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|Image = [[Image:Codename_Mat_(Front).jpg|center|300px|Codename MAT front cover]]
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|Image = [[Image:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|centre|300px|Coverscan]]
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|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
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|Developer = [[Micromega]]
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|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
 
|Publisher = [[Amsoft]]
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|Developer = [[Micromega]]
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|Programmer = [[Derek Brewster]]
 
|Musician = None
 
|Musician = None
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|Release = [[:Category:Games 1984|1984]]
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|Artist = [[Derek Brewster]]
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|Platform = [[Amstrad CPC|CPC]], [[ZX Spectrum]]
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|Genre = [[:Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-up (3D)]]
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|Genre = [[:Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-up]]
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|Players = 1
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|GameModes = 1 Player
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|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
 
|Controls = {{Keyboard}} {{Joystick}}
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|Language = {{EN}}
 
|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
 
|Media = {{Disk}} {{Tape}}
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|Language = {{EN}}
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|Compatability = [[464]], [[664]], [[6128]] & [[Plus]]
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|Info =  
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|Magazine Reviews= No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)<br> 4 Stars - ACU 05 (Apr 85)<br> 71% - AA 001 (Oct 85)<br> 74% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)
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|Info = Appeared on side B of the compilation [[10 Computer Hits 2]]<br> Appeared on side B of the compilation [[6 Computer Hits 2]]
 
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One of the first 'almost' 3D space games: Easily playable, with a dozen or so controls for flying a ship (the Centurian) against a fleet of Myon vessels (3 Types) which are invading the solar system. 
 
  
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Although not on a par with the likes of Elite, it was playable (and had an ending).  There were a few very minor bugs in the programming but these had no effect on the playability.
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'''''Codename MAT''''' is a 3D Space Shoot-Em-Up and Exploration game published by [[Amsoft]].
  
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== '''Inlay Text''' ==
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== Inlay Text ==
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Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a teenager the combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system. MAT is mankind's last hope.
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For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted. They have launched an all-or-nothing attack,knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft. Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre.
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Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created.
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Now your mind is MAT's mind. Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...
  
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Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a teenager the combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system.  MAT is mankind's last hope.
 
  
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For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted.  They have launched an all-or-nothing attack, knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft.  Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre.
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== Screenshots ==
  
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Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created.
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[[File:Codename_MAT_(Title).png‎|300px]] [[File:Codename_Mat_(Solar_Chart).png|300px]][[File:Codename MAT Screenshot.png|300px]] [[File:Codename_MAT_1.png|300px]][[File:Codename_MAT_2.png|300px]] [[File:Codename_MAT_4.png|300px]]
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[[File:Codename_MAT_6.png|300px]]
  
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Now your mind is MAT's mind.  Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...
 
  
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|[[Image:Codename_MAT_(Title).png‎|left|thumb|200px|Loading screen]]
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== '''Videos''' ==
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None - Please feel free to add!
  
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None
 
  
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== '''Ratings''' ==
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== Trivia ==
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* When originally released for the [[ZX Spectrum]], author [[Derek Brewster]] had decided to name his game ''Invasion 2000'', however, publishers [[Micromega]] were unhappy with the name as it didn't reflect the content and made it sound like another space invaders knock-off, which the market was being flooded with at that time.  Prior to settling on '''Codename MAT''', the game was also known as ''Hank'' during the development stage.
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* The game was the first release for Brewster's own company [[Zeppelin Games]] when the title was re-released at the beginning of 1988 - although mentioned in the gaming press as being released on the CPC, this would appear to have not happened.
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* The game did spawn a sequel in the form of ''[[Codename MAT II]]'' published by [[Domark]]
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* Codename MAT is also available on:
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** [http://www.worldofspectrum.org/infoseekid.cgi?id=0001002 ZX Spectrum]
  
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Generally well received by the CPC gaming press, Codename MAT received a fairly glowing review from the Amsoft owned ''[[Amstrad Computer User]]'' their reviewer speculating that "Originals of Code Name Mat may be changing hands in fifty years time in much the same way as the first editions of famous novels."
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== Resources ==
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=== Cover ===
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg|300px]]
  
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By the time ''[[Amstrad Action]]'' and ''[[Amtix]]'' came on the scene, the game was already a year old and the excitement wasn't quite as fever pitch.
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=== Manual ===
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* [[Media:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Manual]] {{EN}} {{PDF}}
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* [[Media:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) (tape) Manual.pdf|Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Manual]] {{FR}} {{PDF}}
  
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''Amstrad Action'' remarked that there was "Plenty of depth of control and game size but that lots of keyboard controls can be confusing" while ''Amtix'' suggested that while "the 3D graphics are only average, the game can prove so addictive that it doesn't matter."
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=== Adverts ===
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[[File:Amstrad Computer User840809 031.jpg|300px]]
  
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{|{{Prettytable|width: 700px; font-size: 2em;}}
 
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|ACU:|| Issue 01 (Aug/Sep '84)|| Page 16|| no mark
 
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|ACU:|| Issue 05 (Apr '85)|| Page 41|| 4/5
 
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|AA:|| Issue 01 (Oct '85)|| Page 79-80|| 71%
 
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|Amtix:|| Issue 01 (Nov '85)|| Page 26|| 74%
 
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== '''Cheat Mode''' ==
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=== Media Scan ===
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|300px]]<br>
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[[File:Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg|300px]]
  
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None
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=== Reviews ===
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''ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)''
  
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== '''Prequels / Sequels''' ==
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(ACU_01).jpg|300px]]
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* 1.  '''Codename MAT''' (1984)
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''ACU 05 (Apr 1985)''
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* 2.  [[Codename MAT II]] (1985)
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== '''Compilations & Re-releases''' ==
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(ACU_02).jpg|300px]]
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* Appeared on the following Compilations
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''AA 001 (Oct 1985)''
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** [[10 Computer Hits 2]] (1986)
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== '''Trivia''' ==
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(AA).jpg|300px]]
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*Originally released for the [[ZX Spectrum]], author Derek Brewster had decided to name his game ''Invasion 2000'', however, publishers [[Micromega]] were unhappy with the name as it didn't reflect the content and made it sound like another space invaders knock-off, which the market was being flooded with at that time.  Prior to settling on ''Codename MAT'', the game was also known as ''Hank'' during the development stage.
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''(Amtix 01 (Nov 1985)''
  
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== '''Downloads & Materials''' ==
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[[File:Codename_Mat_(Amtix).jpg|300px]]
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<gallery caption="Codename MAT">
 
  
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Image:Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Cover
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== Magazine References ==
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Image:Codename Mat Back Covertape (Amsoft).jpg|Instructions
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{|{{Prettytable|width: 700px; font-size: 2em;}}
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Image:Codename Mat Tape - side B (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side A
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|'''Magazine'''|| '''Issue'''||'''Date'''|| '''Page'''||'''Reference Type'''
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Image:Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg|Tape Side B
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Image:Codename Mat (tape) (Amsoft) Manual.pdf|Playing Manual
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|Amstrad Computer User||001||Aug/Sep 1984||16||Review (reproduced above)
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Image:Codename Mat (ACU 1).JPG|ACU Review (1st)
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Image:Codename MAT (ACU 2).JPG|ACU Review (2nd)
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|Amstrad Copmuter User||001||Aug/Sep 1984||31||Advert (reproduced above)
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</gallery>
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|Amstrad Computer User||004||Mar 1985||15||Letter
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== '''Weblinks''' ==
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|Amstrad Computer User||005||Apr 1985||41||Review (reproduced above)
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|Amstrad Computer User||006||May 1985||31||Letter
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|Amstrad Action||001||Oct 1985||79-80||Review (reproduced above)
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|Amtix||001||Nov 1985||26||Review (reproduced above)
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* {{WikipediaEN|Codename_MAT|Link to Wikipedia}}
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== Links ==
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* {{CpcPower|587|Link to CPC-Power.com}}
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* {{CPCPower|587}}
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* {{Tacgr|192|Link to Tacgr}}
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* {{EnWiki|Codename_MAT}}
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* {{WorldOfSpectrum|0001002|Link to World of Spectrum}}
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[[Category:Games]] [[Category:Games 1984]], [[Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-ups]], [[Category:Game Manual]]
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[[Category:Games]][[Category:Games 1984]][[Category:Shoot them Up|Shoot-em-ups]]

Latest revision as of 05:37, 20 October 2014

Codename MAT
Codename MAT front cover
Release 1984
Publisher Amsoft
Developer Micromega
Programmer Derek Brewster
Musician None
Artist Derek Brewster
Genre Shoot-em-up (3D)
Players 1
Controls Keyboard Joystick
Language Language:english
Media disk Cassette
Compatability 464, 664, 6128 & Plus
Magazine Reviews No Mark - ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 84)
4 Stars - ACU 05 (Apr 85)
71% - AA 001 (Oct 85)
74% - Amtix 01 (Nov 85)
Information Appeared on side B of the compilation 10 Computer Hits 2
Appeared on side B of the compilation 6 Computer Hits 2



Codename MAT is a 3D Space Shoot-Em-Up and Exploration game published by Amsoft.

Inlay Text

Codename MAT - MISSION: ALIEN TERMINATION - the desperate plan to place in the mind of a teenager the combined tactical skills of all the planetary leaders in the solar system. MAT is mankind's last hope. For decades the Myons have sought to dominate the Solar System, whose fleets are now ragged and depleted. They have launched an all-or-nothing attack,knowing that Earth is developing revolutionary space-craft. Only the prototype - USS Centurion - has been built, and it must be pressed into immediate service as both battle-cruiser and tactical command centre. Piloting the craft in battle and controlling the Planetary Defence Fleets is beyond any normal human... MAT is created. Now your mind is MAT's mind. Take control of the Centurion and blast off on the greatest adventure of all...


Screenshots

Codename MAT (Title).png Codename Mat (Solar Chart).pngCodename MAT Screenshot.png Codename MAT 1.pngCodename MAT 2.png Codename MAT 4.png Codename MAT 6.png


Cheat Mode

None - Please feel free to add!


Trivia

  • When originally released for the ZX Spectrum, author Derek Brewster had decided to name his game Invasion 2000, however, publishers Micromega were unhappy with the name as it didn't reflect the content and made it sound like another space invaders knock-off, which the market was being flooded with at that time. Prior to settling on Codename MAT, the game was also known as Hank during the development stage.
  • The game was the first release for Brewster's own company Zeppelin Games when the title was re-released at the beginning of 1988 - although mentioned in the gaming press as being released on the CPC, this would appear to have not happened.
  • The game did spawn a sequel in the form of Codename MAT II published by Domark
  • Codename MAT is also available on:

Resources

Cover

Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Front Coverdisc.jpg
Codename Mat Front Covertape (Amsoft).jpg
Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Front Covertape.jpg

Manual

Adverts

Amstrad Computer User840809 031.jpg


Media Scan

Codename Mat (Amsoft UK) Disc - Side A.jpg
Codename Mat Tape - side A (Amsoft).jpg
Codename Mat (Amsoft FR) Tape - Side A.jpg

Reviews

ACU 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)

Codename Mat (ACU 01).jpg

ACU 05 (Apr 1985)

Codename Mat (ACU 02).jpg

AA 001 (Oct 1985)

Codename Mat (AA).jpg

(Amtix 01 (Nov 1985)

Codename Mat (Amtix).jpg


Magazine References

Magazine Issue Date Page Reference Type
Amstrad Computer User 001 Aug/Sep 1984 16 Review (reproduced above)
Amstrad Copmuter User 001 Aug/Sep 1984 31 Advert (reproduced above)
Amstrad Computer User 004 Mar 1985 15 Letter
Amstrad Computer User 005 Apr 1985 41 Review (reproduced above)
Amstrad Computer User 006 May 1985 31 Letter
Amstrad Action 001 Oct 1985 79-80 Review (reproduced above)
Amtix 001 Nov 1985 26 Review (reproduced above)

Links

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