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Combat Lynx is a real-time battle simulation, in which you arm your Lynx helicopter and fly off to protect your bases with mines. You also support those under attack with air cover, back-up troops and intercept and destroy enemy vehicles.

At each base, you can arm the helicopter with up to six types of weapon, and select the number of troops to be carried. Any injured troops can be treated at Base 0, which is the only base at the start to have fuel or ammunition.

The display is in 3D, showing the landscape smoothly scrolling beneath you. The only disappointment is that a cockpit view isn't shown - the helicopter is viewed from behind in one of four directions.

Sections from a vast map can be viewed with show the location of the enemy vehicles and your bases.

All the keys for the 25 different commands can be redefined.

Even on the easiest of the four levels your task is extremely difficult, which can make Combat Lynx very frustrating. If you want a challenging, complex strategy game then this is a must.

S.J.E.