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Cuthbert? Why do most microcharacters have such soppy names? Regardless, this is one of those maddeningly simple games which you can't put down.

A line grid of seven by five is drawn and you control Cuthbert in his rambling around the grid. Each square you complete is coloured in. Colour all 35 squares and you move onto the next sheet.

You start with five lives and get a bonus life for each sheet completed. This would be fine, except for the Moronians who chase Cuthbert around the screen, three on the first sheet increasing by one for successive sheets. You can jump over Moronians but contact destroys both you and them.

Graphics and colour are used effectively and sound is also used, but I found it irritating after a few plays - thank goodness you can turn it down.

The cassette insert is colourful with detailed instructions and background, the program loaded easily and has an option for black and white TV and a joystick. A high score hall of fame is provided for scores 500 plus. Excuseme, just going for a walkabout.

R.E.