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An excellent conversion of a deathly dull arcade game. We reviewed this back in CF6 when it was released at full price. The rating has gone up slightly to take into account the reduction in cost but at the end of the day it's still a snooze worth avoiding.

There's evil at work and it's called the Tangent Empire. They're on their way to invade earth in 14 enormous space stations. All you have at your disposal is a weeny little battle tank (or two if you're playing with a friend).

The space station scrolls from top to bottom as you move up it. You can collect stars as you progress which can be exchanged for power ups at the end of each level. There are also keys to pick up enabling you to exit the level you're on.

Enemies come in the form of other tanks, gun turrets, flying saucers and mines. The graphics have translated nicely from the arcade as has the gameplay. There's really nothing wrong with this conversion other than the fact that it's not very interesting. Two or three plays and you'll switch off.

Good graphics, average sound, fine gameplay but, horror of horrors, it always was a snooze-worthy game.