Speed Zone (1989)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr Mr. Bacardi][k-file] Developed by PAL Developments Released 1989 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Arcade, Shooter Description "Speed Zone" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a classic style. The player, who flies a latest-generation spacecraft, must destroy all the alien hordes who want to destroy the space federation....
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Storm (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB)[k-file] Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, MSX, PC Booter, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Fantasy Gameplay Arcade, Shooter Description Una Cum has abducted Storm's wife Corrine and locked her in his well-guarded laboratory. Storm and his Wizard friend set off to have her in a top-down arcade game similar to Gauntlet . You run around rooms which are all the same size, killing...
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Empire Fights Back, The (1985)(Mastertronic)[a3] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective 1st-person, Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description The Empire you fight for has been weakened significantly in recent years, and its space has now been filled with mines by the rebels. You have been sent out in the Air Wolf 2000, and must disable these mines by entering their 'sweet spot' down the centre. Once inside you must...
Empire Fights Back, The (1985)(Mastertronic)[a] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective 1st-person, Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description The Empire you fight for has been weakened significantly in recent years, and its space has now been filled with mines by the rebels. You have been sent out in the Air Wolf 2000, and must disable these mines by entering their 'sweet spot' down the centre. Once inside you must...
Video Olympics (1986)(Mastertronic)[128K][aka Video Olimpic] Developed by Dinamic Software Released 1984 Platform ZX Spectrum Published by Dinamic Software Perspective 3rd-person (Other), Side view Genre Sports Sport Olympiad / Mixed Sports Description Video Olimpic is a game with Olympic background where you should take part in some of the most popular athletic events, these include 100 meter dash, hammer throw, long jump and 110 meter hurdles. For completing the game you should take part in...
Hotch Potch (1985)(Mastertronic)
Kane (1986)(Mastertronic) Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, Electron Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Behind view, Side view Setting Western Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Shooter Visual 2D scrolling, Fixed / Flip-screen Description There are four fairly distinct sections to this Wild West themed action game, two involving shooting and two putting you on horseback. The first level involves shooting at birds, with a minimum of 3 required...
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Nonterraqueous II - Soul of a Robot (1985)(Mastertronic) Developed by Action Byte Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Platform, Puzzle elements Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description To save planet Nonterraqueous from a malfunctioning evil computer, its people have built a robot to attack the super-computer. Cunningly, it was designed with such tortured feelings that it can only be happy in successful death, so you must take it to the...
Omega One (1987)(Mastertronic)[a] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1987 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action, Adventure Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description Omega One is 2D action-adventure platform game. The player controls a astronaut, the object of the game is to destroy the 10 planets in Omega system, by destroying special generators. for this, hero must find valuable items, go to stores, uses teleports, and destroys many enemies - but...
One Man and his Droid (1985)(Mastertronic)[a2] Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description Control a droid on the planet Andromadous trying to herd Ramboids (alien sheep) into a teleporter. First the droid has to travel through a chamber filled with constantly moving Ramboids. Then the Ramboids must be...
Quest for the Holy Grail, The (1984)(Mastertronic)[a] Released 1984 Also For Commodore 64 Published by Dream Software Ltd Gameplay Interactive Fiction / Text Adventure, Puzzle elements Genre Adventure Setting Fantasy Description The Quest for the Holy Grail falls into the genre of a text adventure game but in addition to the text there are simple pictures which help add to the descriptions of the locations you are in and add to the atmosphere as you move around the game world. You take on the...
Topic: Text adventures
Speed King 2 (1987)(Mastertronic)[128K] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1987 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Behind view Vehicular Motorcycle, Track Racing Genre Racing / Driving, Sports Gameplay Vehicle Simulator Description This is a motorcycle racing game viewed from behind the bike. In the one-player game you start behind the 19 other bikes, while the split-screen 2-player game is a simple head-to-head. Gears are automatic, and the bike reaches almost 200km/h. Running off the track...
Speed Zone (1988)(Mastertronic) Developed by PAL Developments Released 1988 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, DOS Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Arcade, Shooter Description "Speed Zone" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a classic style. The player, who flies a latest-generation spacecraft, must destroy all the alien hordes who want to destroy the space federation. The spaceship has a shield...
Super Nudge 2000 (1989)(Mastertronic)[a] Developed by PAL Developments Released 1989 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective 1st-person Genre Simulation Gameplay Casino / Gambling Description Super Nudge 2000 is a fruit machine simulator for one player. The game allows the player 10, 20 or 30 credits to start and when all credits have been used the player can, if their winnings are high enough, enter their name on a high-score table The machine has five reels. Reels 1-4...
180 (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr Mr. Bacardi][a][k-file] Developed by Binary Design, Ltd. Released 1986 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Perspective 1st-person Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Board Game Description 180 is a darts simulation game and it follows the traditional darts rules where you compete against an opponent to see who scores the 501 points first on a best out of three sets. If you play against the computer in a...
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Amaurote (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[k-file] Developed by Binary Design, Ltd. Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Genre Action Visual Isometric Description Your task in this isometrically viewed game is to clear the city of Amaurote of the many bugs and insects which have invaded it. You are supplied with an Arachnus 4 ship and 5 million units of cash. There are 3 different types of ants - drones, queens and scouts, each representing their real...
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Kikstart (1986)(Mastertronic)[a][k-file] Developed by Mr Chip Software Released 1986 Also For Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Genre Racing / Driving Gameplay Tricks / Stunts Vehicular Motorcycle Perspective Side view Visual 2D scrolling Misc Licensed Description This motorcycling stunt game is complete with simultaneous split screen two player action (C16 version has one player only). You also have the option to test your skills in a one player game against the...
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Last V8, The (1985)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr N.A.P.O.][noATR][k-file] Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 Published by M.A.D. Perspective Top-down Genre Racing / Driving Setting Post-Apocalyptic Description Seven years have passed since world war III, and only now dare you leave your shelter in order to investigate what has become of the surface world. You drive out in your specially-equipped vehicle, the Last V8, only to discover that the outside world is more hostile than you would...
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Molecule Man Maze Editor, The (19xx)(Mastertronic)(US)
On Cue - Pool 87 (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[a][tape version][k-file] Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Perspective Top-down Genre Sports Sport Pool / Snooker Description On Cue is a game allowing you to play either a game of 8-Ball Pool or Snooker against a friend or the computer which has various skill levels. The game is viewed from above with the whole table shown on the screen. The rules of both games are closely followed...
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Revenge of the Mutant Camels (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[h Mr. Bacardi]
Despatch Rider (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB)[a] Platform Atari 8-bit Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view, Top-down Genre Action Gameplay Arcade Description Despatch Rider is a side-scrolling arcade game. The goal of the player is to make as much money as possible in twelve hours (from 7:00 till 19:00) by collecting packages from one part of the city and delivering them to the final customer. The main screen is divided into a map of the whole city with current weather,...
Motorbike Madness (1988)(Mastertronic) Developed by Binary Design, Ltd. Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Tricks / Stunts Vehicular Motorcycle Genre Action, Sports Visual Isometric Description Motorbike Madness views downhill racing from an isometric Marble Madness -influenced perspective. You must reach the bottom within the time limit, remaining within the track boundaries and avoiding hazards including water, logs...
Topic: Isometric graphics
One Man and his Droid (1985)(Mastertronic)[a] Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description Control a droid on the planet Andromadous trying to herd Ramboids (alien sheep) into a teleporter. First the droid has to travel through a chamber filled with constantly moving Ramboids. Then the Ramboids must be...
Rentakill Rita (1987)(Mastertronic) Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1987 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Bird's-eye view Pacing Real-Time Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual Fixed / Flip-screen, Isometric Description Rentakill Rita is a flick-screen isometric arcade adventure inspired by Head Over Heels . The player's task is to clear an infestation of bugs from Ditching House, owned by a decrepit and financially struggling lord. Jeeves the put-upon butler can only afford one...
Topic: Isometric graphics
Reveal (1989)(Mastertronic)
Topic: Isometric graphics
1985 - The Day After (1985)(Mastertronic)[a] Developed by Severn Software Released 1985 Also For Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description The control of Big Brother (referring to George Orwell's novel 1984, hence the game's title) has been overthrown, and mankind is self-reliant again. The first task in achieving this is to find the required quantity of energy pods. Big Brother stored them on caverns under the surface...
A Ticket to Ride (1986)(Mastertronic) Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Genre Adventure Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Graphic Adventure, Puzzle elements Perspective Side view Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Direct Control Description The Federation has decided to abandon its outpost of Selexia, leaving its inhabitants with 24 hours to get out. To do this, they will need a ticket, documents confirming their identity and right to resettle, and 2048...
Agent-X II (1987)(Mastertronic)[a] Developed by Software Creations Ltd. Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Paddle / Pong, Platform, Shooter Description With Agent X having been a success in both critical and commercial terms, a sequel was inevitable. The Mad Professor's cunning plan this time is to infect everybody with acne, thus causing the economy to crumble (and not just the economy for Valentine's...
Agent-X in The Brain Drain Caper (1986)(Mastertronic)[level 3] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Bird's-eye view, Side view Narrative Spy / Espionage Genre Action, Racing / Driving Gameplay Fighting, Shooter Visual Isometric Description A mad professor has kidnapped the President, and the ransom note says he plans to turn him into a war-mongering maniac (shouldn't be too difficult as I write this....). As Agent X, you must rescue him before he can be...
Alien Kill (1984)(Mastertronic)
Bullseye (1982)(Mastertronic)[aka Darts] Developed by Macsen Software Released 1984 Also For Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, Electron Published by Macsen Software Perspective 3rd-person (Other) Genre Simulation Misc Licensed Gameplay Board Game, Game Show / Trivia / Quiz Description A computer game version of a famed TV quiz show based around the game of darts. The computer version features 2 players, both human-controlled - on TV there were 3 teams of 2 (one amateur darts player and one...
Chuckman (1983)(Mastertronic)[a2][re-release] Developed by Add-On Electronics Ltd. Released 1983 Also For Mattel Aquarius Published by Add-On Electronics Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Description Chuckman is a bomb disposal expert faced with a 60-screen maze with 8 bombs to neutralise. To do this, he must collect a toolkit, and can only carry one of these at a time. The paths to run along are yellow, and these also feature boots chasing you (these can be trapped in holes if you first...
Chuckman (1983)(Mastertronic)[re-release] Developed by Add-On Electronics Ltd. Released 1983 Also For Mattel Aquarius Published by Add-On Electronics Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Description Chuckman is a bomb disposal expert faced with a 60-screen maze with 8 bombs to neutralise. To do this, he must collect a toolkit, and can only carry one of these at a time. The paths to run along are yellow, and these also feature boots chasing you (these can be trapped in holes if you first...
Chronos - A Tapestry of Time (1987)(Mastertronic)[128K] Developed by Radical Tubes Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description This shoot 'em up resembles many others, but was released at budget price. You're in control of space craft Chronos, which must get way out of the Mystical Dimension it has been trapped in. This means zapping through six constantly-scrolling and diverse...
Hundra (1988)(Mastertronic)[a][re-release] Developed by Zeus Software Released 1988 Also For Amstrad CPC, MSX Published by Dinamic Software Perspective Side view Setting Fantasy Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Platform Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description Jorund, king of the Vikings, and father of our protagonist, has fallen for the deceits of Loki, Viking God of the lie. This deceit had as consequence the confinement of Jorund in the kingdom of Lukx, from where nobody has ever returned....
Milk Race (1987)(Mastertronic) Developed by Icon Design Ltd. Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Genre Simulation, Sports Misc Licensed Vehicular Bike / Bicycling Description The Milk Race involved cycling 1000 miles across Britain, and the game simulates being one of the 84 entrants. The route takes you form Newcastle to London via Sheffield, Birmingham and Ipswich among others. The roads are strewn with potholes, and cars and other...
Henry's House (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[no SIO patch] Released 1987 Also For Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Platform Genre Action Description In this platformer, the player has to guide Henry through the numerous rooms of his house. Each room is a screen-sized level filled with deadly household-items such as toothbrushes, teapots, flying toast or coffee machines. Touching one of these objects or falling from too high kills Henry. The goal of each room is to reach the exit,...
Kikstart (1986)(Mastertronic)[h][k-file] Developed by Mr Chip Software Released 1986 Also For Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Genre Racing / Driving Gameplay Tricks / Stunts Vehicular Motorcycle Perspective Side view Visual 2D scrolling Misc Licensed Description This motorcycling stunt game is complete with simultaneous split screen two player action (C16 version has one player only). You also have the option to test your skills in a one player game against the...
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Master Chess (198x)(Mastertronic)[a][k-file] Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Strategy/Tactics Gameplay Chess Description The ancient game of chess is recreated here, with all the traditional rules and game concepts. The game is in 2D, as the programmers felt this was the most effective use of available memory. Controls involve moving a pointer over the square to move a piece from,...
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Milk Race (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[a][k-file] Developed by Icon Design Ltd. Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Genre Simulation, Sports Misc Licensed Vehicular Bike / Bicycling Description The Milk Race involved cycling 1000 miles across Britain, and the game simulates being one of the 84 entrants. The route takes you form Newcastle to London via Sheffield, Birmingham and Ipswich among others. The roads are strewn with potholes, and...
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Spellbound (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB)[tr cs] Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Genre Adventure Setting Fantasy Gameplay Puzzle elements Perspective Side view Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Direct Control, Menu Structures Description Magic Knight's second game (after Finders Keepers ) sees him travelling through time to rescue 8 people including his tutor Gimbal, who have become locked in time thanks to a faulty spell. The game invented a whole...
Crystal Raider (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[a] Platform Atari 8-bit Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic, Inc. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Platform Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description 50 rooms full of treasures await the brave yet thoughtful explorer in this platform game. Using limited thrusting ability, you must collect as many crystals as possible before moving on to the next level. Rooms have multiple exits, leading the player to different segments of the screens....
Crystal Raider (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[a2] Platform Atari 8-bit Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic, Inc. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Platform Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description 50 rooms full of treasures await the brave yet thoughtful explorer in this platform game. Using limited thrusting ability, you must collect as many crystals as possible before moving on to the next level. Rooms have multiple exits, leading the player to different segments of the screens....
Despatch Rider (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB) Platform Atari 8-bit Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view, Top-down Genre Action Gameplay Arcade Description Despatch Rider is a side-scrolling arcade game. The goal of the player is to make as much money as possible in twelve hours (from 7:00 till 19:00) by collecting packages from one part of the city and delivering them to the final customer. The main screen is divided into a map of the whole city with current weather,...
Rogue (1988)(Mastertronic)(de)[cr Mr. Bacardi][k-file] Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Android, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, GP2X, GP32, Linux, Macintosh, Mainframe, Roku, TRS-80 CoCo, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Pacing Turn-based Genre Role-Playing (RPG) Setting Fantasy Gameplay Roguelike Perspective Top-down Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Direct Control Description Rogue is a turn-based dungeon crawler in which the player controls an adventurer who must explore...
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Universal Hero (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[a] Released 1987 Also For ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Platform, Puzzle elements Genre Action, Adventure Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description You are the Universal Hero and you must find spares to a shuttle to fly to another planet to get spares to repair a Space Freighter which has lost control and is going to blow you and everyone else up with only your jet-pack to help you. Universal Hero is a flick screen side view...
On Cue - Pool 87 (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[tape version][k-file] Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Perspective Top-down Genre Sports Sport Pool / Snooker Description On Cue is a game allowing you to play either a game of 8-Ball Pool or Snooker against a friend or the computer which has various skill levels. The game is viewed from above with the whole table shown on the screen. The rules of both games are closely followed and...
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One Man and His Droid (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB)[h Incubator] Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description Control a droid on the planet Andromadous trying to herd Ramboids (alien sheep) into a teleporter. First the droid has to travel through a chamber filled with constantly moving Ramboids. Then the Ramboids...
One Man and his Droid (1986)(Mastertronic)(PAL)(GB)[a][k-file] Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description Control a droid on the planet Andromadous trying to herd Ramboids (alien sheep) into a teleporter. First the droid has to travel through a chamber filled with constantly moving Ramboids. Then the...
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Vegas Jackpot (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[k-file] Developed by Shuttle Soft Released 1986 Also For BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, DOS, Dragon 32/64, Electron, VIC-20, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic, Inc. Perspective 1st-person Genre Simulation Gameplay Casino / Gambling Description Vegas Jackpot is a simulation of the gambling fruit machine. The player tosses the coin in the slot of the video machine and starts to spin the reels, waiting for the winning combination to appear...
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Las Vegas Jackpot (1984)(Mastertronic)[a] Released 1984 Also For Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, DOS, Dragon 32/64, Electron, VIC-20 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective 1st-person Genre Simulation Gameplay Casino / Gambling Description Vegas Jackpot is a simulation of the gambling fruit machine. The player tosses the coin in the slot of the video machine and starts to spin the reels, waiting for the winning combination to appear for a single-pay line. To...
Locomotion (1985)(Mastertronic)[a]
Stop Ball (1988)(Mastertronic)[re-release]
Finders Keepers (1985)(Mastertronic)[Magic Knight 1] Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, Enterprise, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Setting Fantasy Genre Action Gameplay Graphic Adventure, Platform, Puzzle elements Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description The King of Isbisima has entrusted you, Magic Knight , with the task of getting a present for his daughter. He sends you into the castle of Spriteland, which is overloading with...
Future Games (1986)(Mastertronic)(Part 2 of 2)[a] Developed by Insight Software Released 1986 Platform ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view, Top-down Vehicular Flight / Aviation Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Arcade Description One of the first future sport simulations, Future Games involves five tough events on the surface of the moon. After each event, you have to drive to the next one across potentially hostile terrain using your skimmer. The...
Star Farce (1988)(Mastertronic)
1985 - The Day After (1985)(Mastertronic)[a3] Developed by Severn Software Released 1985 Also For Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description The control of Big Brother (referring to George Orwell's novel 1984, hence the game's title) has been overthrown, and mankind is self-reliant again. The first task in achieving this is to find the required quantity of energy pods. Big Brother stored them on caverns under the...
Action Biker (1985)(Mastertronic) Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action, Racing / Driving Misc Licensed Description Action Biker was commercially tied-in with the KP Skips potato snack range, and features its Clumsy Colin mascot prominently. The task is to rescue Marti, who is trapped in one of the 150 houses which make up the forced-perspective 3D world of roads and buildings in the game. Colin is on his trusty bike, which must...
Action Biker (1985)(Mastertronic)[a3] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action, Racing / Driving Misc Licensed Description Action Biker was commercially tied-in with the KP Skips potato snack range, and features its Clumsy Colin mascot prominently. The task is to rescue Marti, who is trapped in one of the 150 houses which make up the forced-perspective 3D world of roads and buildings in the game. Colin is on his trusty bike, which must...
Action Biker (1985)(Mastertronic)[a2] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action, Racing / Driving Misc Licensed Description Action Biker was commercially tied-in with the KP Skips potato snack range, and features its Clumsy Colin mascot prominently. The task is to rescue Marti, who is trapped in one of the 150 houses which make up the forced-perspective 3D world of roads and buildings in the game. Colin is on his trusty bike, which must...
Agent-X in The Brain Drain Caper (1986)(Mastertronic)[a][level 3] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Bird's-eye view, Side view Narrative Spy / Espionage Genre Action, Racing / Driving Gameplay Fighting, Shooter Visual Isometric Description A mad professor has kidnapped the President, and the ransom note says he plans to turn him into a war-mongering maniac (shouldn't be too difficult as I write this....). As Agent X, you must rescue him before he can...
Agent-X in The Brain Drain Caper (1986)(Mastertronic)[a][level 4] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Bird's-eye view, Side view Narrative Spy / Espionage Genre Action, Racing / Driving Gameplay Fighting, Shooter Visual Isometric Description A mad professor has kidnapped the President, and the ransom note says he plans to turn him into a war-mongering maniac (shouldn't be too difficult as I write this....). As Agent X, you must rescue him before he can...
Agent-X in The Brain Drain Caper (1986)(Mastertronic)[end] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Bird's-eye view, Side view Narrative Spy / Espionage Genre Action, Racing / Driving Gameplay Fighting, Shooter Visual Isometric Description A mad professor has kidnapped the President, and the ransom note says he plans to turn him into a war-mongering maniac (shouldn't be too difficult as I write this....). As Agent X, you must rescue him before he can be...
Bosconian '87 (1987)(Mastertronic)[a] Developed by Namco Limited Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description This older arcade game got a budget-priced home conversion. Fighting it out above the earth for a newly-reunited people, you must shoot out the alien craft to depend your people. The game is a top-down shoot 'em up, with aliens to kill and rocks to destroy. Each...
Bosconian '87 (1987)(Mastertronic)[128K] Developed by Namco Limited Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description This older arcade game got a budget-priced home conversion. Fighting it out above the earth for a newly-reunited people, you must shoot out the alien craft to depend your people. The game is a top-down shoot 'em up, with aliens to kill and rocks to destroy....
Caves of Doom, The (1985)(Mastertronic)[a3] Developed by Mr Chip Software Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Platform Genre Action Description You are trapped in the caves of the evil Lord of Doom, and must somehow find your way out. The game is platform viewed, although your character can move up and suspend at a particular level provided he has lots of fuel - fortunately pods of fuel are plentiful. Enemies patrol the screens, and there are lots of...
Chronos - A Tapestry of Time (1987)(Mastertronic) Developed by Radical Tubes Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description This shoot 'em up resembles many others, but was released at budget price. You're in control of space craft Chronos, which must get way out of the Mystical Dimension it has been trapped in. This means zapping through six constantly-scrolling and diverse levels of...
Cid, El (1988)(Mastertronic)[re-release] Developed by Dro Soft Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Bird's-eye view Setting Fantasy Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual Fixed / Flip-screen, Isometric Description El Cid is an isometric action game starring El Cid Campeador, a Castilian warrior who was a major contributor to the Spanish Reconquista, the reconquest of the Hispanic territories which were invaded and controlled by the Moors from...
Topic: Isometric graphics
Devil's Crown, The (1985)(Mastertronic)[a3] Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Vehicular Naval / Watercraft Genre Action, Adventure Setting Fantasy Gameplay Puzzle elements Description Legend has it that a group of sailors uncovered a buried treasure consisting of seven gems, and split it with the intention of running off, before being struck by a mysterious force which sinks the ship and kills them all. This leaves a wreck underwater, with 7...
Pulse Warrior (1988)(Mastertronic) Developed by Silhouette Software Released 1988 Also For Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action, Strategy/Tactics Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description Who needs weaponry when you're trying to save the earth from the invasion of the beings of Cirrus Major? Hopefully you don't, because the method of fending off the attack across the 108 zones of the game is rather more unusual. The Earth of the 22nd...
Rapid Fire (1987)(Mastertronic)[a2] Developed by Icon Design Ltd. Released 1987 Also For Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Genre Action Description An undercover cop must destroy a warehouse owned by a group of bank robbers. This is achieved by reaching the master level where the central power electrode is stored, but in order to reach this level, the previous levels must be negotiated. The cop also has to shoot various thugs with his machine gun, which overheats...
Rollaround (1988)(Mastertronic) Developed by Mr Chip Software Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Interface Direct Control Genre Action, Puzzle Visual Fixed / Flip-screen, Isometric Description In Rollaround you roll around (surprise) 20 levels, in a game which comes across as a more cerebral version of Marble Madness . The twenty levels each feature 9 screens worth of squares, with no scrolling across them as such. On each level...
Topic: Isometric graphics
Super Nudge 2000 (1989)(Mastertronic) Developed by PAL Developments Released 1989 Also For Amstrad CPC Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective 1st-person Genre Simulation Gameplay Casino / Gambling Description Super Nudge 2000 is a fruit machine simulator for one player. The game allows the player 10, 20 or 30 credits to start and when all credits have been used the player can, if their winnings are high enough, enter their name on a high-score table The machine has five reels. Reels 1-4 are...
Video Olympics (1986)(Mastertronic)[aka Video Olimpic] Developed by Dinamic Software Released 1984 Platform ZX Spectrum Published by Dinamic Software Perspective 3rd-person (Other), Side view Genre Sports Sport Olympiad / Mixed Sports Description Video Olimpic is a game with Olympic background where you should take part in some of the most popular athletic events, these include 100 meter dash, hammer throw, long jump and 110 meter hurdles. For completing the game you should take part in each of...
Spectipede (1983)(Mastertronic) Released 1983 Also For BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, Electron Published by R&R; Software Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Arcade Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description Spectipede is a one or two player game based on the classic Centipede and is one of many similar Centipede clones . The object of the game is to play for as long as possible to achieve a high score. The gameplay stays very close to the original tried and tested...
Amaurote (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr Spider Man - Ebo][k-file] Developed by Binary Design, Ltd. Released 1987 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Genre Action Visual Isometric Description Your task in this isometrically viewed game is to clear the city of Amaurote of the many bugs and insects which have invaded it. You are supplied with an Arachnus 4 ship and 5 million units of cash. There are 3 different types of ants - drones, queens and scouts, each...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Los Angeles Swat (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[h SAM][k-file] Developed by Sculptured Software, Inc. Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by Entertainment USA Perspective Side view, Top-down Genre Action Description The streets of Los Angeles are not safe. Lately, the kids are sick and tired of parents ordering them about and telling them what to do, so they decide to go out on the streets and threaten to club every policeman who gets in their way, making the...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Rogue (1988)(Mastertronic)(GB)[a][k-file] Released 1988 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Android, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, GP2X, GP32, Linux, Macintosh, Mainframe, Roku, TRS-80 CoCo, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Pacing Turn-based Genre Role-Playing (RPG) Setting Fantasy Gameplay Roguelike Perspective Top-down Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Interface Direct Control Description Rogue is a turn-based dungeon crawler in which the player controls an adventurer who must explore the...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Rockford (1988)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr M.A.D.][h Atlantis Software][k-file] Developed by Arcadia Systems, Inc. Released 1987 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Perspective Top-down Interface Direct Control Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Description This is a rocks'n'diamonds style game. Play in six different worlds (as a explorer, cook, doctor, etc.) of increasing difficulty, and grab the coins/apples/hearts while avoiding the...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Crystal Raider (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[cr Ian M][k-file] Platform Atari 8-bit Released 1986 Published by Mastertronic, Inc. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Platform Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description 50 rooms full of treasures await the brave yet thoughtful explorer in this platform game. Using limited thrusting ability, you must collect as many crystals as possible before moving on to the next level. Rooms have multiple exits, leading the player to different segments...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Frenesis (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[k-file] Released 1987 Also For Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description Frenesis is a 40 level game where you have to protect a cross in the middle of the screen stretching to the edges of the screen from waves of aliens. To destroy the aliens as they move towards the cross from all angles, you have a Statron which is a line stretching to the edges of the screen,...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Frenesis (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[a][k-file] Released 1987 Also For Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Description Frenesis is a 40 level game where you have to protect a cross in the middle of the screen stretching to the edges of the screen from waves of aliens. To destroy the aliens as they move towards the cross from all angles, you have a Statron which is a line stretching to the edges of the...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Gun Law (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB)[k-file] Released 1986 Also For Commodore 16, Plus/4 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Gameplay Shooter Description You are the only one left after a bloody alien attack and now with your weapon store emptied and destroyed you have to traverse over five levels of terrain to escape the aliens. Armed with just a gun you must shoot the enemy who are attacking you with your weapons, but you can take cover behind tree's, fences and...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Master Chess (198x)(Mastertronic)[k-file] Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Strategy/Tactics Gameplay Chess Description The ancient game of chess is recreated here, with all the traditional rules and game concepts. The game is in 2D, as the programmers felt this was the most effective use of available memory. Controls involve moving a pointer over the square to move a piece from,...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Molecule Man (1986)(Mastertronic)(GB) Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64, Linux, MSX, Windows, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Puzzle elements Genre Adventure Visual Isometric Description Molecule Man is trapped inside a radioactive maze of 256 screens, and it's your job to get him out. To do this you must collect 16 circuits which are located at extreme points of the levels. You must regularly consume radiation tablets to fend off certain...
Ninja (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[k-file] Developed by Sculptured Software, Inc. Released 1986 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic, Inc. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Fighting, Martial Arts Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description This is an side-scrolling beat-'em-up game consisting of a succession of fights, in which you (surprisingly) play a ninja whose job is to go through the playfield and kill everyone in his...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Ninja (1986)(Mastertronic)(US)[a2] Developed by Sculptured Software, Inc. Released 1986 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic, Inc. Perspective Side view Genre Action Gameplay Fighting, Martial Arts Visual Fixed / Flip-screen Description This is an side-scrolling beat-'em-up game consisting of a succession of fights, in which you (surprisingly) play a ninja whose job is to go through the playfield and kill everyone in his path....
Revenge of the Mutant Camels (1987)(Mastertronic)(GB)[h Mr. Bacardi][k-file]
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SWAT (1986)(Mastertronic)[k-file] Developed by Sculptured Software, Inc. Released 1986 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by Entertainment USA Perspective Side view, Top-down Genre Action Description The streets of Los Angeles are not safe. Lately, the kids are sick and tired of parents ordering them about and telling them what to do, so they decide to go out on the streets and threaten to club every policeman who gets in their way, making the streets not safe for the...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Rockford (1988)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr M.A.D.][h Homesoft][k-file] Developed by Arcadia Systems, Inc. Released 1987 Also For Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum Published by M.A.D. Perspective Top-down Interface Direct Control Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Description This is a rocks'n'diamonds style game. Play in six different worlds (as a explorer, cook, doctor, etc.) of increasing difficulty, and grab the coins/apples/hearts while avoiding the boulders. And...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Sidewinder II (1989)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr Burton Bandit][a][k-file] Developed by P.A.L. Developments Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic plus Perspective Top-down Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Shooter Visual 2D scrolling Description Sidewinder II is a classic vertical scrolling shooter. The objective is to destroy the alien battle station by flying through a tunnel that is used to vent excess energy. Defenders...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Sidewinder II (1989)(Mastertronic)(GB)[cr Burton Bandit][k-file] Developed by P.A.L. Developments Released 1989 Also For Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic plus Perspective Top-down Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Arcade, Shooter Visual 2D scrolling Description Sidewinder II is a classic vertical scrolling shooter. The objective is to destroy the alien battle station by flying through a tunnel that is used to vent excess energy. Defenders line...
Topic: ATRUtil k-file disks
Chiller (1985)(Mastertronic)[a] Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Narrative Horror Description Whilst trying to reach the haunted mansion in which your kidnapped lady is held, your car runs out of fuel. As a result, you must progress on foot to reach her. The areas you must travel through include the forest, cinema, a ghetto and the graveyard. All are filled with ghouls, zombies, ghosts or bats, all ready to...
Chiller (1985)(Mastertronic) Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Narrative Horror Description Whilst trying to reach the haunted mansion in which your kidnapped lady is held, your car runs out of fuel. As a result, you must progress on foot to reach her. The areas you must travel through include the forest, cinema, a ghetto and the graveyard. All are filled with ghouls, zombies, ghosts or bats, all ready to drain...
Chiller (1985)(Mastertronic)[a3] Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Top-down Genre Action Narrative Horror Description Whilst trying to reach the haunted mansion in which your kidnapped lady is held, your car runs out of fuel. As a result, you must progress on foot to reach her. The areas you must travel through include the forest, cinema, a ghetto and the graveyard. All are filled with ghouls, zombies, ghosts or bats, all ready to...
Empire Fights Back, The (1985)(Mastertronic)[a2] Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective 1st-person, Top-down Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Shooter Description The Empire you fight for has been weakened significantly in recent years, and its space has now been filled with mines by the rebels. You have been sent out in the Air Wolf 2000, and must disable these mines by entering their 'sweet spot' down the centre. Once inside you must...
Future Games (1986)(Mastertronic)(Part 1 of 2) Developed by Insight Software Released 1986 Platform ZX Spectrum Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view, Top-down Vehicular Flight / Aviation Genre Action Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Gameplay Arcade Description One of the first future sport simulations, Future Games involves five tough events on the surface of the moon. After each event, you have to drive to the next one across potentially hostile terrain using your skimmer. The first...
Incredible Shrinking Fireman, The (1986)(Mastertronic) Platform ZX Spectrum Released 1985 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Gameplay Platform Genre Action Description Sid the Fireman's life is ruined when he falls into a shrinking machine, whilst dealing with a fire at a shrinking factory. To return to his full glory, he must find five parts of a stretching machine. The end result is a side-view arcade adventure, in which obstacles must be used to clear paths to obtain all five parts. Many screens...
One Man and his Droid (1985)(Mastertronic) Released 1985 Also For Amstrad CPC, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 16, Plus/4, Commodore 64 Published by Mastertronic Ltd. Perspective Side view Setting Sci-Fi / Futuristic Genre Action Gameplay Puzzle elements Visual 2D scrolling Description Control a droid on the planet Andromadous trying to herd Ramboids (alien sheep) into a teleporter. First the droid has to travel through a chamber filled with constantly moving Ramboids. Then the Ramboids must be herded...