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This latest release from Automata tries, without much effect to convey the atmosphere of a pub pastime onto the screen. Not only does the player have to compete against the dart board, he must also put up with the constant alcoholic intake which only serves to make scoring more difficult.

The actual dart throwing procedure is reasonably well done, giving the player at least a fighting chance. There are also some good skill factors included, which makes it more than just a game of chance. However, if the player takes too long in bringing his score down, then he becomes more and more drunk, which inevitably leads to dropped darts and darts bouncing out.

Due to this constant increase in alcohol the longer the game takes, the more boring it becomes. Unfortunately, the changing skill factor makes this a hit and miss affair. Ultimately no-one is going to be really interested in losing a game because they are paralytic through no fault of their own!