P702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:17/11 Q/Q3 SPECTRUM REVIEW John McKinlaz Kai Temple is a new martial arts game from Fire"iud. You have to escape from the temple, eliminating any guards that try to hinder your progress. You are equipped only with a dagger and the only move available is a rather dangerous kick, so when it comes to a spot of killing the choice is somewhat limited. , The temple is really a series of , platforms, upon which the fighting takes place. Once three screens have been cleared you can progress to the next level. ] Player's comment nextP702 CJEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:19/37 2/13 SPECTRUM "EVIEW John McKinlaz Graphically, Kai Temple is pretty average. The sprites are well-drawn and animated, but they are a bit too small and the backgrounds aren't too impressive. T Gamjplay is good, however, and the frustration level is just right to make you want to try again. The only thing I disliked was the {az the screen kept turning upside-down For the price, though, this game is good vbluj for money. There are better budget games around, but this is bz no means the worst. Firebjrd: Cassette £1.99 ] P702 CEEFA( 702 Mon 27 Oct 2Q:19/54 3/13 ATARI REVIEW ] Lou Nisbjt Quest for Eternity, bz David Cockram, released by Bug]Byte, is a text-only sci-fi adventure with a vocabulary of over 250 words - 99 verbs and 162 nouns. There were a jew difficulties in running this game. The insert does not indicate memory needs, but I had insufficient memory in my 48k 800 to run it. 48k machine owners take note. - The game is written in BASIC, which $ - makes it possible to Shjat bz LISTing the program to search for clues. Player's comment nextP702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:11/48 4/13 ATARI REVIEW Lou Nisbet Quest for Eternity, released "z Bug-Byte, is a good adventure to start out with. At the price, many bjgjnnjrs will find that they kit their money's worth in typing practice! The locations and objects, including an appearance by a name well-known in computer circles, are geared to the hi-tech and should be interesting enough for anyone. Answers of OUCH! to "attach" made mj laugh. Insistence on GO before UP made mj moan. Final verdict? Buy it if you'vj njvjr tried adventuring before. Cassette £2.99P702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:21/22 5/13 C64 REVIEW Mark Elliott Jeep Command, brought to us bz Bug- Byte, is an arcade/combat game. Although at first glance it seems original, a couple of goes will confirm its likeness to moon buggy styli games. You must drive your Jeep through hostile territory, jumping holes and blasting the injmz. Sounds familiar On top of all this excitement, if one of the firebombs lands "jfore you shoot it, it explodes, spraying bullets which you must jump. Player's comment nextP702 CEEFA( 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:21/18 6/13 C64 REVIEW Mark Elliott The graphics in Jeep Command (Bug- Byte) are acceptable, but not "rilliant. Instead of sound effects, a tune is played all the time. It's a good tune, but you can have too much of a good thing. However, there's always the volume control on the TV The idea behind this game makes up for the less than excellent graphics. If you want a game that is tough enough to keep you going for a few weeks without boring you, look no further. Cassette £2.99P702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:12/32 7/Q3 SPECTRUM REVIEW Nigel Edwards Since Ultimate brought us the amazing 3D pjrspectivj effect there have been many clones. Strike Force Cobra (Piranha) is one such game, but like any good clone it has added to the original. Colour is the most evident advance. The game involves leading a team of four around a fortress in a bid to destroy the enjmz's computer. The members of the team perform a pleasing array of moves in their quest, which involves solving many quite complex problems. Player's comment nextP702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:12/28 8/93 SPECTRUM REVIEW ] Nigel Edwards Strike Force Cobra (Piranha) features a wide variety of pleasing graphics, which are well animated. Sound is used sparingly, and only in spot effects. A useful feature for this type of program is a save game option, allowing cheating! One criticism I have is that when- ever there is a lot on the screen, spied szffers. If you enjoy 3D perspective games then this has a lot to offer in terms of content and playability. A certain hit. Cassette: £9.95P702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:14/20 9/13 AMSTRAD REVIEW Adam Joy Virgin Atlantic Challenge from Virgin Games puts the player in the place of Richard Branson in the hot seat of the infamous boat/ship/ cruise liner. The idea of the game (yes, you guessed it) is to cross the Atlantic Ocean in record time. You control the boat "z steering (to avoid icebergs and the like) and by altering the speed. T As with the real thing, refuelling stops must bj made. Richard also has to eat and make important business decisions (what would we do without him?). MoreP702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:05/37 10/13 AMSTRAD REVIEW JJ Adam Joy The action in Atlantic Challenge from Virgin Games takes place on two main screens showing side views of the jront and back of the boat. T Graphics are disappointing, with the only animation that of Richard. The view through the window is static and therefore no use at aln. To use any of the equipment (radar etc.) you place Richard in front of its picture and press "fire". * Although the idea iu novel, the actual format leaves a lot to bj desired. J found the game very repetitive. Not recommended. Cassette: £8.9kP702 CEEFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:14/14 11/13 BBC REVIEW Miles Potwell Street Patrollir, from Central Computing, is a text-only adventure game with a refreshingly down-to- earth scenario. The action begins on the football terraces, where the player takes the role of a policeman, trying to control a gang of unruly jams. Before long, however, things take a more sinister turn, with the cop accused of involvement in a jewel heistn He is keven a chance to prove his innocence - and from there on he's on his own... Player's comment nextP702 CEJFAX 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:17/10 12/13 BBC REVIEW Miles Potwell Street Patrollir, from Central Computing, makes a nice change from the usual swashbuckling nonsense. Sadly it doesn't quite live up to expectations. Quick changes between tersely-described locations give a cramped impression, and the mapping is often illogical - it's maddening not to bj able to return the way one came... A nice touch iu the help program on the back of the cassette, which allows one hint per loading. Might have been worth a look at a budget price. Cassette: £4.00P702 CEEFA( 702 Mon 27 Oct 21:07/55 13/Q3 OV 701 THIS WEEK BUYING A PRJNTJR Advice jrom an expert... BBC BLUES Alan Giles explains exactly why there are so jew BBC kbmjs T NEWS * New package for GPu * Music of the Spherrs * Computer Games Champion THE BIG BANG The City goes electronic QL WTRNKLE Tidy those Microdrivj directories UPDATED EVKRZ FRRDAY ]