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BMX Simulator involves some complex graphics handling with the title screen and rapid moving coloured sprites, fast action and a choice of one or two player modes.

The theory is that you and a partner (or the computer) compete against each other with a time limit to make three laps around one of seven tracks. Each time you qualify the tracks change and the time threshold lowers. A hint: you can take some short cuts on your way to the finish line...

The track design is such that to go in a straight line to win is impossible, but with a little cunning and planning, a two player game is very enjoyable.

The sprites are clear and well-defined and the track looks good as well. It has decent sound with crashes and music, a good colourful title screen and plenty of challenge.

I really enjoyed playing this game. Playtesting this game took hours of intense concentration and hard word as I found that the game was too addictive to quit. The controls took a little getting used to, but once I was familiar with them the little BMX bikes whizzed around the burns and then into barrels, walls, puddles and posts.

A good game to play on those afternoons when a bunch of friends drop in and you have run out of trivial pursuit tolerance and you need a little action. Fun to play or very challenging if that is what you want, and the price is reasonable too.