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# To Buy or Not to Buy? — Mothership by Softsync

A review of [Mothership](http://localhost/product/mothership/) ($16.95), a 3-D arcade game by [Softsync](http://localhost/company/softsync/) for the 16K ZX/TS. Also briefly mentions Double Feature, Super Chess, Math Raiders, Alpha/Vowel Tutor, and Night Gunner.