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AMIGA

One of the earliest arcade conversions to the Commodore 16-bit computer, and a game that showed off how the machine could effectively recreate arcade products. Replicating the smooth angular graphics perfectly, it’s a great conversion, and even better in two-player mode.

AMSTRAD CPC

Boasting the same natty construction kit as the Spectrum version (and also written by John F Cain), here we have no music and slightly more colourful graphics. Sadly,

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