Home Computing Weekly


Games Pack 3

Categories: Review: Software
Author: M.R.
Publisher: Gem
Machine: Camputers Lynx

 
Published in Home Computing Weekly #43

This tape contains no less than three games.

The first, Reversi (Othello) plays a reasonable game, and can be set at different levels of difficulty. It loads in two parts - first the instructions, then the game proper.

Second is Pontoon - a three-way card game simulation between two human players and the computer. The graphics on this are superb, and the game is played well. I think this is the best game on the tape, my only complaint being that it is a little slow.

Game three is a version of the old favourite where you are a snake and have to try and touch certain objects, while growing longer all the time, and not bumping into your own body.

This is as reasonable an implementation as you can get, with good graphics and a few new twists.

All the games have good instructions, and the tape loaded with no problems on TAPE3. Excellent value for money as a starter pack - the games aren't the usual run-of-the-mill arcade variety, and should offer something for everybody.

M.R.