Garfield - Big, Fat, Hairy Deal The Edge, 1988 I wonder what day it is? Hum... "Garfield!" What's that?? "Garfield... Arlene's been taken to the City Pound!!" Hellooo Monday... it must be Monday. Nothing good happens to me on a Monday. Well, I suppose... yawn... that it's time to get started. Where's Odie? Where is […]

Dynamite Dan II Mirrorsoft, 1986 The youth of the world is being helplessly mesmerised - their brains sucked dry - by apparently innocuous pop records. Someone has been corrupting the vinyl with subliminal, mind-destroying sound waves. There's only one person who could be responsible for such an outrage - that's right, Blitzen is back, poised […]

The Willow Pattern Adventure Firebird Software, 1985 Chang's quest is to make his way through the beautiful, but complex Oriental maze in search of Princess Koong-Shee. On his way he will encounter sword-throwing Samurai Warriors as well as giants who guard the river crossings. There are items to be collected on the way, including a […]

They Stole a Million The objective of the game is to plan robberies and execute the crime. The player first purchases blueprints of the house where the soon-to-be-stolen object is kept. Then several specialists can be hired which disable alarms, open locks or drive the getaway car. The planning stage allows the player to set […]

Slaine the King Martech Games, 1987 It was nearly dawn. Slaine and I were heading along the path into Tautega. "Ukko," said Slaine, "tell me the story you heard from the Druid, Cathbad." Said I, "I’ve told you twice already, you thick skulled barbarian", but a sharp prod to my rump persuaded me to retell […]

Donkey Kong Mighty Donkey Kong has captured the beautiful girl – watch him make off with her to the top of the half constructed building. Now play the role of the brave carpenter, Mario, as he fearlessly pursues the frightening beast and attempts to rescue the damsel. Publisher: Ocean Software Year: 1986