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Due to a genetic engineering error, you are possessed with superhuman powers in a world where robots are taking over the human race. As such you must fight against overwhemling odds to save the last family on Earth.

Sounds familiar? Yes, that's because it's straight out of Robotron, the super fact shoot-'em-up by William Electronics that proved so popular in the arcades a couple of years back. Well, Roboman is a very good copy of that game.

You control a little character in a room full of robots who iincessantly follow you about. The first few waves are easy but as you progress, soon the number of robots increase and they start to move in faster. Also, indestructible hulks, grunt robots and evil mutant brains appear on the scene to make things even more hectic.

The graphics are very good. The carefully designed multi-coloured characters are animated very well. In contrast, the sound is rather a disappointment. Surely it could have been a lot more exciting than a few blips and squeals from time to time? Also, I was quite surprised to find that the almost obligatory hall of fame feature had been left out but in any case, fast and furious action and the overwhemling odds should suit all you dedicated shoot-'em-up fans out there.

Shingo Sugiura