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Here you are, in the heart of enemy country, strapped into the pilot's seat of a helicopter. Your mission is to destroy all enemy armaments factories, which are scattered over numerous islands. Your only weapons are a number of bombs and your machine gun. Once you've used them it's back to your aircraft carrier to refuel and restock.

The action ranges over a large area. The display scrolls as you move around, bringing more islands into view. A small, long range scanner at the bottom of the screen allows you to see what's coming up before you see it beneath you.

Most of the islands have factories which are easily spotted due to their bright colours and billowing smoke. Your aim is to drop your payload on them and blow them sky-high. Unfortunately, it's possible you don't carry enough bombs to obliterate the target so you must fly back to your carrier and restock, and return to the factory and finish it off before it can be rebuilt. When a factory's near destruction it stops producing smoke.

Obviously, life isn't going to be that easy. First, the helicopter isn't too easy to control. The sea is patrolled by ships which take a pot shot at you, given half a chance. On the islands are numerous tanks and gun emplacements which try to knock you out of the sky. Of course, you can drop bombs on them, but don't forget you need most of what you are carrying to destroy the factories.

Don't think you've got away with nobbling the factory: a wave of bombers and fighters not only come after you for revenge, but also attempt to sink your aircraft carrier. This means you won't be able to refuel or restock with bombs.

After the aircraft the guided missiles come into play. These weave around the screen, following you everywhere.

Certainly not a game to get out for just a few minutes. Graphics, sound and the mission will keep you hooked.