 85% (issue 56, p12): Fawst, smooth, playable - hot stuff!

Overlander, Elite Systems Ltd 68% (issue 76, p48)

Overlord, CCS 84% (issue 51, p51)

Overlords, MC Lothlorien Ltd (issue 17, p124): A bit bizarre, maybe Lothlorien's best yet.

P-47 The Freedom Fighter, Firebird Software Ltd 71% (issue 74, p44): World War II vintage shoot-'em-up action for old faithfuls.

Pacland, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd/Quicksilva Ltd 73% (issue 63, p81): Pac fans will love it, but others probably won't.

Pac-Mania, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 82% (issue 59, p10): A very competent conversion of the coin-op. Not very original but very playable all the same.

Paddington and the Disappearing Ink, Collins Educational (issue 28, p79): Letter and Typewriter could be the answer to a prayer if your child hates writing letters! With a printer attached, the games provide for hours of fun, and represent a worthwhile learning experience.

Paintbox, Print'n'Plotter Productions (issue 2, p72): Good.

Paint Plus, Print'n'Plotter Productions (issue 21, p100)

Pandemonia, CRL Group PLC 76% (issue 5, p92): A good, hard 'Panic' with frills, addictive if you can cope with the speed and good value.

Pang, Ocean Software Ltd 81% (issue 82, p52): A fast and very playable balloon shoot-'em-up - moves like greased lightning.

Panther, Mastertronic Ltd 83% (issue 69, p47)

Panzadrome, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 77% (issue 24, p13): A very good idea that is let down a bit by the execution.

Panzer Attack, MC Lothlorien Ltd (issue 14, p125): <None Given>

Paperboy, Elite Systems Ltd 88% (issue 33, p18): Another slick, playable conversion from Elite.

Paperboy, Elite Systems Ltd 67% (issue 70, p49)

Paperboy 2, Mindscape International Inc 83% (issue 96, p62): More of the same for Paperboy fans and a great arcade conversion for newcomers.

Para Assault Course, Zeppelin Games Ltd 69% (issue 65, p21)

Parabola, Firebird Software Ltd 63% (issue 41, p15): Well presented budget game on an old theme of moderate addictiveness.

Paratroopers, Rabbit Software Ltd 62% (issue 2, p101): good, but not very addictive.

Paris to Dakar, Code Masters Ltd 50% (issue 92, p61): A simple - and fast - race game with the added bonus of three vehicles to choose.

Park Patrol, Firebird Software Ltd 48% (issue 46, p117): A dull collecting game with a humourous touch.

Party Time, Computer Tutor (issue 19, p103): Highly recommended.

Passing Shot, Image Works 85% (issue 69, p40): A well programmed and very playable tennis game cum simulation.

Pathfinder, Widgit Software Ltd (issue 2, p99)

Pat the Postman, Mikro-Gen Ltd 52% (issue 2, p74): Above average.

Pawn, The, Rainbird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 41, p58): Really engaging, complex adventuring.

Paws, Artic Computing Ltd 78% (issue 19, p37): An attractive and mildly challenging game.

Pazazz, ASK Software (issue 37, p50): This is a very different type of program. Once children have mastered the instructions, they should enjoy making their own performances.

Pedro, Imagine Software Ltd 63% (issue 4, p84): Fair to average.

Pegasus Bridge, PSS 78% (issue 48, p136)

Pengy, Micromania 72% (issue 3, p108): Above average to good, and reasonably addictive.

Pentagram, Ultimate Play The Game 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p134): Sabreman fans can't afford to miss this one!

Percy the Potty Pigeon, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 70% (issue 12, p38): Good, but varied opinions from reviewers.

Perfume Hunter, The, Fernleaf Educational Software (issue 34, p59): Useful for getting children to cooperate.

Pete N' Barry, Impact Software 58% (issue 16, p30): Very nice graphics but the game is a bit old hat.

Peter Beardsley's International Football, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 22% (issue 59, p188): It plays almost as badly as England!

Peter Pack-Rat, Silverbird Software Ltd 85% (issue 63, p83)

Peter Shilton's Handball Maradonna, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 42% (issue 37, p110): Part of what could be a good football game - as it is, there's not enough.

Phantomas, Dinamic Software 64% (issue 35, p34): Indifferent little aardvark.

Phantom Club, Ocean Software Ltd 55% (issue 48, p164): A disappointing 3-D cliche from the great programmer of M.O.V.I.E.

Phileas Fogg's Balloon Battles, Zeppelin Games Ltd 76% (issue 94, p59): Not an immediately playable game but lots of fun when you understand it.

Philosopher's Quest, Topologika 85% (issue 54, p52):

Phineas Frogg, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 38, p48): A program not to be missed. Funny, visually pleasing, challenging - this game has all the qualities to appeal to children of all ages! Let's have some more Phineas Frogg adventures.

P.H.M. Pegasus, Electronic Arts 79% (issue 50, p23): Lucasfilm captures the excitement of guiding a gunship - PHM Pegasus should appeal to all ageing Elite fans.

Photosynthesis, AVP Computing (issue 44, p95): A useful aid which makes a very difficult topic much more accessible.

Physics, AVP Computing (issue 30, p48): An excellent and serious revision aid for the 'O' Grade student. The 'test-making' option makes this a flexible package which is superb value for money.

Physics, Charles Letts & Co (issue 26, p76): Revision programs like these are, generally speaking, only as good as the student using them. Used sensibly in conjunction with other study methods, they do have a useful role to play, but it has to be understood that, on their own, these packages will not miraculously ensure A grade passes!

Physics, Hill MacGibbon (issue 29, p59)

Physics, Visions Software (issue 48, p54)

Pi-Balled, Automata UK Ltd 82% (issue 3, p20): Very good, unusual and reasonably addictive.

Pick 'n' Pile, Ubi Soft Ltd 56% (issue 84, p75): Lacklustre puzzle game that doesn't go anywhere.

Pictionary, Domark Ltd 82% (issue 71, p66): A smashing board game conversion to deliver plenty of laughter and fun.

Picture Logic, Addison-Wesley Productions (issue 19, p102): The slowness of the response to commands spoils an otherwise excellent program. The documentation is of a high standard, but the programming detracts from the advantages of the language it seeks to emulate - LOGO.

Pi-Eyed, Automata UK Ltd 57% (issue 2, p73): May appeal to Pimaniacs, playable but not very addictive.

Piggy, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 7% (issue 50, p97): Piggy is terrible - and Bug Byte must know that.

Pi-In-'Ere, Automata UK Ltd 77% (issue 11, p23): Good, playable and reasonably addictive.

Pinball Power, Mastertronic Plus 42% (issue 76, p48)

Pinball Power, Mastertronic Plus 40% (issue 85, p55)

Pinball Wizard, C.P. Software 71% (issue 4, p126): Good to very good, and addictive.

Ping Pong, Imagine Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 28, p112): A highly playable and enjoyable sports simulation.

Pink Panther, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 34% (issue 57, p24): This panther's rosy colour must surely be due to appearing in such an embarassing tie-in!

Pioneer, Atlantis Software Ltd 67% (issue 10, p140): Average, though good value for money.

Pipeline, Viper Software 76% (issue 19, p39): Slightly above average.

Pipe Mania, Empire Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 77, p42): A manic puzzle game - it's the fun way to drive yourself round the bend!

Piromania, Strange Loop 70% (issue 11, p16): An unusual game, with high playability and reasonably addictive.

Pi-R Squared, Mind Games 70% (issue 45, p124): An enjoyable and fast-moving puzzle game.

Pit-Fighter, Domark Ltd 27% (issue 95, p59): Oh dear, whatever's happened to the ace coin-op? It's been poorly converted, that's what!

Pit-Stop, Avalon Software Ltd 48% (issue 7, p46): Poor to fair of its type, generally poor.

Planet 10, Mastertronic Ltd 26% (issue 68, p )

Planetfall, Argus Press Software Ltd 68% (issue 8, p101): Above average to good, with one reviewer not enjoying it at all. Good value for larger groups who like this type of game.

Planet Mathematics, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Planetopoly, Celerysoft 48% (issue 32, p83)

Planets, The, Martech Games Ltd 85% (issue 30, p30): A large and complex game that takes some playing through!

Plasma Ball, Atlantis Software Ltd 69% (issue 64, p29)

Platoon, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 50, p90): Very playable and very hard - one of the best film tie-ins we've seen to date.

Play,Type and Transpose, Hilton Computer Services Ltd (issue 16, p61)

Play Your Cards Right, Britannia Software Ltd 38% (issue 27, p18): a bit yawn-inducing unless you're a real Brucie Groupie!

Plotting, Ocean Software Ltd 86% (issue 81, p37): Wonderful puzzle game - simple to learn, addictive, and attractive!

Pluggit, Blaby Computer Games 62.5% (issue 1, p93): An average to good game, but could have done with a start key - autostart loses you getting ready time.

Plummet!, Interceptor Micros Software 61% (issue 12, p91): Lacks addictivity and scope, only average at a steep price.

Plus 3 Adventures, Mastertronic Ltd 75% (issue 56, p58):

Plus 80 Word Manager, Oxford Computer Publishing (issue 26, p88)

Pneumatic Hammers, Firebird Software Ltd 18% (issue 43, p25): No interest at all.

P.O.D. (Proof of Destruction), Mastertronic Ltd 21% (issue 51, p111): A very poor shoot 'em up with little lastability.

Podder, Central Solutions 54% (issue 31, p109): Quite respectable, especially at the price.

Pogo, Ocean Software Ltd 87% (issue 4, p84): Addictive, fun and very good value for money.

Pogostick Olympics, Silverbird Software Ltd 20% (issue 55, p15): It's probably safer to stick to the real thing.

Poker, Ducksoft 63% (issue 20, p38): A very god version of a well tried game.

Polearn, Sheol Software 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 68, p44): Great interactive ghost story which is incredibly intriguing and addictive.

Pole Position, Atarisoft 68% (issue 12, p81): Above average, but pricey.

Police Patrol Quiz, Flexibase Software (issue 56, p108)

Pool, CDS Microsystems 77% (issue 6, p40): Felt to be the best Spectrum version, a very well done implementation and good value for money.

Popeye, DK'Tronics Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 20, p72): A very attractive, cunningly programmed game.

Popeye 2, Alternative Software Ltd 60% (issue 88, p48)

Poseidon: Planet Eleven, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 46% (issue 82, p56)

Postman Pats Trail Game, Longman Software (issue 19, p102): Quite good for the very young pre-school child. Five and six year olds find it rather uninspiring.

Postman Pat - The Computer Game, Alternative Software Ltd 62% (issue 72, p57)

Potsworth and Co., Hi-Tec Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 97, p60): A fun, addictive conversion of the blockbusting cartoon.

Potty Painter, Rabbit Software Ltd 60% (issue 2, p12): Average, but reasonably addictive

Potty Planter, Mogul Communications Ltd 46% (issue 4, p83): Fair

Powerama, The Power House 61% (issue 54, p21): An addictive little shoot 'em up representing good value for money.

Power Drift, Activision Inc 81% (issue 71, p70): A tough conversion admirably and playably accomplished.

Power Drift, Activision Inc 71% (issue 95, p63)

Powerplay - Game of the Gods, Players Software 82% (issue 60, p30)

Power Up, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 89, p35)

Predator, Activision Inc 66% (issue 51, p100): If only the game lived up to the inlay...

Predator 2, Image Works 75% (issue 88, p48): Blast-'em-up fans are well cateredfor in Predator 2 - it's fast-paced action all the way.

Prehistorical Adventure, Crusader Computing 84% (issue 35, p69): Solid, fascinating adventure.

Prelude to D-Day, Central Solutions 6/10 (issue 28, p90): Two very average games for an average price.

President, Addictive Games Ltd 29% (issue 42, p32): A game old-fashioned in appearance, lacking in real challenge, and short on appeal.

Price of Magik, The, Level 9 Computing Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 30, p75): Excellent adventuring.

Prince, The, CCS (issue 12, p158): Verdict: A real step forward in computer games. Makes Sabre Wulf look like Atic Atac.

Print Shop, CCS (issue 40, p105): interesting and realistic simulations of different business situations. useful for encouraging the users to handle a wealth of different information.

Prisoner, The, Stephen Preston 78% (issue 30, p78): Good.

Prison Riot, Players Premier Software 80% (issue 82, p43)

Prize, The, Arcade Software 69% (issue 6, p59): Fairly addictive, playable and with good incentive.

Prodigy, The, Electric Dreams Software 68% (issue 34, p136): <None Given>

Professional Adventure Writer, Gilsoft International 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 40, p54)

Professional BMX Simulator, Code Masters Plus 73% (issue 57, p92): A definite improvement over its predecessor, but still frustrating.

Professional Footballer, Cult Games 25% (issue 92, p63)

Professional Go-Kart Simulator, Zeppelin Games Ltd 66% (issue 81, p47)

Professional Golf Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 69% (issue 81, p41)

Professional Skateboard Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 72% (issue 61, p66)

Professional Ski Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 79% (issue 46, p29): A challenging, playable simulation with some frustrating flaws.

Professional Soccer, CRL Group PLC 76% (issue 63, p85): A fine football management game with plenty of lasting appeal.

Pro Golf, Atlantis Software Ltd 26% (issue 37, p121): Probably not very entertaining, even if you like golf simulations.

Pro Golf 2, Atlantis Software Ltd 30% (issue 49, p24): For unchoosy golf fans - at least it's cheaper than the real gear.

Prohibition, Infogrames 59% (issue 43, p31): A straightforward shoot-'em-up with an original scenario which could have led to a great game.

Project Future, Micromania 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 14, p44): Very good, addictive and everything works really well.

Project-X: Micro Man 1, Compass Software 6/10 (issue 20, p95): Good value at £2.99

Project-X: Micro Man 1, Compass Software 6/10 (issue 27, p71): Good value.

Project-X: Micro Man 2: O-Zone, Compass Software 65% (issue 42, p59): Skirts around the Oh! zone.

Project X: Micro Man 3: Micro Mutant, Compass Software 80% (issue 93, p52)

Pro Mountain Bike Simulator, Alternative Software Ltd 70% (issue 72, p56)

Pro Power Boat Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 82% (issue 68, p48)

Prospector, The, Tartan Software 71% (issue 46, p104): Competent.

Protector, Mastertronic Plus 4% (issue 69, p47)

Pro Tennis Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 72% (issue 81, p43)

Pro Tennis Tour, Ubi Soft Ltd 61% (issue 73, p40)

Proteus, Abacus Programs 66% (issue 3, p116): For players with fast fingers, an addictive game.

Prowler, Mastertronic Ltd 14% (issue 53, p95): A terrible flight sim lacking atmosphere and addictiveness.

Psi 5 Trading Company, US Gold Ltd 58% (issue 40, p31): A great game that has somehow lost potential in implementation; more appealing to strategists than arcade players.

Psi-Spy, Postern Ltd 47% (issue 6, p61): Fair, very hard to play and a bit pricey.

Psychedelia, Llamasoft (issue 15, p20): An unusual program with many applications to the user. Definitely out of the mainstream, however, and appeal may be limited.

Psycho Hopper, Mastertronic Plus 71% (issue 76, p46)

Psycho Pigs U.X.B., US Gold Ltd 70% (issue 53, p96): Initially addictive, but lacking any long-lasting appeal.

Psycho Soldier, Imagine Software Ltd 76% (issue 49, p86): A playable but lacklustre follow-up to the successful Athena.

Psytraxx, The Edge Software 69% (issue 10, p19): A large-sized game which was generally felt to be above average to good, but over-priced.

Psytron, Beyond Software 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 5, p8): Well planned, designed and implemented, very addictive and overall excellent value for money. Highly recommended.

Pub Games, Alligata Software Ltd 77% (issue 34, p153): A very well thought out set of simulations.

Pub Trivia Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 73% (issue 73, p47)

Pud Pud in Weird World, Ocean Software Ltd 75% (issue 15, p32): A slick, glossy, high quality package as one expects from Ocean, but perhaps lacking in addictivity.

Puffy's Saga, Ubi Soft Ltd 58% (issue 70, p56): Gauntlet meets Pac-Man in this average maze game.

Pulsator, Martech Games Ltd 66% (issue 42, p33): A playable maze game with less lasting appeal than expected.

Pulse Warrior, Mastertronic Ltd 46% (issue 58, p23)

Punchy, Mr. Micro Ltd 88% (issue 2, p14): Excellent.

Punctuation Pete, Heinemann (issue 5, p67): A little pricey, but an excellent program.

Punctuation Pete, Heinemann (issue 37, p49): A very good package, with an excellent booklet giving ideas for extension work.

Purple Saturn Day, Exxos 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 71, p62): A challenging variant on Earth-bound Olympics games.

Push Off, Software Projects Ltd 85% (issue 1, p82): Very good to excellent.

Puzznic, Ocean Software Ltd 80% (issue 83, p50): Straight jackets ahoy with another hair-tearing puzzle from Ocean.

Pyjamarama, Mikro-Gen Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 10, p8): Highly addictive, playable, good value - excellent.

Pyracurse, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 31, p116): A quality development on the 3D arcade adventure front.

Pyramid, The, Fantasy Software 83% (issue 2, p25): Addictive, playable and excellent value for money.

Quack-Shot, Sparklers 86% (issue 18, p22): A very good game especially when you consider the price.

Quad Trap, Style Soft 48% (issue 17, p22): Lack of response spoils it.

Quann Tulla, 8th Day Software 8/10 (issue 22, p126): Good.

Quartet, Activision Inc 36% (issue 42, p22): A tired an unchallenging arcade game from Sega.

Quattro Adventure, Code Masters Ltd 85% (issue 89, p35)

Quattro Combat, Code Masters Ltd 66% (issue 89, p35)

Quattro Fighters, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 96, p59)

Quattro Firepower, Code Masters Ltd 72% (issue 89, p35)

Quattro Power, Code Masters Ltd 80% (issue 89, p35)

Quattro Racers, Code Masters Ltd 89% (issue 89, p35)

Quattro Sports, Code Masters Ltd 86% (issue 89, p35)

Quattro Super Hits, Code Masters Ltd 79% (issue 89, p35)

Quazatron, Hewson Consultants Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p136): An excellent game.

Quest for the Golden Eggcup, The, Network Adventure Games 88% (issue 56, p57)

Quest for the Holy Grail, The, Dream Software Ltd 73% (issue 4, p117): Unusual, amusing and good value for money.

Quest for the Holy Grail, The, Dream Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 24, p168): Good value.

Quest for the Poorly Snail, Futuresoft 65% (issue 58, p40)

Question of Sport, A, Elite Systems Ltd 48% (issue 61, p58): Sports buffs won't like it because it's too easy, while sports-haters won't like it anyway!

Questprobe 1: The Hulk, Adventure International 8/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 8, p72): Good.

Questprobe 2: Spiderman, Adventure International 8/10 (issue 14, p98): Very good.

Questprobe 3: Human Torch and the Thing, Adventure International 56% (issue 30, p76): Disappointing.

Quetzalcoatl, Virgin Games Ltd 56% (issue 1, p101): An average 3D maze game, with better than average graphics.

Quick Draw McGraw, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 70% (issue 89, p41)

Quick Thinking, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 44, p95): A good, value-for-money package.

Quill Adventure System, The, Gilsoft International (issue 4, p49)

Quiz-Timer, Macmillan Software Ltd 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p138): An excellent multi-feature game which provides superb value for money.

Race, The, Players Premier Software 41% (issue 76, p47)

Race Against Time, The, Code Masters Plus 79% (issue 54, p13): An unusual and attractive approach to the world famine problem.

Racing Predictions, Buffer Micro Ltd (issue 12, p136)

Raiders of the Lost Ring, Arcade Software 39% (issue 27, p125): A passable game but a bit expensive given the dated format.

Raid over Moscow, US Gold Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 15, p114): Very good to excellent, mixed feelings on content, but two reviewers thought there was plenty.

Rainbow Islands, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 75, p44): A classic game has inspired a rainbow-brilliant sequel to savour and thrill to!

Rainbow Islands, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 98, p79)

Rainy Day, CCS 65% (issue 8, p13): Reasonable value for money, hardly an addictive sort of game, probably good for families and younger children.

Rally Cross, Anco Software Ltd 71% (issue 73, p47)

Rally Driver, Hill MacGibbon 77% (issue 13, p21): Good to very good, plenty to do, well executed.

Rally Simulator, Zeppelin Games Ltd 27% (issue 62, p69)

Rambo, Ocean Software Ltd 79% (issue 26, p124): Doesn't quite match the hype perhaps, but offers some good arcade playing.

Rambo, Ocean Software Ltd 78% (issue 67, p44)

Rambo 3, Ocean Software Ltd 58% (issue 61, p61): Quite a lot of game for your money, but for the most part second-rate gameplay.

Rambo 3, Ocean Software Ltd 85% (issue 87, p50)

Rampage, Activision Inc 69% (issue 49, p13): A competent conversion that should appeal to fans of the original.

Rampage, Activision Inc 74% (issue 72, p56)

Ramparts, Go! 61% (issue 52, p17): Rampage has already done what Ramparts wanted to do.

Rana Rama, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 38, p108): The most innovative of the Gauntlet clones.

Rapedes, Visions Software Factory 61% (issue 4, p124): Above average to good.

Rapid Fire, Mastertronic Ltd 32% (issue 45, p122): A very inferior shoot-'em-up with little playability.

Rapscallion, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 85% (issue 7, p93): Playable, addictive and very good.

Rasputin, Firebird Software Ltd 79% (issue 27, p138): A complex 3D game which should appeal to fans of the genre.

Rastan Saga, The, Imagine Software Ltd 85% (issue 51, p20): A playable arcade tie-in, although lacking in variation and content - the multi-load is also annoying.

Rastan Saga, The, Imagine Software Ltd 83% (issue 82, p49)

Raster Runner, Mastertronic Plus 82% (issue 76, p47)

Raster Scan, Mastertronic Ltd 75% (issue 40, p118): An unusual concept which has been done justice in execution.

Rats, The, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd 7/10 (issue 21, p110): Looks nice (apart from scruffy London map).

Rats, The, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd 70% (issue 21, p122)

Rattler, Atlantis Software Ltd 53% (issue 14, p48): A simple game idea which works well because of the playing options, good value for younger players.

Raven, The, 8th Day Software 84% (issue 50, p80)

R.B.I. Baseball 2, Domark Ltd 86% (issue 89, p40): RBI 2 is great but don't expect a simulation-type thing, just a very playable knockabout.

Read-Right-Away - Reading Pack 1, H.S. Software (issue 44, p94): Two enjoyable programs with built-in flexibility, so you can cater for each child.

Ready, Steady, Go!, Alternative Software Ltd 13% (issue 55, p102): A very basic joystick-waggling game with no appeal.

Real Ghostbusters, The, Activision Inc 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 64, p12): Ten big levels and spectacular graphics make for a brilliantly playable game.

Real Ghostbusters, The, Activision Inc 73% (issue 87, p50)

Realm, The, Willysoft UK 49% (issue 55, p58)

Realm of Impossibility, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 10% (issue 27, p31): Could have been a passable game a couple of years ago. A joke today.

Realm of the Undead, Express Programmes Company 50% (issue 7, p11): Fair to average but not much lasting appeal.

Reaper, The, Ubi Soft Ltd 33% (issue 86, p57): Rude, crude and not very good at all, really.

Rebel, Virgin Games Ltd 76% (issue 44, p15): An above-average arcade adventure/puzzle which demands some brainwork.

Rebel Planet, US Gold Ltd 85% (issue 31, p74): Very good.

Rebel Star, Firebird Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 31, p49)

Rebel Star 2, Silverbird Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 64, p67)

Red Arrows, The, Database Software 52% (issue 20, p114): A great deal more could have been made of the idea.

Red Attack, Unique 49% (issue 9, p123): Fair to below average and not very good value for money by today's standards.

Red Hawk, Melbourne House 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p20): <None Given>

Red Heat, Ocean Software Ltd 74% (issue 65, p12): Several sub-games add to the furious addictive action but doubtful gameplay.

Red Heat, Ocean Software Ltd 80% (issue 90, p44)

Red L.E.D., Starlight Software 61% (issue 46, p122): A limited but enjoyable Marble Madnessesque collecting game.

Red Lion, The, Mystic Software 86% (issue 39, p54): A cut above usual mail-order.

Red Moon, Level 9 Computing Ltd 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 20, p91): Has an appeal for everyone.

Red Scorpion, Quicksilva Ltd 41% (issue 41, p111): Slick instructions imply complex game, but really there's nothing new in this variant.

Renegade, Imagine Software Ltd 89% (issue 44, p34): A beat-'em-up with real punch.

Renegade, Imagine Software Ltd 81% (issue 74, p48)

Renegade 3: The Final Chapter, Imagine Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 64, p16): The latest in the Renegade series is also the best, check it out even if you don't like beat-'em-ups.

Renegade 3: The Final Chapter, Imagine Software Ltd 89% (issue 92, p58)

Renta-Kill Rita, Mastertronic Ltd 73% (issue 48, p165): A derivative 3-D game good for a few plays.

Repton Mania, Superior Software Ltd 75% (issue 64, p79): Fascinating, addictive gameplay more than makes up for the lacklustre presentation.

Rescue on Fractalus, Activision Inc 75% (issue 33, p123): A good game, but one that's not best suited to the Spectrum.

Rescue on Fractalus, Activision Inc 46% (issue 68, p48)

Return to Doom, Topologika 80% (issue 55, p57):

Return to Eden, Level 9 Computing Ltd 8/10 (issue 11, p105): Very good.

Return to Ithaca, Atlantis Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 28, p93): Not bad.

Return to Oz, US Gold Ltd 84% (issue 34, p97): Very competent.

Reveal, Mastertronic Ltd 29% (issue 62, p68)

Revenge of the C5, Atlantis Software Ltd 42% (issue 28, p29): A very dated looking and feeling game with some addictive merits for its low price.

Revenge of the Killer Tomatoes, Visions Software Factory 74% (issue 6, p11): With a range of skill levels and reasonable addictiveness, good value.

Revolution, US Gold Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 33, p16): An unusual and good looking game that provides a real challenge.

Rex 1, Martech Games Ltd 82% (issue 59, p183): Great, challenging action which is also well presented.

Rick Dangerous, Firebird Software Ltd 81% (issue 66, p40): Indiana Jones movie clone makes for amusing play and some addictive action.

Rick Dangerous, Firebird Software Ltd 76% (issue 98, p79)

Rick Dangerous 2, Micro Style 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 82, p55): A number one platform game returns with smashingly equal results.

Ricochet, Firebird Software Ltd 33% (issue 48, p170): BAD (Breakout Awfully Done).

Riddlers Den, Electric Dreams Software 78% (issue 22, p147): A puzzling game. Easy to get addicted to...

Rider, Virgin Games Ltd 50% (issue 1, p42): Fair, could have been better.

Riding the Rapids, Players Software 55% (issue 48, p169): Watered-down gameplay in another 'simulation' right out of touch with reality (compare Top Ten Hits's Drid Iron).

Rifle Range, Mastertronic Ltd 64% (issue 9, p94): Good value for money, average game.

Rifts of Time, The, Pocket Money Software 7/10 (issue 28, p96): A good 1984 game.

Rigel's Revenge, Bulldog 88% (issue 47, p42): Most interesting.

Ring of Darkness, The, Wintersoft 6/10 (issue 6, p75)

Ring Wars, Cascade Games Ltd 53% (issue 61, p18): It doesn't exactly run rings round the opposition.

River Raid, Activision Inc 74% (issue 10, p93): Good to very good, addictive but perhaps a lower value for money due to price.

River Rescue, Thorn Emi Video Ltd 74% (issue 1, p30): Very good, reasonably addictive.

Road Blasters, US Gold Ltd 84% (issue 55, p101): Initially enjoyable and exciting gameplay, with long-lasting addictiveness.

Road Racer, Thorn Emi Video Ltd 69.5% (issue 1, p30): Good.

Road Runner, US Gold Ltd 73% (issue 43, p96): Far from the best tie-in/conversion yet, but despite some let down on the graphics, still a reasonably playable and addictive game.

Road Runner and Wile E Coyote, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 64% (issue 95, p65): Road Runner and Wile E Coyote is a nice try - but no cigar.

Roads of Plexar, The, Mastertronic Added Dimension 86% (issue 45, p24): A neat and enjoyable Trailblazer clone.

Roadwars, Melbourne House 66% (issue 50, p13): Beautifully presented (hard box etc) and attractive at first, but soon boring.

Robber, Virgin Games Ltd 48% (issue 1, p100): Poor.

Robin of Sherlock, Silversoft Ltd 7/10 (issue 25, p84): I couldn't find John Cleese on my ballot paper.

Robin of the Wood 48, Odin Computer Graphics Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p10): An excellent game that should appeal to everyone.

Robocop, Ocean Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 59, p22): A superb implementation of the licence, which successfully captures the spirit of the violent film.

Robocop 2, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 84, p71): A tough and mean sequel to the blockbusting classic!

Robocop 3, Ocean Software Ltd 89% (issue 98, p68): Robo's at it again with trendy helmet and big gun!

Robot Attack, Mastertronic Ltd 35% (issue 67, p12)

Robot Messiah, Alphabatim 72% (issue 24, p16): A passable arcade adventure, but nothing particularly special.

Roboto, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 58% (issue 27, p133): Simple, but cheap arcade adventure.

Robot Riot, Silversoft Ltd 70% (issue 2, p100): Above average, very good for younger players.

Robot Rumpus, Atlantis Software Ltd 61% (issue 14, p47): Although lacking in content, still playable, mildly addictive and good value for money.

Robot Runner, Longman Software (issue 2, p98)

Robot Runner, Longman Software (issue 22, p86)

Robozone, Image Works 58% (issue 93, p61): Needless frustration on level one cools any shoot-'em-up ardour.

Rock 'n Roll, Rainbow Arts 79% (issue 74, p44): Old fashioned bouncy balls prove they can still be rollickin' jolly.

Rock 'n Wrestle, Melbourne House 48% (issue 30, p24): A disappointing development from the Masters of the Beat Em Up.

Rockford, Mastertronic Added Dimension 57% (issue 51, p103): An old game showing its age. The free game, Rockman, hardly furthers its cause!

Rockman, Magic Team 57% (issue 44, p22): Good graphics but uninteresting gameplay.

Rockman, Mastertronic Ltd 69% (issue 24, p15): Yet again, a worthwhile buy from Mastertronic.

Rock Star Ate My Hamster, Code Masters Gold 70% (issue 63, p80): A simple, but highly amusing music management game.

Rocky, Dinamic Software 70% (issue 19, p40): a good attempt but doesn't quite make it.

Rocky Horror Show, The, CRL Group PLC 79% (issue 18, p12): An exciting and different game with adventure elements.

Rod-Land, Storm Software 88% (issue 95, p54): A perfect conversion of a fun coin-op. Grab your magic rod and bash a bunny today!

Rogue, Mastertronic Ltd 63% (issue 55, p104): An interesting stab at a computerised version of a Dungeons and Dragons style game.

Rogue Trooper, Piranha 79% (issue 36, p36): Good game, but a bit easy.

Roland's Rat Race, Ocean Software Ltd 66% (issue 20, p37): Nothing special.

Rollaround, Mastertronic Ltd 61% (issue 50, p95): A poor Bobby Bearing clone of the Marble Madness genre.

Roller Coaster, Elite Systems Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p32): A different kind of platform game altogether. A great little game.

Roller Coaster, Elite Systems Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 66, p43)

Rolling Thunder, US Gold Ltd 47% (issue 50, p89): A sound, traditional idea let down by gameplay problems.

Roly Poly Goes To Hospital, David Todd Software 62% (issue 19, p46): Clever, neat but over difficult.

Romantic Robot Videoface, Romantic Robot UK Ltd (issue 37, p86)

Rommel's Revenge, Crystal Computing 65% (issue 2, p75): Good.

Romper Room, Beyond Software (issue 25, p45): A useful package which would have been greatly improved if there had been the option for the adult to select specific letters for practice.

Rookie, Mastertronic Ltd 90% (issue 67, p12)

Room 10, CRL Group PLC 62% (issue 35, p133): 'Off the wall' sports game.

Rothmans Football Quiz, Cassell Ltd 21% (issue 26, p125): A very poor question and answer game which probably won't even appeal to soccer fans at the price.

Roundheads & Caveliers, Argus Press Software Ltd 59% (issue 45, p103)

Round the Bend!, Impulze 70% (issue 95, p62): Nice graphics, shame about the gameplay.

Roy of the Rovers, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 47% (issue 58, p88): For once Roy's on the losing side.

R-Type, Electric Dreams Software 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 59, p26): The frenzied action really sets pulses racing - a surprisingly good conversion of the classic coin-op.

R-Type, Electric Dreams Software 82% (issue 84, p76)

Rubicon, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 30% (issue 43, p22): Awkward control and monotonous gameplay.

Ruby Runabout, Scorpio Software 6/10 (issue 10, p110): Poor.

Ruff and Reddy Space Adventure, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 73% (issue 79, p48)

Rugby Manager, Artic Computing Ltd 31% (issue 33, p26): Only for avid rugby fans.

Rugby Manager, Mastertronic Plus 69% (issue 83, p50)

Runes of Zendos, The, Dorcas Software 8/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 12, p124): Good, I liked it a lot.

Runestone, Games Workshop 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 17, p100): Excellent value.

Runestone, Games Workshop 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p83): Excellent.

Runestone of Zaobab, The, Eric Stewart 58% (issue 59, p113)

Run for Gold, Hill MacGibbon 71% (issue 13, p10): An excellent simulation, limited in scope and a bit pricey.

Running Man, The, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 80% (issue 66, p42): Good film tie-in with strong movie feel and arcade qualities, but a bit tough.

Run Rabbit Run, Hill MacGibbon (issue 37, p49): An enjoyable little program which children will come back to again and again.

Run the Gauntlet, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 62, p12): An excellent Spectrum version of the adrenalin-pumping TV series.

Run the Gauntlet, Ocean Software Ltd 78% (issue 83, p54)

Rupert and the Ice Castle, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 50% (issue 32, p20): A pretty platform game.

Rupert and the Toymaker's Party, Quicksilva Ltd 54% (issue 22, p68): An average game.

Rygar, US Gold Ltd 58% (issue 48, p19): Acceptably playable, though early levels are too easy; the reviewers' major criticism is that Rygar falls further short of its original than most coin-op conversions.

Rygar, US Gold Ltd 45% (issue 64, p32)

Sabotage, Zeppelin Games Ltd 53% (issue 53, p86): A low starting point for a new company.

Saboteur, Durell Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p30): Very imaginative: deserves star status.

Saboteur, Durell Software Ltd 75% (issue 56, p85)

Saboteur 2, Durell Software Ltd 83% (issue 41, p103): Involving and challenging beat 'em up which successfully incorporates its adventure elements.

Sabre Wulf, Ultimate Play The Game Unrateable (A CRASH Smash, issue 6, p62): Despite a price increase, still good value. Probably Ultimate's best game to date.

Sacred Armour of Antiriad, The, Palace Software 89% (issue 35, p18): A pretty addition to any arcade adventure fan's collection.

Sacred Armour of Antiriad, The, Palace Software 74% (issue 64, p31)

Saga of Erik the Viking, The, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 8/10 (issue 14, p102): Very good.

Sai Combat, Mirrorsoft Ltd 81% (issue 28, p122): A neat variant on the beat em up theme.

Sai Combat, Mirrorsoft Ltd 72% (issue 61, p39)

Sailing, Activision Inc 76% (issue 39, p17): An unusual, and highly playable simulation of the sea.

Sailing, Activision Inc 52% (issue 74, p46)

Saimazoom, Dinamic Software 53% (issue 19, p16): Dated, perhaps a good toddler starter kit.

Saint & Greavsie, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 33% (issue 72, p52): Very basic soccer trivia with frills that don't help.

Salamander, Konami Ltd 79% (issue 49, p90): A swift and exciting shoot-'em-up with one frustrating fault: losing a life returns you to the level's start.

Samantha Fox Strip Poker, Martech Games Ltd 72% (issue 28, p15): Mixed feelings, obviously, but Sam's endorsement seems to conceal a well presented poker game worth the attention of card players.

Sam Safety, Computer Tutor (issue 17, p87): A very useful prgram which succeeds in its aim of being both educational and entertaining.

Sam Spade, Silversoft Ltd 57% (issue 4, p30): An old-style game, generally average.

Sam Stoat Safebreaker, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 68% (issue 15, p13): Above average to good.

Samurai, CRL Group PLC 69% (issue 39, p73)

Samurai Trilogy, The, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 49% (issue 45, p123): A lacklustre martial-arts simulation.

Samurai Warrior, Firebird Software Ltd 89% (issue 57, p13): More than just a beat-'em-up, even involving the samurai etiquette in a delightful oriental adventure.

Sand Scorchers, Unique 46% (issue 7, p86): Poor to fair.

Sanxion: The Spectrum Remix, Thalamus Ltd 85% (issue 64, p81): Fast, ferociously difficult and very playable.

Saracen, US Gold Ltd 15% (issue 48, p168): Hideous and uninteresting.

Sarlmoor, Atlantis Software Ltd 38% (issue 30, p26): Outdated - might have been passable a couple of years ago.

S.A.S. Combat Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 71% (issue 63, p82)

S.A.S. Operation Thunderflash, Super Sparklers 63% (issue 37, p125): A fairly respectable piece of budget software.

Satan, Dinamic Software 80% (issue 81, p41): Immediately playable and long term engrossing due to a huge playing area.

Satcom, Atlantis Software Ltd 50% (issue 44, p106): As a hacking game, Satcom will leave many players cold - but the fans will find it a decent successor to Supercom.

Savage, The, Firebird Software Ltd 74% (issue 59, p190): An odd bundle of games which, although playable, doesn't offer much in the originality stakes.

Sbugetti Junction, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 34% (issue 32, p22): An interesting idea, but an uncompelling game.

Scalextric, Leisure Genius 57% (issue 38, p32): A great idea, but lacking in gameplay.

Sceptre of Bagdad, Atlantis Software Ltd 75% (issue 40, p18): An entertaining and puzzling arcade adventure.

Scooby & Scrappy Doo, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 88, p44)

Scooby Doo, Elite Systems Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 33, p30): Yet another highly playable game released by Elite.

Scooby Doo, Elite Systems Ltd 89% (issue 58, p112)

Scooby Doo, Elite Systems Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 67, p43)

Scotsmaths, Technol Computing (issue 28, p80): A simple but useful little program which helps young children with the identification of shapes as well as basic addition and subtraction.

Scottish Towns, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Scrabble DeLuxe, Virgin Games Ltd 62% (issue 47, p13): Well, it's Scrabble...

Scramble Spirits, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 70% (issue 74, p41): An eye-wrecking version of a hackneyed theme with enough thump for fire-button addicts.

Screen Machine, Print'n'Plotter Productions (issue 21, p101)

Screen Play, Macmillan Software Ltd (issue 24, p39): <None Given>

Scruples, Leisure Genius 71% (issue 49, p26): A good interpretation of the board game which works best when played in a group.

Scuba Dive, Durell Software Ltd 92% (issue 2, p88): highly recommended and excellent value for money.

Scumball, Bulldog 81% (issue 50, p95): A colourful and enjoyable arcade adventure.

SDI (Strategic Defence Initiative), Activision Inc 59% (issue 61, p58): Mixed opinions here - it's all a matter of taste. But if simplistic shoot-'em-ups appeal to you, you'll probably like it.

SDI (Strategic Defence Initiative), Activision Inc 70% (issue 90, p49)

Seabase Delta, Firebird Software Ltd 74% (issue 30, p78): Good.

Sea Battles, Atlantis Software Ltd 60% (issue 15, p31): Good fun if you enjoy Battleships. Better than average.

Sea Hawk, Atlantis Software Ltd 80% (issue 74, p48)

Seas of Blood, Adventure International 7/10 (issue 24, p163): Aaaahh, Jim lad!

Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, The, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 86% (issue 23, p50): Very good, and different.

Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, The, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p122): Mole is brilliant, and so is the game. Find somewhere that sells it, before we all go insane.

Secret of Levitation, The, Americana Software Ltd 45% (issue 29, p128): Not a stunning start to a new range of software.

Secret of St. Bride's, The, St. Bride's School 6/10 (issue 21, p108): Interesting.

See-Kaa of Assiah, Mastervision 5/10 (issue 14, p102): Lacks addictive quality.

Seiddab Attack, 3D, Hewson Consultants Ltd 79% (issue 3, p114): One review unimpressed, but the other two liked it a lot. Good to very good, especially that it's all packed into 16k.

Sentinel, The, Firebird Software Ltd 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 40, p20): Highly playable and addictive, The Sentinel is one of those rare games that makes owning a computer a delight.

Serpent from Hell, Mansfield Computers & Electronics 3/10 (issue 16, p118): Not recommended, even at £1.99.

Sets, AlphaPlus Educational Software (issue 44, p95): A very good, comprehensive package developed by experts and aimed at the serious student.

Seventh Cavalry, Black Knight Software 65% (issue 22, p140)

Seymour - At the Movies, Code Masters Ltd 85% (issue 93, p58): Another game in the Dizzy mould. And why not? People seem to love them so.

Seymour - Super Seymour Saves the..., Code Masters Ltd 86% (issue 96, p58): A fun little arcade game starring the latest and greatest of computer cartoon characters.

Shackled, US Gold Ltd 72% (issue 51, p24): A convincing arcade licence, but lacking originality and content.

Shadow Dancer, US Gold Ltd 77% (issue 89, p40): Fido gives Shadow Dancer that extra bit of excitement over most ninja adventures.

Shadowfire, Beyond Software 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 17, p16): A state of the art game of the 'modern' sort (ie hard to define exactly), and an absolute must for any serious (or not so serious) Spectrum owner. Highly recommended.

Shadow of the Beast, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 83, p59): A remarkable conversion of a 16-bit classic: a winner!

Shadow of the Beast, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 98, p78)

Shadow of the Unicorn, Mikro-Gen Ltd 7/10 (issue 24, p164): Good.

Shadow Skimmer, The Edge Software 62% (issue 39, p25): Interesting and above average idea gets spoiled by game elements and a lack of playing scope.

Shadows Of Mordor, The, Melbourne House 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 41, p59): A big game.

Shadow Warriors, Ocean Software Ltd 74% (issue 80, p48): Outstanding colourful conversion of more Ninja antics - tough on play.

Shake, Keep Publishing (issue 42, p26)

Shanghai Karate, Players Software 45% (issue 53, p94): Visually appealing but lacking playability due to bad animation.

Shanghai Warriors, Players Software 76% (issue 64, p29)

Shao Lin's Road, The Edge Software 67% (issue 37, p34): Official follow up it may be, but this has turned out to be a disappointing sequel to Yie Ar Kung Fu.

Shark, Players Premier Software 80% (issue 72, p58)

Sharkey's Moll, Zeppelin Games Ltd 73% (issue 91, p59): Really well presented and playable shooter, but we've seen it before somewhere...

Sheer Panic, Mikro-Gen Ltd 63% (issue 4, p11): Above average.

Sherlock, Melbourne House 8/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 9, p70): Excellent if bugs (including crashes) removed.

Shinobi, Virgin Games Ltd 76% (issue 69, p46): Oriental biff-'em-up that will keep the Bruce Lee fans among you happy.

Shipshapes, Computer Tutor (issue 28, p80): These simple, yet attractive programs will appeal to the pre-school child, and should help develop shape-recognition skills in an entertaining way.

Shipwreck, Tartan Software 82% (issue 41, p61): Good.

Shockway Rider, Faster Than Light 67% (issue 38, p114)

Shockway Rider, Faster Than Light 75% (issue 58, p110)

Shoe People, The, First Class 84% (issue 97, p62): The perfect purchase for the youngsters. Educational and fun to play.

Short Circuit, Ocean Software Ltd 71% (issue 40, p32): Takes two popular aspects of Spectrum gaming and presents them both fairly well. Worth a look.

Show Jump, IMS Software 64% (issue 9, p18): Original, playable but not very addictive.

Show Jumping, Alligata Software Ltd 70% (issue 27, p32): A very worthy show jumping simulation.

Shrewsbury Key, Players Software 68% (issue 36, p151): Cheap.

Shuttle Shock, Software Super Savers Ltd 62% (issue 13, p11): An average game, quite playable, at a below average price.

Side Arms, Go! 43% (issue 51, p18): A very poor and disappointing arcade licence.

Sidewalk, Infogrames 87% (issue 48, p11): Simple, but original, fun and very addictive.

Side Wize, Firebird Software Ltd 50% (issue 44, p103): Mike and Paul found Sidewize a dull shoot-'em-up, but Robin appreciated its superficial playability.

Sigma Seven, Durell Software Ltd 62% (issue 39, p110): A disappointment from Durell, maybe this should have been the freebie!

Silent Service, MicroProse Software Ltd 80% (issue 38, p79)

Silk Worm, Virgin Games Ltd 73% (issue 66, p24): Simple fun for arcadesters who requires little depth to their gaming.

Silk Worm, Virgin Games Ltd 72% (issue 87, p50)

Sim City, Infogrames 83% (issue 79, p41): A fun, and surprisingly addictive, way of being jolly powerful and important!

Simple Case of Espionage, A, Skyslip Software 72% (issue 60, p51)

Simpsons: Bart vs the Space Mutants, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 93, p14): A packed arcade adventure, ideal for Simpson's fans.

Sir Fred, Made in Spain 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p122): A great platform adventure that's quite novel.

Sir Lancelot, Melbourne House 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p44): An addictive playable game, good to excellent value.

Skateball, Ubi Soft Ltd 85% (issue 61, p14): One of the best two-player games around at the moment.

Skateboard Construction System, Players Software 49% (issue 58, p92)

Skateboard Joust, Silverbird Software Ltd 30% (issue 63, p82)

Skateboard Kidz, Silverbird Software Ltd 68% (issue 56, p21)

Skate Crazy, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 83% (issue 54, p16): An original approach to an old sport. The high content and variation make Skate Crazy extremely enjoyable and addictive.

Skate or Die, Electronic Arts 54% (issue 64, p14): Poor graphics, no sound and unexciting gameplay won't impress the betties.

Skatin' USA, Atlantis Software Ltd 79% (issue 74, p49)

Skelvullyn Twine, 8th Day Software 83% (issue 54, p51):

Ski Star 2000, Richard Shepherd Software Ltd 75% (issue 14, p120): An adventurous idea, well executed and with marvellous redefinable characteristics. Should prove addictive to simulation/racer players.

Skool Daze, Microsphere 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p10): Excellent value, plenty to do, addictive, unusual.

Skull, Games Machine Ltd 70% (issue 3, p28): A good maze game, with mixed feelings about its addictivity.

Skull & Crossbones, Domark Ltd 73% (issue 88, p44): A good conversion of an obscure coin-op but doesn't progress beyond previous beat-'em-ups.

Sky Fox, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 84% (issue 27, p29): A pretty hot action flight simulator.

Sky High Stuntman, Code Masters Ltd 51% (issue 91, p62): Five levels of high-flying simulation fun but it's all too simple and similar to be original.

Sky Ranger, Microsphere 71% (issue 12, p82): Above average for content, very good for graphics, perhaps a disappointment coming from Microsphere, but still a good flying game.

Sky Runner, Cascade Games Ltd 64% (issue 39, p108): An old idea rehashed with only the graphics offering anything really new, but resulting in an above average shoot 'em up.

Slaine, The Celtic Barbarian, Martech Games Ltd 70% (issue 48, p161): An enjoyable cross between adventure and reality.

Slap Fight, Imagine Software Ltd 72% (issue 43, p20): Above average, standard shoot-'em-up.

Slap Fight, Imagine Software Ltd 41% (issue 80, p47)

Slightly Magic, Code Masters Ltd 78% (issue 88, p43)

Sling Shot, The Power House 34% (issue 44, p18): Below-average game that might have been passable a couple of years ago.

Sly Spy, Ocean Software Ltd 88% (issue 78, p42): A thriller for all budding 90's heroes, packed with enjoyable gameplay.

Smashout!!, Digital Image 11% (issue 46, p133): A clone with little going for it.

Smash TV, Ocean Software Ltd 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 94, p60): Fast, frantic and, above all, violent. Smash TV is simply a must-buy.

Snaffle, Longman Software 75% (issue 16, p32): A similar game to 'Scrabble' that has been transferred well to the computer.

Snapple Hopper, Macmillan Software Ltd (issue 20, p84): Up to the usual high standard of Betty Root's programs.

Snapshot, Scetlander (issue 50, p73)

Snoball in Hell, Atlantis Software Ltd 54% (issue 74, p49)

Snodgits!, Creative Sparks 77% (issue 30, p20): <None Given>

Snookered, Top Ten Software 59% (issue 54, p21): A clever and addictive trivia game, although only for fans of the genre with a general knowledge interest.

Snowball, Level 9 Computing Ltd 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 6, p73)

Snowman, The, Quicksilva Ltd 78% (issue 3, p82): Very good, addictive.

Snow Queen, The, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 7/10 (issue 23, p122): Most interesting.

Snow Strike, US Gold Ltd 69% (issue 83, p53): Not stuffed with action, but a playable flight game.

Soccer 7, Cult Games 48% (issue 69, p48)

Soccer Quiz, Cult Games 35% (issue 64, p28)

Soccer Star, Cult Games 28% (issue 63, p83)

Sodov the Sorcerer, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 74% (issue 27, p132): Bug Byte have put new life an old game, especially at this price!

Soft & Cuddly, The Power House 55% (issue 44, p108): An everyday platform game with good graphics and a bizarrely morbid scenario.

Software Star, Addictive Games Ltd 64% (issue 15, p119): Interesting to play but the player does not have enought influence over such matters as the design of games.

Solar Empire, Players Premier Software 60% (issue 82, p56)

Solar Invasion, Mastertronic Ltd 71% (issue 67, p13)

Solar System, The, Eaglesoft (issue 15, p48):

Soldier of Fortune, Firebird Software Ltd 70% (issue 57, p24): Very unoriginal, though playable, platform and ladders game lacks lasting appeal.

Soldier of Light, ACE Software 72% (issue 54, p75): An enjoyable arcade shoot 'em up, with a few drawbacks.

Soldier of Light, ACE Software 68% (issue 69, p50)

Solomon's Key, US Gold Ltd 78% (issue 45, p133): A simple but enjoyable arcade puzzle game.

Sonic Boom, Activision Inc 59% (issue 77, p43): An average shoot-'em-up only for insatiable addicts of the genre.

Son of Blagger, Alligata Software Ltd 61% (issue 13, p22): What should be an excellent and interesting game spoiled by poor pacing.

Sophistry, CRL Group PLC 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 52, p84): A puzzling game, requiring quick and logical thinking, as well as a degree of risk. Its only infuriating fault is returning to the main menu after completing a screen.

Sorcerer Lord, PSS 70% (issue 49, p50)

Sorcerer of Claymorgue Castle, Adventure International 7/10 (issue 12, p126): Good.

Sorcery, Virgin Games Ltd 72% (issue 4, p91): Good but lacking somewhere in the content to give it ever-lasting life.

Sorderon's Shadow, Beyond Software 7/10 (issue 23, p119): A biggie.

SOS, Visions Software Factory 65% (issue 8, p99): Generally considered the best version for the Spectrum of what is now an old game.

Souls Of Darkon, Taskset Ltd 7/10 (issue 24, p166): Some good features.

Southern Belle, Hewson Consultants Ltd 84% (issue 20, p15): A very well thought out and challenging simulation.

Space Art, Eclipse Software (issue 9, p102)

Space Command, Virgin Games Ltd 63% (issue 6, p109): Above average for those who like a very fast game.

Space Crusade, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 97, p58): An excellent conversion of the board game that'll keep you busy late into the night!

Space Detective, Celerysoft 43% (issue 30, p77): Poor.

Space Detective 2, Celerysoft 62% (issue 64, p49)

Spaced Out, Firebird Software Ltd 38% (issue 43, p15): An original concept which doesn't work.

Spacegun, Ocean Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 96, p52): A whole spectrum of colours (pardon the pun) and non-stop shoot-'em-up action!

Space Harrier, Elite Systems Ltd 77% (issue 36, p28): A near miss.

Space Harrier, Elite Systems Ltd 53% (issue 74, p47)

Space Harrier 2, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 74% (issue 74, p43): A slicked up rehash of a reasonable original to turn on newcomers and revitalise ailing fans.

Space Professor, Front Runner 73% (issue 11, p150): An interesting educational program with rather more arcade content than usual.

Space Scan, Macmillan Software Ltd (issue 15, p48):

Space Shuttle, Microdeal 55% (issue 4, p125): Lacks sufficient detail to be a real simulation, and lacks sufficient content to be better than average.

Space Shuttle: A Journey into Space, Activision Inc 78% (issue 13, p126): An excellent space simulation with plenty of work to do, should appeal to simulation fans.

Space Station Zebra, Beyond Software 35% (issue 4, p82): Waste of money.

Space Wars, 3D, Hewson Consultants Ltd 68% (issue 1, p75): Good.

Spaghetti Western Simulator, Zeppelin Games Ltd 68% (issue 80, p43)

Specdrum, Cheetahsoft Ltd (issue 27, p100)

Special Agent, Heinemann/Hill MacGibbon (issue 2, p98)

Special Agent, Heinemann/Hill MacGibbon (issue 31, p80): An absorbing game full of learning opportunities. For the price, this package represents excellent value.

Special Delivery, Creative Sparks 71% (issue 11, p142): A novel and seasonal game that turns out to be well worth it.

Special Operations, MC Lothlorien Ltd 6/10 (issue 9, p69): Average.

Spectipede, Mastertronic Ltd 72% (issue 8, p46): We suspect a re-release, but if you haven't got a 'Centipede' type game in your collection, well worth its price.

Spectrealm, Runesoft 74% (issue 7, p44): Very good and worth its higher price.

Spectron, Virgin Games Ltd 76% (issue 1, p18): A very good zap game.

Spectrum Safari, A.J. Rushton 65% (issue 5, p90): Unusual, entertaining and good value.

Spectune, XORsoft (issue 16, p60)

Speedboat Assassins, Mastertronic Plus 57% (issue 73, p46)

Speed Duel, DK Tronics 56% (issue 2, p100): Average.

Speed King 2, Mastertronic Ltd 42% (issue 36, p188): There are plenty of better race games.

Spellbound, Beyond Software 52% (issue 6, p51): Interesting variation, but lacking playability due to programming.

Spellbound 48, Mastertronic Added Dimension 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p26): An outstanding game, especially for the money.

Spellbound Besieged, Sulis Software Ltd (issue 5, p66): For advanced and not so advanced spellers, but it does require some knowledge of words.

Spherical, Rainbow Arts 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 71, p67): Spherical is a great platform game well worth the paltry asking price.

Spike, Firebird Software Ltd 61% (issue 23, p31): Dated format, but pleasant all the same.

Spike in Transylvania, Code Masters Ltd 82% (issue 91, p58): Wonderfully attractive arcade adventure with puzzles a-plenty (and boards, for that matter)

Spiky Harold, Firebird Software Ltd 65% (issue 29, p31): Quite a fun game, for a while at least...

Spindizzy, Electric Dreams Software 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 29, p16): A very neat game - a very neat variant one the maze/mapping theme, brilliantly done.

Spitfire, Encore 79% (issue 72, p56)

Spitfire '40, Mirrorsoft Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p34): An excellent simulation which should appeal to arcade players too.

Spitting Image, Domark Ltd 64% (issue 62, p64): Disappointing after the hilarious TV series.

Splat!, Incentive Software Ltd 81.5% (issue 1, p89): Highly recommended.

Splitting Images, Domark Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 30, p18): A different, compelling and original game.

Spoof: The Magic Dragon, Runesoft 6/10 (issue 8, p74): Overall: Good.

Spooked, Players Premier Software 86% (issue 68, p49)

Spooky Castle, Atlantis Software Ltd 25% (issue 83, p72)

Spore, Bulldog 67% (issue 51, p110): Don't be put off by the simple display and control problems - Spore is very addictive.

Sporting Triangles, CDS Microsystems 48% (issue 72, p49): A mediocre conversion of a less than brilliant TV quiz and for sports fanatics only.

Sport of Kings, Mastertronic Added Dimension 53% (issue 31, p108): Not as polished as it could be, reasonable fun though.

Spy Hunter, US Gold Ltd 89% (A CRASH Smash, issue 16, p130): It may not have massive lasting appeal (although it is a good hi-score game), and it certainly isn't a thinking game, but loads of fun to play.

Spy Hunter, US Gold Ltd 84% (issue 64, p31)

Spyplane, Gilsoft International 55% (issue 4, p52)

Spy Trilogy, Tartan Software 7/10 (issue 29, p91): Good value.

Spy Trilogy, Tartan Software 86% (issue 94, p42)

Spy vs. Spy, Beyond Software 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 19, p24): An exciting and demanding game, should last for yonks

Spy vs. Spy 2: The Island Caper, Databyte 53% (issue 41, p22): Spoiled by too many elements, the otherwise entertaining game only manages to be average, and a disappointing sequel.

Spy Who Loved Me, The, Domark Ltd 79% (issue 82, p49): Good Mr Bond, but not quite good enough to deserve an accolade.

Squirt, David Todd Software 51% (issue 25, p14): A simplistic game, but not a bad one at that.

Stack Up, Zeppelin Games Ltd 80% (issue 90, p43)

Staff of Power, Zenobi Software 78% (issue 98, p57)

Staff of Zaranol, CCS 6/10 (issue 12, p122): One of C.C.S.'s better games.

Stagecoach, Creative Sparks 79% (issue 8, p102): Good to very good, playable and reasonably addictive.

Stainless Steel, Mikro-Gen Ltd 89% (issue 32, p18): A slick shoot 'em up without too muchg depth.

Stalingrad, CCS 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 55, p66)

Starbike, The Edge Software 77% (issue 10, p148): A very good shoot em up with a reasonable addictivity and very playable, a slight pity it's priced as highly.

Starblitz, Softek Software International Ltd 88% (issue 3, p22): an excellent version, highly addictive - is there any point anyone else doing a 'Defender' for the Spectrum?

Starclash, Micromega 69% (issue 2, p104): above average type good shoot em up.

Star Control, Accolade Inc 69% (issue 86, p51): An appealing game for brainy sorts.

Star Farce, Mastertronic Ltd 58% (issue 61, p67)

Star Firebirds, Insight Software 73% (issue 21, p22): Dated, but a good game.

Starfox, Reaktor 77% (issue 43, p90): A good solid shoot-'em-up despite difficult controls.

Star Gazer, Eclipse Software (issue 16, p21): <None Given>

Starglider 128k, Rainbird Software Ltd 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p22): It's hard to imagine a better shoot em up.

Starglider 2, Rainbird Software Ltd 87% (issue 68, p42): Fast graphics, huge depth of game and plot make this a worthy purchase.

Starglider 48k, Rainbird Software Ltd 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 36, p22): It's hard to imagine a better shoot em up.

Starion, Melbourne House 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 16, p18): An excellent game which combines arcade skills with nifty thinking and which could, well be played by two on the same side as well as against each other.

Star Paws, Software Projects Ltd 77% (issue 51, p10): A delightfully cute and humorous game to play. With such addictive qualities, at only £2.99 it shouldn't be missed!

Star Pilot, Firebird Software Ltd 65% (issue 48, p171): The sluggish two-player mode apart, Star Pilot is a decent, unremarkable shoot-'em-up. Bym's Smash rating dragged it up from the 50s.

Starquake, Bubble Bus Software 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 22, p10): One of the best Spectrum games currently available.

Starquake, Bubble Bus Software 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 56, p86):

Star Raiders 2, Electric Dreams Software 52% (issue 40, p113): A dated arcade conversion of the 'left, right and fire' variety.

Star Runner, Code Masters Ltd 50% (issue 41, p31): A race against time that goes nowhere in particluar.

Star Seeker Solar System, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 38, p47): All you ever wanted to know about the night sky.

Starsphere, Eclipse Software (issue 15, p48):

Starstrike, 3D, Realtime Games Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p20): Excellent, addictive, playable and good value.

Starstrike 2, 3D, Realtime Games Software Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 28, p20): A brilliant game.

Starter Wordsplits, Sulis Software Ltd (issue 33, p49): Useful in a limited way, but rather unimaginative.

Star Trade, Digital Dexterity 55% (issue 3, p52): Above average.

Star Trader, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 66% (issue 7, p36): Above average.

Star Warrior, Visions Software Factory 68% (issue 4, p38): Above average to good.

Star Wars, Domark Ltd 84% (issue 48, p163): A long-awaited official conversion that's very playable but improves little on Starstrike and others of the genre; still, two reviewers Smashed it.

Star Wars, Domark Ltd 69% (issue 83, p67)

Star Wars 2: The Empire Strikes Back, Domark Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 54, p22): Domark go from strength to strength. The Empire Strikes Back has all the speed, playability and graphics of the arcade machine. A must for all fans of the trilogy.

Star Wars 2: The Empire Strikes Back, Domark Ltd 78% (issue 84, p72)

Star Wars 3: Return of the Jedi, Domark Ltd 86% (issue 61, p60): A very good conversion of the popular coin-op.

Star Wreck, Alternative Software Ltd 73% (issue 44, p68): Surprisingly amusing.

Stay Kool, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 59% (issue 15, p41): An average platform style game with little to offer over other versions.

St. Crippens, Sparklers 72% (issue 20, p22): A simple but very witty game.

St. Dragon, Storm Software 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 82, p46): An outstanding conversion of the Jaleco coin-op - must be seen to be believed.

Steve Davis Snooker, CDS Microsystems 77% (issue 12, p187): A very good, user-friendly simulation, which (possibly for the first time) really calls on skill.

STI (Search for Terrestrial Intelligence), Bug-Byte Software Ltd 80% (issue 50, p81)

Stifflip & Co, Palace Software 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 44, p102): An excellent joke on the cliches of the British Empire with loads of addictive playability.

Stifflip & Co, Palace Software 80% (issue 75, p48)

Stir Crazy featuring Bobo, Infogrames 63% (issue 72, p50): Comic capers do not a game make: adieu Bobo...

Stock Market, CCS (issue 48, p54): an interesting insight into the volatile dealings of the stock market.

Stonkers, Imagine Software Ltd 78% (issue 2, p102): Excellent battle game which manages to be very addictive.

Stop Ball, Dro Soft 17% (issue 56, p13)

Stop the Express, Sinclair Research Ltd 80% (issue 6, p49): Amusing, fun, hard and reasonably addictive.

Storm, Mastertronic Ltd 44% (issue 34, p20): A budget Gauntlet variant that doesn't quite come off.

Storm Bringer 128, Mastertronic Added Dimension 86% (issue 42, p16): Nick and Robin gave it just over 90 percent; Mark thought lower because it added little new or more challenging to the last Magic Knight game.

Storm Bringer 48, Mastertronic Added Dimension 86% (issue 42, p16): Nick and Robin gave it just over 90 percent; Mark thought lower because it added little new or more challenging to the last Magic Knight game.

Stormlord, Hewson Consultants Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 64, p84): Raf Cecco does it again, the best looking game for ages and extremely playable too.

Stormlord 2: Deliverance, Hewson Consultants Ltd 85% (issue 78, p44): Stormlord returns - action packed, but tough.

Storymaker, Arnold Wheaton Software (issue 34, p59): A useful program which lays the basis for structured creative writing.

Strangeloop, Virgin Games Ltd 86% (issue 9, p100): An involved and involving game, with plenty of playability and challenge.

Streaker, Bulldog 38% (issue 44, p30): A rather unplayable arcade adventure.

Street Cred Football, Players Premier Software 58% (issue 66, p45)

Street Fighter, Go! 69% (issue 53, p12): Well converted, but too easy to be of any lasting interest.

Street Gang, Players Software 24% (issue 63, p82)

Street Gang Football, Code Masters Ltd 78% (issue 64, p29)

Street Hassle, Melbourne House 75% (issue 49, p26): A beat em up with plenty of variation and a Pythonesque sense of humour.

Street Hassle, Melbourne House 75% (issue 74, p46)

Street Hawk, Ocean Software Ltd 68% (issue 34, p31): Fun for a while, but nothing innovative here despite the wait.

Street Sports Basketball, US Gold Ltd 49% (issue 54, p85): Initially exciting, but the game lacks all of the presentation's sparkle - real fans will be disappointed.

Strider, US Gold Ltd 77% (issue 69, p46): Mixed opinions, but should appeal to arcadesters who enjoy buckling their swash.

Strider 2, US Gold Ltd 78% (issue 83, p71): Tough but playable - a treat for arcade addicts!

Strike!, Mastertronic Added Dimension 40% (issue 41, p26): A disappointing simulation which has opted for the obvious, to its own cost.

Strike Attack 2, Micro-Mart Software 47% (issue 10, p147): For aircraft addicts only.

Strike Force Cobra, Piranha 83% (issue 33, p28): Complicated, and tricky to get into but well worth the effort.

Strike Force Harrier, Mirrorsoft Ltd 83% (issue 33, p120): A flight sim with plenty to do - rather more demanding than most.

Striker Manager, Cult Games 25% (issue 92, p65)

Strontium Dog: The Killing, Quicksilva Ltd 42% (issue 13, p122): Poor.

S.T.U.N. Runner, Domark Ltd 29% (issue 85, p55): One of Domark's rare turkeys, fans of the coin-op and anyone else should steer well clear.

Stunt Bike Simulator, Silverbird Software Ltd 55% (issue 55, p103): An uninspired simulator that won't breathe life into more than a few hours of play.

Stunt Car Racer, Micro Style 87% (issue 72, p54): A stomach churning ride: fun, playable and a great original idea.

Stunt Car Racer, Micro Style 84% (issue 98, p78)

Subbuteo Football, Electronic Zoo 54% (issue 83, p68): Fans of the board game are advised to stick with the original.

Sub Chase, Gem Software 48.5% (issue 1, p35): Fair for addicts, good for children.

Sub Hunter, Micro-Mart Software 58% (issue 10, p150): Interesting simulation game, would improve if written in M/C. Fairly high price for Basic program.

Submarine Strike, Pulsonic 49% (issue 5, p19): Average.

Subsunk, Firebird Software Ltd 7.5/10 (issue 18, p102): Quite good.

Subterranean Nightmare, Americana Software Ltd 56% (issue 31, p15): Might appeal to a hardened platform game addict.

Subterranean Stryker, Insight Software 62% (issue 14, p24): A game of excellent promise that proves low on playability (and therefore addictivity) because of the difficulty level.

Subway Vigilante, Players Premier Software 57% (issue 66, p45)

Suicide Island, Dollarsoft 2/10 (issue 9, p68): Awful.

Summer Santa, Alpha-Omega Software 31% (issue 32, p24): Well below average, even for a budget game.

Sum Scruncher, Longman Software (issue 22, p85)

Sunflower Number Show, The, Macmillan Software Ltd (issue 21, p91): This program fails to make use of the potential of the micro as a teaching aid, and does not help the player towards a concept of number.

Sun Star, CRL Group PLC 30% (issue 45, p131): An imaginative idea for a shoot-'em-up, but uninteresting gameplay and graphics.

Superbowl, Ocean Software Ltd 85% (issue 29, p34): An excellent simulation that should be very well received by American Football fans but may not be that appealing to the general gameplayer.

Super Brat, Atlantis Software Ltd 72% (issue 20, p40): Very good for the price.

Super Cars, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 77% (issue 84, p79): A reasonable racing game overshadowed by its garage mate Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge.

Super Chess v3.5, CP Software 85% (issue 16, p29): A superb implementation, well thought out and easy to use. A must for those that want to play chess with their Spectrum.

Supercom, Atlantis Software Ltd 21% (issue 28, p24): As you see - violently opposed views, briefly broken down as 'if you like the System 15000 type strategy/hacking game, then it's very good valur for money, and fun'. If you don't, then it's boring! The ratings below and therefore split, first for the pros, second for the cons.

Supercom, Atlantis Software Ltd 86% (issue 28, p24): As you see - violently opposed views, briefly broken down as 'if you like the System 15000 type strategy/hacking game, then it's very good valur for money, and fun'. If you don't, then it's boring! The ratings below and therefore split, first for the pros, second for the cons.

Supercom, Atlantis Software Ltd (issue 33, p50): This is a very cheap little program which represents very good value for money. It would be enjoyed by older children and adults.

Super Cycle, US Gold Ltd 63% (issue 37, p33): A disappointingly poor racing game.

Super Cycle, US Gold Ltd 53% (issue 64, p31)

Super Dragon Slayer, Code Masters Ltd 57% (issue 65, p14): Not so super on graphics, sound or gameplay in a budget look at full-price.

Super G-Man, Code Masters Ltd 43% (issue 43, p91): A weak and uninteresting Jetman variant.

Super Gran, Tynesoft 43% (issue 18, p40): Waste of money.

Super Hang-On, Electric Dreams Software 85% (issue 49, p11): Not quite up to Enduro Racer, but a superb and challenging coin-op conversion.

Super Hero, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 58, p26)

Super Heroes, Domark Ltd 84% (issue 95, p60)

Superkid, Atlantis Software Ltd 73% (issue 67, p43)

Superkid in Space, Atlantis Software Ltd 80% (issue 80, p44)

Superman: The Man of Steel, Tynesoft 35% (issue 63, p80): There's nothing at all super about it.

Super Monaco GP, US Gold Ltd 74% (issue 88, p40): No vast improvements over other race games, but a good conversion of the arcade machine.

Super Mutt, Silversoft Ltd 83% (issue 10, p22): Very good to excellent.

Super Nova, Players Software 65% (issue 46, p130): A refined, if slightly dated, puzzle game.

Super Nudge 2000 Fruit Machine Simulator, Mastertronic Ltd 65% (issue 64, p29)

Super Pipeline 2, Taskset Ltd 79% (issue 18, p114): A conversion which suffers in comparison, but a tough and addictive game nonetheless.

Super-Power, CCS (issue 14, p126)

Super-Power, CCS (issue 40, p105): interesting and realistic simulations of different business situations. useful for encouraging the users to handle a wealth of different information.

Super Robin Hood, Code Masters Ltd 52% (issue 41, p24): Some mixed feelings, but reasonably entertaining for a short while, no long lasting appeal and certainly nothing new.

Super Sam, Budgie Budget Software 42% (issue 21, p40): Because of the low price - fair(ish).

Super Scramble Simulator, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 66, p39): Super little game, with all the fun of scrambling and no dirty trousers.

Super Sim Pack, US Gold Ltd 80% (issue 93, p64): Individually average thrills compiled into a worthwhile job lot.

Supersnails, Games Machine Ltd 63% (issue 2, p15): Above average to good, addictive.

Super Soccer, Imagine Software Ltd 56% (issue 37, p112): Potentially a good football simulator, but falls down owing to too many inconsistencies.

Super Space Invaders, Domark Ltd 72% (issue 95, p64): A cleverly updated version of an arcade classic but not quite up to Nineties' standards.

Super Sports - The Olympic Challenge, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 79% (issue 59, p13): Not to be taken too seriously, but a whacky relief from the cut-throat world of the real Olympics.

Super Sprint, Electric Dreams Software 58% (issue 46, p137): Supersprint is a reasonable conversion, but it lacks the excitement of the arcade race.

Super Stock Car, Mastertronic Plus 59% (issue 80, p43)

Super Stuntman, Code Masters Ltd 53% (issue 49, p28): Average Spy Hunter clone which provides a thrill or two.

Super Tank Simulator, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 69, p50)

Super Trolley, Mastertronic Ltd 54% (issue 52, p14): A clever and original game design, but badly prgrammed. It just proves that Jim can't Fix everything.

Supertrux, Elite Systems Ltd 52% (issue 63, p76): A run-of-the-mill race game.

Super Wonderboy in Monsterland, Activision Inc 88% (issue 71, p67): Cutesy, playable and addictive platform game, with fast combat elements.

Surf Champ, New Concepts Ltd 64% (issue 27, p125): An interesting sports simulation if you're not put off before you start.

Survival, Macmillan Software Ltd/Sinclair Research Ltd 7/10 (issue 24, p137): An interesting and enjoyable program which can be used to reinforce learning, or on a self-discovery basis.

Survivor, Topo Soft 70% (issue 44, p21): An enjoyable, recommended game.

Survivors, The, Atlantis Software Ltd 70% (issue 37, p122): A good variation on the Boulderdash theme with puzzle overtones.

Sweevo's World, Gargoyle Games 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p28): A novel and humorous approach to the Ultimate style of game.

Sweevo's World, Gargoyle Games 66% (issue 56, p88)

Switch-Blade, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 81% (issue 86, p45): An absorbing arcade adventure with plenty to see and do.

SWIV, Storm Software 83% (issue 87, p50): A spectacular two-player blaster (if you've got a chum), not so sizzling as a one-player game.

Sword and Shield, The Power House 35% (issue 31, p50)

Swords and Sorcery, PSS 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p162): Ambitious and outstanding addition to the games playing world.

Swords of Bane, CCS 77% (issue 35, p125)

Sydney Affair, The, Infogrames 86% (issue 40, p50): Good.

Syntax, Blue Ribbon Software 45% (issue 68, p49)

System 15000, Craig Communications Ltd 7/10 (issue 16, p117): Good and original.

System 3 Pack, US Gold Ltd 78% (issue 89, p31)

Table Football, Budgie Budget Software 28% (issue 43, p29): An original idea - but a very poor and boring simulation, requiring two players.

Tablespeed, AVP Computing (issue 30, p48): A very effective and enjoyable program for use with anyone from the age of 7.

Tai Chi Tortoise, Zeppelin Games Ltd 74% (issue 94, p57): A colourful and very playable game for fans of the genre. And at budget price too.

Tai-Pan 128, Ocean Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 43, p24): An enthralling trade-'em-up adventure with depth and atmosphere.

Tales of the Arabian Nights, Interceptor Micros Software 55% (issue 18, p14): Slightly better than average.

Talisman, Games Workshop 7/10 (issue 16, p116): Some stones left unturned but well worth checking out.

Talos, Silversoft Ltd 60% (issue 20, p116): Not a very exciting development.

Tangled Tale, A, D. Watson 8/10 (issue 21, p109): Very good value.

Tanium, Players Software 45% (issue 52, p14): A poor clone of the horizontally scrolling arcade shoot 'em up.

Tank Attack, CDS Microsystems 80% (issue 64, p68)

Tank Command, Atlantis Software Ltd 71% (issue 62, p68)

Tank Duel, 3D, Realtime Games Software Ltd 83% (issue 7, p88): Playable, addictive and very good value.

Tank Duel, 3D, Realtime Games Software Ltd 55% (issue 64, p31)

Tank Trax, Amoeba Software 51% (issue 8, p43): A very simple game, with limited appeal and some 'mild' activity.

Tantalus, Quicksilva Ltd 76% (issue 29, p127): A large colourful and playable game.

Tapper, US Gold Ltd 89% (A CRASH Smash, issue 17, p20): A highly amusing, playable and addictive arcade game.

Target Renegade, Imagine Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 52, p22): Renegade was never this much fun. More content and tougher characters make Target Renegade the ultimate challenge.

Target Renegade, Imagine Software Ltd 84% (issue 84, p80)

Tarzan: Lord of the Jungle, Martech Games Ltd 73% (issue 36, p181): Just another aardvark in the software jungle.

Tarzan Goes Ape, Code Masters Ltd 85% (issue 87, p43)

Task Force, Players Premier Software 68% (issue 66, p45)

Tasword 2, Tasman Software (issue 5, p126)

Tasword 3, Tasman Software (issue 31, p95): <None Given>

Tau Ceti, CRL Group PLC 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p86): An excellent game, combining several elements with stunning graphics.

T-Bird, Mastertronic Plus 50% (issue 80, p48)

Technician Ted, Hewson Consultants Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 13, p16): Excellent, and great value for money.

Technician Ted, Hewson Consultants Ltd 87% (issue 64, p30)

Techno-Cop, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 56% (issue 61, p11): Techno Cop tries to mix two very different genres, but as neither section is very riveting, it fails to hold your attention for very long.

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles, Image Works 80% (issue 84, p66): Order your pizzas because it's going to be a long night, playng this non-stop!

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles 2, Image Works 87% (issue 94, p65): Gone are the colourful graphics, but at least it's tougher to beat. Definitely worth shelling out for!

Teladon, Destiny Software 49% (issue 51, p19): A mediocre game whose potential has not been fully realised.

Tempest, Electric Dreams Software 62% (issue 38, p26): A good try at a game not really suited to the Spectrum.

Tempest, Electric Dreams Software 89% (issue 64, p32)

Temple of Terror, The, US Gold Ltd 81% (issue 42, p60): Strong story and likeable game.

Temple of Vran, The, Incentive Software Ltd 8/10 (issue 5, p74)

Temple Terror, Atlantis Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 27, p74): Cheap and easy.

Tennis, Imagine Software Ltd 60% (issue 33, p118): A disappointing tennis game - not the strongest of the Konami conversions by a long chalk.

Ten Pack, Automata UK Ltd (issue 22, p32)

Ten-Pin Challenge, Atlantis Software Ltd 26% (issue 44, p23): The worst bowling sim yet.

Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Ocean Software Ltd 88% (issue 94, p54): Lots of flashy graphics and presentation but lacking in gameplay.

Terminus: The Prison Planet, Mastertronic Added Dimension 52% (issue 36, p188): Unoriginal and confusing.

Terra Cognita, Code Masters Ltd 71% (issue 35, p34): An addictive blast.

Terra Cresta, Imagine Software Ltd 81% (issue 37, p23): A slick, enjoyable shoot 'em up.

Terra Force, Fashionsoft 40% (issue 13, p124): Below average.

Terrahawks, CRL Group PLC 69% (issue 9, p110): A playable and difficult game, a little on the pricey side perhaps.

Terramex, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 80% (issue 49, p95): A complex and involving arcade adventure, with excellent presentation.

Terrormolinos, Melbourne House 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p117): Super.

Terror of the Deep, Mirrorsoft Ltd 44% (issue 39, p122): A good idea, but it's potential hasn't been realised.

Terrorpods, Melbourne House 30% (issue 60, p34): An interesting idea that has been turned into an awful game.

Terrors of Trantoss, The, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 8/10 (issue 29, p89): Very interesting.

Test Drive 2: The Duel, Accolade Inc 76% (issue 73, p44): Fun to drive for a while, but fuel for long term playability may be lacking.

Test Master, E&J Software 48% (issue 55, p75)

Tetris, Mirrorsoft Ltd 77% (issue 50, p10): A fiendishly addictive game, poorly implemented for the Spectrum but still appealing.

Tetris, Mirrorsoft Ltd 82% (issue 64, p30)

Thanatos, Durell Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p152): An excellent and rather different arcade adventure.

That's the Spirit, The Edge Software 82% (issue 20, p26): Well above average.

Theatre Europe, PSS 84% (issue 30, p54)

The Eye of Bain, Artic Computing Ltd 8/10 (issue 11, p120): Good value.

Their Finest Hour, Century Communications Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p119): Sheer brilliance.

Their Finest Hour, Century Communications Ltd 8/10 (issue 26, p93): Very good.

Theory of Music to Grade 5, Ted Kirk (issue 37, p50): Written by a professional musician, this set of programs is a very useful way of preparing for music exams. I appreciated the sense of humour in the accompanying documentation!

Therbo, Arcade Software 71% (issue 12, p40): A good original game.

Thermo Nuclear War, Zircon Software (issue 16, p140): Overall Rating: Even if nuclear war is your scene, this won't be.

They Call Me Trooper, CRL Group PLC 46% (issue 36, p30): Most 48k games are better than this.

They Say the World Will Die in Fire and Ice, Electric Software 77% (issue 4, p92): An imaginative adventure with some unique problems to solve and with plenty of scope in the defined area. Good value.

They Stole a Million, 39 Steps 85% (issue 36, p15): An innovative game.

Thing Bounces Back, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 85% (issue 42, p94): Excellent and refreshing arcade game with some neat touches, highly playable and addictive.

Thingy and the Doodahs, Americana Software Ltd 39% (issue 34, p20): A fairly basic game.

Think!, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 82% (issue 27, p22): A very well thought out brain-teaser.

Thinker, The, Atlantis Software Ltd 79% (issue 15, p12): A tough puzzle.

Three Weeks in Paradise 48, Mikro-Gen Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p138): Another game for Wally fans everywhere.

Throne of Fire, Melbourne House 75% (issue 40, p112): A marvellous game, spoiled by being too easy.

Through the Trapdoor: Trapdoor 2, Piranha 70% (issue 47, p12): Another superb adaption of the TV series, though its appeal comes from graphics more than addictive gameplay.

Thrust, Firebird Software Ltd 76% (issue 34, p149): Not a totally successful conversion, but good fun all the same.

Thrust 2, Firebird Software Ltd 48% (issue 40, p33): A disappointing also-ran follow-up.

Thrusta, Software Projects Ltd 73% (issue 2, p39): playable, fun and generally good

Thunderbirds, Firebird Software Ltd 64% (issue 23, p20): A good game for puzzle and logic problem enthusiasts.

Thunderbirds, Grandslam Entertainments Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 66, p28): Intricate and accurate graphics let ou relive your favourite exciting episodes.

Thunderblade, US Gold Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 59, p184): A superb conversion of the great coin-op - US Gold and Tiertex have definitely pulled off what others said couldn't be done.

Thunderbowel, Sacred Scroll Software 60% (issue 58, p39)

Thundercats, Elite Systems Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 46, p22): A good-looking and exciting game that deserves to succeed.

Thundercats, Elite Systems Ltd 84% (issue 70, p48)

Thunderceptor, Go! 64% (issue 46, p140): Both are adequate shoot-'em-ups with average lastability.

Thunderhawk, Lyversoft 43% (issue 4, p28): Average.

Thunder Jaws, Domark Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 91, p14): The two different styles of gameplay and great graphic detail makes Thunder Jaws tremendous fun for any Speccy player!

Tiger Road, Go! 47% (issue 61, p58): No inspiration here, just another dull hack 'n' slay game.

Tiger Road, Go! 63% (issue 83, p65)

Tiler, Interceptor Micros Software 57% (issue 11, p59): Repetitive, lacking in content and ultimately below average.

Tilt, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 83, p68)

Time, AVP Computing (issue 35, p59): useful little programs, sensibly constructed.

Time and Magik, Mandarin Software 70% (issue 55, p56)

Timebomb, CDS Microsystems 71% (issue 3, p123): A simple but original idea which will appeal to many players although its addictive qualities may not be very high.

Timeflight, The Power House 29% (issue 40, p17): Unimpressive clone of a dated arcade machine.

Time Machine, Activision Inc 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 80, p42): Refreshingly different: a colourful action game with plenty of brain-blending puzzles.

Time Machine, The, Digital Fantasia 75% (issue 4, p28): Very good although high in price.

Time Quest, Scorpio Gamesworld Ltd 6/10 (issue 25, p81): Cheap way of passing the time.

Time Sanctuary, MC Lothlorien Ltd 6/10 (issue 27, p73): Flawed.

Time Scanner, Activision Inc 81% (issue 66, p28): Steel ball antics so fast you will flipper your lid with the frantic fun.

Times Of Lore, Origin Systems Inc 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 66, p24): A long time since we saw such an enchanting, atmospheric challenge.

Time Traveller, Sulis Software Ltd (issue 5, p65)

Time Trax, Mind Games 63% (issue 34, p36): An interesting game with strategic elements - strategists might complain, though.

Timezone, Atlantis Software Ltd 47% (issue 16, p24): Not bad for the price, amusing at first, but not very addictive.

Tinderbox, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 7/10 (issue 18, p101): One of the very few adventures catering for the younger player.

Tintin on the Moon, Infogrames 64% (issue 73, p42): A simple collect-'em-up game that may appeal to Herge fans for its looks and nostalgia alone.

Tir Na Nog, Gargoyle Games 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p52): A sophisticated looking and playing game with masses of content, good value for money, generally excellent.

Titan, Titus 69% (issue 67, p40): Fun to play, but lasting appeal may fade.

Titanic, R&R Software Ltd 73% (issue 5, p11): Entertaining, reasonably involving adventure and good for simple strategy gamers.

Titanic, Topo Soft 45% (issue 63, p82)

Titanic Blinky, Zeppelin Games Ltd 83% (issue 95, p57): Spooky fun with everyone's favourite ectoplasmic entity.

TLL (Tornado Low Level), Vortex Software 81% (issue 7, p14): Addictive and difficult, generally recommended.

TNT 2 - Double Dynamite, Domark Ltd 54% (issue 98, p73)

Toadrunner, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 68% (issue 31, p22): A very difficult sequel to Riddlers Den.

Tobruk 1942, PSS 65% (issue 40, p101)

Tomahawk, Digital Integration 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p12): A very good, very realistic simulation but it may not appeal to arcade players.

Tomb of Syrinx, The Power House 26% (issue 40, p22): Not very good value, even at its low price.

Tomcat, Players Software 24% (issue 61, p67)

Toobin, Domark Ltd 84% (issue 71, p68): If Toobin' piles on the fun for Biff and Jet, then you're surefire gonna get a share too!

Toobin, Domark Ltd 45% (issue 93, p60)

Top Cat in Beverly Hills Cats, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 80% (issue 84, p )

Top Gun, Ocean Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 37, p20): A fast and addictive air-combat game in two-player mode; not so good one-up.

Top Gun, Ocean Software Ltd 53% (issue 70, p48)

Tornado ECR, Code Masters Ltd 60% (issue 89, p42)

Total Eclipse, Incentive Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 60, p32): The third Freescape game takes a new theme and is - probably - the most playable so far.

Total Recall, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 86, p56): A strange mix of gameplays but an overall winner!

Touchstones of Rhiannon, The, Adventure International 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 21, p107): An enjoyable challenge.

Tour de Force, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 66% (issue 49, p18): Original and addictive gameplay.

Tower Of Despair, The, Games Workshop 8/10 (issue 11, p114): Superb atmosphere.

Tower of Evil, The, Creative Sparks 87% (issue 4, p118): Very good, fast and addictive.

Tower of Light, Caris Software 88% (issue 66, p42): An FRPG which plays as simply as a text adventure, offering plenty of scope.

Toy Bizarre, Activision Inc 65% (issue 15, p24): Again, mixed feelings, ranging from average to good, but at £8, very expensive.

Toyota Celica GT Rally, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 84% (issue 87, p40): More of a rally simulation than an outright racer and well worth taking for a spin!

Tracksuit Manager, Goliath Games 70% (issue 56, p92): Mixed opinions, although all agreed the match presentation was poor. Its appeal really depends on whether you like the genre or not.

Trading Game, The, Reelax Games 23% (issue 25, p109)

Trailblazer, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 88% (issue 34, p150): Original, fast and addictive.

Train: Escape to Normandy, The, Electronic Arts 79% (issue 57, p24): More of a strategy gae than a train driving game, there's nothing quite like it.

Train Game, The, Microsphere 75.5% (issue 1, p92): Very good.

Trans-Atlantic Balloon Challenge, Virgin Games Ltd 22% (issue 43, p82): An improbable and unplayable shoot-'em-up.

Transformers, The, Ocean Software Ltd 60% (issue 27, p17): A bit of a dissapointment, given the idea and the people who wrote the game.

Transmuter, Code Masters Ltd 68% (issue 40, p36): An interesting and fairly priced horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up.

Transversion, Ocean Software Ltd 83% (issue 1, p76): Highly recommended.

Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper, Go! 68% (issue 46, p116): Excellent presentation and graphics conceal shallow gameplay.

Trantor: The Last Stormtrooper, Go! 56% (issue 64, p31)

Trap, Alligata Software Ltd 59% (issue 39, p121): A cramped and confused vertically scrolling shoot 'em up.

Trapdoor, The, Piranha 88% (issue 33, p122): A very neat and original game with endearing graphics.

Trashman, New Generation Software 83% (issue 4, p114): Fun, unusual, high-quality game and very playable.

Trashman 2: Travel with Trashman, New Generation Software 71% (issue 11, p54): Mixed opinions from the reviewers from above average to very good.

Traxx, Quicksilva Ltd 61% (issue 1, p101): After getting used to its idiosyncracies it begins to grow on you, but if you are looking for a painter game, there are better types on the market at a lower cost

Traz (Transformable Arcade Zone), Gamebusters 81% (issue 60, p12)

Treasure, Fernleaf Educational Software (issue 34, p59): Gives a context for the learning of multiplication tables, and encourages children to discuss and plan their strategy. Great fun!

Treasure Island, River Software 78% (issue 92, p53)

Treasure Island, River Software 70% (issue 94, p42)

Treble Champions, E&J Software 34% (issue 68, p42): Too little, too late in an already crowded area of gamesplaying.

Triad, Amba Software 55% (issue 2, p75): Fair to average

Triaxos, 39 Steps 53% (issue 42, p25): A game in this genre needs a lot of involved content, and Triaxos fails on that score, leaving it only marginally above average.

Tribble Trubble, Software Projects Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 4, p9): Excellent, highly recommended.

Trick of the Tale, A, Central Solutions 29% (issue 31, p110): An outdated platform game at a silly price.

Trio, Hit-Pak 70% (issue 43, p18): each game in itself is above average, with 3DC coming out top, but the whole package represents good value and hours of playing time.

Trio, Silicon Joy 47% (issue 13, p123): below average generally, not very addictive.

Triple Pack, The, Leisure Genius 67% (issue 73, p42): A Triple Pack of venerable oldies which might prove fun for all computer minded families.

Triplex, Work Force 66% (issue 3, p118): Above average and unusual.

Tripods, The, Red Shift Ltd 4/10 (issue 15, p102): Although it takes many ideas from L of M it is a bore. Overpriced.

Tripods, The, Red Shift Ltd (issue 15, p126): However much you liked the TV series, don't buy this game. You'd be better of waiting for Ocean's Frankie.

Trivial Pursuit 2: A New Beginning, Domark Ltd 83% (issue 60, p25): One of the best quiz games around which contains plenty of questions for long-lasting appeal.

Trivial Pursuits, Domark Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 33, p20): A very competent conversion of a classic game.

Trivial Pursuits, Domark Ltd (issue 40, p33)

Trom, DK'Tronics Ltd 82% (issue 3, p115): Simple and excellent value, addictive.

Tron, Blaby Computer Games 55% (issue 10, p19): Nothing new, but a fairly good version of an old game, and at its new price, very good value.

Trouble Brewin', Silversoft Ltd 80% (issue 11, p144): A very good and addictive game made by combining traditional elements well.

TT Racer, Digital Integration 78% (issue 34, p26): A very competent simulation, developed in association with experts - the Suzuki team. Should entertain any biker/simulation player for a long time.

Tubaruba, Firebird Software Ltd 42% (issue 41, p31): This leap, kill and collect Jet Set Willy type game, hails from the past, but at its price could have appeal for some.

Tube, The, Quicksilva Ltd 47% (issue 44, p103): A standard space shoot-'em-up with some strong graphics.

Tujad, Ariolasoft UK Ltd 69% (issue 32, p24): Not a bad game, but nothing spectacular.

Turbo Boat Simulator, Silverbird Software Ltd 32% (issue 63, p82)

Turbo Cup Challenge, Loriciels 67% (issue 82, p55)

Turbo Esprit, Durell Software Ltd 88% (issue 28, p114): A driving game with a fair bit of gameplay behind it.

Turbo Esprit, Durell Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 58, p112)

Turbo Kart Racer, Players Software 34% (issue 85, p60)

Turbo Out Run, US Gold Ltd 79% (issue 73, p40): A good racing game - amongst many others - that Out Run fans will like.

Turf-Form, Blue Ribbon Software (issue 68, p48)

Turmoil, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 11, p98): Very addictive, playable and satisfying. Good value.

Turntaking, The Learning Process (issue 21, p90): A well-designed program, with enough variety to hold a childs attention. Parents should enjoy watching their childs reactions.

Turrican, Rainbow Arts 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 77, p41): Hurricane strength arcade blast-'em-up of the year guaranteed to give you nightmares!

Turrican 2, Rainbow Arts 95% (A CRASH Smash, issue 90, p40): Possibly one of the best Spectrum games ever.

Turtle Timewarp, Softstone Ltd 72% (issue 6, p13): Above average to good with addictiveness.

Tusker, System 3 Software Ltd 87% (issue 70, p42): A big exploration game which packs a bundle of clever traps and puzzles.

Tutankhamun, Micromania 71.5% (issue 1, p35): A very good maze/zap game with a different feel.

Twice Shy, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p67): Polished to a 'tee'.

Twin Kingdom Valley, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 8/10 (issue 11, p106): Very good.

Twin Turbo V8, Code Masters Ltd 26% (issue 65, p21)

Twin World, Ubi Soft Ltd 72% (issue 80, p45): Playable for a while arcade adventure marred by the graphics.

Twister, Mother of Charlotte, System 3 Software Ltd 71% (issue 26, p18): Enjoyable if undemanding.

Two Gun Turtle, MC Lothlorien Ltd 73% (issue 4, p29): A good game, very tough, which may spoil its addictivity.

T-Wrecks, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 80% (issue 56, p22): Japanese B-movie buffs will love it!

Type-Rope, Mastertronic Ltd (issue 25, p44): Give it a miss.

Typhoon, Imagine Software Ltd 67% (issue 59, p186): A competent, but unexceptional shoot-'em-up in the same mould as Go!/Capcom's 1943. For mindless violence freaks only (that's why Nick loved it so much).

Uchi-Mata, Martech Games Ltd 36% (issue 39, p114): There's some playability there, but it's spoiled by its graphics and playing control.

U.G.H.!, Softek Software International Ltd 61% (issue 7, p14): Above average, original but lacking addictivity.

Ultima Ratio, Firebird Software Ltd 34% (issue 43, p29): An uninteresting shoot-'em-up.

Ultimate: The Collected Works, Ultimate Play The Game 97% (A CRASH Smash, issue 56, p86): Genera Rating:

Ultimate Combat Mission, The, Mastertronic Added Dimension 87% (issue 47, p128): An addictive, mindlessly violent shoot-'em-up.

Underwurlde, Ultimate Play The Game 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 12, p17): Excellent.

United, CCS 53% (issue 7, p45): Above average on strategies, poorer on the graphics but overall an enjoyable simulation.

Universal Hero, Mastertronic Ltd 83% (issue 33, p126): Well done Mastertronic!

U.N. Squadron, US Gold Ltd 83% (issue 83, p65): A devilishly playable blast-'em-up to challenge the stamina of both player and joystick!

Untouchables, The, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 70, p46): A winning, large, action-packed shoot-out in an Untouchable class of its own.

Untouchables, The, Ocean Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 92, p60)

Urban Upstart, Richard Shepherd Software Ltd 64% (issue 3, p38): Above average.

Uridium, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 35, p20): A very worthy version of a fast-moving shoot em up.

Uridium, Hewson Consultants Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 56, p86):

V, Ocean Software Ltd 70% (issue 29, p26): A neat arcade adventure, but where are The Visitors?

Vagan Attack, Atlantis Software Ltd 73% (issue 9, p11): Tremendous value for 'Trek' fans, generally good value for most players, makes for a good two-players-on-the-same-side game.

Valhalla, Legend 81.5% (issue 1, p41): An excellent program all round, which has gone further with graphics than any adventure game yet, but with reservations about the ultimate appeal of the quest, and an expensive game to buy.

Valkyrie 17, The RamJam Corporation 8/10 (issue 11, p110): Very humorous adventure.

Vampire, Dinamic Software 51% (issue 35, p37): Another slight variation on a rather tired theme.

Vampire Village, Terminal Software 63.5% (issue 1, p92): above average, unusual type of adventure.

Vector Ball, Mastertronic Added Dimension 58% (issue 56, p94)

Vectron, Insight Software 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 24, p36): A brilliant arcade shoot em up.

Vegetable Crash, Kuma Computers Ltd 63% (issue 5, p100): An oddball version of an old game, well implemented but perhaps a bit slow and repetitive for the experienced shoot 'em up addict.

Vendetta, System 3 Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 78, p42): A brilliant arcade/strategy game. Grab that crowbar and go for it.

Vera Cruz Affair, The, Infogrames 85% (issue 35, p96): Good detective yarn.

Vertigo, Ventamatic 69% (issue 9, p111)

Very Big Cave Adventure, The, CRL Group PLC 82% (issue 32, p64): Good jaunt.

Video Poker, Entertainment USA 35% (issue 34, p132): Another poker/fruit machine simulator, competent but uninspiring.

Video Pool, Oxford Computer Publishing 69% (issue 15, p14): A enjoyable game but apart from the smooth graphics this is a fairly standard version.

View to a Kill, A, Domark Ltd 76% (issue 18, p18): Certainly worth having.

Vigilante, US Gold Ltd 86% (issue 64, p86): Excellent graphics and challenging gameplay make this an addictive beat-'em-up.

Vikings, The, Challenge Software 59% (issue 75, p43): A reasonable strategy excursion into unexplored historical territory.

Village Underworld, Orpheus Ltd 7/10 (issue 15, p98): Worth exploring, especially for the novice adventurer.

Vindicator, The, Imagine Software Ltd 80% (issue 57, p20): An intriguing mixture of game sections makes The Vindicator good value for money.

Vindicators, Domark Ltd 49% (issue 64, p80)

Virtual Worlds, Domark Ltd 86% (issue 91, p63): Great compilation, representing a landmark in Speccy gaming.

Virus, Firebird Software Ltd 77% (issue 55, p14): A playable conversion of a 16-bit game. Just slightly too hard to keep you really hooked.

Virus, Orange Software 62% (issue 7, p88): Above average.

Virus, Spectrum Adventure Exchange Club 65% (issue 53, p49):

Vixen, Martech Games Ltd 60% (issue 54, p83): After all the hype Vixen has turned out to be quite an attractive little game, albeit with short-lived appeal.

Viz - The Computer Game, Virgin Games Ltd 43% (issue 90, p47): The packaging says 'You'll never play a bigger load of crap!' Correct!

Voice Editor and File Manager, Quasar Software (issue 53, p62)

Voidrunner, Mastertronic Added Dimension 54% (issue 43, p23): Mixed opinions but generally considered above average - Minter freaks may find it more appealing.

Volcanic Planet, Thorn Emi Video Ltd 69% (issue 1, p34): Very good, pity about the lack of sound.

Volcano, Computer Magic 45% (issue 12, p80): A very large game, but generally below average, especially at the price.

Vowels of the Earth - Part One, I.E.C. Software (issue 31, p78): An extremely useful and professional game which would be of benefit to any child with a spelling problem.

Voyage Into the Unknown, Mastertronic Ltd 9% (issue 8, p12): A waste of money.

Vulcan, CCS 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 39, p72)

Wacky Darts, Code Masters Ltd 76% (issue 84, p66)

Wally Kong, Walltone Software 63% (issue 5, p34): Above average 'Kong', despite some programming oddities.

Wanderer, Elite Systems Ltd 57% (issue 63, p16): The novel 3-D effect fails to inject any excitement into a dull space game.

Wanted: Monty Mole, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 9, p8): Highly addictive, excellent value.

W.A.R., Martech Games Ltd 68% (issue 35, p148): Fast, furious and futile.

War 70, CCS (issue 10, p134): Verdict: clear layout, and a nice mix of overall strategy and close tactics. A pussycat.

War Cars Construction Set, Firebird Software Ltd 53% (issue 46, p139): An interesting maze/race game.

War in Middle Earth, Melbourne House 70% (issue 62, p73)

Warlock of Firetop Mountain, Puffin Books 73% (issue 1, p12): A very good, fast game and at its price, very good value.

Warlords, Century Software 7/10 (issue 20, p92): Rather lacking in text, but if you liked the other Interceptor games you'll like this one.

War Machine, Players Premier Software 72% (issue 72, p57)

War of the Worlds, The, CRL Group PLC 46% (issue 7, p44): Below average and, at its price, poor value for money.

Warriors Revenge, Video Force 3/10 (issue 8, p73): Poor.

Warzone, CCS (issue 12, p160): Verdict: The second best computer wargame I've ever seen.

Waterloo, KW Software 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 23, p138)

Waxworks, Digital Fantasia 7/10 (issue 6, p77)

Waydor, IMS Software 8/10 (issue 9, p67): Very good.

Way of the Exploding Fist, The, Melbourne House 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 21, p12): Excellent.

Way of the Exploding Fist, The, Melbourne House 72% (issue 56, p88)

Way of the Exploding Fist +, The, Firebird Software Ltd 54% (issue 60, p30): Even with the three-player option, it's nothing special.

Way of the Exploding Fist 2, Melbourne House 58% (issue 38, p100): Doesn't live up to the expectations generated by Way of the Exploding Fist.

Way of the Tiger, The, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 28, p116): An excellent development on the beat em up theme.

Way of the Tiger, The, Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd 88% (issue 61, p40)

W.E.C. Le Mans, Imagine Software Ltd 66% (issue 62, p14): Technically competent, but has too little game content.

Week in the life of the Thing!, A, Players Software 73% (issue 51, p23): A very playable and comical budget game.

Wellington at Waterloo, CCS 73% (issue 66, p40): A smaller wargame than we usually expect from Ken Wright, and a bit limited.

Welltris, Infogrames 79% (issue 87, p40): Addictive and puzzling little number. Shame about the controls, though.

Wender Bender, Rankshigh Ltd 78% (issue 18, p38): Interesting and entertaining, well produced.

West Bank, Dinamic Software 84% (issue 25, p12): An entertainingly simple program that will have you coming back for more.

Wheelie, Microsphere 93% (issue 2, p25): Addictive, generally excellent, good value.

Where Time Stood Still, Ocean Software Ltd 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 54, p14): A thoroughly engrossing arcade adventure.

White Heat, Code Masters Ltd 17% (issue 46, p123): A very poor shoot-'em-up.

Whizz Kid, Unique 45% (issue 7, p38): A game with limited appeal.

Whizz Quiz, Computer Tutor (issue 17, p86): A very enjoyable program which has endless potential both for use in the home, and in schools.

Who Can Help?, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Who Dares Wins 2, Alligata Software Ltd 73% (issue 28, p30): A rather disappointing conversion, still a reasonably enjoyable and tough shoot em up though.

Whodunnit, Mastertronic Ltd 53% (issue 9, p92): May be good for young families, otherwise average.

Wibstars, A'n'F Software 35% (issue 38, p99): The mixed game elements fail to add up to anything very exciting, especially for the price.

Wild Streets, Titus 43% (issue 75, p45): If these streets are wild, wait until you see Ludlow on a Sunday afternoon (yawn).

Wild Water, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 78% (issue 65, p21)

Wild West Hero, Timescape Software 82% (issue 1, p83): Very good.

Wild Words, Longman Software (issue 22, p85)

Wilfred the Hairy, Olaf the Hungry!, Microbyte 16% (issue 5, p82): A waste of time and money, and a bugged program.

William Wobbler, Wizard Computer Games 59% (issue 26, p31): Some good ideas and reasonable gameplay, marred by a few faults.

Winged Warlords, CDS Microsystems 79% (issue 3, p116): Good to very good and medium addictive.

Winner Takes A Holiday, AVP Computing (issue 30, p46): Brilliant! This game could be played by the family at home, or the children at school. Educational and tremendous fun.

Winning Team, The, Domark Ltd 86% (issue 89, p33)

Winter Games, US Gold Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p132): An entertaining and challenging sports simulation - one of the best on the Spectrum.

Winter Games, US Gold Ltd 78% (issue 75, p48)

Winter Olympiad '88, Tynesoft 44% (issue 49, p96): A dismal failure which loses skis down to Epyx's two-year-old Winter Games.

Winter Olympiad '88, Tynesoft 61% (issue 87, p39)

Winter Sports, Electric Dreams Software 43% (issue 27, p123): Very disappointing.

Winter Wonderland, Incentive Software Ltd 89% (issue 38, p92): A well written, interesting story.

Witch's Cauldron, Mikro-Gen Ltd 10/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 17, p97): An excellent and original adventure.

Wiz, Melbourne House 38% (issue 42, p32): Convoluted RPG type with poor playability.

Wizard's Lair, Bubble Bus Software 94% (A CRASH Smash, issue 14, p34): An excellent arcade/adventure game which requires exploration and discovery. Very good value for money and highly recommended.

Wizard's Lair, Bubble Bus Software 65% (issue 58, p109)

Wizard's Warrior, Crusader Computing 84% (issue 47, p41): Good.

Wizard Warz, Go! 70% (issue 54, p82): Hardly mass appeal, but extremely well accomplished.

Wizard Willy, Cartoon Time 42% (issue 73, p46)

Wizball, Ocean Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 45, p22): A few control problems hardly detract from entertaining and playable game.

Wonder Boy, Activision Inc 43% (issue 43, p82): Disappointing conversion from a good arcade original.

Wonder Boy, Activision Inc 69% (issue 79, p49)

Word Games With the Mr Men, Mirrorsoft Ltd (issue 31, p79): An enjoyable and entertaining package of games, though again I would lower the age range as all the 8 year olds I know have outgrown the Mr Men!

Word Likeness, Teachers Pet Software (issue 56, p108)

Words and Pictures, Chalksoft Ltd (issue 44, p95): An attractive package, making excellent use of graphics and sound, suitable for home and school.

World Championship Boxing Manager, Goliath Games 60% (issue 73, p43): A specialist entertainment well executed for a discerning minority.

World Championship Soccer, Elite Systems Ltd 54% (issue 85, p60): Better than some recent football games, but still way too late to cash in on the World Cup boom.

World Class Rugby, Audiogenic Software Ltd 85% (issue 94, p56): All the action of the sport without the broken legs and face full of cold mud!

World Cup Carnival, US Gold Ltd 26% (issue 30, p14): Nice freebies, shame about the recycled two year old game!

World Cup Football, Artic Computing Ltd 71% (issue 7, p87): Generally above average but good of its type.

World Cup Soccer 90, Virgin Games Ltd 71% (issue 78, p41): No-messing footy. Good, but lacks triff-making polish.

World Games, US Gold Ltd 71% (issue 40, p126): A bit disappointing compared to previous games in the series, but nevertheless, a worthwhile package for the money.

World Globe, Eclipse Software (issue 12, p186)

World of Obliterator, The, Melbourne House 70% (issue 62, p64): It's all down to personal taste, but patient players will enjoy it more than others.

Worlds at War, Esteem More Than Equal 39% (issue 11, p149): below average.

World Series Baseball, Imagine Software Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 16, p38): An excellent action sports simulation with some very good features. Addictivity and playability is high, but more so with two players - our rating reflects this aspect.

World Series Basketball, Imagine Software Ltd 81% (issue 23, p35): Bound to impress simulation fans.

World Soccer, Zeppelin Games Ltd 74% (issue 75, p47)

Worldwise: Nuclear Weapons, Richardson Institute (issue 18, p111): Aimed at an academic audience.

Worm Attack, Pulsonic 42% (issue 5, p99): Despite the price, hardly worth anyone's while.

Worm in Paradise, Level 9 Computing Ltd 9/10 (A CRASH Smash, issue 26, p91): Excellent.

Worse Things Happen at Sea, Silversoft Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 6, p8): Addictive, playable, generally excellent.

Wrath of Magra, The, Carnell Software 5/10 (issue 10, p115): Poor.

Wreckage, Ventamatic 58% (issue 9, p125): Fair to below average, a bit low in content.

Wreckers, Audiogenic Software Ltd 93% (A CRASH Smash, issue 88, p42): Intriguing arcade adventure with blasting overtones.

Wriggler, Romantic Robot UK Ltd 90% (A CRASH Smash, issue 15, p42): A different, lively and absorbing maze game which everyone found more addictive than they first thought.

Write On, System Software (issue 48, p54): though Write On takes a little getting used to, the effort is worthwhile. Highly recommended as a flexible aid to developing literacy skills.

Writer, The, Softechnics (issue 31, p96): <None Given>

Wulfan the Barbarian, Bulldog 47% (issue 43, p93): Uninspiring and derivative forced 3-D.

Wulfpack, Blue Ribbon Software 34% (issue 68, p48)

WWF Wrestlemania, Ocean Software Ltd 83% (issue 95, p14): Cracked skulls, mangled limbs and loose teeth, ahoy! Great fun for all the family.

Xanthius, Players Software 60% (issue 48, p171): Great graphics but not much playability.

Xarax, Firebird Software Ltd 52% (issue 51, p102): In a market full of monochrome vertically scrolling shoot 'em ups, Xarax is easily forgotten.

Xarq, Electric Dreams Software 59% (issue 32, p30): A supercharged Panzadrome that's a bit too fast to be playable.

Xavior, PSS 71% (issue 13, p46): Above average to good.

Xcel, Activision Inc 75% (issue 23, p14): Technically excellent, graphically stunning, but not really that much gameplay.

Xecutor, ACE Software 84% (issue 45, p134): A superb shoot-'em-up - a must for anyone who liked Zynaps - getting The Edge's new ACE label off to a fiery start.

Xen, Super Sparklers 64% (issue 39, p118): A brave attempt to simulate Lightforce, but lacks that games playability.

Xeno, A'n'F Software 86% (issue 35, p27): A fast and furious 'futuresport': well worth a look.

Xenon, Melbourne House 84% (issue 62, p17): A very good conversion of the popular Arcadia coin-op.

Xenon, Melbourne House 70% (issue 87, p50)

Xenophobe, Micro Style 83% (issue 71, p68): An excellent Alien-esque blast-'em-up to give your trigger finger a good workout.

Xevious, US Gold Ltd 64% (issue 37, p104): A straightforward shoot 'em up.

Xor, Logotron Ltd 58% (issue 46, p23): A challenging puzzle game with little longterm appeal.

X-Out, Rainbow Arts 73% (issue 73, p42): Essentially playable wholly unoriginal shoot 'em up prone to a mixed reception.

Xo-Word and Anagrams, Azed Software 64% (issue 27, p30): Bound to appeal to word puzzlers, a useful utility combined with a passable game.

Xybots, Domark Ltd 82% (issue 66, p40): Fast 'n 'furious blasting with a neat view point.

Yabba Dabba Dooo!, Quicksilva Ltd 81% (issue 26, p17): A good game, great for Flintstone fans.

Yacht Race, Hill MacGibbon (issue 15, p112): At £9.95, Yacht Race represents good value for money, and is a good introduction to sailing for the novice, as well as providing interest for experienced sailors.

Yankee, CCS 87% (issue 42, p72)

Yes, Prime Minister, Mosaic Publishing Ltd 56% (issue 46, p137): There's an interesting idea and some entertaining text here, but not much variety or real interaction.

Yeti, Destiny Software 61% (issue 51, p17): Destiny have played very safe with their first game - nothing new, but nothing too bad either.

Yie Ar Kung Fu, Imagine Software Ltd 92% (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p26): Another excellent Imagine conversion.

Yie Ar Kung Fu 2, Imagine Software Ltd 48% (issue 37, p35): A mediocre attempt at rekindling the beat em up flame.

Yogi's Great Escape, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 79% (issue 78, p48)

Yogi Bear, Piranha 62% (issue 47, p122): A very hard game aimed at a very young market.

Yogi Bear, Piranha 48% (issue 61, p40)

Yogi Bear & Friends: The Greed Monster Adventure, Hi-Tec Software Ltd 69% (issue 85, p62)

Young Ones, The, Orpheus Ltd 42% (issue 29, p128): Oh dear!

Z, Rino Software 44% (issue 44, p24): Poor conversion from the Commodore original.

Zapper, Anco Software Ltd 64% (issue 8, p11): About average fun, lacking content and therefore much addictivity, reasonable price, may suit younger players.

Zaxxan, Starzone Software 74% (issue 1, p13): Good.

Zaxxon, US Gold Ltd 58% (issue 14, p30): A grave disappointment.

Zenji, Activision Inc 83% (issue 10, p149): Highly original and challenging puzzle type game which will probably met a mixed reception!

Zig Zag, DK'Tronics Ltd 85% (issue 5, p18): Very unusual, addictive and good value.

Zipper Flipper, R.E.D. Sunshine 60% (issue 6, p59): A reasonable implementation, but not overly exciting.

Zoids, Martech Games Ltd 96% (A CRASH Smash, issue 25, p16): A brilliant arcade action/strategy game.

Zolyx, Firebird Software Ltd 14% (issue 51, p23): Zolyx started off as a simple and effective game on the Commodore 64, the programmer has tried to make it what it isn't, complex.

Zombi, Ubi Soft Ltd 81% (issue 75, p42): Atmospheric and scary 3-D maze to grab you and consume you - eat your heart out George Romero.

Zombie Zombie, Quicksilva Ltd 80% (issue 10, p139): Good to very good though perhaps lacking in content.

Zone 00, Allanson Computing 45% (issue 13, p46): Average.

Zone Trooper, Gamebusters 30% (issue 62, p68)

Zoot, Bug-Byte Software Ltd 59% (issue 23, p21): Cheap and cheerful, fun for a while.

Zorro, US Gold Ltd 53% (issue 26, p32): A good idea with some nice touches, that fails eventually in presentation.

Zub, Mastertronic Added Dimension 79% (issue 36, p176): Polished presentation, simple but catchy little game.

Zulu Wars, CCS 61% (issue 41, p88)

Zybex, Zeppelin Games Ltd 87% (issue 65, p21)

Zynaps, Hewson Consultants Ltd 91% (A CRASH Smash, issue 42, p14): A first rate shoot-'em-up with the magical ingredients for high addictivity.

Zythum, Mirrorsoft Ltd 59% (issue 33, p38): Zythum is a game which you may find appealing at first, but is frustrating when played to any great length.

Zzzz, Mastertronic Ltd 58% (issue 33, p94): Flawed.