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The RHS logo is a funny but effective title page for this rather standard space game, the sort of thing which comes in a much superior form the dedicated games machines. Having said that, the game uses the BBC's sound and colour qualities very well and I imagine that seasoned gamesters will have much fun trying to high score in this galactic shoot out.

The rather small spaceship moves (SHIFT) into position to attack the enemy hoardes which are indicated on a radar screen. When in range the ship fires (RETURN) and swings left and right (Z,X). All this action takes place in a peculiarly french blue sector of deep space.

The game is fairly difficult to play because of the small size of the graphics characters. Lining up shots is awkward and the firing rate not fast enough to allow continuous fiting while swinging into position. The action is reminiscent of Acornsoft's Starship Command. The best method of play seemed to be to take things very slowly and to play a defensive waiting game. Not the most exciting prospect.

It is rumoured that RHS are intimately connected with Chris Curry and Herman Hauser of Acorn so perhaps they will be concentrating on the games market for the BBC (especially with the lower price tag) while Acornsoft move into serious and general interest applications. Unfortunately, this particular game isn't essential collecting for the BBC owner and there are more original versions of this ilk available on the market. The most attractive feature unfortunately is the colourful packaging.