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The thought of sunken treasure has always stirred the imagination of men. Every so often, the news breaks that divers have discovered some old Spanish galleon that contains wealth beyond imagination and treasure fever starts again. But, throughout the centuries, legends and stories have persisted of one site that if discovered, would kill the market in galleons overnight. The site in question is somewhat larger than a mere ship. It is a complete city! The fabled city of Atlantis which was supposed to have been engulfed by water many centuries ago!

You are a diver and think that you know the approximate location of the city. You are now making your last preparations before setting off on what will surely be a death-or-glory dive. With your oxygen tanks full and your sub-aqua pistol loaded, you slip silently off the edge of your boat...

Pacific (why that title?) is an arcade adventure of French origins which sees you exploring the murky depths. Any living creature is a potential threat and must be shot or avoided as you make your way through the reefs and plant life of the ocean. As you descend, you will find sextants that will give you a map of your current whereabouts and air pumps that are vital for topping up your oxygen supply.

Mines are deadly but can be shot. Barrels of gunpowder are also potentially lethal but you can use them to blast through horizontal rock barriers. Make sure that you are well out of range when they explode. Doors allow access to subterranean tunnels where you might be able to gain access to extra lives and ammo.

Pacific is no more than an average game. Certainly, the graphics are excellent - bright and colourful - but the gameplay seems somewhat lacking. Scrolling between would have helped but the whole thing feels like Sabre Wulf in slow motion, and without the exciting bits.