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This is a full feature implementation of the arcade game, with six rows of eight invaders descending and bombing your base and three shields. Good for beginners and experts alike, having an increasing difficulty level, it is written in machine code and uses to the full sound and colour graphics of the BBC.

The packaging is drab and instructions simply consist of how to load, added by a rubber stamp! But the program loaded first time and a clear and concise set of instructions was presented on screen.

Playing the game was enjoyable and just proves that you cannot keep a good game down. The keys - Z and X for left and right with the space bar to fire - are easy to use and respond to the slightest press.

Apart from the basic version, you can set up your own game by varying any of the features; fast or slow missiles, shields or no shields, even invisible Invaders!

The only improvement I can think of would be a chart of high scores and player's names - the highest score is kept and displayed anyway.

R.E.