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With Skyfox, an all-action combat simulation, Ariolasoft releases what has to be one of its best games to date.

The game has only just been released in America by Electronic Arts and has shot into the charts.

Your mission as a Skyfox pilot is to defeat an enemy invasion by tank and jet, which enables the player to take part in ground-to-air and air-to-air combat.

There are five levels of skill to choose from - from cadet to "ace of the base" and fifteen scenarios from training mission to massive invasion.

The Skyfox is armed with laser cannons and heat-seeking missiles. The enemy can be traced and monitored by either the on-board or Skyfox base computer.

Engaging the automatic pilot will locate and send you to the nearest enemy target.

The joy of Skyfox is that it is instantly playable but also has enough scope to allow the player to develop his or her skills, and not tire of the game.

The 3D scrolling graphics are nice and clear. The action is also smooth and fast.

When missiles or laser cannons hit a tank, there is an explosion but when the enemy's mothership or aircraft are hit they simply disappear, which is a little disappointing.

Skyfox is also available on disc for the Apple, price £17.95.