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I say, I say, I say, what do you get when you cross a jetpack with a gun-toting psychopath? Space Harrier, the classic arcade - that's soon to see a sequel - has been re-released for all those unfortunates who've missed it first time round.

The Space Harrier is a guy with a gun, a grudge and guts. He flies or runs forward into the screen, blasting heroically at aliens who swoop in from the clouds. He has to shoot them and avoid the natural hazards, such as trees to stay alive and finish the level.

What's fun about this? The speed with which everything happens, that's what!

You scroll into the screen at such pace that human reactions aren't enough, and heavy bouts of luck are needed just to survive!

The piccies look a little dated, with outlines rather than solid, filled shapes, but this is a necessary sacrifice for speed. And what a brilliant trade off. This is possibly the fastest 'into-the-screen' feast of blasting ever! At its budget price you can't go far wrong if you find yourself prey to the occasional bout of kill-frenzy. Slap it in the tape deck now, and get wasting!

So fast, at first sight it seems unplayable. Action-packed, but ultimately rather shallow.

Finish the second stage.

Still splatter city!

Graphics 90%
N. Dated look.
P. So very, very fast!

Sonics 71%
P. The authentic tune is great!

Grab Factor 89%
P. Wickedly good shoot-out fun.

Staying Power 77%
P. Loads of levels.
N. Too much action!

Overall 80%
A true CPC classic.