LinkLines - The Arcade Puzzle Game
LinkLines - The Arcade Puzzle Game

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LinkLines Versions

LinkLines is updated on a regular basis, usually once a month or more. The version changes are listed in reverse order so the most recent update is at the top.


Version History


LinkLines v2.0.7

  • Fixed a level transition effect bug.
  • Optimised for quick launch time on PowerPC devices
  • Fixed some ball reflection problems.
  • Fixed a major high score syncing problem.

LinkLines v2.0.5

  • Added Low Contrast Background option.
  • Removed some Debug/Console logging code.
  • Fixed some file/score/state saving issues.
  • Fixed some window resize/cropping issues.

LinkLines v2.0.4

  • Fixed sound loading on PowerPC Mac.
  • Optimized for quick launch time on PowerPC Mac
  • Fixed some text display problems, on name entry and other places.
  • Fixed some window resize/croppinmg issues.

LinkLines v2.0.3

  • Fixed a High Score and settings saving problem.
  • Fixed a problem with the register game page.
  • Fixed a problem with window sizing on startup.
  • Improved game state recovery when reloading a game.

LinkLines v2.0.2

  • Rewrote the sound code fixing audio problems.
  • Optimized graphics and auto resizes window on startup.
  • Fixed some ball reflection problems.
  • Fixed inactive gui buttons when typing text.
  • Windows version now uses DirectX instead of OpenGL/OpenAL.

LinkLines v2.0.1

  • Almost completely rewritten in a shiny new framework.
  • Changed most of the graphics and sounds used in the game.
  • Uses OpenGL for fast, smooth graphical effects.
  • CPU usage is now closer to zero if you have the right drivers.

LinkLines v1.5.4

  • Fixed display of Level achievement in high score screen.
  • Fixed a major high score syncing problem.
  • Fixed visual clues for balls placements.
  • Blocked some methods of cheating.

LinkLines v1.5.3

  • Remade some in-game graphics and visuals.
  • Fixed a problem causing a crash on startup.
  • Fixed some Full screen/Window switching problems.
  • More graphical improvements and new icon.

LinkLines v1.5.2

  • Graphical makeover with new font, logo and interface.
  • Fixed some problems with tutorial/demo playback.
  • Fixed mouse coordinate problem on some high resolution monitors.
  • Fixed example graphics on Help page.
  • Improved visual clue for upcoming balls.

LinkLines v1.5.1

  • Fixed minor ball bouncing bug on game start.
  • Fixed a problem with Undo more feature.
  • Minor bug-fix with placement-suggest hints.
  • Fixed some graphics loading bugs.

LinkLines v1.5.0

  • Fixed the Share high scores error.
  • Fixed problem with difficulty level stored in high scores.
  • Fixed visual clues for balls placements.
  • Blocked some methods of cheating.

LinkLines v1.4.9

  • Fixed a timing issue, making the game run smooth.
  • Fixed a problem causing a crash on startup.
  • Improved visual clue for upcoming balls.
  • Blocked some methods of cheating.

LinkLines v1.4.8

  • Improved visual clue for balls placement.
  • Fixed problem with Undo limitation.
  • Added small bonus for removing all balls.
  • Fixed input bug on register screen.

LinkLines v1.4.7

  • Fixed a problem with Undo move feature.
  • Changed/improved the display of points.
  • Fixed a problem with calc of points for multiple lines.
  • Fixed a passcode entry bug.

LinkLines v1.4.6

  • Blocked some methods of cheating.
  • Optimized the game to run faster.
  • Optimized startup times for quick game launch.
  • Fixed a problem causing a crash on startup.

LinkLines v1.4.5

  • Extended the game to 11 levels.
  • Added visual clue to next balls placement.
  • Limited use of Undo.
  • Minor update to some graphics.

LinkLines v1.4.4

  • Added advanced scoring for multiple lines.
  • Medium/Hard modes give 5 and 10 extra points per line.
  • Added visual points display for each line removed.
  • Made a change to passcode entry.

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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