PRICE: £5.95
MEMORY REQUIRED: 16K

It looks rather as if Uncle Clive is taking Horace as a sort of semi-mascot, as this is the second in the series of programs in which he has starred.

In the first part, Horace must cross the road and buy his skis without getting run over by the on surge of traffic. He then pays $10 for a pair of skis (yes dollars, what have they got against the pound sterling?). Horace then re-crosses the road, and if he is still alive, a skiing game commences.

The graphics all the way through are excellent. Though both these have been done before separately, never before have the graphics been so good on one tape. Because they have managed to bring extra life and enjoyment into these games, they must be the best representations of either on a low-budget computer. Using the two games in conjunction produces one of the most addictive packages I have yet encountered.

Horace Goes Skiing definitely helps set the new higher standard for Sinclair distributed software.

If you like pretty pretty graphics then Horace Goes Skiing may be just the game for you.

The cute comic book character was first introduced to Spectrum owners last year when Psion Software launched their Hungry Horace game. In that episode the mischievous little gobbler ate the park attendant's sandwiches and prize winning daisies.

The game begins with Horace attempting to get across a busy road as lorries, vans and cars thunder by. You must get him to the other side of the read without getting him killed. You have three lives in which to do this.

Once he is safely across the read he can pick up his skis from his shed, put them on, hobble back across the road and then begin his attempt on the slalom.

The first few flags are widely spaced and can be taken nice and gently. The game gets progressively difficult.

Splendid graphics, an addictive game, and a lovable character in the shape of Horace all for £5.

Horace Gees Skiing runs on a Spectrum in 16 or 48K and is distributed by Psion in W. H. Smiths.