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Hustler is another version of pool for the Spectrum but this also offers spin.

To aim, a cross must be moved around the white table. The power gauge is constantly changing so you must shoot when the gauge is showing the required strength. The keys for aim and shooting are the same as ZX Interface 2, so you can use a joystick. Use the keyboard if you want spin. There is top, bottom, left and right spin and the strength can be adjusted.

There are three game variations for one player and three for two players. You suffer penalty shots if you pot a ball in the wrong pocket or the wrong order, and the offending ball will then be out of play.

The graphics are poor - the balls aren't completely round, they're not coloured and their numbers flicker as they move.

The balls move extremely slowly, although they speed up after rebounding from the side!

I found the slow speed reduced my enjoyment, although the spin and different games variations should appeal to the pool fan.

S.E.