This is the first commercial product that I have seen spawned by The Quill (the utility program which produces machine code adventures to your own specification).

The plot for this adventure game is as old as time. You have been turned into a frog by Meegan the witch and must locate a magic potion to restore normality.

Initially, I died a few times. I insulted the Queen and was thrown from the battlements - I thought she might like flowers. Then I died of thirst in the desert, etc. However, resurrection was swift and, having made some good progress, was caught in the catacombs.

Although a fairly competent rendering with some charm, I felt that this adventure lacked that spark of originality which sets some programs apart. The graphic screens for the various locations did not make the best use of hi-resolution and no use was made of sound.

I enjoy solving adventure games and found this one sufficiently challenging to get me back to the keyboard. The broad appeal of the plot should make it good entertainment for everyone.

M.B.