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See, it can be done! You really can get a decent arcade game on the Dragon, and Algray have proved it.

This is a version of Space Panic, originally written for the Apple computer under the name of Apple Panic.

The screen has a number of platforms, linked by ladders. There are monsters patrolling the platforms and the idea is to send them to their death. To do this, you have a hammer which can be used to knock holes in the platform. If a monster walks over a hole, he will use his body as a bridge and stick in the hole. You can then knock him right through with the hammer and collect the points.

The game runs quickly and the graphics are great. There are four colours used on the screen and the animation really is good. The little man actually walks.

Sound effects are kept to a minimum to ensure that the game runs fast. But there's still the patter of tiny paws as the monsters patrol the walkways.

The game is for one or two players and works with the keyboard. The cursor keys are used to move in four directions and another key activates the hammer. I found no difficulty in controlling the game. A high score table is also included.

If you like top quality arcade games on your Dragon then you've probably had to look quite hard recently. Well, Albert And The Monsters is an excellent one.