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Look, I know we've already reviewed the Spectrum version of this game - but this Amstrad conversion is just so good we can't ignore it! Along with Sorcery and Knight Lore this must rate as one of the top three games for the Amstrad!

Big words? We can justify them by telling you that Highway Encounter is simply so addictive that this review had to be written after the Ed sent Big Red to sit on the Amstrad - it was the only way to get people away from the screen long enough to get this written!

The basic idea of the game is this. Aliens have taken over the earth and you have been given the task of preventing them taking over completely. You control five Vortons - Alien 8 style droids - who have to manhandle the deadly Lasertron along the last highway in the world not controlled by the aliens to reach Cone Zero.

If you succeed, the world is saved! The screen display shows a smooth scrolling 3D highway - with your Vortons lined up in a neat crocodile ready to take the Laserton to Zone Zero. There are 30 zones or screens to complete - each with its particular hazards.

Highway is a terrific mixture of action and strategy - with neat wall animated graphics and sound. A must for every Amstrad addict!

Watch out for our Highway Encounter map next issue!