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New owners begin here. Old-timers pass on, there's plenty more for you in these pages.

Listen carefully. In the Beginning there was Space Invaders. It spread across the planet and was found to be pretty hot stuff. Yea verily, it was written that, henceforth, every new computer would have its own version of this venerable collection of bytes.

Thus we come to Electron Invaders. All I can say is thank heavens this was done by Micro Power. The sheer professionalism of this Beeb-orientated company has been commented on before. The high quality presentation of all its games can make even an 'ancient' offering like this look good on the screen. Electron owners can feel fortunate that they've got a first class Invaders clone here.

All the familiar elements are faithfully reproduced; phalanx upon phalanx of aliens, the mothership, sliding laser base, etc. Interesting touches include larger bunkers and bombs which explode in mid-air spraying shrapnel everywhere.

Sound, graphics and colour are excellent. Simple left, right and fire controls make the action fast. Options include one or two players and sound on or off.

A recommended intro to the world of serious alien-bashing for all Electron owners with that special merciless streak.