LinkLines Versions
LinkLines is updated on a regular basis, usually once every two weeks.
Most of the changes will affect both Pocket PC and Windows versions of the
game, others are for the specific system. The version changes are listed
in reverse order so the most recent update is at the top.
Sometimes you will see features listed that have been added to the game
ready for the next release.
Version History
LinkLines v1.4.3
- Fixed minor ball bouncing bug on game start.
- Fixed bug in Score Sharing feature.
- Fixed a passcode entry bug.
- More bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
LinkLines v1.4.2
- Fixed a deadock bug when all balls are removed.
- Added small bonus for removing all balls.
- Fixed input bug on register screen.
- Fixed bug with window not closing on exit.
LinkLines v1.4.1
- Fixed a path finding bug for ball movement.
- Fixed some graphics loading bugs.
- Improved/fixed mouse controls.
- Optimized startup times for quick game launch.
LinkLines v1.4.0
- Fixed some bugs running in OSX Leopard.
- Fixed ball dragging bug.
- Fixed a Game Quick Restart bug.
- Recompiled with latest XCode compiler and SDK.
LinkLines v1.3.8
- Some graphical/performance improvements.
- Updated High Score sending.
- Added Clear button for in-game Text Entry.
- Fixed a passcode entry bug.
LinkLines v1.3.7
- Fixed a Save/Load bug.
- Fixed some instalation bugs.
- Improved some graphics.
- Some graphical/performance improvements.
LinkLines v1.3.6
- Improved some graphics.
- More bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
- Some graphical/performance improvements.
- Updated High Score sending.
LinkLines v1.3.5
- Fixed a passcode entry bug.
- Added in-game Menu and pause buttons.
- Added more graphical special effects.
LinkLines v1.3.4
- Fixed Cmd-Q and Cmd-M key shortcuts on Mac version.
- Reduced memory requirements.
- Reduced CPU load when paused/minimized.
- More bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
LinkLines v1.3.3
- Fixed corrupt mouse pointer image.
- Improved in-game instructions pages.
- Fixed passcode entry bugs.
LinkLines v1.3.2
- Added visual button for in-game menu.
- Slighly improved difficulty ballancing.
- Some graphical/performance improvements.
- Fixed a High Score sending bug.
LinkLines v1.3.1
- Improved Game Selection Screen.
- Game now shares Difficulty/Mode settings when sending scores.
- Some performance optimizations.
LinkLines v1.3.0
- Game can now send Scores to the website High Score table.
- Level Reached displayed on High Score screen.
- Improved High Score/Names system.
LinkLines v1.2.9
- First Mac OS X Universal Binary Version.
- Added working Menus for Universal Binary version.
- Added Alt + Enter to switch in/out Fullscreen for UB version.
- Fixed some sound bugs.
- Fixed passcode entry bugs.
LinkLines v1.2.8
- Fixed Black Screen on startup bug.
- Fixed upgrading from older versions problem.
- Other small optimizations.
LinkLines v1.2.7
- Optimizations for OSX Tiger.
- User input improvements.
- Small bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
LinkLines v1.2.6
- Fixed some compatability problems with OS 10.4.6
- Small bug fixes and optimizations.
LinkLines v1.2.5
- More graphics improvements making the game smoother.
- Fixed some passcode saving problems.
- Reduced CPU load.
LinkLines v1.2.4
- Fixed some problems with OS 10.4 Tiger.
- Large code rewrite making the game smaller and faster.
LinkLines v1.2.3
- Made some graphical improvements.
- Improved graphics speed/smoothness.
LinkLines v1.2.2
- Made some game play and difficulty improvements.
- Small bug fixes and optimizations.
LinkLines v1.2.1
- Added display of 'illegal move' zones.
- Selected ball highlighted if it can't be moved.
- Other graphical speed-ups.
LinkLines v1.2.0
- Switched to zip as standard Mac release format.
- Improved some in-game mouse controls.
- Small bug fixes and optimizations.
LinkLines v1.1.9
- Fixed Example Game nag message.
- Small bug fixes and optimizations.
LinkLines v1.1.8
- Changed demo to a 60 minute trial version.
- Changed some in game pop-up messages.
- Some small bug fixes.
LinkLines v1.1.7
- Performance optimizations.
- Some small bug fixes.
LinkLines v1.1.6
- Added a Show Example/Tutorial mode.
- Other optimizations.
LinkLines v1.1.5
- Small bug fixes and optimizations.
LinkLines v1.1.4
- Fixed a text entry bug on some systems.
- Changed some graphics.
- Other optimizations.
LinkLines v1.1.3
- Speeded up the game interface and screens.
- Some small bug fixes.
LinkLines v1.1.2
- Added option to Reset High Scores.
- Fixed some passcode problems.
- Improved some graphics.
LinkLines v1.1.1
- Mac version now saves scores and settings to users 'Preferences' folder.
- Windows version now saves scores and settings to 'My Games' folder.
- Other small improvements.
LinkLines v1.1.0
- Resolved some Carbon Compatibility issues.
- Graphics speed optimizations.
LinkLines v1.0.9
- Added Restart Option to the In-Game Menu.
- Quick restart Option on Game Over Screen.
Previous LinkLines Versions
- Added in-game Help/Hints system.
- Added new 'Joker Ball' to be used in place of any other color.
- Main game font now easier to read.
- Some minor graphical improvements.
- Fixed ugly text display bug on high score entry screen.
- Added optional set of Balls to assist players with colour blindness. I think they look rather nice anyway!
- Big speed optimization on systems with 15bit displays.
- Mac version is combined Fullscreen & Window mode version.
- Options Menu is now available via in-game menu.
- Added basic sound effects.
- Added options menu.
- Pocket PC Version much faster.
- Improved some ball selection features.
- Fixed small Saving/Loading bug.
- Accidently left some debug code in the release version. Game is now smaller and faster.
- Updated Level Background Textures
- Jumping Balls on Game Over!
- Added in-game Instructions pages.
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