Amiga Power

Amiga Power was a UK-based monthly magazine published by Future Publishing from May 1991 to September 1996, known for its unique editorial voice, sharp humor, and uncompromising review standards. It focused exclusively on Amiga games and became legendary for its bold, often irreverent tone and its refusal to inflate review scores—setting it apart from more commercially driven competitors.

The magazine was created during the height of the Amiga's popularity as a gaming platform, and it quickly earned a devoted readership. Each issue included extensive game reviews, previews, opinion columns, developer interviews, and occasional features on the broader Amiga scene. The writing style was conversational, witty, and often self-referential, making Amiga Power as much about entertainment as it was about information.

A defining characteristic was its scoring system: reviewers were unafraid to assign low ratings to games they felt didn’t deserve praise, which sometimes sparked controversy with developers and advertisers. The magazine’s review integrity earned it a loyal following, even as it challenged industry norms.

Despite a declining Amiga market in the mid-1990s, Amiga Power remained committed to its editorial principles until its final issue (#65) in 1996. It remains one of the most fondly remembered Amiga publications for its honesty, creativity, and attitude.