ZX Spectrum

BraveStarr

Bravestarr plays like a genuine arcade game. It begins reasonably tamely, but soon builds into something special. The adventure slant gives it a unique feel, and lets you have a well-earned rest in the middle of the game (If you need it). The graphics are excellent, and although the central characters am a little small, they are all animated to perfection. Bravestarr is a voyage of discovery, and I'm glad I discovered it.

Another licensing deal just fails to hit the mark - Bravestarr is a very uninspiring horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up. The only positive thing that can be said about the graphics is that the animation is smooth; otherwise the use of colour is bland and the still shots (inside buildings) are very muddled. Fans of the toys will not be disappointed, others should approach warily.