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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

06.08.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

05.08.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

04.08.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.ย  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

04.08.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

29.07.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

26.07.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

25.07.2025 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Hard to believe that the #Amiga is 40 years old! What's your favourite #Mastertronic game for Commodore's wonder machine?

23.07.2025 21:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can remove the score from this end then you can add the one you meant to give it. Just give me a couple of minutes and it will be sorted.

21.07.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

16.07.2025 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.ย 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

14.07.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

09.07.2025 21:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nothing shady about the site - we've been running it for almost two years now, and have been running websites, our YouTube channel, events and much more for the last 36 years so we've been around for quite a while!

09.07.2025 21:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

07.07.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Quality did vary between the versions though - sadly the C64 port is pretty awful.

05.07.2025 13:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Proud of this moment as it happens to be also my 100th written article for the site. Read and find out what that may be...

04.07.2025 19:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

04.07.2025 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

As I said in the review, the random element added to the game's long term replayability with the exception of times when the chalices appeared in the background! Stopped it being predictable.

03.07.2025 22:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

03.07.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

02.07.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

29.06.2025 17:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

29.06.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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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

28.06.2025 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

26.06.2025 14:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 canโ€™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

25.06.2025 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

22.06.2025 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Game Review: Fighting Warrior (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Move through the Egyptian desert as The Fighting Warrior and rescue the beautiful princess.ย  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

20.06.2025 21:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

15.06.2025 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Game Review: Omega One (ZX Spectrum. Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive Guide Colonel Brad Stone, through the Omega One complex.ย  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

15.06.2025 18:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

09.06.2025 21:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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