Oowoo! Oowoo! Boom! Ratatatat! Yes, all these sounds come from LA Swat - which isn't about killing flying insects despite the name. It's an action packed offering that will appeal to fans of Green Beret and Commando.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back out on to the streets a gang of terrorists take over the West side of LA. Your job is to clean up the streets by wiping out the terrorists. Simple, huh?!

No, not really, because you also have to solve a hostage situation at the end of each level. Don't shoot the hostage while you blaze away at the manic terrorist or you'll live to regret it. You get a bird's-eye view of the streets - packed with terrorists.

The terrorists look a bit like skinheads. They are armed with baseball bats which they use to bash you with. They also have grenades which are deadlier at longer range.

There are also snipers who take pot shots at you - but you can hide behind overturned cars, a really nice graphic feature this, and shoot the mad gunners. No offence Arsenal fans...

You can also hide in the gaps between the buildings to attack the skinheads.

The only real gripe is the scrolling - it's a bit slow and not at all smooth. But the hectic action soon makes you forget all about this.

The city streets are well drawn and the sounds are simply brilliant. This must be the best Mastertronic Atari game I've ever played. Anyone who disagrees with me can just go and chew a brick!