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This cassette contains two programs which are linked in theme and style.

One is a long adventure game in which various objects must be found, hazards overcome and secrets discovered which have to be solved before going on to the second. This is a shorter program meant to be completed at one sitting during which you explore an island.

The pirate theme is well maintained in both these programs and has a great deal of interest for children of all ages. I was a little surprised, however, that this program should claim to be educational.

It is certainly fun and would encourage language and decision making skills if played in a co-operative situation but I cannot say that it is what most people would regard as "proper education".

This said, the games are very well presented on a split screen format with attractive pictures, very cleverly constructed. Unfortunately, the response time is a little slow, for me at least. You cannot turn the sound off either which is rather a pity.

Another feature of the game I didn't like was the restricted vocabulary designed to prevent a child having to spell anything.

D.C.