Game Review: Manic Miner (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic)
“The Special One” As the number 48 is such a cherished number for any devoted ZX Spectrum owner, I was asked which game I’d like […]
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Game Review: Destructo (ZX Spectrum, Bulldog)
The Aim of The Game Quite simply, the idea of the game is to stop Dr. Destructo by shooting down the enemy aircraft in your […]
Game Review: Ball Crazy (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic)
Bouncing Along You play as Erik, who is a bouncing ball. His mission is to change the colour of the blocks beneath him to the […]
Game Review: Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge (ZX Spectrum, Ricochet)
Before I begin this review, and just in case you haven’t heard of Brian Jacks before, in the inlay instructions for Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge, […]
DroSoft Spanish Release Checklist
As well as establishing their own distributor in the USA in the shape of Mastertronic Inc, the company expanded their reach by reaching a deal […]
Game Review: Flash Gordon (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic)
Time and Respawning – The Jungle As mentioned, Flash Gordon has twenty-four hours to save the world. Now what I like about the game is […]
Mastertronic Collectors Archive – 200 Reviews and Counting!
Today is a special day for all of us here at the Mastertronic Collectors Archive as we are proud to bring you our 200th game […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]