Big K


Zigzag
By DK Tronics
Spectrum 48K

 
Published in Big K #4

Zigzag

I haven't seen a short young dude in weeks. But I keep right on looking. There's nothing else to do. Then, suddenly, I spot one! The little critter starts at the sound of my armoured Vecktrakker and legs it into the maze. I cram on the gas. The mug scuttles away - only to find itself cornered in a dead end. Its bulbous eyes spin like hubcaps and it rasps in defiance. With a grin I punch the Electron Interrogator...

Visually at least this SF maze chase is pretty impressive. Each maze, or sector, to use the vernacular, contains a family of Scarabags which, when confronted, are revealed to be nothing more than lolling, bug-eyed tomatoes. Your task is to fry these fruits and then move onto a new sector.

Unfortunately, despite the sharp visuals, the gameplay is a trifle monotonous. Still, those fancying a short bout of tomato-trashing will not be disappointed.