Released by Cheep Games, but not cheap and nasty. Very classy
Basic programming provides a two-dimensional version of
Rubik's Cube. This ranks among the cleverest things I've seen
written in a high level language.
There are three levels of difficulty, and once you set your
Spectrum in motion, a complete cube jumbles itself before your
eyes. Then it's up to you to get it back by manipulating the rows
and columns via the keyboard. Each row and column is assigned
to a pair of keys, so you can rotate in one of two directions.
It's easy to describe, but not so easy to solve. When you have
finished, the number of moves and the time you took are displayed.
The colourful display is superb: a real credit to the standard
facilities of the Spectrum and the programmer. The game runs
quickly and smoothly. I would have liked to see a 3D cube, but
that's nit-picking.
Available only by mail order, with ZX-printed inlay card and
notes, if Rubik's Cube still intrigues you, then buy this. You
won't be disappointed.
5th June 1984
