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Your submarine is loaded with ten torpedoes. The enemy is trying to move its ships from one base to another. Your mission is to stop as many ships as possible.

The submarine 'Spectrum' is one of the most advanced of its time. An on-board computer will give you any information that its sensors are able to discover about the enemy shipping. It jars that such a sophisticated machine has a cutesy way of responding with a 'Hi There!' and a jingle every time you communicate with it.

While hunting for the enemy your sub is under constant threats: from land-based guns; air attacks if you stay too long on the surface: and suffocation if you stay underwater too long. It's also possible to run aground if the water is too shallow and the enemy ships have a nasty habit of fighting back if you attack them.

Luckily for you your computer will give you advance warning of impending danger allowing you to take evasive action. Ignore its advice at your peril!

A radar helps you track down enemy ships and shows where the land masses are. This is a very good display even if it does scan a little on the slow side.

Meters are given to monitor fuel and air supplies. You can refuel at one of the fuel dumps which are marked on your charts. You automatically take on air when you surface - a small diagram on the right of the display shows whether your sub is on the surface or submerged and how much water is beneath you.

Submarine Strike is a slow game to play but that doesn't mean that it isn't exciting. Once you get the scent of an enemy ship, it will be full speed ahead and no mercy will be shown.