Another game from the sole independent M5 software house, Hamsoft. In Tank Attack, you and the opponent - which can be the computer - control tanks in a maze and try to blast each other 21 lines.

The most striking feature of this game is the number of options available. You can choose from four mazes, one or two player option, flying saucers, bullet ricochet on hitting wall, electrified wall which destroys tanks on contact, keys or joypad control and three varying speeds.

Considering the memory limitation of the unexpanded M5, this is some feat. Key response is and the nicely defined wander around the screen smoothly and quickly.

Sound effects are also very good, especially the UFO! The game itself, although very simple in concept, is quite addictive and in two-player games, it gets very compulsive. It is far better than a very similar cartridge game which costs a great deal more, and is easily the best tape software available for the MS. Highly recommended to all those who are put off by the hideously high price of cartridge software.

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