Gauntlet The players select among four playable fantasy-based characters: The Warrior, Wizard, Valkyrie, or Elf. Each character has his or her own unique strength and weaknesses. For example, the Warrior is strongest in hand-to-hand combat, the Wizard has the most powerful magic, the Valkyrie has the best armor and the Elf is the fastest in […]

Ghost ‘n Goblins Ghosts ‘n’ Goblins is the classic fighting fantasy story, heroic knight to rescue beautiful maiden from clutches of demonic Overlord. Featuring some stunning effects and graphics, this technically excellent game is clearly another winner from the Elite/Capcom stable. Publisher: Elite Systems Year: 1986

The Train: Escape to Normandy Electronic Arts, 1988 August 1944. Occupied France is soon to be liberated by the advancing Allies. The German grip on Europe is crumbling and an evacuation of men, materials and plunder is underway. The prize and pride of France, its entire art collection, is to be expropriated and shipped by […]

Tapper US Gold,1985 You are the frenzied bartender trying to keep the never ending flow of thirsty customers well watered. You'll have to keep slinging sodas, collecting your tips and occasionally guessing which cans of soda the Soda Bandit has shaken. As if that's not enough work for one bartender, try covering four different bars […]

The Way of the Exploding Fist The player takes part in a series of one-on-one karate matches, all overseen by a wise old expert who appears somewhere in the background. Once the player defeats an opponent they move up to the next stage and a more difficult adversary. Fights were not won using the energy-bar […]

Deflektor A puzzle game based on mirrors reflecting a laser beam. More fun than it sounds. Publisher: Vortex Software Year: 1987