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As with all Superior Software programs there is no explanation of the nature of the game. Knowing nothing about Road Runner I was a little apprehensive. I need not have worried as the game is brilliant.

You control a red racing car and must drive around a maze. Of course you have a task. You must drive over ten checkpoint flags before you are given a renewed maze. There are two kinds of obstacle. Firstly, three green racing cars which are hell bent on your destruction which they achieve by colliding - with you! Secondly boulders which fortunately remain stationary.

Your defence against the green cars is either out-manoeuvring or emitting smoke which sends them into an uncontrollable spin. The only defence against the boulders is one of non-contact!

The graphics are superb - they are both colourful and smooth, and the sound is fairly good. One feature that I liked was the short ragtime burst of music at the start of each game. The control keys are easily mastered and there is a joystick option. All in all, the game is of a very high standard and represents very good value for money.