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Another in the Mind Games series. My major criticism of this program is that the information screens, while clear and unambiguous, are most uninspiring. Even the major planet display is not very exciting.

The game is, however, a fully implemented, war-based, strategy ame and will appeal to those who enjoy a good long thoughtful battle amongst the stars. The aim is to destroy the home planet of the Zurgs or to capture, and keep, 25 of the other planets in the galaxy.

You start by choosing the proportions of each type of fighting ship to commission for the battle. Then you progress by thre major stages, expressed as screens. The computer screen can give intelligence, energy status and fleet details whilst the navigational one allows star jumping, orbiting and attacking. If you are in orbit you may bombard, assault or retire. Notice that there is no chance of a friendly approach!

In battle, the screen is graphically much better as you watch the various ships being destroyed before your eyes. An interesting, yet not too long-winded, game to be sure.

D.C.