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Description:

http://www.fragmental3d.com

*** Game Overview ***

Fragmental 3D is a puzzle game of skill, strategy, and timing. Various pieces (called "Fragments") fall from the top of the playing grid. As a Fragment falls, you can move and rotate it to fit on the grid. The goal: create as many winning lines as you can before you run out of space in your grid.

Fragmental 3D adds entirely new dimensions to Tetris, the classic 2D game of falling blocks. In addition to the obvious new dimension -- depth -- Fragmental 3D includes multiple Fragment collections, huge combos, playful background environments, a worldwide leaderboard, lifetime player statistics, and more!


*** Additional Game Details ***

Each Fragment is made with several cubes, and each cube fits into one space in the playing grid. A winning line occurs when you form a horizontal row of five cubes across the width/depth of the grid. Winning lines disappear from the grid, then cubes directly above fall down to fill the gap left behind.

To achieve higher scores, try to win multiple lines using a single Fragment. Scores also increase as you move to higher levels in the game. Every 10 lines you accumulate increases the level, which adds difficulty by boosting the Fragment falling speed.

Fragmental 3D uses AGON Online to provide world-wide, regional, and local leaderboards. To take advantage of this amazing feature, please sign up for a free AGON Player Profile. Scores are recorded on your device, and are submitted to AGON when you have an active internet connection.

Fragmental 3D automatically saves your game when you exit the app. When you re-launch the app, this game will be available using the "Continue Game" main menu option. Starting a new game erases your saved game.


*** Supported Devices ***

Fragmental 3D requires iPhone OS 3.1 or higher. It has been tested on iPhone 3Gs, iPhone 3G, and iTouch 2. If you have an older device, please try the free version first! Note: On older devices, performance becomes more difficult. It is normal to see the reflections disappear -- this is how Fragmental 3D maintains performance.

Tester incentive:

coupon (more info)

I will provide a free code for the Full version to testers who participate and provide feedback.

Supported devices:

iPhone (3G), iPhone (3GS), iPhone (original), iPod Touch (1st gen), iPod Touch (2nd gen)

Here's what needs to be tested:

The app feels rather stable, as I've done quite a bit of testing on three devices throughout development. There are various areas where I'd like testers to focus:

* Gameplay: Ensure that performance stays high, pieces move/rotate as expected, lines go away and blocks drop, backgrounds change, etc.

* Menu system: Try out odd scenarios, jump back and forth, try to break it.

* AGON Online: Leaderboards/profiles/lifetime stats are all handled here. Keep an eye on your scores to ensure everything is valid. Switch between users, etc.

* Text: Read through the instructions, prompts, and other text. Note any typos, suggest general improvements, etc.

* Anything obvious: if it crashes, freezes, flickers, sputters, or does something completely irrational... please let me know.


UPDATE 11/08/2009: Allowed applications for all devices; a limited number of iTouch1 and iPhone1 devices will be accepted.