Game Reviews — Dr Who and 16 Bit Spectrum

Game Reviews

Dr Who

Price `7.99. Alternative

No, no, no! What are Y.S. on about? I think 56% was far too low. Upon loading, I was greeted by an attempt at an intro. I admit, both the music and graphics are pretty poor here.

When the game had finally loaded in (yes folks, Multiload time!), I thought, “Hey, this isn't too bad...” For those of you who haven't played Dr Who yet, you may be interested to know that the overall speed of the game is amazing! The graphics are well drawn and are packed full of detail. Sound is limited to the usual zaps and beeps, but fits in rather well. Dr Who is a bit easy for the hardened game player, but most people will still find it enjoyable.

If you prefer to try before you buy, why not hire it from the Software Hire? (See ads.) So to sum up, if you want speed, good graphics and playability, get Dr Who.

Overall: 70%

It's a pity that software houses and Spectrum owners are giving up their machines. Over the past few months some real good software has been released....

More reviews next issue.

16 Bit Spectrum

No, not a new machine, just something we have noticed. Like I said a minute ago, Speccy software standards have risen. For example, take Qjeta's music and some of the effects seen in demos such as NMI3 and OVERSCAN. These demos have been better than some of the stuff I have seen on the Amiga and PC.

The Spectrum may not have the power of 16 bit machines, but we still have the ability to produce good programs. Shadow of the Beast was a hit on the Amiga and when converted to the humble Speccy, the only real difference was the lack of colour. Graphically the game was basically the same and the music was just as good. If Gremlin can produce such quality games on “a useless 8 bit”, why do people mock the Spectrum?

The main problem with 8 bit machines is the lack of interest. Many 16 bit owners will be the first to admit that they have owned a Spectrum and enjoy playing on it. So why must people continue to put down our machine? We want you to write in with your opinions on this subject. Do you think the Spectrum is rubbish, a thing of the past or the 8 bit wonder computer? Let us know...