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Spherical

Spherical

Credits
Released: 1989 (35 years ago)
Publisher: Rainbow ArtsInfo / Logos
Coder: Jörn Galka
Graphics: Andreas EscherInfo
Bernd Buddrus
Title Screen: Andreas EscherInfo
Gogo
Musician: Chris HülsbeckInfo / Photo
Ramiro VacaInfo / Photo
Box Art: Celal KandemirogluInfo
Information
Main Control:Joystick (Port 2)
Players:1 or 2, Simultaneous
Language:English
Retail Price:£9.99 Tape
£12.99 Disk
Tape Loader
Turbo Tape compatible
Used in Rainbow Arts release (1989)
Categorization
Genre:Platformer, Single Screen
Tags:Action, Puzzle, Side view, Arcade, Platform, Direct control
Inspiration
Name: Solomon's Key
Type: Arcade coin-op
Owner: Tecmo Ltd (Japan)
Reference: Solomon's Key on KLOV
YouTube Links
Longplay video 48:09
Myrryspeikko on Jun 17, 2020
Longplay video 1:24:38
RetroLongplayPit on Jan 2, 2017
Magazine Reviews
Games Machine, issue 21 (aug 89), p107
Rainbow Arts full-price release
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10 Comments

NaypheeNayphee 2023-11-078/10 (8/10)
Spherical is a platform puzzle game that sources some of it's inspiration from "Solomon's Key", in the sense that your wizard can place blocks under and in front of him. To complete the level, you have to get the titular sphere to roll into the exit, but it is affected by gravity and things in it's path - so clearing or blocking a path for it is the order of the day. Of course, it's not straightforward at all and some light puzzle-solving along with deft timing is required, which is fun, enjoyable, and occasionally frustrating. There are even boss stages every once in a while, and a password system so you don't have to repeat earlier levels. It's even got a simultaneous 2 player mode!
Very expertly presented with great music, this is a solid game worth your time.
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Chaniyth 2021-09-01
While similar to Solomon's Key this game has enough character to be its own game that is very fun and addictive.

It should be noted that retail floppy versions of this game utilizes a VERY aggressive copy protection method that will format the disk if for any reason it thinks the disk is a copy. For those that own physical retail floppy disk versions of this game it is highly recommended that you play the original disk with the write protect notch covered.
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Neo-RioNeo-Rio 2015-09-05
This is one really well designed and playable game. Only the puzzle bits might put a few people off, but all in all it's definitely worth playing.
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Merlin_The7thSignMerlin_The7thSign 2006-10-0610/10 (10/10)
Much better than Solomon's Key, because bringing the ball to the goal offers more possibillities. Also there are more game-elements and end-monsters.
And if you play together you'll need real good team-work. Don't know any better team-game.
Btw. S. O. Re-makes it for Windows. It's called "Devil's Sphere"
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stooart 2006-02-117/10 (7/10)
I preffered Solomon's Key but this was still a belting little game. I bought this on disk and it crashed like mad though which was a real pain! :)
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Lemonope 2003-04-29
Arcade Platformer (Single Screen?)... Hardly! More like Multi-screen as theres huge of screens with puzzles. This game can be very enjoyable when you get into it. 8/10
Mark Lee May 2002-12-18
Another classic
And the game has some realy good music too
Viceroy 2002-11-28
Ohh - this feeling of nostalgy kills me! This one had an atmosphere more electric than most games. Music was also great. I wish I'll found this emulated.
Olle 2002-08-30
I played this game a lot with a friend on the AMiga. It's a 2 player Solomons Key action puzzle with a rolling ball instead of a key.
Cindy Nodolski 2002-06-03
This game is absolutely addictive. I've played it for hours on end. One of my all time favorites.

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Scans

  • Spherical Front Cover scan
    Front Cover ‧ Tape ‧ 300 DPI
  • Spherical Magazine scan
    Magazine ‧ Crash ‧ 150 DPI

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