'Owzat is a graphical simulation of a
test match between England and Australia.
The program loads in two parts. Part one
is used to set up the teams - you can either
use the pre-programmed teams or change them.
Part two is the main section, and is RUN
for each innings.
The bowling can be auto or manual, as can
be the batting. If you put both on auto, you
can just sit back and watch or doze off!
In manual batting mode, you can move the
fields around to set up different tactical
styles of play.
My main disappointment was in the lack of
sound effects. Not one sound came out of the
computer. With all the capabilities of the
BBC sound, this seems very strange, and
Virgin should do something about it.
But this failing apart, the game
appealled to me, and gives a change of
scene from outer space to the Oval.
6th December 1983
