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Yet another winner from the dazzling digits of Ken Kalish, who almost single-handedly has elevated the standard of Dragon software to arcade stature. This latest release features all of his usual trademarks - exceptional hi-res graphics, exciting sound and invigorating gameplay.

There are three screens to survive. The first features manic vampire bats who drop bombs and divide into two if hit by your laser fire. Knock out of these smaller bats out and its twin will come screaming down to ram you. It's rather like a turbo-charged Demon Attack, only less forgiving. Clear two screens of these and you'll be rewarded with a robot attack! Little tin-plated terrors stomp down the centre of the screen disgorging death and destruction at every turn.

There are five skill levels to play. Should you be foolhardy enough to risk the upper levels, there's a fair chance that you'll meet old Nick himself (hence the title). True to form, he'll wreak havoc with a brimstone bombardment that'll rip up your starbase something rotten.

Devil Assault is a feast of a game for those with an itchy trigger-finger. It's superbly executed and breathtakingly smooth.