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Happy couples are as rare in computer games as they are in Hollywood, but Olli and Lissa are the exception that proves the rule. An affectionate pair, of indeterminate species, they made their C64 debut three years ago and are still together in ths latest sequel. After helping a ghost regain his powers in the original, their latest escapade seems deceptively simple: Lissa would like to go for a ride in a country, and wants Olli to repair one of her two cars for the trip.

Unfortunately, all the parts Olli needs have been scattered around a massive flick-screen castle infested with all sorts of creepy creatures eager to make Olli miss his date. It's another arcade adventure with plenty of objects to find, some of which need to be used together to be of use. So far, so familiar and apart from the absence of colour clash the graphcs are unimproved over the Spectrum original. But what sets ths games above the rest is the animation.

Codemasters really have got a cartoon hit with this one. When Olli picks something up he winks and gives you the thumbs up, use the telephone and he actually picks it up and mutters into it (a thought bubble appears with a pointing arrow as a hint where to go next!).

Crash gave this 90%, and while there's no disguising its Spectrum looks and gameplay, it's still a really good arcade adventure. The graphics are fairly imaginative and varied, if plainly coloured, and Olli is great fun - although he's a little awkward to manoeuvre up and down ladders.

All in all, well worth buying!