In the latest episode from the UK Gaming Network, Brian dives into Codemasters Amiga games with a nostalgic and personal countdown of his top ten favorites. This is the third installment in his miniseries spotlighting prolific Amiga publishers, and this time, the budget gaming behemoth of the ’80s and ’90s takes center stage. Before they were known for slick racing sims, Codemasters made their name with affordable, often quirky titles that delivered big gameplay on a small price tag.
Brian’s picks highlight the diversity of Codemasters Amiga games—from offbeat platformers to pseudo-racers and side-scrolling shooters. The list kicks off with BMX Simulator, which Brian admits earns its spot more for the nostalgia of his Spectrum and C64 days than its Amiga performance. Yet, its two-player mode still holds up. Next, Sky-High Stuntman gets a nod for its simplicity and unexpected polish despite its deceptive title and brown-hued visuals.
No Codemasters list would be complete without Dizzy. Bubble Dizzy, Prince of the Yolk Folk, Fantastic Dizzy, and Magicland Dizzy all make appearances—each offering something unique to the egg-centric platforming formula, whether it’s underwater bubble-riding or smooth-scrolling parallax levels. Even Brian’s own quote once graced the box of Magicland Dizzy, albeit attributed to the wrong game!
Other standout mentions include Cosmic Spacehead, a rare hybrid of point-and-click adventuring and platforming with a cartoonish flair, and Captain Dynamo, a surprisingly enjoyable budget platformer despite its total lack of sound effects.
The top spot? That goes to the beloved Micro Machines. While the Amiga version didn’t match the Mega Drive’s four-player setup, its chaotic multiplayer and unique tabletop racetracks still shine—earning it a well-deserved place at number one.
Brian invites viewers to share their own Codemasters Amiga games list, opening the floor for both friendly debate and shared memories. Whether you agree with his rankings or not, it’s a fun, opinionated, and heartfelt trip through one of the Amiga’s most affordable back catalogs.
