ANALOG was one of the most popular Atari 8-bit computer magazines in the U.S. It was published from 1981 to 1989. It had all the typical stuff you would expect in 8-bit computer magazine of the 1980s including reviews, type-in programs, and more. The July 1984 issue includes:
Features
The Winners (ANALOG's Favorite Games) - ANALOG editors pick their all time favorite games. Some of these games include Star Raiders, MiG Alley Ace, Breakout, Boulder Dash, Archon, Miner 2049er, Missile Command, Pac-Man, Gateway to Apshai, Donkey Kong, Pole Position, Choplifter, M.U.L.E., Agent USA, Shamus, Wizard of Wor, and others.
Buzz-zap! - A type-in maze game in which you control a bee who must avoid killer strawberries and other obstacles to make it back to the hive.
Bacterion! - This type-in game is described as a sort of sequel to Robotron though it plays more like Asteroids.
What Is It? - A type-in educational game for younger kids in which they must type the name of the object that appears on screen.
AlterDOS - A type-in program that modifies DOS to recognize files other than AUTORUN.SYS as the autorun file on a disk.
Auto Line Numbering+ - This type-in program will assist you in writing your own programs by autonumbering them and performing other tasks.
Table of Contents from the July 1984 issue of ANALOG Computing
Product Reviews
Boulder Dash - A review of the classic Boulder Dash by First Star Software.
Universe - A rather ambitious (for its time) sci-fi adventure game that shipped on four disks and cost $89.95.
Seven Cities of Gold - An action/adventure/strategy game from Electronic Arts in which you play the role of a sixteenth century Spanish conquistador.
Columns
Reader Comment - Readers write in about modem usage.
Griffin's Lair - Reviews of educational software with an emphasis on typing skills this month, including Mastertype, Type Attack, Typo, and Touch Typing.
Our Game - Game development in which the readers participate.
Back cover of the July 1984 issue of ANALOG Computing
