Game Review: Tempest (ZX Spectrum, Ricochet)
As someone who grew up in the 70s, visiting arcades was a highlight of every family holiday. I was fortunate enough to be around when […]
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Mastertronic Collectors Archive Weekly Digest – 29th June 2025
We’re back on track this week at the Mastertronic Collectors Archive with a mix of reviews across a range of formats, updates to loads of […]
Game Review: Sidewinder (PC, Mastertronic)
Well received at the time, Mastertronic’s release of Sidewinder delivered a perfect conversion of their arcade game released on their Arcadia range of cabinets. Well, […]
Game Review: Rescue (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic)
Opening Presentation Once Rescue has loaded, the opening screen quickly moves the text showing the keyboard and joystick control options quickly shifting across to the […]
Game Review: Speed Zone (Commodore 64, Mastertronic / PAL Developments)
Speed Zone does its best with the plot on the cassette inlay to set the scene for a space shooter game, with mention of the […]
Game Review: Bullet (Vic 20, Mastertronic)
Like so many early Mastertronic releases, Bullet for the Vic 20 relied on the cover art from Mark J Brady to grab the attention of […]
Mastertronic Collectors Archive Weekly Digest – 22nd June 2025
It’s been a really busy week away from the site for many of us so it’s a little thin on the ground in terms of […]
Game Review: Molecule Man (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic)
As per the Commodore 64 version, Molecule Man was converted from the ZX Spectrum original and released later – hence the different packaging. Compromises had […]
Game Review: Fighting Warrior (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic)
Loading Screen and Menu The loading screen has flashing yellow and red squares around the outside whilst the screen is otherwise, and a monster and […]
Mastertronic Collectors Archive Weekly Digest – 15th June 2025
It’s been a quieter than normal week here on the website. Personal life has taken priority so we haven’t been as active as usual, although […]