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Sequels to hit games aren't usually as good as the original, and this is no exception.

With the software now in full swing, this game isn't as stunning as it was when first launched for the Spectrum.

Ant Attack is set in an ancient city called Antescher. The only inhabitants are some very large ants that thrive on human flesh.

At the start of the game, you can choose whether you want to be a girl or boy. You then have to rescue ten members of the opposite sex who have been captured and are hidden somewhere in the city.

Control is by joystick only and, as you guide your character through the ruined city, you realise the true 3D effects of the program.

The walls are beautifully drawn in three shades of grey to give the appearance of distance and texture.

The ants move well and are very intelligent. You'll need to keep a finger on the ammo key to stay alive. Pressing one of the four function keys will redraw the scene from a different viewpoint which, because the game is in 3D, will often give you a clearer view. The graphics for the ants aren't as good as the Spectrum version, though.

Sound effects are limited, probably owing to lack of memory.

Ant Attack is an above-average game for the C64. It offers fair competition to the disc-based games currently on their way over here from the good old U.S. of A.