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Game Review: Jet Pac (BBC Micro, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive The platform shooter Jet Pac made it to Mastertronic's Ricochet label but how well did the BBC Micro version of this Spectrum classic fare?

Our final #Mastertronic game review for the week looks at the #BBCMicro port of the #ZXSpectrum classic Jet Pac, re-released as part of their Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit #UltimatePlayTheGame

Game Review: Destructo (Commodore 64, Bulldog) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Destructo on the Commodore 64 is a one or two player single screen shoot-em-up in which you need to shoot down the forces of the evil Dr Destructo in twenty-one levels of frantic action.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review takes a look at the #Commodore64 version of Destructo, released on their Bulldog label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Spore (Commodore 64, Bulldog) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Spore on the Commodore 64 sees you in a base searching for pesticide whilst avoiding all the genetically altered spores in this frantic biohazard version of the arcade game Gauntlet.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review looks at Spore for the #Commodore64, released on their Bulldog label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Destructo (ZX Spectrum, Bulldog) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Take to the skies in Destructo, this action arcade shoot-em-up for the ZX Spectrum on Mastertronic's Bulldog range.

Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at Destructo for the #ZXSpectrum, released on their Bulldog label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Attack Of The Mutant Camels (Atari, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Jeff Minter's classic shooter, Attack Of The Mutant Camels for the 8-bit Atari platforms, gets a budget re-release courtesy of Mastertronic

Today's #Mastertronic game review is their re-release of the @stinkyox.bsky.social classic Attack Of The Mutant Camels for the #8bit #Atari systems mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames #Llamasoft #JeffMinter

Game Review: Ball Crazy (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Ball Crazy on the Commodore 64 is a different sort of puzzle game, where you must get the blocks to be the right colours whilst avoiding the Chasers and collecting bonuses.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review is Ball Crazy for the #Commodore64 released as part of their high-end MAD range mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Ball Crazy (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Bounce Erik the ball across different blocks and change their colour beneath whilst avoiding the chasers.  Ball Crazy is a fun arcade action game for the ZX Spectrum.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review for the #ZXSpectrum is the platform puzzler Ball Crazy released as one of their premium priced MAD titles mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

YouTube video by Infinite Frontiers Wrestle Crate UK July 2025 Unboxing

Our latest #unboxing video is live as we look at the July 2025 Wrestle Crate UK #prowrestling #mysterybox featuring an exclusive autograph from #WWE Hall Of Famer, Shawn Michaels youtu.be/bKl_rfAJ8Ak?... #NXT #TNA #NXTNA #DGenerationX #HBK

Game Review: Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge (Commodore 64, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge on the Commodore 64 attempts to replicate The Superstars TV programme with eight challenging events to see if you can be as good as Brian Jacks himself.

Today's #Mastertronic game review looks at the #Commodore64 version of Martech's Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge re-released on Mastertronic's Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

YouTube video by Infinite Frontiers Wrestle Crate UK May 2025 Unboxing

After an unexpected delay, our latest video finally takes a look at the Wrestle Crate UK May 2025 #prowrestling #MysteryBox containing an exclusive autograph from Jacob Fatu and much more! youtu.be/KkfJn7swjN8 #WWE #TNA #wrestling

Game Review: Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge (ZX Spectrum, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Are you tough enough to take on Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge in eight physically demanding challenges of strength, stamina, skill and co-ordination on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum.

Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge for the #ZXSpectrum, originally published by Martech and re-released by Mastertronic on their Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames

Game Review: Flash Gordon (aka Captain Zapp) (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Flash Gordon on the Commodore 64 is based on the comic strip and loosely also based on the film, where you have twenty-four hours to save the world across three challenging sections.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review looks at #FlashGordon for the #Commodore64 (released as Captain Zapp in America), based on the King Features Syndicate comic strip and loosely on the 1980 movie with music from Rob Hubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames

Game Review: FA Cup Football (Commodore 64, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive FA Cup Football on the Commodore 64 allows up to one or eight players to play through the rounds of the world-famous football tournament in an attempt to get to Wembley Stadium.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review takes a look at FA Cup Football from Virgin Games for the #Commodore64, re-released on Mastertronic's Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Flash Gordon (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Based on the King Syndicate character, Flash Gordon must seek out the evil Ming and stop him destroying the world within 24 hours. An arcade game split over 3 stages for the ZX Spectrum.

Today's #Mastertronic game review looks at the #ZXSpectrum version of #FlashGordon, based on the classic comic strip by King Features Syndicate and taking loose inspiration from the 1980 movie mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: One Man and His Droid (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Converted from the ZX Spectrum to the Commodore 16, One Man and His Droid is effectively a robot version of sheepdog trials as you guide your alien Ramboid sheep into their homes.

Our first #Mastertronic game review of the week looks at the #Commodore16 release of One Man and His Droid, converted from the #ZXSpectrum original mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C16 #Plus4 #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Kikstart II (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Kikstart II is the sequel to the ever-popular Kikstart on the Commodore 64, with 24 courses, different conditions to face, and an in-built course designer to make your own courses.

We reached a special #Mastertronic game review milestone over the weekend when we published our 64th #Commodore64 review - Kikstart II by Shaun Southern mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Mastertronic Collectors Archive - 200 Reviews and Counting! - Mastertronic Collectors Archive The Mastertronic Collectors Archive celebrates publishing its 200th game review on the website - Kikstart II for the Commodore 64.

Today we've reached a special milestone on the #Mastertronic Collectors Archive as we've published our 200th game review. Find out more here: mastertronic.co.uk/mastertronic... #retrogaming #retrogames #Commodore64 #ZXSpectrum #Amstrad #Commodore16 #Vic20 #Amiga #Atari #AtariST #BBCMicro

Game Review: RIP (Vic 20, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Mastertronic's RIP delivers 20 screens of arcade action for the unexpanded Vic 20 in this masterpiece from Mark Srebalius.

Our latest #Mastertronic game review is RIP for the #Vic20 written by one of the best programmers for the system, Mark Srebalius - and coincidentally it's our 199th review on the website! mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Tempest (ZX Spectrum, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Atari's arcade hit Tempest made its way to the ZX Spectrum courtesy of Electric Dreams, and then a new lease of life as a budget release through Ricochet.

Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at the re-release of Electric Dreams #ZXSpectrum conversion of the #Atari #arcade hit #Tempest on their Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Sidewinder (PC, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Mastertronic's Amiga-based arcade game, Sidewinder, finally made its way to the PC in this budget priced home conversion

Our final #Mastertronic game review for the week is the PC conversion of their #Amiga #arcade release Sidewinder mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames #arcadia #16bit

Game Review: Rescue (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Guide your security guard and save the scientists with their experiments and blast off on your spacecraft to safety in Rescue for the ZX Spectrum.

Today's first #Mastertronic game review looks at Rescue for the #ZXSpectrum mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Speed Zone (Commodore 64, Mastertronic / PAL Developments) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Speed Zone is a fast-paced shoot-em-up which was converted from the ZX Spectrum to the Commodore 64 with multiple levels of action.

Our first #Mastertronic game review for today takes a look at Speed Zone for the #Commodore64, released on their curious PAL Developments range mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Bullet (Vic 20, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Based on the Atari 2600 hit Dodge Em, Mastertronic's Bullet for the Vic 20 expands on the original adding new stages and depth. A classic.

Today's #Mastertronic game review is Bullet for the #Vic20, written by David Darling and originally published by Galactic Software as Robot Mouse mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

When Mastertronic Met The Flash! - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Retro gamers love spotting old consoles and computers every time they appear in TV shows and movies. You can’t have failed to notice that social [...]

In the first of a new trivia series, we look at a time when there was a surprise appearance of a #Mastertronic game for the #Amiga on an episode of the 1990s TV series based on #TheFlash mastertronic.co.uk/when-mastert... #CommodoreAmiga #retrogaming #retrogames #DCComics

Game Review: Molecule Man (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Molecule Man is an isometric arcade adventure game converted from the ZX Spectrum to the Commodore 16 and Plus/4, where you must survive the radiation and find the circuits.

Our final #Mastertronic game review for the week is the #Commodore16 conversion of Molecule Man mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C16 #Plus4 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

EU / US PlayStation Store Mid Year Deals Sale 2025 - Vita Player - the one-stop resource for PS Vita owners More Cross Buy discounts are on offer for PS Vita owners from the PlayStation Store in the EU and NA in the Summer Games Fest Sale.

EU / US PlayStation Store Mid Year Deals Sale 2025 www.vitaplayer.co.uk/eu-us-playst... #PSVita #VitaIsland #CrossBuy

Game Review: Fighting Warrior (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Move through the Egyptian desert as The Fighting Warrior and rescue the beautiful princess.  A sword fighting combat game for the ZX Spectrum.

Today's #Mastertronic game review looks at their re-release of the Melbourne House beat-em-up Fighting Warrior for the #ZXSpectrum mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Molecule Man (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Molecule Man is an isometric arcade adventure game converted from the ZX Spectrum to the Commodore 64, where you must survive the radiation and find the circuits.

Today's #Mastertronic game review for the #Commodore64 looks at the conversion of Molecule Man, ported from the #ZXSpectrum mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Omega One (ZX Spectrum. Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Guide Colonel Brad Stone, through the Omega One complex.  The aim of the game is to destroy each planet individually, finally destroying the enemy ship.This is an arcade adventure game for the ZX Spec...

Our latest #Mastertronic game review takes a closer look at Omega One for the #ZXSpectrum mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit

Game Review: Los Angeles SWAT (Commodore 64, Entertainment USA) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Los Angeles SWAT is a top-down shooter for the Commodore 64 where you take to the streets, take on the bad guys and rescue hostages from terrorist gangs.

Our first #Mastertronic game review for the week is Los Angeles SWAT for the #Commodore64, released on their Entertainment USA label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit