====== SB Recommends BBC Micro Games ===== {{:fig:recommended:bbc_chocnpbcake.jpg }}A personal computer, developed by [[wp>Acorn_Computers|Acorn]], for the BBC's //BBC Computer Literacy Project//. It appeared in UK schools throughout the 80s, and 90s, much like Apple's computers did in the US. This made it a popular choice in homes, too. Until the, much cheaper, [[hardware:ZX Spectrum]] arrived. ===== Recommended ===== ***//Chuckie Egg//** *Vamos: The best version (along with the near-identical Amstrad CPC port) of the classic single-screen platformer. Fast-paced and skilful with surprisingly satisfying bouncing physics. ***//Citadel//** *Vamos: Platform exploration game in the vein of Jet Set Willy but (slightly) more forgiving, if just as baffling. ***//Exile//** * The Blueberry Hill: This game has an absolutely stunning use of a limited colour palette. * Vamos: Also has a really nice PC remake / sequel, Exile The Nameless: http://exile.ovine.net/ ***//Vertigo//** *Vamos: A difficult game to explain, but imagine Spindizzy without the exploration or Marble Madness crammed onto a single screen. Use slightly odd controls to get a generic object through mazes, against the clock. Weirdly addictive, good difficulty curve and awful / excellent music.