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ET is one of the few aliens who are not summoned to the screen just to be shot at. Like a poodle, he's too cute to be shot at, and, as in the film, he needs help to 'phone home',

You are ET's pal, Elliot, and your mission is to collect various pieces of junk needed to construct a communications device, so ET can make the call.

ET appears telepathically on the screen with the necessary objects, things like coat-hangers, umbrellas and forks in various colours. Memorize these pieces before the screen changes to an aerial view of Elliot's town, and then it's a matter of running through the town searching for them.

All the while, ET's energy is draining and policemen and scientists are dashing about, able to intercept you and relieve you of objects.

The best thing about ET is the strong sense of atmosphere created. Smalltown America is represented brilliantly with houses, trees and cars, all drawn in fine detail.

However, even at skill level nine, the game is simple. Apart from the time limit on ET's energy, there's little problem finding pieces and avoiding the cops. But for those spellbound by the film, perhaps the intellectual challenge is enough.