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No-one knows what tomorrow will bring, but one thing about the future is sure: television game shows will literally be the death of us. Even the Japanese game show Endurance is going to look like Children's Hour compared to the stuff our grandchildren will be watching. Stuff like The Killing Game Show.

Psygnosis' program of this programme takes place within a hollow cylinder laced with platforms and walls. Your task is to escape, intact, from each cylinder. And, looking at the specification of your craft, that doesn't seem too difficult. It hops, kangaroo-style along the platforms, and can even climb walls - provided its leaps are well-timed.

The only problem is the cylinder is slowly but surely filling up with a deadly liquid that destroys anything it touches. And as if that wasn't worrying enough there's a host of malicious creatures to keep you company. Against all these odds, only those who play hard will fare well.

The Killing Game Show is slick in every aspect - from the TV show opening sequence to the action replay feature. It's immediately obvious that a lot of thought has gone into its playability and accessibility. Although simplistic in concept, the action is fast-paced and tense, with the atmosphere enhanced by colourful, detailed

to make 16 attractive levels) and a driving soundtrack to suit the pace of the level played. For palatable platform pranks with a difference you won't go far wrong with The Killing Game Show.

Due for release in November, this one should be almost identical to what's seen here. The only major difference will be a slightly smaller colour palette for the visuals.

There are no plans for a PC version at present, but since Psygnosis has converted most of its best-selling games for PC there's still a possibility.