Amstrad Computer User


Super Sim Pack

Author: John Taylor
Publisher: U. S. Gold
Machine: Amstrad CPC464

 
Published in Amstrad Computer User #87

Yet another blistering compilation, and a fairly varied batch it is too.

Super Sim Pack

Well, you can't get a much more varied bunch of blasts than this little lot, ranging from sports action to combat simulation and beyond.

In short, whatever your tastes, you should find yourself catered for with this excellent collection.

Starting off, you've got the superb, if slightly strange, International 3D Tennis. Getting used to the weird wireframe characters is going to take some time here but, once you have, the gameplay is superb and the choice between tournament and championship should be more than enough to keep you hooked for hours.

If race action is more your style, then Crazy Cars II should be right up your street. The aim of the game is to put the pedal to the metal in your supercharged Ferrari F40, on the hunt for the corrupt cops who are running a stolen car racket.

As you tear through four states of America, watch out for the honest road cops and plan your route carefully. Check your route at all times and, above all, enjoy this riproaring chase blast that'll blow your socks off.

Next up is something for footie fans around the world, in the form of the superb Italy 1990 Winners Edition offering, allowing you to change history and pick your own teams for the World Cup final.

With some excellent special movements and controls thrown in, this blast is every bit as good as the original and is guaranteed to have you sweating by halftime. Get used to the player controls and use them wisely to secure the Jules Rimet Trophy at the end of the day.

The final offering on this superb compilation, is MicroProse's Airborne Ranger, a combat simulation with a difference.

Pick your Ranger and get prepared to take on some of the most challenging missions you'll ever have to face. Choose between rookie and veteran and, if you choose to play the experienced hand, you can also take on a series of missions from the campaign option.

Once you've chosen your mission, the next job is to select your weapons from the pod, before getting aloft for your first parachute drop.

The controls are fairly simple and the gameplay is superb so, if you like your action rough and ready, give this one a whirl.

All in all, Super Sim Pack is excellent value for money and provides perfect, all-round entertainment for your spending power. Nice one.

John Taylor

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