

1989 · Action · Arcade
Incredible Shrinking Sphere
1989 video game
- Released
- 1989
- Platforms
- AmigaAmstrad CPCAtari STAtari ST/STECommodore 64Commodore C64/128/MAXZX Spectrum
- Genres
- ActionArcadePuzzle
- Developers
- —
- Publishers
- —
- Perspective
- Third personBird view / Isometric
- Themes
- Action
- Country
- United Kingdom
About
Incredible Shrinking Sphere is a 1989 video game developed by Foursfield and published by Electric Dreams Software for Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and ZX Spectrum
Keywords
- maze
- high score
The articlegameplay, story, development, reception
Gameplay
The game consists of eight levels, each divided into four maze sections. The player must direct the ball to the exit of the maze. Each maze has traps and assassin enemies. Assassins can be countered with collectable shields or ammo. Traps can be tackled by shrinking or enlarging the ball.
Story
On the planet Sangfalmadore, the player is recruited to the Sphere Training Corps. An earthquake has trapped the STC's Colonel Matt Ridley, leaving it up to the player to rescue him.
Development
Anna Ufnowska's inspiration for designing the game came from the intricate weaving of a pair of slippers. The project began in late February 1988 and took seven months to put together.
Reception
ACE magazine called Incredible Shrinking Sphere an impressive debut for Foursfield because of the realistic ball movement.
The Spanish magazine Microhobby gave the game the following scores: Originality: 80% Graphics: 80% Motion: 80% Sound: 80% Difficulty: 100% Addiction: 100%
Releases by platformdates and regions as published
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Collections3 collections
Platform libraries
- Amstrad CPC games
- Atari ST gamesCommercial games
- ZX Spectrum games
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