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This is yet another variation on the Centipede theme but to be fair it is probably one of the better versions with some novel features.

Much of its interest lies in the good use of the graphics and sound. There is a well-drawn eagle with a fascinating wing motion and a cry which sounds more like a seagull than a bird of prey. There's also a spider realistic enough to send a few shivers down sensitive spines.

Play can be controlled from the keyboard but a joystick is definitely preferable. Up to nine players can be selected using the numeric keys and other useful features are a pause key and the ability to turn the sound off if it should get a bit wearing.

Easy to start with, the level of difficulty soon builds up though further scoring possibilities are added by the appearance of a scorpion which scuttles menacingly across the screen.

Just enough then to lift it above the competition and make it a worthwhile buy.