Critical Reaction
The Commodore 64 version was a Sizzler in Zzap!64 magazine, scoring 93% overall. The games sound and graphics were acclaimed.
The ZX Spectrum version was placed at number 67 in the Your Sinclair official top 100, with reviewers praising the visceral sound effects.
The game went on to become the biggest selling Spectrum game, biggest selling Amstrad game, and biggest selling game of the month overall in the Gallup charts.
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