Link
$0.74
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About Link
"Link" is a modern take on the classic 80's game. Build bridges using wood and steel girders, and in more advanced levels with stone blocks and rope cables.
As a 19th-century industrialist, you're building trains across the great West. The expansion of America depends on the delivery of coal, lumber, crates, animals, and of course passengers across a variety of valleys, ditches, waterways, and canyons.
Link uses some of the principles of civil engineering to create stable structures. Creating bridges using randomly-connected girders, cables, and stone will probably result in a lot of casualties. Instead, you'll need to think like a designer. Will a rectangular or triangular girder structure provide less strain on the girder joints? Does it make more sense to attach cables near the beginning and end, or near the middle? If there is no place to attach cables, what type of structure can you build on which to attach cables?
You should also consider the physical properties of wood vs. steel. Steel is heavier and sturdier, while wood is lighter but probably not able to handle as much stress. Concrete is the heaviest and sturdiest of all construction elements, but you have a limited number of blocks to use and a limited number of places to put them. Cables provide some additional support from above, but they are also limited, and in some cases you will need to build a support structure for them.
With 40 levels and counting, Link will provide you with days of enjoyment and frustration. But in each level, you have a limited number of construction elements and structural anchors. On levels with concrete blocks, the tops of blocks also provide additional anchor points. Use these blocks carefully, though! An improperly placed anchor can make all the difference between success and failure.
Several user controls are available, including zoom in/zoom out, grid overlay toggle, show/hide bottom controls, reset the entire level, undo, and delete (the "X" icon). This should be fairly obvious based on the icon. At the far right, bottom corner is an up/down arrow to toggle the bottom control bar display.
Many of us have built bridges with toothpicks in school projects, or created a sturdy structure with a limited number of tools and materials. We all know how challenging - and rewarding - this can be. Now you can have that kind of fun in your pocket or purse all the time with Link!
If you believe that you have achieved an optimal bridge for the level, please take a screenshot of your bridge (or just a normal camera picture!), and post it to the Link Facebook wall at:
http://www.facebook.com/linkgame
Or, if you're having difficulty finding a good solution for a particular level, check our Facebook page for ideas and comments from other Link users.
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Developers! I'm now making 100% of the source code for this app available at the following URL:
http://www.sellfy.com/digitalmeme
This app was created using the Corona SDK.
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As a 19th-century industrialist, you're building trains across the great West. The expansion of America depends on the delivery of coal, lumber, crates, animals, and of course passengers across a variety of valleys, ditches, waterways, and canyons.
Link uses some of the principles of civil engineering to create stable structures. Creating bridges using randomly-connected girders, cables, and stone will probably result in a lot of casualties. Instead, you'll need to think like a designer. Will a rectangular or triangular girder structure provide less strain on the girder joints? Does it make more sense to attach cables near the beginning and end, or near the middle? If there is no place to attach cables, what type of structure can you build on which to attach cables?
You should also consider the physical properties of wood vs. steel. Steel is heavier and sturdier, while wood is lighter but probably not able to handle as much stress. Concrete is the heaviest and sturdiest of all construction elements, but you have a limited number of blocks to use and a limited number of places to put them. Cables provide some additional support from above, but they are also limited, and in some cases you will need to build a support structure for them.
With 40 levels and counting, Link will provide you with days of enjoyment and frustration. But in each level, you have a limited number of construction elements and structural anchors. On levels with concrete blocks, the tops of blocks also provide additional anchor points. Use these blocks carefully, though! An improperly placed anchor can make all the difference between success and failure.
Several user controls are available, including zoom in/zoom out, grid overlay toggle, show/hide bottom controls, reset the entire level, undo, and delete (the "X" icon). This should be fairly obvious based on the icon. At the far right, bottom corner is an up/down arrow to toggle the bottom control bar display.
Many of us have built bridges with toothpicks in school projects, or created a sturdy structure with a limited number of tools and materials. We all know how challenging - and rewarding - this can be. Now you can have that kind of fun in your pocket or purse all the time with Link!
If you believe that you have achieved an optimal bridge for the level, please take a screenshot of your bridge (or just a normal camera picture!), and post it to the Link Facebook wall at:
http://www.facebook.com/linkgame
Or, if you're having difficulty finding a good solution for a particular level, check our Facebook page for ideas and comments from other Link users.
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Developers! I'm now making 100% of the source code for this app available at the following URL:
http://www.sellfy.com/digitalmeme
This app was created using the Corona SDK.
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Game History & Updates
What's Changed
In this version, the rope physics have been updated to make it more realistic, and some levels have been made slightly easier on account of user feedback. Also, a couple of bugs relating to stone construction have been fixed. The levels that had a slight downward slope have been revised so that there is no longer a slope.
In this version, the rope physics have been updated to make it more realistic, and some levels have been made slightly easier on account of user feedback. Also, a couple of bugs relating to stone construction have been fixed. The levels that had a slight downward slope have been revised so that there is no longer a slope.
Price update Price changed from $0.99 to $0.74.
More downloads Link reached 1 000 - 5 000 downloads
Version update Link was updated to version 4.0.5
What are users saying about Link
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I at least would like this game better if you didn't have to beat a level to get the next
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Fun little engineering game, easy to get into, every level gets more challenging and keeps me wanting more!
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Addictive game, Please fix bugs
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Awesome pastime!
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This version does not work properly. Sometimes you get an almost perfect bridge but then get 100% stress apparently... Inconsistent, incorrect outcomes.
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Fantastico
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Awesome Cant get enough!Keep updates coming w/ new levels
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Great game but the updates make it way tougher, change it back please.
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Addicting. The wife claims she is a "Link widow". Keep up the good work.
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i found in this game a safe place to create... and let d-gates test and rank em... thank you
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Pay for the game just to get a invalid package fix your game or refund my.money!!!!!
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I love how you get the best score not for a good solid bridge but for being the biggest scrooge. Just like in real life! Lol! You get the highest scores when everything wobbles and the train barely makes it over. Like in Jules Vernes 80 days round the world. No glitches on my platform at all btw. I hope you'll get it fixed for all the others too. Tried playing bridge architect as some here recommended it but that was so boring!
Q
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Although it would be great if game was expanded, or a Link 2.
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Can't get past level 7 even tho the train makes it over the bridge. The screen just stays on the test screen, don't waste your dollar.
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Way to many bugs! who ever wrote this game doesnt know what they are doing. I would like a refund. I would rather take a dollar put it in the toilet with my crap and flush it. this game is a waste of a dollar and your time.
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This game is awful. Other bridge games are wayyy better. This one freezes after I complete each level. Try x construction, wooden bridges, or bridge builder. They are all much better.
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I palsy it on my iPod and it's great on my galaxy s3. If u like puzzle games you'll love link.
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game looked promising but after playing once annoyingly figured out that over must keep trapping the screen feverishly to get gamer to respond our actually radio on a link...repetitively. Very annoying fast.other bridge games are more responsive and free.
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How do you trade metal for wood oris cable it says you can but where
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Bugs are getting fixed quickly, fun game, when can we see some more levels
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Addictive game
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Very addicting game but there are too much glitches that need to be fixed.
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Link is a nice building App similar to X Construction, Wood Bridges and Bridge Architect. I enjoy all of them and liked LINK enough to purchase this full version (after trying the free Demo). It can use some improvement with the Physics and sometimes has glitches with connections, scoring and occasionally shuts down. Still lots of fun. I hope they improve it and make more levels soon. Well worth the small price and not excessively difficult like some others.
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But plagued by glitches and odd behavior. More of a 'beta' project than a compete app, but with great potential.
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Lots of glitches and lots of inconsistencies. Updates needed. Other better bridge games like bridge architect.
R
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Awesome pastime!
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by R####:
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Link Addicting. The wife claims she is a "Link widow". Keep up the good work.
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by H####:
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Really?? Pay for the game just to get a invalid package fix your game or refund my.money!!!!!
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by R####:
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Great Game Great game but the updates make it way tougher, change it back please.
R
by R####:
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Brilliant! I love how you get the best score not for a good solid bridge but for being the biggest scrooge. Just like in real life! Lol! You get the highest scores when everything wobbles and the train barely makes it over. Like in Jules Vernes 80 days round the world. No glitches on my platform at all btw. I hope you'll get it fixed for all the others too. Tried playing bridge architect as some here recommended it but that was so boring!
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Challenging Fun App Link is a nice building App similar to X Construction, Wood Bridges and Bridge Architect. I enjoy all of them and liked LINK enough to purchase this full version (after trying the free Demo). It can use some improvement with the Physics and sometimes has glitches with connections, scoring and occasionally shuts down. Still lots of fun. I hope they improve it and make more levels soon. Well worth the small price and not excessively difficult like some others.
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by R####:
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Great Game!!! Finished too easy Although it would be great if game was expanded, or a Link 2.
R
by R####:
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Bugsssss This game is awful. Other bridge games are wayyy better. This one freezes after I complete each level. Try x construction, wooden bridges, or bridge builder. They are all much better.
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U start and can't stop I palsy it on my iPod and it's great on my galaxy s3. If u like puzzle games you'll love link.
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Sucks Can't get past level 7 even tho the train makes it over the bridge. The screen just stays on the test screen, don't waste your dollar.
by S####:
I at least would like this game better if you didn't have to beat a level to get the next