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Yet another coin-op conversion hits the Spectrum. This is one from the vaults called Breakthru - a sort of Moon Buggy with extra-added violence.

You are in charge of a giant armoured vehicle on a mission to rescue a revolutionary fighter aircraft stolen by the bad guys. You have to drive this beweaponed bus though five sectors, fighting your way through defenders and natural hazards.

Before you start the game, the screen shows you a map of the area you have to cross. First are the mountains - full of minefields and enemy soldiers. You also have to avoid rockfalls and landslides - as well as flame-thrower tanks hiding in tunnels between the mountains. Then comes the bridge - more defenders, aided this time by missile firing vehicles. The bridge has been blown up by the defenders to prevent your progress so you'll have to use your vehicle's amazing jumping power to the full. Then comes the wide open spaces of the prairie where ultimately you'll have to find your way over a watery barrier.

The last lap is the city where the enemy forces throw everything at you - make it through the streets and you'll reach your objective - the airfield. Here you have to leave the safety of the battle wagon and make a run for the stolen jet. Flamethrowers will singe you, bullets will whizz past your ears.

The graphics are colourful although your battle wagon looks a bit weedy.

Breakthru is a basic shoot 'em up - no more, no less. I'd say it's a bit expensive for what you get. As a budget release it would be brilliant value. But as it stands, I think Breakthru gets a resounding "Hmmmmm!" on the C&VG Gameometer.