Amstrad Action


Sailing

Categories: Review: Software
Author: Bob Wade
Publisher: Activision
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Action #21

Sailing

Sailing is a new and brave attempt at a yacht-racing simulation. You control a yacht for the country of your choice, against another country's yacht, in a series of races around a set of three bouys. Your country starts at the bottom of the league table, and you must beat each team to get to the top, Slow, uninteresting action means it doesn't have very wide appeal.

Verdict

Graphics 60%
P. Convincing sea movement and looks.
P. Colourful ships.

Sonics 67%
P. Optional tune or soothing sound of the waves.

Sailing

Grab Factor 32%
N. Difficult control makes life tough.
N. Hours at the helm take much patience.

Staying Power 51%
P. Interesting ship-design feature.
P. Tough battle to top of the table.

Overall 42%
P. Comprehensive instruction sheet.
N. You'll need to be keen on sailing!

Bob Wade

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