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As the name suggests to those acquainted with the Spectrum games Jet-Pac', Jet Power Jack is not very original. Despite that, this version is superior to the Spectrum game. Jack must refuel waiting spacecraft by fetching fuel pods from the far side of the screen/hangar, and returning to the space ship. The screens (Five of them, selected at start of each game) are not as barren as those of Jetpack and each one is different. To stop you from performing your task are various nasty creatures ranging from bats to living balloons which send you crashing down to earth when you cross their path.

Control is by joystick or keyboard, the keys are in sensible positions and respond well, the joystick offers no great advantage. The graphics are colourful and are generally flicker free, one complaint is Jack's movement is not as smooth as it could have been.

A moderate idea has been made into a very playable game which is very addictive. Jet Power Jack is well worth the money to anyone who likes a challenging game.