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ACU Issue 01 (Aug/Sep 1984)

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/* Games reviewed */
===[[Codename MAT]]===
 
[[Image:Codename MAT Screenshot.png|right]]
With titles like ''[[Jet Set Willy]]'', ''[[Manic Miner]]'', ''Atic Atac'', it's not surprising that the inspiration for games naming is on the wane. There was a time when ''[[Codename MAT]]'' would have been called ''3D-Hyper Mega Space Invaders'' - or worse. As it is, Mat stands for 'Mission Alien Termination' - not exactly the sort of sentiment to broadcast in case we are Not Alone.
===[[Oh Mummy]]===
 
[[Image:Oh Mummy! 3.png|right]]
Another in the fine line of programs to appear to the accompaniment of a demented tune. No prizes guessing what sort of tune to expect when the hapless British Archaeologist sets about the tombs of Egypt.
===[[Roland in the Caves]]===
 
[[Image:Roland in the Caves 1.png|right]]
One of the most original and brilliant games of all time has been further enhanced by the pixel precision of the [[CPC|CPC464]]. In the effort to scroll the most detailed screen of any [[CPC|CPC464]] game, there is some evidence of the picture tearing at the edges - but this does not detract from the main action of the game.
===[[Roland on the Ropes]]===
 
[[Image:Roland on the Ropes 2.png|right]]
Another classic game with ghosts, spiders, rats, acid, treasure and some of the cutest and least menacing mummies you will stumble across. The idea is simple - get [[Roland]] from the bottom level of the dungeon complex (a random maze) to the top. Collect treasures, and avoid bumping into things that reduce his life expectancy.
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