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The concept is simple. Our hero Oolong is a versatile little chap who can kick, punch, move left and right, jump and duck. Using these skills, his aim is to become a Grand Master of the martial art, by defeating a series of skilled opponents. You operate him from the keyboard - and it takes the dexterity of a concert pianist to keep him on the move and out of trouble, and to execute sixteen different kicks and punches he's capable of. It all happens at great speed in front of some very attractive Japanese backdrops.

There are no devilish problems to solve. Just a series of genuinely interactive adversaries, all with different skills and weapons (one even attacks Oolong by throwing knifes and woks at him). It's great value if you're looking for a fast action-packed game with classy animation (and good sound too).

Only one minor beef: it's useful to pause the game, to get your breath back before the next onslaught - but why use the DELETE key to stop the action? It's too close to the keys you're using to leap, duck and kick, and easily brushed by mistake. Let's hope this small irritation can be avoided in later versions.

Jeffery Pike