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This game is highly original and totally addictive example of arcade action at it best, making good use of the colour and graphics capabilities of the C64.

Dicky (the owl) has had his hoard of diamonds stolen by Stephen (the spider) who guards one of them at the centre of his web. To recover it, you manoeuvre Dicky over the web strands (which turns black) until all the strands have been weakened and the web explodes. To make life much more difficult, the last strand to be weakened must be the central one - otherwise you lose a life. Throughout the game, Stephen chases Dicky and also attempts to rebuild the web. If he catches Dicky, you lose a life. Great skill is required to lure Stephen into a suitable position so that the central final strand of the web can be destroyed, and the diamond recovered before you run one of time.

Numerous additional features are provided which make the game thoroughly playable by everyone. Each time a diamond is recovered, the next level becomes more difficult and both the speed of play and starting level are pre-selectable. From level 8 onwards Stephen's friend Cecil joins the game, posing an almost impossible task. However, if you do achieve a brilliant score, a novel feature is that highest scores can be saved to tape and reloaded next time to impress your friends.

Highly recommended, and excellent value for money.