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This cassette contains the most original and entertaining program I have seen for a long time. The theme is the aerial battles of the First World War and has two planes, and players, trying to shoot each other down. You are in command of one of these acrobatic planes controlling speed, turn and gunfire.

Control is either by well-placed keys or joysticks. I preferred joysticks, but the keys are more positive and precise. With eight difficulty levels, one can play for a long period without getting bored.

You can't afford to lose concentration for a second though, for if you crash after you have shot down your opponent you forfeit the game!

There is even a valley for reach aces to fly down which allows you back to the centre of the screen. The only improvement, I would suggest, is the option to play the game against the computer as I have now shot down all the local aces.

The graphics and sound effects are excellent, but the on-screen instructions are beyond compare; I certainly have never seen or heard anything like them.

I recommend this program without reservation.

D.C.