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Buck Rogers has been available on a few other machines, but there are several features on this MSX version which are new. The theme music from the TV series is a nice introduction to the game, which is the detail lacking, for example, on the Texas cartridge.

This version gives Buck's star fighter a rear laser to shoot aggressors approaching from behind.

As the surface of the planet moves underneath you, the object is to steer beneath the pylons. An indicator at the top right of the screen shows the amount of pylons left, together with remaining craft.

Push the stick forward, or hit the cursor key, and the craft will accelerate, making negotiating the pylons more difficult.

After the first run through the pylons, the second is made more difficult, with saucer mines approaching from all angles, and this is where the rear firing laser helps.

The third run involves the space hoppers as well as the saucers and is more difficult. After successfully running this gauntlet, the battle continues in space, with wave after wave of saucers needing to be shot, before a final confrontation with the large mothership. This needs a real pounding to destroy it!

The same sequence is followed, but this time the pylons emit bolts of energy and the hoppers fire back.

Good sound effects and title theme and smooth, colourful graphics make use of all the MSX has to offer.