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Pssst

Growing the best Thyrgodian Megga Chrisanthodil possible is the sole purpose of Robbie the Robot. When insects invade his garden, he has to stop them ruining his work. He has a canister of insect repellent, a…

31 December 1983

Pssst is an arcade developed by Ashby Computers and Graphics Ltd., released 31 December 1983 on ZX Spectrum.

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What Pssst is

Pssst is an arcade game developed by Ashby Computers and Graphics Ltd. and released in 1983. It was published by Ultimate Play the Game. It is available on ZX Spectrum only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Growing the best Thyrgodian Megga Chrisanthodil possible is the sole purpose of Robbie the Robot. When insects invade his garden, he has to stop them ruining his work. He has a canister of insect repellent, a smoke-bomb and a startling streamer, each placed on walls at the side of his garden. Each will stun any particular vermin, but you will need to find out exactly what kills what.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Pssst launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.

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When did Pssst come out?
Pssst was released on 31 December 1983 for ZX Spectrum.

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