19 Part One: Boot CampW
19 Part One: Boot Camp

19 Part One: Boot Camp is a multi-part action video game released by Cascade Games in 1988 for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. The inspiration for the game came from two sources: the arcade game Combat School and the Paul Hardcastle song 19, which was itself about the Vietnam War. The player controls a soldier through several training events, including an obstacle course, shooting practice and jeep driving.

688 Attack SubW
688 Attack Sub

688 Attack Sub is a submarine simulator video game designed by John W. Ratcliff and Paul Grace, developed and published in 1989 for MS-DOS and in 1990 for Amiga by Electronic Arts. A Sega Genesis version was released in 1991 by Sega and was developed by MicroProse.

Action BikerW
Action Biker

Action Biker is a 1985 game for the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum released by Mastertronic. The game was a tie-in with snack food KP Skips, whose mascot was "Clumsy Colin" who featured in television adverts for Skips at around the time the game was published. In the UK, KP Skips ran a promotion on the back of their crisp packets whereby consumers could claim the C64 or ZX Spectrum game if they posted 10 empty crisp packets to them in an envelope, along with a cheque for the tiny value of 38 pence.

Auf Wiedersehen MontyW
Auf Wiedersehen Monty

Auf Wiedersehen Monty is a computer game for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, MSX and Commodore 16. Released in 1987, it is the fourth game in the Monty Mole series. It was written by Peter Harrap and Shaun Hollingworth with music by Rob Hubbard and Ben Daglish.

Budokan: The Martial SpiritW
Budokan: The Martial Spirit

Budokan: The Martial Spirit is a versus fighting game published by Electronic Arts in 1989 for the Amiga and MS-DOS. The game pits the player against other martial artists in a tournament known as the Budokan at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Ports for the Sega Genesis, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad CPC were released in 1991.

Chimera (video game)W
Chimera (video game)

Chimera is an action-adventure video game written by Shahid Ahmad and published by Firebird in 1985.

Commando (video game)W
Commando (video game)

Commando, released in Japan as Senjō no Ōkami , is a run and gun, vertically scrolling arcade game released in 1985, unrelated to the 1985 film of the same name. Its influence can be seen in various later games in the shooter game genre. Versions were released for various home computers and consoles. The game also appears on Capcom Classics Collection, Activision Anthology, and on the Wii Virtual Console Arcade, as well as Capcom Arcade Cabinet for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

ConfuzionW
Confuzion

Confuzion is a puzzle game developed and published by Incentive Software for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, BBC Micro, and Acorn Electron. The object is to guide a spark along a fuse wire. It is similar to the 1982 arcade game Loco-Motion. Confuzion was written by Paul Shirley who later wrote Spindizzy.

Delta (video game)W
Delta (video game)

Delta is a horizontally scrolling shooter originally released for the Commodore 64 by Thalamus Ltd in 1987. It was programmed by Stavros Fasoulas and the music was written by Rob Hubbard. The menu-music is based on the theme of Koyaanisqatsi by Philip Glass and the in-game-music is based on Pink Floyd's On the Run.

Desert StrikeW
Desert Strike

Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf is a shoot 'em up video game released by Electronic Arts (EA) in February 1992 for the Sega Genesis. The game was released on several other formats such as the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, including a much upgraded version for the Amiga home computer. The game was inspired by the Gulf War and depicts a conflict between an insane Middle Eastern dictator, General Kilbaba, and the United States. The player controls an Apache helicopter and attempts to destroy enemy weapons and installations, rescue hostages and capture enemy personnel, while managing supplies of fuel and ammunition.

Flash Gordon (video game)W
Flash Gordon (video game)

Flash Gordon was a video game based on a comic strip character of the same name. The game was published in 1986 by Mastertronic for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and MSX personal computers.

GoldrunnerW
Goldrunner

Goldrunner is a vertically scrolling shooter published developed by Steve Bak and Pete Lyon for the Atari ST and published by Microdeal in 1987. Rob Hubbard composed the music. An Amiga version followed, as well as a sequel, 1988's Goldrunner II.

Hollywood or Bust (video game)W
Hollywood or Bust (video game)

Hollywood or Bust is an action game published by Mastertronic in 1986 for the Commodore 64 and Amstrad CPC.

Hunter PatrolW
Hunter Patrol

Hunter Patrol is a shoot 'em up written by Steve Lee for the Commodore 64 and published by Mastertronic in 1985. The music was composed by Rob Hubbard. The game is similar in style to the Sega arcade game Buck Rogers: Planet of Zoom.

HydrofoolW
Hydrofool

Hydrofool is an isometric 3D action-adventure game released by FTL in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC. It is the sequel to Sweevo's World. The game music was composed by Rob Hubbard, with the title track based on Abe Holzmann's "Blaze Away!"

I, BallW
I, Ball

I, Ball is a vertically scrolling shooter published for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum in 1987 by Firebird. It was programmed by Timothy Closs. The C64 version features music written by Rob Hubbard, based on two tunes by Cabaret Voltaire called "Whip Blow" and "I Want You". Hubbard was commissioned to write music based on the style of the band. The audio also includes synthesised speech.

The Immortal (video game)W
The Immortal (video game)

The Immortal is an isometric action-adventure dark fantasy video game originally created for the Apple IIGS, which was ported to the Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS, NES, Sega Genesis and the Nintendo Switch. A wizard is attempting to find his mentor in a large and dangerous labyrinth. The game has a high degree of graphic violence. The music for Apple IIGS version was made by Douglas Fulton. On some conversions, Rob Hubbard and Michael Bartlow are credited.

Indianapolis 500: The SimulationW
Indianapolis 500: The Simulation

Indianapolis 500: The Simulation is a 1989 computer game for the MS-DOS. It was hailed as the first step of differentiating racing games from the arcade realm and into racing simulation. It was developed by the Papyrus Design Group, and distributed by Electronic Arts. Amiga port was released in 1990.

International KarateW
International Karate

International Karate is a fighting game developed and published by System 3 for various home computers in 1985. Epyx licensed and released the game in the United States as World Karate Championship in 1986. International Karate +, a successor which expanded the gameplay, was released in 1987.

International Karate +W
International Karate +

International Karate +, often abbreviated as IK+, is a karate fighting video game published in 1987 by System 3, originally for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum. It has since been ported to a number of other platforms. The Commodore 64 version was released in the U.S. under the title Chop N' Drop.

Jet Set WillyW
Jet Set Willy

Jet Set Willy is a platform video game originally written by Matthew Smith for the ZX Spectrum home computer. It was published in 1984 by Software Projects and ported to most home computers of the time.

John Madden Football (1990 video game)W
John Madden Football (1990 video game)

John Madden Football is a football video game, the second Madden football game released by Electronic Arts. It is the series debut on the Sega Genesis and later on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the Amiga.

Jordan vs. Bird: One on OneW
Jordan vs. Bird: One on One

Jordan vs. Bird: One on One is a 1988 basketball video game developed by Electronic Arts. It was released for the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, MS-DOS, Game Boy, Sega Genesis, NES. It was also available as a Tiger Handheld Electronic Game. It is the sequel to One on One: Dr. J vs. Larry Bird.

KentillaW
Kentilla

Kentilla is a text adventure game written by British developer Derek Brewster and published by Micromega. It was later rereleased as a budget title by Mastertronic.

Kings of the BeachW
Kings of the Beach

Kings of the Beach is a beach volleyball computer game released by Electronic Arts in 1988 for the Commodore 64 and MS-DOS. A version for the Nintendo Entertainment System was produced by Konami in 1990.

Knight TymeW
Knight Tyme

Knight Tyme is a computer game released for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and MSX compatibles in 1986. It was published by Mastertronic as part of their Mastertronic Added Dimension label. Two versions of the ZX Spectrum release were published: a full version for the 128K Spectrum and a cut-down version for the 48K Spectrum that removed the music, some graphics and some locations.

Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA PlayoffsW
Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs

Lakers versus Celtics and the NBA Playoffs is a basketball video game developed and released by Electronic Arts. It was first released in 1989 for MS-DOS-compatible PCs and for the Mega Drive/Genesis in 1991. The game was highly successful; it was the first game endorsed by the NBA and was the first to contain multiple NBA stars and teams in one game. The game's title alludes to the 1980s rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers. It is the first game in the NBA Playoffs series of games.

The Last V8W
The Last V8

The Last V8 is a video game published by Mastertronic on their M.A.D. label. It was released in 1985 for the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, and Amstrad CPC. The title echoes a plot point from the Mad Max series of movies The design was done by Richard Darling and the programming by David Darling. The graphics are by Jim Wilson and music by Rob Hubbard.

Light ForceW
Light Force

Light Force is a 1986 vertically scrolling shooter designed by Greg Follis and Roy Carter, developed by their company Gargoyle Games, and published under their Faster Than Light imprint. It was released for the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum platforms.

The Lost Files of Sherlock HolmesW
The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes

The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes is an adventure game developed by Mythos Software and published by Electronic Arts for MS-DOS in 1992 and 3DO in 1994. A sequel was developed and published by the same respective companies in 1996 titled The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Rose Tattoo. For its time, it was regarded as "the largest Graphic Adventure ever done for the PC".

Master of Magic (1985 video game)W
Master of Magic (1985 video game)

Master of Magic is a role-playing video game for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computers. It was distributed by Mastertronic in 1985 under its M.A.D. label.

Mega ApocalypseW
Mega Apocalypse

Mega Apocalypse is a multidirectional shooter written by Simon Nicol for the Commodore 64 and ported to the BBC Micro, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum. It is the sequel to Crazy Comets. Both games are clones of Gottlieb's 1983 arcade game Mad Planets. The music is by Rob Hubbard.

Monty on the RunW
Monty on the Run

Monty on the Run is a computer game created by the software house Gremlin Graphics and released in 1985 for the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 16, written by Peter Harrap for the ZX Spectrum with the iconic in-game music provided by Rob Hubbard. It's the third game in Monty Mole series. A remake, titled Monty's Great Heart-pounding Escape was created for the Famicom Disk System in 1987 by Jaleco.

Nemesis the WarlockW
Nemesis the Warlock

Nemesis the Warlock is a comic series created by writer Pat Mills and artist Kevin O'Neill which appeared in the pages of the British weekly comics anthology 2000 AD. The title character, a fire-breathing demonic alien, fights against the fanatical Torquemada, Grand Master of the Terran Empire in Earth's distant future, and his attempts to exterminate all alien life.

NHL 95W
NHL 95

NHL 95 is an ice hockey video game developed by Electronic Arts Canada. It was released in 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the Sega Genesis.

Ninja (1986 video game)W
Ninja (1986 video game)

Ninja is a flip screen beat 'em up game developed by Sculptured Software and released by Mastertronic in 1986 for the Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum, then in 1987 for the Amstrad CPC, Amiga, Atari ST, and MS-DOS. An arcade version of the game was released in 1987 for Mastertronic's Arcadia Systems which is based on Amiga hardware.

One Man and His DroidW
One Man and His Droid

One Man and His Droid is a game published by Mastertronic in 1985 for use on the Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit family, Commodore 16, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum home computer systems. The name of the game is a play on the title of the BBC television show One Man and His Dog. The object of the game is to use a doglike droid to collect Ramboids, the male form of alien sheep. The player must move these Ramboids into teleporters to win the game.

Phantom of the AsteroidW
Phantom of the Asteroid

Phantom of the Asteroid is a side-scrolling action-adventure game released for the Commodore 64 in 1986. It features a style of exploration gameplay which would later become associated with Metroid. The cover art reads Phantom of the Asteroids, but the loading screen says Phantoms of the Asteroid, while the title screen says Phantom of the Asteroid. Sources variously use all three titles to refer to the game.

Populous (video game)W
Populous (video game)

Populous is a video game developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts, released originally for the Amiga in 1989, and is regarded by many as the first God game. With over four million copies sold, Populous is one of the best-selling PC games of all time.

Ricochet (1989 video game)W
Ricochet (1989 video game)

Ricochet is an action-adventure game, originally written for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron home computers, published by Superior Software in 1989. It was written by Neil Davidson and David Williams, with some graphics work and level design by Nik Weston and Guy Burt.

Road Rash (1991 video game)W
Road Rash (1991 video game)

Road Rash is a 1991 racing and vehicular combat video game originally developed and published by Electronic Arts (EA) for the Sega Genesis. It was subsequently ported to a variety of contemporary systems by differing companies. The game is centered around a series of road races throughout California that the player must win to advance to higher-difficulty races, while using a combination of fisticuffs and blunt weaponry to hinder the other racers.

Road Rash IIW
Road Rash II

Road Rash II is a racing and vehicular combat game developed and published by Electronic Arts (EA) for the Sega Genesis in 1992. The game is centered around a series of road races throughout the United States that the player must win to advance to higher-difficulty races, while using a combination of fisticuffs and blunt weaponry to hinder the other racers. It is the second installment in the Road Rash series and introduces a split-screen two-player mode for competing human players, nitrous oxide charges on certain bikes, and chains as offensive weapons.

Saboteur II: Avenging AngelW
Saboteur II: Avenging Angel

Saboteur II: Avenging Angel, also known as just Saboteur 2, is an action-adventure game created by Clive Townsend and released by Durell Software in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and MS-DOS Compatible platforms. It is a sequel to the 1985 video game Saboteur where the players control a sister of Ninja from the first game on a mission to avenge his death. Saboteur II was one of the first action-adventure games to feature a female protagonist and was well received by critics.

SanxionW
Sanxion

Sanxion is a 1986 scrolling shooter by Thalamus Ltd, developed by Stavros Fasoulas. It was the first game released by Thalamus. Fasoulas also wrote Delta and Quedex.

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double TroubleW
Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble

Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble is a skateboarding themed action/adventure video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was developed and published by Electronic Arts, who also developed the first game, which was ported by Konami's Ultra Games subsidiary. Skate or Die 2 is well known for successfully using digitized vocals and electric guitar in the opening theme, rarely seen on the NES.

Skate or Die!W
Skate or Die!

Skate or Die! is a skateboarding game released by Electronic Arts in 1988 for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Apple IIGS, Amstrad CPC, and IBM Compatibles running MS-DOS. It was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) by Konami, and published by Ultra Games. The Atari ST conversion was contracted to Codemasters, who contracted Kinetic Designs to do the work.

Star PawsW
Star Paws

Star Paws is a video game for the Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, and the ZX Spectrum. This video game was released by Software Projects in 1987.

Thrust (video game)W
Thrust (video game)

Thrust is a 1986 video game programmed by Jeremy Smith for the BBC Micro and published by Superior Software. The player's aim is to manoeuvre a spaceship by rotating and thrusting, as it flies over a two-dimensional landscape and through caverns. The gameplay of Thrust was heavily inspired by Atari's Gravitar.

ThunderCats (1987 video game)W
ThunderCats (1987 video game)

ThunderCats is a side-scrolling video game that is based on the original animated television series ThunderCats. The game was published in 1987 by Elite Systems Ltd for home computers including the Amstrad CPC, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. An NES version was announced and advertised but was never released.

W.A.R.W
W.A.R.

W.A.R. is a video game produced by Martech. The BBC Micro version was written by Michael Archer while the Amstrad CPC version was written by John Edginton.

Warhawk (1986 video game)W
Warhawk (1986 video game)

Warhawk is a vertically scrolling shooter published in 1986 by Firebird software. It was released for the Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family, Amstrad CPC, and Atari ST.