| Hacker |
Activision Inc |
81% (Issue 23, p39) |
A demanding 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) |
What appeals to me is that I can ask for a map that will help me find the thing, as well as work out the best time to watch. |
| 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 |
70% (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 popular 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) |
Worth perservering with as it's a decent and realistic simulation. |
| 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) |
One of the best arcade conversions I've ever played. |
| 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) |
Better than most but doesn't have the thrill power to work you up! |
| Hawks |
Lotus-Soft |
75% (Issue 1, p91) |
Good. |
| Hawk Storm |
Players Premier Software |
54% (Issue 85, p56) |
You may find the movement annoying but don't give up, there is a game in here somewhere. |
| 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) |
You'll be totally addicted from the word go. Come on, have some fun. |
| 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) |
It's cute and colourful but far from the best of its type. |
| Heartland |
Odin Computer Graphics Ltd |
92% (A CRASH SMASH, Issue 31, p26) |
Lots of things combine to make this one of the better games on the Spectrum. |
| Heavy on the Magick |
Gargoyle Games |
90% (A CRASH SMASH, Issue 29, p87) |
An original, animated adventure. |
| Heavy on the Magick |
Gargoyle Games |
85% (Issue 64, p31) |
I doubt that you will get very far. But if you enjoy a good adventure, try this. |
| 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 |
60% (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) |
Works well and should appeal to the 7-10 year olds and improve their spulling, erm, spelling. |
| 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 |
50% (Issue 5, p76) |
The adventure is interspersed with a thousand funny ways of dying. Oh, well... |
| Hermitage, The |
Pegasus Software |
47% (Issue 62, p27) |
'Shock' scenes cannot compensate for a feeble plot, and with only a few problems needing to be solved to complete it this is a disappointment. |
| 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 compilation with enough action for any aspiring Hero! |
| Heroes of the Lance |
US Gold Ltd |
83% (Issue 62, p71) |
A great conversion of an interesting and enjoyable fantasy roleplayer. |
| 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) |
Offers enjoyment, but not lasting interest. |
| 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) |
Certainly this is more fun than doing it all from a book. |
| 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) |
If you're set on collecting trivia games, go ahead and buy this one, on your head be it. |
| History |
Visions Software |
(Issue 48, p53) |
This package should be used only for short periods at a time, because there's lots of information to absorb. |
| 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) |
The action is well-portrayed by large, colourful graphics. |
| 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) |
The game never gave me a sense of freedom and the design felt a little clunky. |
| 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) |
In a simulation of a travel agency, pupils find duitable holidays for imaginary clients. |
| Holiday in Sumaria |
Pirate Software Ltd |
16% (Issue 46, p132) |
A dreadful 3-D arcade adventure. |
| Hollow, The |
Gilsoft International |
80% (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, p49) |
An enjoyable romp. |
| Hooray for Henrietta |
Scetlander |
(Issue 78, p46) |
This is all about maths, sums, adding-up, taking-away, y'know the stuff. |
| Hopper Copper |
Silverbird Software Ltd |
40% (Issue 61, p67) |
While novelty makes it fun for a while, the basic gameplay is very repetitive. |
| 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) |
It's packed full of action and just frustrating enough to keep you coming back for more. |
| 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) |
I'm afraid I found this game to be educationally sterile. |
| 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) |
Simulates the role of a small builder in making decisions about the choice, pricing and siting of houses. |
| 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) |
Graphically the game is no great shakes; a bunch of stick-men wonder aimlessly around simplistic backgrounds. |
| 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) |
Three games for early readers to 10. The quality of the graphics in these games is very good. |
| 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) |
A simplistic platform-style arcade adventure with no frills, and certainly no thrills. |
| 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) |
Beautifully defined graphics and atmospheric sound to make a high quality arcade adventure. |
| 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) |
Definitely one for the collection. |
| Hysteria |
Software Projects Ltd |
78% (Issue 45, p16) |
A good Cobraesque game. |
