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Yet another movie spin-off - but this one sticks pretty close to the plot of the latest Steven Spielberg production.

The Goonies movie tells of a gang of young adventurers who discover a mysterious treasure map and then set off on a search for the lost pirate treasure in some spectacular underground caverns.

The game begins in the strange lighthouse owned by the nasty Mama Fratelli. It's basically a platform game with enhanced graphics and a two character control system. You have to move two members of the gang around each screen - and each must perform a specific task before you can move onto the next screen. You can either play the computer or two players can take part. You switch control by simply hitting the fire button.

For instance in the first screen one character must nip up to the top of the lighthouse and start a money printing machine going. This makes Mama Fratelli - who guards the light house - dash out to collect the falling money.

Meanwhile your mate must dash into the lighthouse and push over a drinking fountain which opens the secret passage which leads to the buried treasure!

Each screen is packed with interesting puzzles and problems. The attention to detail is good - and the game is fun to play.

If you enjoy the movie, you'll want to get hold of the game. A challenge for platform fans.