Well now, what do we have here? A combination of racing sims and shoot 'em ups, and a good one to boot. What's happening to the world these days, eh?

This compilation from Gremlin has the best of both worlds with the inclusion of Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge, Shadow of the beast, Ghouls 'N' Ghosts, Super Cars and Impossamole.

First out on the grid, Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge raced up the charts, with its good driver's seat perspective racing action and graphics which set Lotus apart from other racing games. Definitely right up on the starting grid making as much noise as the big boys.

Vertically viewed race action can be seen on Super Cars. It's fast, graphically good and the power-ups and new cars that can be purchased with race winnings make it well worth a look.

Ghouls 'N Ghosts is a ferocious fighting game with lots of monsters and lots of movement as you leap old Arthur across live huge stages - in the hunt for his lady. Ghouls 'N Ghosts is a classic game that everyone should have.

Shadow Of The Beast has excellent graphic presentation and fantasy/adventure storyline. A long game that'll really attract beat 'em up fans.

Impossamole, a 1990 addition to the Monty Mole adventure saga was a reasonable bash marred by some difficult playability and lack of any real excitement, not a very inspiring game.

Label: Gremlin Memory: 48K/128K Price: £14.99 Tape Reviewer: Big Al Dykes

A fine collection whose lastability is greatly enhanced by some well known and highly playable games. If you're into platform adventure and racing this is the one for you.