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Swag is primarily a two player game but with a practice option for a single player to joust with the computer; however be warned that as a single player you will be more than fortunate to win - so bring a friend.

As with most Micro Power offerings this is a very acceptable multi facetted arcade type game. Stylishly drawn with full colour graphics this program has more than the usual friendly functions including the giving of a specified player a head start.

The object of the exercise is the accumulation of cash over and above that of your opponent who is striving to achieve a common goal through similar means. Both are trying to steal 250,000 in diamonds whilst shooting each other and defying killer Droids respectively called Henrys and Percys. With Police cars rarely offering assistance and drinking cans of beer it's not surprising that the sanctuary of your home remains very elusive.

Being a two player game the placement of the keys are most important and fortunately in this case they are as convenient as one could hope, however you do have a joystick option should you be fortunate to own a compatible pair.

This package represents value for money consistent with the many similarly-featured arcade games at the moment, but its two player aspect will I feel influence a potential buyer for or against it.