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In this game, deadly sub-atomic particles are loose in a scientific research centre. These particles are called Leptons. You must manoeuvre a robot-controlled craft around the laboratory, and trap the Leptons. The craft leaves an ion trail behind it and the area enclosed by the trail is filled in. If a Lepton is enclosed in this area, it is destroyed. You may also capture a Lepton by filling in 95 per cent of the screen. You are pursued by Chasers who follow your trail, and will kill you if you meet them.

The graphics are poor. Your craft is a square, a Lepton is a bouncing line, and a Chaser is a block. However, the movement is smooth, and without flicker.

The game's flexibility is also poor. The only option you're given is a sound on or off option. It would have been nice to have had a joystick option and possibly even a difficulty level.

The sound, though, is the best aspect of Frenzy. There are effects for starting, moving around, filling in areas, bonuses and being killed.

The control of the program is very easy. There are five keys to operate, four for movement, and one to leave a trail. The keys are well spaced, and very responsive.

Overall, the graphics aren't up to the standard I would expect from a BBC game, with the BBC's graphics potential. Neither is the flexibility of Frenzy, though the sound is quite impressive, the controls are easy, and it is supplied with clear instructions. Frenzy isn't really original, in that it reminds me of Demon Decorator by the same company. Even though I am not thrilled with Frenzy, it has something, though I don't know what, which makes it quite an addictive game. In my opinion, Frenzy rates 65 per cent.

Ian Brettell