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I have recently bought the new Hi-Res game "Rocketman" from the Software Farm. It is their second Hi-Res game and is even better than Forty Niner.

The object of the game is to collect powerpacks (1) on the platforms moving "Rocketman" (2) about using the ladders and when you fuel guage (3) is full you jump to the rocket (4) collect your jetpack and then fly over the left hand side of the screen where the diamonds (5) are waiting for you.

But things are not so easy as firstly there is a monster (7), emerging from the sea (6), called a "Bubloid" trying to catch you and drag you back into the sea and secondly if you miss a platform or ladder you fall into the sea anyway.

Layouts, speed and points change with each of the six different stages with the added twist that for the stages 4 to 6 the powerpacks and jetpack are replaced by legs of lamp and a vulture.

The game is fast and the graphics, as expected from the Software Farm, are superb and free flowing.

If Forty Niner rates 9 out of 10 then Rocketman deserves 10 out of 10.

Prices £5.95 from the Software Farm, Freepost (BS 3658), Bristol BS8 2YY.