Elite (Commodore 64)

I broke into a sweat as Elite loaded into the 64. Would it live up to expectations? Could I survive in the murderous space lanes? As I settled down my executive class comfy swivel chair I knew I was about to experience the game of a lifetime.
Elite is already a classic game on the BBC but its arrival on the 64 is more important event. Despite problems of conversion, the game has been improved and is still the same brilliant mixture of 3D space laser combat and trading.
At its most basic the game is a challenge to trade in certain basic goods so as to make enough money to buy sophisticated weaponry. Once you've got that armament you can take on the universe in ship to ship combat so as to improve your rating from Harmless to the much sought after Elite...