Candy Bear 2 Release Notes

Candy Bear 2 Release History

• 3/17/2024 - Community Level Medium 16 released.
• 2/25/2024 - Community Level Expert 6 released.
• 2/5/2024 - Community Level Medium 15 released.
• 1/9/2024 - Community Level Hard 19 released.
• 12/23/2023 - Community Level Medium 14 released.
• 12/2/2023 - Community Level Hard 18 released.
• 11/17/2023 - Community Level Medium 13 released.
• 10/29/2023 - Community Level Hard 17 released.
• 10/7/2023 - Community Level Hard 16 released.
• 9/17/2023 - Community Level Hard 15 released.
• 8/30/2023 - Community Level Medium 12 released.
• 8/19/2023 - Community Level Hard 14 released.
• 6/24/2023 - Community Level Hard 13 released.
• 6/11/2023 - Community Level Easy 3 released.
• 6/5/2023 - Community Level Medium 11 released.
• 5/23/2023 - Community Level Hard 12 released.
• 3/12/2023 - Community Level Medium 10 released.
• 1/21/2023 - Community Level Medium 9 released.
• 1/9/2023 - Community Level Hard 11 released.
• 1/5/2023 - Master Bonus Level 6 released.
• 12/3/2022 - Community Level Hard 10 released.
• 11/16/2022 - Community Level 25 released.
• 10/30/2022 - Community Level 24 released.
• 10/2/2022 - Community Level 23 released.
• 8/21/2022 - Community Level 22 released.
• 8/6/2022 - Community Level 21 released.
• 7/19/2022 - Community Level 20 released.
• 6/13/2022 - Community Level 19 released.
• 5/31/2022 - Community Level 18 released.
• 5/21/2022 - Community Level 17 released.
• 5/15/2022 - Community Level 16 released.
• 5/7/2022 - Community Level 15 released.
• 4/29/2022 - Community Level 14 released.
• 4/20/2022 - Community Level 13 released.
• 4/13/2022 - Community Level 12 released.
• 4/6/2022 - Community Level 11 released.
• 3/30/2022 - Community Level 10 released.
• 7/31/2021 - Community Level 9 released.
• 6/15/2021 - Community Level 8 released.
• 5/18/2021 - Community Level 7 released.
• 5/9/2021 - Community Level 6 released
• 4/7/2021 - Community Level 5 released.
• 9/14/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 2.5 released
  • Season 2 started
  • Candy Bear 2 includes 80 Classic levels
• 8/22/2020 - Premium Level 11 released.
• 7/27/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 2.2 released
  • Improved season 1 high scores
• 7/22/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 2.1 released
  • Season 1 introduced:  separate high scores list for the top scores from July 22nd until the end of August
• 7/12/2020 - Premium Level 10 released.
• 6/23/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 2.0 released.
  • Improved frame rates on slower Rokus
  • Fixed a bug causing frame rate to slow down when at the bottom of the level (like in Bonus Level Expert 6).
  • Fixed problem with fast bunny sometimes turning the wrong way after falling onto a spring or crate.
  • Save level state on save/exit.
  • List up to 200 campaign high scores.
  • Paid version:  added recovery option to restore level progress if you reset your Roku.
• 6/21/2020 - Community Level 4 released.
• 6/14/2020 - Bonus Levels Expert 6 and Premium 9 released.
• 6/8/2020 - Candy Bear 2 version 1.9 released
  • Personal Levels feature so you can access all of your saved levels.
• 6/5/2020 - Bonus Levels Medium 9, Insane 3, and Premium 7-8 released.
• 6/1/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.8 released

• 5/26/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.7 released.
  • One new Master level added.
  • Premium Level 6 released. (Candy Bear 2 only)
• 5/19/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.6 released.
  • Laser levels moved to Medium 7-8, Hard 6-7, and Expert 5.
  • Bonus Level Easy 5 released.
  • Premium Levels 1-5 released.
• 5/2/2020 - Bonus Level Laser 5 released
• 4/20/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.5 released, including Bonus Levels Laser 1- 4.
• 3/15/2020 - Bonus Level Medium 6 released
• 2/23/2020 - Bonus Levels Master 5 and 6 released
• 2/16/2020 - Bonus Level Hard 5 released
• 2/12/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.4 released.
• 1/26/2020 - Bonus Level Medium 5 released
• 1/20/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.3 released.
• 1/19/2020 - Bonus Level Easy 4 released
• 1/15/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.2 released.
• 1/13/2020 - Bonus Level Medium 4 released
• 1/6/2020 - Candy Bear 2 and Candy Bear 2 Free version 1.1 released.
• 1/4/2020 - Bonus Level Medium 3 released
• 12/29/2019 - Bonus Level Easy 3 released

• 12/22/2019 - Bonus Level Medium 2 released

• 12/17/2019 - Bonus Level Easy 2 released

• 12/10/2019 - 1.0 Released

1.8 Changes (6/1/2020):

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed display of high scores by points.
• Fixed doing Test Level with IP addresses with .0. in it.
• Fail quicker if can’t get test level (gives up after 4 seconds).
• Fixed crash when trying to move bear when off the top of the screen.
• Fixed problem with lasers pointing to right past the right side of the level.
• Fixed bunny getting stuck going up ladder through portal.
• ​Fixed restart level bug (again).

1.7 Changes (5/26/2020):

New Features:

• Community Levels added (1 for now). (not available in Candy Bear 2 Free)
• Two hardest Master levels moved to new "Insane" category.
• Added a “Create Level” section to make it easier to make levels.
• ​When you finish a test level, provide an option to share level with the community.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed some issues displaying the high scores.
• When doing “New Game” from Bonus Level, go to Bonus Level selection screen.
• Fixed “Retry Level” on bonus level (it would previously go to first level started).
• ​Fixed a problem with score total for levels with multiplier stars (older scores are fixed as well).

1.6 Changes (5/19/2020):

New Features:

• Added Premium bonus levels (not available in Candy Bear 2 Free).
• Moved Laser levels to Medium, Hard, and Expert.
• Separate high scores for campaign, bonus, and premium levels.

Bug Fixes:

• Don’t let bunny walk on top of dead bunny.
• Fixed problem with bear not automatically latching onto bar when on vertical moving platform

​1.5 Changes (4/20/2020):
New Features:

• Display “New Best Score” if you get the best score on a Master bonus level (even if you don’t complete it).
• Instant replay button on completion dialog (if “Try Again” is available) retries level.
• Display average stars per level.
• Added lasers.
• Added score multiplier.
• Added new “Lasers” bonus level section.

Game Play and Level fixes and changes:

• Fixed problem with items sometimes being drawn in wrong place after bear dies.
• Fixed problem with bunny on ladder only going one direction if given a choice between going left or right (depending on bar, brick, etc.).
• Fixed scaredy bunny so it doesn’t fall onto bar.
• Bear on moving platform will now open gate (if it has key).
• Fixed a bug where bunnies wouldn’t stack vertically.

Other Bug Fixes and changes:

• Pressing BACK on high score name screen still saves high score now.
• Handle high score server being down so that you don’t get stuck on “Loading…” screen.

1.4 Changes (2/12/2020):
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New Features:

• If you get 2 or 3 stars, show required score to get 3 or 4 stars.

Game Play and Level fixes and changes:

• Scaredy bunny no longer falls onto door.
• Fixed bug with bunny getting stuck between crate and ladder.
• Fixed problem with bunny running in place next to crate if bear is moving on same row.
• Fixed problem walking over a stationary bunny in a hole where hole also has something else (like a coin, candy, or door).
• Increased level 96 bonus timer.
• Fixed problem with jumping up into portal (would jump back if you held UP button too long).
• Increased likelihood of bunny to go left/right from ladder.

Other Bug Fixes and changes:

• Removed “Best” text, which was confusing.
• Right justified high scores text.
• Fixed problem with completion dialog after finishing last master bonus level.

1.3 Changes (1/20/2020):

Game Play and Level fixes and changes:

• Reverted change so that bear is once again immovable when on same block as horizontal moving platform. Change was causing too many other problems.
• ​Fixed bug with moving platform going past bar.

Other Bug Fixes:

• Fixed display of player in high scores if displaying by stars instead of levels.

1.2 Changes (1/15/2020):
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Game Play and Level fixes and changes:

• Increased bonus timer on level 115 by 2 minutes.
• Increased bonus timer on level 118 by 5 minutes.
• Fixed bug where smart bunny on a moving platform could sometimes walk through walls (seen on level 109).
• Bunnies no longer stop horizontal moving platforms.
• Bear no longer becomes immovable when on same block as horizontal moving platform.
• Bunny no longer gets stuck on crate on ladder.
• ​Scaredy bunny is no longer stationary when on moving platform.

Other bug fixes:

• Fixed low memory crash due to screen backgrounds
• Fixed screensaver crash after network error on launch.
• Fixed low memory crash on entry.
• Fixed crash when updating bonus timer.
• ​Fixed bug trying to extend moving platform from far right to far left of next row.

1.1 Changes (1/6/2020):
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New Features:

• Added support for third player.
• Display player initials in game screen.
• If you get 4 stars, displays the score required for 5 stars.

Game Play and Level fixes and changes:

• Gate no longer opens too soon when going up ladder.
• Increased Level 91 bonus timer from 4 to 7 minutes.
• Fixed bug with bunny jumping across hole.
• Fixed bug with scaredy bunny turning around when on top of crate or spring.
• Bunnies can no longer walk on top of 1-way gates.
• Fixed problem with bunnies moving left/right getting out of sync (top left of level 44).
• Increased bear and fast bunny speed on HD devices
• Reduced shield and candy bar boost times on HD devices to match FHD devices.
• Reduced jumping height on HD devices to match FHD devices.
• Sped up collision detection.
• Optimized drawing to increase frame rate on slower devices.
• Fixed problem with bunny sometimes briefly running in place next to crate or spring.
• Fixed problem with mines and platforms sometimes going too far into ladders and bars, killing bunnies.
• Fixed problem with bunnies being hard to kill by falling platforms.
• Fixed bug with speed-boosted bear not entering portal on far right.
• Removed heart from level 106 that made the level harder than intended.

Other bug fixes:

• Fixed bug with level 37 and 40 star count.
• Fixed problem with showing wrong stars after completing a level.
• Fixed bug where bonus level complete dialog would say “New Best Score” when it shouldn’t (and not when it should).
• Fixed logging of level completions.
• Don’t display “Restart Level” as an option in options dialog after completing a level.
• If you choose “Save and Exit”, remember how many levels you’ve completed, so it shows correct number in high scores.
• Pressing * no longer messes up star display on level selection screen.
• Try Again after bonus level no longer goes to wrong level (if you solved more than one)
• When testing a level with the level editor, don’t clear out current game progress.
• Preserve last level on level selection screen when you press BACK.
• Added low memory check in level selection screen.
• Fixed occasional crash playing a sound.
• Fixed crash when trying to test level without running level editor.
• Fixed low memory crash with dialog background.
• Fixed crash pressing Instant Replay button on initials screen.
• Don’t add bonus timer score to tutorial levels.
• Fixed a crash when trying to start a new game without finishing the first level.
• Fixed problem with wide level briefly being displayed with wrong offset.
• Fixed to show 100 instead of 99 high scores.
• Fixed level memory leak (especially when doing Restart Level).
• Free version: added “Loading…” screen for levels (instead of displaying black screen).
• Update high scores when finishing a level.
• Fixed problem with playing level complete sound after displaying ad.
• Don’t show ad before level complete dialog.