GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Size Matters session
Our independent guide breaks down Size Matters into clear observations, helping you navigate each system without promising hidden shortcuts. By comparing settings, equipment usage, and progression steps, you can shape a playstyle that matches your comfort with the shrinking platform challenge.
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Assess Shrink Pressure
Play a short run and note how many seconds you have before the game ends. Use this timing to plan how far you can travel before critical platforms disappear.
- Watch the shrink animation early to gauge how quickly you lose height.
- Plan routes that use higher surfaces first, before they disappear.
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Map Machine Layout
Sketch the lab and mark each machine’s position. Compare distances to see which routes minimize back‑tracking as you become smaller.
- Group machines that share formulas to reduce travel as you shrink.
- Keep a note of which formula belongs to each device for quicker access.
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Ingredient Dependency Chart
List each formula alongside the ingredient it creates, then draw arrows to show which later formulas rely on those outputs. This visual helps prioritize machine usage.
- Collect the three key ingredients as early as possible to leave more time for synthesis.
- Verify each ingredient matches its formula to avoid wasted processing.
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Double‑Jump Count Test
Toggle the double‑jump setting and observe the difference. Observe how additional jumps affect your ability to climb onto tall equipment without needing to rearrange the lab.
- Try a higher start height if early platforming feels cramped.
- Increase double jumps to give yourself extra margin when climbing tall devices.
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Achievement Exploration
Browse the Steam Achievement list and attempt a few as optional goals. This encourages thorough lab exploration.
- Enable Steam Cloud to protect your progress if you reinstall the game.
- Review the achievement list for optional goals that encourage deeper exploration.
