Don't Buy This

Don't Buy This is a ZX Spectrum compilation. As described on the box, it contains five of the poorest games submitted to Firebird. Each compilation was sold for only £2.50. Your Spectrum wrote "The games aren't that bad as do-it-yourself games but, they won't provide that much fun." CRASH gave it 39.333333% hence the game's title. Sinclair User said it contained "five of the most uninspired games ever to disgrace the Spectrum".

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