 A reviewer from ZX Computing heralded the graphics and details of the map but suggested that " hardened wargamers " would not be interested in graphical advancements . A reviewer from Computer Gamer praised its simplicity , stating that it was a " simple game " and would prove to be an " excellent " introduction to the wargame strategy genre . In a retrospective review , Tim Stone of Rock , Paper , Shotgun praised the game 's ability to display the war in a neutral manner ; however , he questioned the inability to play on the Argentine side . Stone concluded that the game had " greater significance " over other war strategy games at the time and had an " undeniable quality " . Upon release , The Sun newspaper criticised Falklands ' 82 for including a scenario where " Argentina could win , " but Cockayne maintained that his company 's video games did not trivialise the war . 
