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A brilliant, addictive arcade game for all Mr. Men fans that shows how the BBC 32K should be used. Doubtless "Nightflite 2" fanatics will find it beneath them - but for the rest of us this is a colourful, noisy, enjoyable game.

Four main screens, each having each versions increasing in difficulty, allow us to take Mr. Bounce around the town to help Mr. Tall get his scarf and gloves; Mr. Lazy finish his home; Mr. Bump knock down his fruit; and to prevent Mr. Snow from melting.

The game has two versions. One is for speed freaks - the arcade version - and the practice program.

Response to the keyboard is instantaneous, but it is a shame that the concise insert instructions have 'full stop' for jump when they meant '*'! Screen top tells you score, lives left and bonus, while the level on is displayed bottom right.

As you assist Mr. Bounce, don't allow him to touch other Mr. Men - who increase in numbers with the degree of difficulty - or other obstructions, otherwise he ricochets around the screen with a zooming sound!

It has nicely animated graphics, good use of sound and colour and clear child-like drawings of houses. A humorous pleasing game.

T.W.