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Picture the scene: You're alone at the base. The chill South Atlantic wind cutting through your long johns... when suddenly the air-raid sirens sound! The enemy have launched a surprise attack on the airstrip and there's only you to protect the place. Time to leap into your jumpjet and scramble! The day or reckoning has arrived.

Unfortunately, despite the initial promise of the setting, Jump Jet quickly proves itself to be something of an old duffer. The game is agonisingly slow, which is not surprising considering that it's written in Basic, and something of a chore to play.

Having shot down the enemy bombers which threaten your base you're allowed to fly on and attack the opposition's fortress across the sea; however, considering the amount of time it takes to scroll across the landscape you may have second thoughts about undertaking the mission. I know I did.

Graphically, though, it's OK, and the program does boast some rather novel computer-speak. As enemy bombers loom overhead, the program will proclaim in somnambulant tones: "Alert! Alert!" and other such similar things. All rather frivolous, but entertaining nonetheless.