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The Eagle has landed. Well, almost.., its shields ran out during the fourth screen, it blundered into a Magnetic Anomaly Mine, and exploded. Ah, well...

Just in case you hadn't guessed, this is a very popular version of the old Lunar Lander program.

You guide the Eagle from the top of the screen to the bottom, shifting it left and right with the 'Z' and 'X' keys, and using the thrust key ('Return') to slow its descent, or move upwards.

In this version, however, there are no less than 20 screens to negotiate. In each screen you must collect four Iridium pods for bonus points and a slight increase in shield power.

Your shields are essential to avoid damage on collision with the numerous hazards, which range from asteroids and laser forcefields to the aforemenioned Magnetic Anomaly Mines.

Negotiating the caverns is also tricky. You can always use your shields, but shield power is strictly limited and extreme care is the best policy.

The graphics and sound are good, and every time you play the game the layout of each screen changes.

This game requires patience and perseverance, and should give Beeb owners many happy landings.