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The secret and ancient city of Dun Darach is the setting for Cuchulainn the Great's first adventure on the Amstrad. A detailed maze of streets, shops and houses comprises the city, full of places to explore and jobs to be done.

Your task is to rescue your charioteer Loeg who has been captured by the sorceress Skar and imprisoned in the city. Along the way, there are many things to be done - if you can take your eyes off the amazing animation of Cuchulainn and the other characters.

The top half of the screen shows you and one side of a city street with a compass to indicate direction, while the bottom half shows what money and possessions you have. The picture scrolls left or right as you move, but if you want to change direction to move "into" or out of the screen at one of the many intersections, you must first press a key to change the view of the scene by 90 degrees. At first this is quite confusing - a map would help!

As Cuchulainn moves, his hair flaps in the breeze and his walking action is wonderfully animated. You're told what area of the city you're in - as well as all having the streets and shops named and the houses numbered.

You can enter buildings where you may be able to buy, sell or store objects, gamble or make important discoveries.

The other inhabitants of the city appear as two basic male or female characters with a code letter to indicate their identity. Some may help you in obtaining objects or information while others may rob you of your possessions. There is even a little rat that scurries around - fortunately you can't pick it up!

Good News

1. Brilliant animation of all characters.
2. Large city playing area including shops and houses.
3. Lots to do.
4. Terrific atmosphere.
5. Nice packaging and instructions.