A bargain pack from the arcades!

It's hard to tell whether it's because the graphics are so fiddly or not, but ancient arcade games seem a great deal harder than we remembered. Of the two games given on this one value-for-money cart, this is certainly true of Moon Patrol.

The game is basically one step up from Space Invaders, as you site in a tiny pink space van, jumping over craters and shooting UFOs, but when the sky is full, you have a real challenge on your hands. The great number of continues makes it very easy to progress to Champion Mode, however.

Spy Hunter does not give such a rosy view of the old school games, however. The driving, though very simple, is fun, but the directions are vague, and the overall effect and entertainment value are so primitive it doesn't make for a thrilling ride.

Both games are available for normal Game Boy as well, which underlines the fact that colour does nothing for these games but make them look garish and not a little camp.

Two for one is definitely good value though, and Moon Patrol offers an interesting challenge. A decent compilation.

Graphics 40%
Very basic, but passable.

Sound 40%
Original, and cack, SFX.

Playability 60%
The old gameplay shines through.

Lastability 60%
Two for one ain't bad.

Overall 60%
Two old games don't make one new one!