Electron User


Draughts And Reversi

Categories: Review: Software
Author: EU
Publisher: Acornsoft
Machine: Acorn Electron

 
Published in Electron User 1.01

You get two games for the price of one in this package. The first is Draughts, where you play the Electron at the age-old game or, if you're like me, the Electron plays with you! You have the choice of eight different levels of play and I can't beat the beast at the easiest level. And it's no use trying to cheat - it won't let me. The Electron knows all the rules and won't allow an illegal move. In fact, if you give it half a chance it will 'huff' you!

It's a lovely version of the game. You play on a tastefully coloured board, using the keyboard or joysticks to make your move. Simple to learn and fun to play, it's easy to get carried away and forget that you've got another game on the tape...and the other game is even better.

Reversi is an old logic game played on an eight by eight grid of squares between two opponents. Once again, it's you playing against the Electron. The aim is to trap its pieces between two of yours and so turn them into your colour. The winner is the one with the most pieces when no more moves can be made. It's a classic game, can be learnt in a couple of minutes, but takes a lifetime to master. And your ever-faithful Electron will be there waiting to give you practice.

You have the choice of nine levels of difficulty and can use either the keyboard or joysticks. The display makes full use of the Electron's graphics and you can even "take back" any moves that you regret.

All in all, it's a great little package. Each game by itself is good value. Together they're a bargain.

EU

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