Here's the full list of new features in v1.6: New Timed game type, Hyper Chain: Score as high as possible in 60 seconds. Contains more power-ups and multiplier awards. This is super addicting, make sure you check it out first! New power-up, Rerun Improved speed by reducing memory usage by half Gain levels and chain titles from all points earned (NOTE: existing users should make sure they are connected to OpenFeint after upgrading when they finish their first game to allow their top player score to give them a one time level boost) New game type, Easy Static. No time limit in this version. Hyper Chain: New weekly online high scores. Each week gives you another chance to be number 1. Hyper Chain: Earn bronze, silver and gold chain metals from high scores. Hyper Chain: Detail stats that show you your score breakdown, in-game top player list, and a score over time chart. New contrast controls in Options that makes the background darker for better shape contrast The "Low" graphic setting on 1st and 2nd gen devices now disables more items for speed improvements Uses the latest OpenFeint v2.4.7 New OpenFeint leaderboards and achievements New sounds New in-app purchase item to instantly unlock all power-ups (This is optional, you can still unlock power-ups normally by completing quests) Links to our twitter and facebook page located in the More menu Number of quests completed and total points used for levels will be restored if you delete the game and reinstall it later on the same device (starting with v1.6)
Still in review (both iPhone and iPad versions). A two months ago reviews would take 2 days, but this update has been in review for a week now. Looks like Apple has reduced their reviewing work force. Hopefully the wait won't be much longer.
New update is out! "What's new in Version 1.6" - New Timed game type, Hyper Chain: Score as high as possible in 60 seconds. Contains more power-ups and multiplier awards. This is super addicting, make sure you check it out first! - New power-up, Rerun - Improved speed by reducing memory usage by half - New game type, Easy Static. No time limit in this version. - Gain levels and chain titles from all points earned (NOTE: existing users should make sure they are connected to OpenFeint after upgrading when they finish their first game to allow their top player score to give them a one time level boost) - Hyper Chain: New weekly online high scores. Each week gives you another chance to be number 1. - Hyper Chain: Earn bronze, silver and gold chain metals from high scores. - Hyper Chain: Detail stats that show you your score breakdown, in-game top player list, and a score over time chart. - New contrast controls in Options that makes the background darker for better shape contrast - The "Low" graphic setting on 1st and 2nd gen devices now disables more items for speed improvements - Uses the latest OpenFeint v2.4.7 - New OpenFeint leaderboards and achievements - New sounds - New in-app purchase item to instantly unlock all power-ups (This is optional, you can still unlock power-ups normally by completing quests) - Links to our twitter and facebook page located in the More menu - Number of quests completed and total points used for levels will be restored if you delete the game and reinstall it later on the same device (starting with v1.6)
The new update is indeed out, and to celebrate, the iPhone version, Chain Link Pro, is having a 99 cent sale! The update for the HD version is also out. Post your feedback on the new Hyper Chain mode. I'm excited to hear what people think of this gameplay and if they want more game types that are tailored for short play sessions. If you are upgrading and used OpenFeint before, make sure you are logged into OpenFeint when you finish your first game after the update to have the game calculate a base score for the new Leveling up system. It will use your positions from the Top Player leaderboard.
You own at this game. I haven't played it in a while but I stink at it. I can't wait until Apple announces the new 4th Gen iPod Touch so I can finally upgrade my 1st Gen.
Thanks man, play it some more and you'll improve no end! I'll meet you in some city halfway between Wales and Canada and we'll go get our 4th Gen together
Nice sammysin, didn't take you long to beat my all time high score and I had a two week advantage! The 99 cent sale price for Chain Link Pro is now live, get it while it lasts!
Hyper Chain is a great "trial by fire" and "sink or swim" way to learn the game, even if you're not very good at it. Your adrenaline will kick in and you'll suddenly making chains like a pro. I use to suck at normal Bejeweled until I played Bejeweled Blitz (another 60 second game). Blitz forces you to make quick connections, makes your brain think quicker. You develop a faster reaction. You don't realize it at first but the pressure makes you a better player, better then you would of ever had become if you only played the non blitz version of Bejeweled. I feel the same applies to Hyper Chain.
I've decided to extend the Chain Link Pro 99 cent sale into a Memorial Day sale throughout this weekend. Tell your friends!
Hey sammysin, do you have any pro chaining tips to share with us? Sales of the Pro version were near 0 before the update but now it is ranked 492 in action and rank 312 in puzzle games. Sales usually pick up naturally on the weekends so I'm crossing my fingers that more people will pick up the game during the sale. The HD version does better though, has been in the top 100 action/arcade games since its release in April.
