Commodore Format (December 1992)

Source: Commodore Format – Issue Number 27 – December 1992

Despite the Commodore 64 being known largely as a game machine, there were no game specific magazines for the Commodore 64 in the U.S. that I am aware of. There were several Commodore 64 magazines and they did cover games, extensively at times, but they were always targeted towards more serious usage. On the other hand, there were a couple of popular Commodore 64 gaming magazines in the U.K. Commodore Format was one of those. The December 1997 issue includes:

Games

Crystal Kingdom Dizzy – There were a series of popular platform games in the U.K. featuring the character Dizzy. Crystal Kingdom was the first one programmed specifically for the Commodore 64.

Bully’s Sporting Darts – A computerized version of darts. Probably better off spending a bit of extra money on a real dart board.

Crazy Cars 3 – Race around the U.S. It looks quite a bit like Outrun but the graphics don’t seem to be quite as good. The environments are quite varied though.

Psycho’s Soccer Selection – A collection of several soccer games. Some are OK, some are not.

Locomotion – A puzzle game in which you have to guide trains to their correct station.

CF Special

Selling Your (Soft)wares – A guide for writing and selling your own games.

1992 And All That – A summary of what was in Commodore Format in each of the previous 12 months along with other events that occurred during that time.

Loadmaster Masterclass – Loadmaster is a software tool for fine tuning your datasette. This article gives instructions for how to use it.

Face To Face – An interview with Danielle Woodyatt, Public Relations Manager of U.S. Gold.

CF’s Arty Party – Art created with Saracen Paint on the Commodore 64 submitted by readers. Saracen Paint is a paint program that was included previously included on a cover tape (power pack).

Let’s Make A Monster – A look at the second month of development for Mayhem in Monsterland.

Regulars

Power Pack Pages – An overview of what’s on the cover tape (Power Pack 27). Titles include: Spectre of Baghdad (demo), Deflektor (full game), Alternative World Games (full game), and The Muncher (full game).

Gamebusters Special – Game tips, cheats and hacks for Creatures 2 along with a complete solution.

Budget Games – A look at and tips for various budget games that were available at the time including Spellbound Dizzy, Pictionary, Super Monaco GP, Fun School 2, and The Duel: Test Drive 2.

Inside Info – Tech tips including loading from tape vs. disk, defining character sets, detecting a disk drive, GET vs. INPUT, printing directories, connecting an Amiga to an older monitor, moving sprites, changing cursor speed, and more.

Your Letters – Letters from readers about Sega, future games and demos included on the power packs, the biggest games, Dizzy, First Samurai and more.

Previews – Previews of upcoming games, including Dalek Attack, Cool World, Sceptre of Baghdad, Nick Faldo’s Championship Golf, McDonalds Land, Locomotion, Robin Hood, First Samurai, and Thomas the Tank Engine 2.

Mail Order and Subs – Games available via mail order plus subscriptions to Commodore Format.

Next Month – Next months issue will include coverage of Nick Faldo’s Championship Golf, Street Fighter 2, Dizzy, Cool World, MacDonaldsland, Locomotion, and more.