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Robocop: Atari 8bit Family August Review

Robocop Atari 8bit Family

Robocop: August featured game

Robocop is known for being somewhat a classic on almost every system of the time. The Atari 8bit is no different... Nah! I'm kidding. It's the worst version I've played. Oh dear. What to say about this game? I was expecting something along the lines of the ZX Spectrum version but this is nothing like it. Growing up in the 8bit era I know that although there were some amazing games around there was also some…
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COVID Lockdown: 180 (Mastertronic Added Dimension)

Spectrum 180

The last on my COVID Lockdown retro gaming list is another Spectrum favourite, 180 by Mastertronic.

While we're in our third lockdown I decided to revisit some old favourites, but with a twist. The plan is to take a look at some of my all time favourite retro games but on a different system. Tonight I played 180 on the Atari XE. Spectrum version information is taken from the World of Spectrum archive.
180
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COVID 19 and my top 5 isolation games

An old style two button joystick with a red, spherical handle and two red buttons on a black base.

COVID 19: Slowest. Apocolypse. Ever.

I hope this finds you safe and well during these unusual circumstances. COVID 19 isolation has given me some much treasured time with the family (minus my eldest who is isolating with my Mum). We played board games. We played Wii games. Family time is great but being together 24/7 isn't particularly healthy either. I was starting to look a bit Catweazle so I had the Missus perform the "Quarantine Cut" on me by shaving…
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