Plot
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.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.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.Release
The game package included a contest slip offering a chance to win a Tomy Omnibot 2000 or a limited-edition ''Incredible Shrinking Sphere'' poster.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:(SpanishReferences
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