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Our latest #ZXSpectrum review takes a retrospective look back at the re-release of Bruce Lee on the Americana label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames #Mastertronic
Game Review: Bruce Lee (ZX Spectrum, Americana) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
A martial arts game for the ZX Spectrum, where you, as Bruce Lee, you must explore and fight your way through twenty secret chambers, collecting lanterns along the way.
mastertronic.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Our latest #ZXSpectrum review takes a retrospective look back at the re-release of Bruce Lee on the Americana label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames #Mastertronic
We've already looked at the original C64 version, but what about the 8-bit #Atari conversion of Action Biker from #Mastertronic? Read our review and see what we thought of it here - mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames
Game Review: Action Biker (Atari, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
What do you get if you cross a snack with a video game? Action Biker - ported to the 8-bit Atari from the C64 - putting the KP Skips mascot, Clumsy Colin, into his own game!
mastertronic.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
We've already looked at the original C64 version, but what about the 8-bit #Atari conversion of Action Biker from #Mastertronic? Read our review and see what we thought of it here - mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames
Today's #Commodore64 #Mastertronic game review takes a look at their classic release Action Biker featuring the iconic music from #RobHubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames
Game Review: Action Biker (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
What do you get if you cross a snack with a video game? Action Biker for the Commodore 64, bringing Clumsy Colin, the KP Skips mascot to the 8-bit system in his own game!
mastertronic.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Today's #Commodore64 #Mastertronic game review takes a look at their classic release Action Biker featuring the iconic music from #RobHubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames
We haven't been ignoring you all the last couple of weeks - we've just been doing an experiment to see if sharing our #Mastertronic reviews and other content on here really does make a difference to how many people read it. When we share links, do you guys ever click on them?
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We haven't been ignoring you all the last couple of weeks - we've just been doing an experiment to see if sharing our #Mastertronic reviews and other content on here really does make a difference to how many people read it. When we share links, do you guys ever click on them?
And what better way to finish today's #Mastertronic game reviews than by taking a look at the #ZXSpectrum version of Chiller as part of our #horror week mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Halloween #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Chiller (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Chiller is a platform game where you need to collect the flashing crosses in the five screens to rescue your girlfriend. This the most controversial game released by Mastertronic with the artwork clea...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:58 PM
And what better way to finish today's #Mastertronic game reviews than by taking a look at the #ZXSpectrum version of Chiller as part of our #horror week mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Halloween #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Keeping in with the #Halloween spirit, today's #Mastertronic game review is one of their most controversial and well-known releases for the #Commodore64 - Chiller mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #horror
Game Review: Chiller (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Chiller on the Commodore 64 sees you attempting to get through five levels of spooky themed platform action to rescue your girlfriend from the House of the Undead, and then come back again as both you...
mastertronic.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Keeping in with the #Halloween spirit, today's #Mastertronic game review is one of their most controversial and well-known releases for the #Commodore64 - Chiller mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #horror
Kicking off our #horror week, today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at Spooks for the #Commodore64 mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit #Halloween
Game Review: Spooks (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Spooks on the Commodore 64 is a game where you will need to exorcise the haunted mansion of ghosts in this large flick screen arcade adventure.
mastertronic.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Kicking off our #horror week, today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at Spooks for the #Commodore64 mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit #Halloween
It's Horror Week at the #Mastertronic Collectors Archive mastertronic.co.uk/its-horror-w... #Halloween #retrogaming #retrogames
It's Horror Week at the Mastertronic Collectors Archive - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
It's Horror Week at the Mastertronic Collectors Archive as we celebrate Halloween with a special focus for all our game reviews...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It's Horror Week at the #Mastertronic Collectors Archive mastertronic.co.uk/its-horror-w... #Halloween #retrogaming #retrogames
Our latest #Mastertronic game review for the #Commodore64 is their re-release of Knuckle Busters by Melbourne House on their Ricochet label featuring an epic soundtrack by #RobHubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Knuckle Busters (Commodore 64, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Knuckle Busters on the Commodore 64 is a beat-em-up with platforms, where you need to escape the city before the city is obliterated, within a seventeen-minute time limit.
mastertronic.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Our latest #Mastertronic game review for the #Commodore64 is their re-release of Knuckle Busters by Melbourne House on their Ricochet label featuring an epic soundtrack by #RobHubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Our latest #Mastertronic game review returns to the #8bit #Atari machines as we look at its version of the snooker and pool title On Cue... mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames
Game Review: On Cue (Atari, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
While many of its rivals focus one of the two games, On Cue from Mastertronic brings both Pool and Snooker to the 8 bit Atari family.
mastertronic.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our latest #Mastertronic game review returns to the #8bit #Atari machines as we look at its version of the snooker and pool title On Cue... mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #retrogaming #retrogames
For all of you who love the music on the #Commodore64, part one of our latest feature takes a look at 10 Great Commodore 64 Remixes from classic #Mastertronic games mastertronic.co.uk/10-great-mas... #C64 #SID #retrogaming #chipmusic #retrogames #8bit
10 Great Mastertronic Commodore 64 Remixes - Part 1 - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
A lot of music from Commodore 64 Mastertronic games were given the remix treatment. Here's a run down of some of the best in part one of our new series.
mastertronic.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
For all of you who love the music on the #Commodore64, part one of our latest feature takes a look at 10 Great Commodore 64 Remixes from classic #Mastertronic games mastertronic.co.uk/10-great-mas... #C64 #SID #retrogaming #chipmusic #retrogames #8bit
Our latest #Mastertronic review looks at their re-release of Jet Set Willy: The Final Frontier for the #ZXSpectrum, released on their Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #platformgames #8bit
Game Review: Jet Set Willy - The Final Frontier! (ZX Spectrum, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Jet Set Willy – The Final Fronter (aka. Jet Set Willy II or 2) is the sequel to the original Jet Set Willy and prequel, Manic Miner. You must guide Willy through his giant and very unique mansion (t...
mastertronic.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our latest #Mastertronic review looks at their re-release of Jet Set Willy: The Final Frontier for the #ZXSpectrum, released on their Ricochet label mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #platformgames #8bit
Today's #Mastertronic game review looks at the #Commodore16 version of their snooker and pool release On Cue mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C16 #Plus4 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: On Cue (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
On Cue on the Commodore 16 and Plus/4 has versions of both pool and snooker on one cassette, allowing you to play the computer or a friend at both games.
mastertronic.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Today's #Mastertronic game review looks at the #Commodore16 version of their snooker and pool release On Cue mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C16 #Plus4 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
If you're a #retrogaming fan and love all things #8bit and remember all the classic (and not so classic) releases from #Mastertronic, whether it was on the #Commodore64, #ZXSpectrum, #Amstrad, #Atari or any other system, why not give us a follow for regular posts and content from our website!
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
If you're a #retrogaming fan and love all things #8bit and remember all the classic (and not so classic) releases from #Mastertronic, whether it was on the #Commodore64, #ZXSpectrum, #Amstrad, #Atari or any other system, why not give us a follow for regular posts and content from our website!
Our latest #Mastertronic game review for the #Commodore64 is their snooker and pool title On Cue mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: On Cue (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
On Cue on the Commodore 64 has versions of both pool and snooker on one cassette, allowing you to play the computer or a friend at both games.
mastertronic.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Our latest #Mastertronic game review for the #Commodore64 is their snooker and pool title On Cue mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look back at their re-release of Martech's Crazy Comets for the #Commodore64 on their Ricochet label, featuring a stunning soundtrack from #RobHubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Crazy Comets (Commodore 64, Ricochet) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Crazy Comets on the Commodore 64 is an unofficial conversion of the arcade game Mad Planets, with planets and comets whizzing around the screen in this fast-moving shoot-em-up.
mastertronic.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look back at their re-release of Martech's Crazy Comets for the #Commodore64 on their Ricochet label, featuring a stunning soundtrack from #RobHubbard mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
It's been a while, but we're back once more with another #Mastertronic game review and this time we're taking a look at Soul of a Robot for the #ZXSpectrum, the sequel to #Nonterraqueous mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Soul of a Robot (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
In Soul Of A Robot, you need to destroy the manic computer which has become unstable with age using your robot seeker and a bomb in this follow-up to Nonterraqueous.
mastertronic.co.uk
September 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It's been a while, but we're back once more with another #Mastertronic game review and this time we're taking a look at Soul of a Robot for the #ZXSpectrum, the sequel to #Nonterraqueous mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
In today's #Mastertronic game review, we look at the #Commodore64 version of Nonterraqueous, converted to the #C64 by Kevin Green mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Nonterraqueous (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Nonterraqueous on the Commodore 64 has your seeker searching for the exit in a maze of over 1,000 screens, utilising the two seeker modes and bombs along the way in this arcade adventure.
mastertronic.co.uk
September 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In today's #Mastertronic game review, we look at the #Commodore64 version of Nonterraqueous, converted to the #C64 by Kevin Green mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
We turn our attention back to the #Commodore16 for our latest #Mastertronic game review as we take a look at the real-time strategy game Battle mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Commodore #C16 #Plus4 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Battle (Commodore 16 and Plus/4, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Battle on the Commodore 16 and Plus/4 has one or two players battling for control of the last remaining oil deposits in the North Sea, in a game of strategy and cunning.
mastertronic.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
We turn our attention back to the #Commodore16 for our latest #Mastertronic game review as we take a look at the real-time strategy game Battle mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Commodore #C16 #Plus4 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at the 1,000 screen epic Nonterraqueous for the #ZXSpectrum mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Nonterraqueous (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
With over 1000 screens to potentially play through, Nonterraqueous gives you plenty of arcade action to play through. Shoot your lasers and steer with two different Spheres whilst strategically bombi...
mastertronic.co.uk
August 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Today's #Mastertronic game review takes a look at the 1,000 screen epic Nonterraqueous for the #ZXSpectrum mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Before they launched their Ricochet label, #Mastertronic re-released games from a number of other publishers. In Part 3 of our Micro Natters series, we look at these games for the #Vic20, #Dragon32 and #8bit #Atari mastertronic.co.uk/micro-natter... #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames
Micro Natters Part 3: A Mastertronic Re-Release Guide - Other 8-Bit Formats - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
The conclusion of our series looking at Mastertronic re-releases from other publishers looks titles on the Vic 20, Atari and Dragon 32.
mastertronic.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Before they launched their Ricochet label, #Mastertronic re-released games from a number of other publishers. In Part 3 of our Micro Natters series, we look at these games for the #Vic20, #Dragon32 and #8bit #Atari mastertronic.co.uk/micro-natter... #Commodore #retrogaming #retrogames
We're back after a short break with our #Mastertronic game reviews, and this time we're taking a look at Scout for the #Commodore64... mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Scout (Commodore 64, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Scout on the Commodore 64 sees you attempting to complete eight challenging levels of shooting and platform action, so that you can recover and rebuild your ship to head back home.
mastertronic.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're back after a short break with our #Mastertronic game reviews, and this time we're taking a look at Scout for the #Commodore64... mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #C64 #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
We've looked at several versions of the #Mastertronic classic #FindersKeepers written by @davidxjauthor. See what our team think of them, and which is YOUR favourite? mastertronic.co.uk/tag/finders-... #Commodore64 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #Amstrad #Commodore16 #C16 #retrogaming #retrogames
Finders Keepers Archives - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
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August 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
We've looked at several versions of the #Mastertronic classic #FindersKeepers written by @davidxjauthor. See what our team think of them, and which is YOUR favourite? mastertronic.co.uk/tag/finders-... #Commodore64 #C64 #ZXSpectrum #Amstrad #Commodore16 #C16 #retrogaming #retrogames
Our final #Mastertronic game review of the week is their re-release of the #ZXSpectrum classic #ManicMiner written by Matthew Smith. See what we thought here:- mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
Game Review: Manic Miner (ZX Spectrum, Mastertronic) - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
Guide Miner Willy through 20 lethal caverns to escape and make his fortune. Manic Miner is an absolute behemoth of a game on the ZX Spectrum and over forty years later, you’ll still see people making...
mastertronic.co.uk
August 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our final #Mastertronic game review of the week is their re-release of the #ZXSpectrum classic #ManicMiner written by Matthew Smith. See what we thought here:- mastertronic.co.uk/game-review-... #Spectrum #retrogaming #retrogames #8bit
The #Mastertronic Collectors Archive website is two years old today! Here what we've achieved so far, celebrating the classic 80s publisher... mastertronic.co.uk/mastertronic... #Commodore64 #ZXSpectrum #Amstrad #BBCMicro #Atari #Amiga #Commodore #PCGaming #Dragon32 #retrogaming #retrogames
Mastertronic Collectors Archive Celebrates Its Second Anniversary! - Mastertronic Collectors Archive
The Mastertronic Collectors Archive turns two years old but what have we achieved since we launched the site on 15th August 2023?
mastertronic.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The #Mastertronic Collectors Archive website is two years old today! Here what we've achieved so far, celebrating the classic 80s publisher... mastertronic.co.uk/mastertronic... #Commodore64 #ZXSpectrum #Amstrad #BBCMicro #Atari #Amiga #Commodore #PCGaming #Dragon32 #retrogaming #retrogames