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Yet another martial arts game and probably one of the best for the Spectrum yet.

This one centres on the ancient art of Sai karate. It involves the use of a special sai weapon. Basically, this is a big stick with which you bash your opponent. And for good measure you can also kick him.

The idea of the game is a familiar one. You have to progress through eight levels from white to black belt, and then through another eight levels to become a Sai master.

The fighting figures are wonderful - very big and smoothly animated. You don't have to sit right on top of the screen to see them.

If you managed to reach the higher levels of the game there are extra hazards to face, including Ninja stars which whizz around the screen.

Points are scored for successful blows. Energy - or Chi level - is measured on a dragon's head on the scoreboard.

Sai Combat is good fun, graphically excellent and, if you've so far steered clear of all martial arts games, this could be the one to get you hooked.