Fantastic Contraption iPhone/iPod Touch Application

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On January 16, 2009, the Fantastic Contraption iPhone/iPod Touch application was made publicly available on Apple's App Store.

Download the application here.

**Fantastic Contraption iPhone App**
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Developer	inXile Entertainment
Publisher	inXile Entertainment
Platform	iPhone OS
OS Version Req.	iPhone OS versions 2.x-3.x
Genres	Physics Game, Puzzle Game, Simulaton Game
Mode(s)	Single-player
Ratings	App Store: 4+
Current Version	2.0
Current Price	$4.99
Current Rating	4/5 Stars (App Store)
Other Notes	Tested for iPhone 3.x (app v. 1.2 and on)

[edit] Application Information

This is a collection of the present and past information on the Fantastic Contraption iPhone/iPod Touch Application.

[edit] Description

If you build it…will it run?

Fantastic Contraption is a fun physics based puzzle game! Adventure through all of the action packed levels on a quest to make the perferct simulation! Great for the whole family!

In Fantastic Contraption you build a machine from simple parts to move objects to a goal. There’s physics involved but don’t worry, just press “Start” and watch what happens! The simple controls and step-by-step tutorial will have you building fantastic contraptions in no time!

See what generated over 10 million visits to the Fantastic Contraption website with over 5 million contraptions built!

Built-in editor to create custom levels.

Dedicated servers to upload your favorite levels and contraptions and then download the best ones from all over the world.

Now includes the “All Star Pack” of levels in addition to the original 21 classic levels. Over 40 bulikt-in puzzles and over 16,000 downloadable!

"Fantastic Contraption boasts an addictive quality normally reserved for the likes of Tetris, Bejewled, or nicotine."-PocketGamer.co.uk

“In short, this game was excellently conceived, and excellently executed, altogether making for excellent fun.” 4.9 / 5 – jayisgames.com

“Few physics-based browser games hold anything more than novelty…but Fantastic Contraption somehow breaks the mould.” 9/10 – Jolt Online Gaming

“Simple in theory, incredibly fun in practice.” 9.8/10 Reader Avg. IGN.com

"...a great way to pass away several hours, maybe days or weeks" 10/10 - The iPhone App Review

"..."Contraption" is an excellent port of an excellent game, and well worth any puzzler's hard-working brain cells" - 4/5 GameCyte

"It's just plain fun" - 5/5 iTune App Reviews

Named one of the 15 Great iPhone games by PhysOrg.com!

[edit] Version History

Version 1.0
Version 1.1
- Your level progress is now saved even if you get a phone call or turn the game off. When you come back you can start where you left off on any level.
- Fixed crash bug in first tutorial.
- Fixed "Next Fifty" crash bug in online menus.
- Added "reboot recommendation" message the first the game is played.
Version 1.2
- Fixed online screen crashes.
- General game stability improved.
- Added the ability to edit levels you've already created (ie. open up the editor with a level already loaded in it)
- Fixed a bug causing the "See other users' solutions" and "Rate" buttons to show up on the "Next Fifty" and "Previous Fifty" buttons
Version 2.0 (current version)
- Fixed zero length rod crash.
- Listen to your own music inside the app. (requires iPhone OS 3.0 or higher)
- Added a "More Games" button.