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The 128K version of the game also came bundled with new Spectrum 128Ks when they launched, along with The Neverending Story (also from Ocean).

The original 48K game that was released some time before provided 8 events which were loaded in two parts. The 128K game got 12 events (adding javelin, 100m sprint, 110m hurdles and the triple jump), and they all got loaded at one time.
It also got excellent music accompanying the title screen and jingles before and after each event.

Jonathan Smith recalls: "I hated this project.
We had to produce the game very quickly so all the elements I worked on were modified Hyper Sports code, with the exception of the ski-jump."

In the same way that Konami took a successful idea in Track and Field and gave it a shake-up to produce a high quality sequel in Hypersports, so Ocean decided to following the best-selling Decathlon with Supertest. This time round, the events include shooting, cycling, ski slalom and even a penalty shoot-out. There's a nice balance of different skills required, but make no mistake, your digits will still be numb by the end of it all. As you'd expect from an Ocean sports games, the graphics are good and it proves to be a competent successor to Decathlon even if it lacks the first game's cohesion and true sense of tie-in.

Daley Thompson's Super-Test


CAN DALEY THOMPSON keep up the pace of Decathlon with his new Super-Test?

There are eight new events with all but one requiring the agonizing bashing technique of successive key pressing or rapid left and right joystick movement for building and maintaining speed.


Events such as cycling, pistol shooting, rowing, goal scoring and tug o' war are straightforward, while others - spring board diving, ski jump and slalom - require speed and additional co-ordination.

With the ski jump Daley descends the slope, takes off near the edge and lands safely. All three movements are controlled by you. In the diving event his take-off height, number of somersaults achieved and entry into the water are again your domain.

The format remains the same as Decathlon in that scores and qualifying times are displayed, but there are no stamina plus energy-sapping combinations, like the 400 metres, and only one event has an 'angleometer'.

The graphics are large, clear and colourful. Great care has been taken to create an environment allowing you to enjoy watching and playing. For instance, the ski jump scene is split into three windows, one showing a close-up side view of Daley on the slope while the other two show side and elevated views of the course.

Both sides of the cassette have been filled, which makes it very reasonably priced.


Publisher Ocean Price £6.95
Memory 48K Joystick Any
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Colette McDermott

DALEY THOMPSON'S SUPERTEST
Ocean / £6.95
Dougie: You'll be really knackered when you get to grips with D.T.'s Supertest, it's a real test of skill and endurance not to mention the damage it does to your digits!
First off, comes the Pistol Shooting, where you'll need a quick eye and a fast hand to score enough points to qualify.
Next up is the Cycle Racing, where you compete against the clock. Actually, it's more of a test to see what gives in first, you, your fingers, or your poor ol' speccy!
When you've fully recovered from the cycling, you get the chance to go for a nice relaxing dip in the pool. Ha-ha, that'll be the day - you didn't think you'd get in there for nothing did you? No, you have to turn somersaults and dive into the water without the slightest ripple.
You'd better dig out your thermal underwear for the next event as it gets pretty chilly on the Giant Slalom. Although you get 2 chances you'll probably spend more time on your backside than you will winging your way down the slopes!
Day 2 sees you starting four new events. The rowing is another finger numbing exercise in stamina, and you'll have to beat the clock to qualify. You're also up against a computer opponent who's hard to beat.
Beat the Goalie, next. Well, you don't actually get to beat the goalie, you have to beat him at penalties. You can build up the power of your shot on the run up and at the last minute kick the ball at an angle to fool the goalie. (Tee-hee!)
Now you're for the high jump. Well actually, the Ski Jump, but they want you to jump high anyway! To get the best flight, build up your speed on the ramp, then just before the end, press the fire button to jump off into the clear blue yonder.
If you've any stamina left after all that, it's time to put your bulging biceps to the test in the tug-of-war. Once again your fingers bear the brunt of the bashing as you struggle to pull your way to victory. It's all pretty exhilarating stuff. 9/10

DALEY THOMPSON'S SUPERTEST
Ocean / £6.95
Dougie: You'll be really knackered when you get to grips with D.T.'s Supertest, it's a real test of skill and endurance not to mention the damage it does to your digits!
First off, comes the Pistol Shooting, where you'll need a quick eye and a fast hand to score enough points to qualify.
Next up is the Cycle Racing, where you compete against the clock. Actually, it's more of a test to see what gives in first, you, your fingers, or your poor ol' speccy!
When you've fully recovered from the cycling, you get the chance to go for a nice relaxing dip in the pool. Ha-ha, that'll be the day - you didn't think you'd get in there for nothing did you? No, you have to turn somersaults and dive into the water without the slightest ripple.
You'd better dig out your thermal underwear for the next event as it gets pretty chilly on the Giant Slalom. Although you get 2 chances you'll probably spend more time on your backside than you will winging your way down the slopes!
Day 2 sees you starting four new events. The rowing is another finger numbing exercise in stamina, and you'll have to beat the clock to qualify. You're also up against a computer opponent who's hard to beat.
Beat the Goalie, next. Well, you don't actually get to beat the goalie, you have to beat him at penalties. You can build up the power of your shot on the run up and at the last minute kick the ball at an angle to fool the goalie. (Tee-hee!)
Now you're for the high jump. Well actually, the Ski Jump, but they want you to jump high anyway! To get the best flight, build up your speed on the ramp, then just before the end, press the fire button to jump off into the clear blue yonder.
If you've any stamina left after all that, it's time to put your bulging biceps to the test in the tug-of-war. Once again your fingers bear the brunt of the bashing as you struggle to pull your way to victory. It's all pretty exhilarating stuff. 9/10