Just bought this for .99, and I must say I'm quite pleased with the game. Definitely a gem worth getting. Would also love to see continued support from the dev.
The dev is absolutely remarkable. Not only does he update his games, but the amount of new game modes and powerups he comes out with is insane. IF more were like Vexorg, this place would be filled with happy people. Regarding the tips, just as you said. Play short stints and be fearless. A very quick finger (index) is helpful. Concentrate on improving your game before you tackle the more lengthy modes (static). For modes like Hyper, it is certainly based on luck, wouldn't you agree Vexorg?
There is some luck involved with Hyper Chain like most puzzle games that give you a random layout at the start of a level. But the skill comes in when you use the right power-up with the right chain to maximize your potential score. It is also involves skill with managing a long chain and knowing when to score before you get too greedy with length. But if you have a crappy round, then there is always hope that your next round will spawn you more favorable options. Here my tip for Hyper Chain. You get a permanent multiplier bonus for the remainder of a game when you score with a chain of length 8 or greater. So the sooner you can build up this multiplier, you'll be earning huge points at the end of the 60 seconds. So you might want to send early chains into the goal as soon as it reaches 8 instead of trying to build it up longer (which is always riskier). Then you can cash in with longer chains when time is almost up with your large goal multiplier.
So I just bought Chain Link Pro and downloaded it. There is no Hyper in my game under modes. I restarted my device, nothing. Deleted the game and re-installed, it says press here to upgrade and get hyper mode. When it tries to connect me to iTunes it says cannot connect to iTunes store and then I don't know how to upgrade my game. Seems that it should be included when you buy the game now Hope I dont have to erase my achievements and high scores to update my version
Do you have a Powerups and More menu option from the main page? If you do then you're already upgraded. To access Hyper Chain, click on Play, then click on Timed Mode. Hyper Chain will be the level on the far left.
Hahh I'm an idiot, didn't realize it was in timed mode, thought it was separate. Appreciate the quick response. Loving the game so far.
Thanks unbrokenchain33 for the moral support! Just a reminder, the Hyper Chain weekly score board resets on Monday night. So if you weren't able to reach the number one spot this week, tomorrow is your chance to try for it again.
the standings when you are choosing which mode to play is only per week?? ha thought I was really good, but not if I was top 20 only for 7 days
So the toughest power-up to unlock at this point will actually just screw me up? It almost makes me want to consider NOT completing quests to avoid it once I've already gotten all power-ups underneath it. I like the idea of unlockable power-ups but there is definitely something kind of strange in including this deal that might as well just kick in automatically after the last good power-up is unlocked. Although, in a way, it does give a player some incentive to EARN their power-ups as opposed to unlocking them all at once since you'll be able to avoid dealing with this power-up longer if you stick to doing things the old fashioned way. Heck, you could even consider, in future versions, sticking this somewhere in the middle so that one would be more inclined to power through earning it so they could get onto some even cooler ones on the other side.
The 'nuke' is not a power-up, it is a hazard. It has nothing to do with quests. It never gets unlocked, it only shows up in expert+ after stage 7+. It was put in to give more experienced players something to keep them on their toes while they play.
I did something similar with my previous game Shape Sifter where the goals would move around. People didn't like that feature though. It has the lowest number of high scores so it is the least played map.
The Chain Link HD 1.6.1 update is out now for the iPad with the latest OpenFeint to make it more stable. The iPhone version works great though and doesn't need the update. A reminder that the weekly top hyper chain scores will switch over to week 5 at midnight tonight. Here's the top three scores from Chain Link Pro for this week: 1. hopfrog 429k 2. Tommix 237K 3. anonymous player 222k The previous week (the first week of the update's release), SammySin had the top score with 303k.
I dont remember how I found this game, think it was in someone's signature, but I'm loving it! For 99c, everyone should get it !
An update should be out in a few days. Feature wise, it is a small update and only adds iOS 4.0 task switching support. But the game engine and OpenFeint have both been upgraded, but from my testing, it doesn't actually improve performance. But I do have a surprise that I'll reveal soon. Here's a hint, sequel.
