were starting to "wear thin". The reviewer from Computer and Video Games appreciated Nightshades "nice touches", summarising that it was an instant classic from Ultimate Play the Game. Irving criticised the lack of instructions or hints that came with the game, and stated that Nightshade did not set new standards with programming, unlike Knight Lore and Alien 8. However, Irving admitted that the game was still another "technically brilliant" game. The reviewer from Computer Gamer enjoyed the wide range of gameplay elements, stating that it was enough to hold their attention for hours. A reviewer from Home Computing Weekly stated that the gameplay was not as addictive as Knight Lore or Alien 8 due to the game's lack of obstacles. Jenkins praised the game's use of its new engine, Filmation II, stating that it was ahead of "everything else" on the ZX Spectrum. References External links 1985 video games Amstrad CPC games BBC Micro and Acorn Electron games Commodore 64 games MSX games Rare (company) games Video games about demons Video games with isometric graphics ZX Spectrum games Video games developed in the United Kingdom