There are few things I regret in life... but getting rid of my Amstrad CPC 464 is one of them.

Consigned to the loft all those years back, my first ever computer lay untouched and unloved. After an extensive clear out, I'd given its disposal little thought at the time.

Aside from the monochrome monitor - eventually upgraded to full colour - and oversized keyboard (with numeric keypad and built in tape deck!), I had been the proud owner of hundreds of cassette-based games that I now look back at with fondness. All these years later, I only have You Tube to remind me how I spent some of my formative years.

But here I'm going to take the opportunity to share with you 10 classic titles from a golden era of gaming. Feel free to suggest any alternatives...

(Photo credit: rachelandrew)

Despite my tender age, I somehow managed to get hold of a copy of the fairly gruesome Werewolves of London and it became a firm favourite. I loved wandering about the streets of London, the parks and even popping into the Tube stations underground. I can't remember the plot much nowadays but the highlight was definitely waiting for the moonlight to transform me into a hungry, hairy beast and then chomping on passers-by!

Bundled with the Amstrad, Oh Mummy was the first game I played after I'd unpacked my shiny new computer. Simple controls, a simple concept and simply addictive gameplay. I spent many an hour taking turns with my dad running round collecting all the treasures - and to this day (aided by this video), I still love the catchy music!

Intrepid explorer Rick Dangerous treks through all manner of caverns and caves in a similar fashion to film favourite Indiana Jones. Your job is to guide him past all manner of traps and nasties to aid his quest to find a lost tribe. Play a brilliant flash version here.

Myth: History in the Making was a 2D platform game that captured the mystery and magic of mythology perfectly. Each level saw you face demons, mummies, vikings... and even Medusa with her mad hair. Basic graphics but great fun.

An addictive romp based on the Sly Stallone film of the same name, Rambo III saw you take on hordes of bad guys in Afghanistan in a bid to rescue your colonel who, rather clumsily, got himself captured. Classic shoot-em-up action!

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