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Spy Vs. Spy - the popular Mad Magazine cartoon strip is set to make its debut as a computer game in time for the Christmas rush.

The game is the work of First Star Software, the company headed by top American games writer - Fernando Herera.

Spy Vs. Spy is produced under licence in the UK by Beyond Software of Lords Of Midnight fame.

The game features a unique split-screen display which enables two players to play against each other simultaneously. Alternatively you can choose to play against the computer.

There are two Spies - each searching for the hidden briefcase and only exit from the embassy. Before you make good your escape, you also need to collect your passport, money and key to get out of the building.

This would be a piece of cake were you the only intruder in the foreign embassy. What makes Spy Vs. Spy different is that there are two players racing against each other to achieve this objective.

By pressing the fire twice a pointer appears at a display of six gadgets to the left of the screen. From this list you can select a time bomb, bomb, gun on a string, fire bucket, spring and map.

These booby traps are used to impede your opponent's progress and earn bonus points.

The map will show you your position in the embassy but loses you points each time you use it.

If you happen to walk into the same room as the other spy you can either engage him in hand-to-hand combat or you can scarper.

The key to success in Spy Vs. Spy is to keep an eye on what your opponent is doing at the same time as planning your own strategy. The animation of the spies is excellent.

Spy Vs. Spy is a sure fire hit and welcome addition to any C64 owner's games collection.