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This is a version of the arcade rut Excalibur and is just as good as the original. The game is of the ladders type and you play the part of a young knight. The objective on each screen is to collect all the parts of the door; each time you walk over one it is added to the jigsaw in a small window on the right of the screen.

Once all the pieces have been assembled the knight can then pass through it to the next screen.

Also available are various medal-like things that give extra points. Opposing you in this quest is the wizard and his demon henchmen. The wizard pops up all over the screen and summons demons who then walk around the screen attempting to bump you off. This happens if they touch you or if they fire one of the purple balls at you.

If you stay alive long enough you get a chance to catch Excalibur, which flies around the screen. Once caught the sword gives you immense power, enough to sprout wings and fly everywhere!

The graphics are very clear and smooth-moving but control of the knight is rather difficult. Sound is a collection of jolly tunes that play during the game and change as different things happen, such as gaining a piece of the door or getting Excalibur.

All in all I found Excalibur very enjoyable - but then I liked the arcade version as well!

J.D.