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The shrink powerup is one of four powerups in TimeSplitters 2 (information about other games helpful). It is green in color and containes a split-up sphere (possibly condensing molecule). The powerup allows the player to shrink to about the hight of a headless monkey. The powerup is mainly used as an escaping tool, although it is known to help in combat, as AI tend to shoot over the player instead of at him/her.