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This sky battle game called Harrier Attack is graphically quite eye-catching once you have lasted the duration of the loading process.

Although the long loading time is not the fault of the software supplier, Durell, nevertheless it is definitely offputting for the eager user.

The game itself consists of an aircraft carrier carrying two Harrier jump jets. Using the keyboard you control the craft positioned at the rear of the carrier. As soon as the carrier comes into view on the screen from the left hand side you must launch the harrier into the sky. There are lots of small black clumps of dots which are supposed to represent flak released from enemy landguns which come into view once your harrier has flown over the landscape. On skill level one you aren't damaged by this ammunition, but as you become more adept at the game and progress to more difficult levels this flak will prove lethal to your harrier.

On Level five the going really gets tough. The screen action hots up and takes place at supersonic speed. You must have your wits about you and fingers on the keys throughout in order to avoid being blown up the instant the game gets going.

Graphically the game is good, but it is difficult to play mainly because there are too many keys to press - a joystick would improve the game no end. Altogether, you have to use five keys, up, down, left and right (for fast and slow speeds) as well as the space bar which you use to fire missiles.

A brave attempt from Durell in Harrier Attack.