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Despite the rather high price, which probably reflects the shrinking state of the Acorn software market, I believe that Superior has a winner in this game.

The game is based on the Boulderdash idea that has already been seen on some other computers and which involves collecting treasure from a field full of dangerous elements. In this case you are the rather alien-looking creature which stalks the screen and the nasties are many and various.

The graphics are very good indeed. They are large and colourful and the animation is superb. I particularly like the way the character which you control has a look around him if you don't move him for a while.

Another danger are the eggs which if cracked turn into the dreaded Reptons of the title. These green and yellow creatures pursue you around and will kill you if you touch them. Once again the animation is superb.

This game has that addictive element which is becoming rare in software these days - perhaps I'm just becoming more jaundiced. I think it's the strategy element that makes it so good.

You can study the map on the lower levels so as to plan your moves and try out different ideas.

Repton has all the features of a well thought out and professionally finished product; good graphics, clever sound and superb animation. Despite its price it still gets top marks.

R.S.