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In the twilight gloom, the computer screen flickered into life. Two words appeared on the screen. The stark message read: "Log-on please".

What computer could this be? The temptation to try and hack into it is overwhelming. Would it be possible? Would it be ethical? Would I get caught?

Well, none of those questions need worry you with the arrival of the brilliant Hacker from Activision. Your conscience can remain clear.

Hacker comes with no instruction book, no rules and no clues. The player must decide how to proceed and, indeed, just what the point of the game is.

Thanks to Activision's product review co-ordinator, we were given a helping hand along the way. But there lies a problem. If we tell you what happens and what it is all about, the whole point of the game is ruined.

Anyway, Hacker is a thoroughly challenging arcade adventure with a touch of strategy thrown in for good measure.

The clues and problems will make you want to rip your hair out by the roots and bite the carpet.

After logging-on - this is difficult but if you persevere the computer will pretend to malfunction and give you a chance to access the computer. - we suggest you try the name of the city.

Hacker is an intriguing and complex game based on a new and refreshing idea. It's a winner.