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Sub simulates a struggle between you, captain of the frigate Anachronous, and a Soviet submarine. How accurate it is I would not know as my naval warfare experience extends no further than the queue in the cafeteria on the Isle of Man ferry. But nevertheless Sub is intriguing and challenging.

The screen shows instruments for range, depth and direction of foe along with your speed, heading and rudder position. Also displayed is the depth setting and your depth charges. In the centre is the sonar display.

By varying course and speed you try to intercept and destroy the sub before he torpedoes you. My early efforts included being blown out of the water after less than a minute, likely to be an unbeatable record. If you win you get a brief rendering of Rule Brittania.

There are three ranks, promotion leading to a harder game, and five skill levels. Higher levels are certainly taxing. Selecting Russians as enemies seems somehow improper compared with fictitious planets. Definitely not one to improve East-West relations!

D.J.