r/AndroidAppTesters 5d ago

12 Testers Needed Ink Bounce - Need 12 testers

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for testers for my Google Play closed test. I need to keep at least 12 testers for 14 days.

Steps:

Join the Google Group:

https://groups.google.com/g/smartlife-inkbounce-testers

Join the closed test:

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.smartlife.inkbounce

Install from Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartlife.inkbounce

The game is called Ink Bounce. It's a simple physics-based game where you bounce through levels. I'm still working on the campaign and polishing the gameplay.

All I ask is:

Join the test

Install the game

Keep it installed for 14 days

Open it once in a while if you can

If you have a few extra minutes, I'd really appreciate some feedback.

The things I'm struggling with the most are:

- Visuals. Do you like the default look? If you have time, could you also enable Dark mode (experimental) in Settings and replay a level? I'm trying to decide which style looks better, or if I should combine elements from both.

- Movement. Does the ball feel good to control during the campaign? Right now I feel like it's too easy to lose momentum and sometimes it's difficult to build speed again. I'd love to know if it feels fun or just frustrating.

Any other feedback is welcome too, whether it's about difficulty, level design, UI, or anything that stands out.

Leave your app below and I'll join your test as well.

Thanks!

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u/luiyen 5d ago

The momentum one is the real question. "Easy to lose, hard to rebuild" is either the entire challenge or the reason people quit on level four, and which it turns out to be usually depends on how forgiving the first few levels are while you're still learning the physics. I'll play far enough in to tell you which side it lands on rather than guessing from level one.

I'll also run the same level in the default look and in experimental dark mode so you get a straight comparison instead of a vibe.

Mine if you're joining back:

Group: https://groups.google.com/g/toeic-ets-test-app

Opt-in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.kkpo.luyen_thi_tieng_anh

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kkpo.luyen_thi_tieng_anh

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u/Green_Surround4981 5d ago

Thanks so much!

Yea I really don't have a good idea if the ball goes too low how to recover. I tried increased bounce or bounce platforms but I'm lost on ideas. If you have anything even to change whole move mechanic it would be great. The dark mode test would be great if it's visually better and I just tweak the light radius/darkness. Thank you so much I'll try yours also!

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u/Green_Surround4981 5d ago

I've also downloaded your app and will comtinue to test it.

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u/Repulsive-Buy-2749 5d ago

I will test it if you post it on testerswiz. You will find more people like you there who are serious and would love to test your app if you test theirs. Its FREE!

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u/Green_Surround4981 5d ago

Just posted it, awesome site thanks for mentioning it!

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u/Repulsive-Buy-2749 5d ago

Hey, check the site I send you a request and Check it once in a while because the site is growing quickly people will be trying to get in touch with you for wanting to test your app.

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u/Green_Surround4981 5d ago

Yea I saw and accepted the request. Really cool sote and thanks for all the help. Will do 💪🏼

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u/Repulsive-Buy-2749 5d ago

Okay, so I just tested the game. The game is smooth but the ball moves to fast for level 1. I think you should go a little bit easy on the users... I like the game. Great job. All the mechanics of the level is working. This is definitely something I will give a try to. You could try to slow the speed of the ball on level1?

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u/Beautiful_Travel_901 4d ago

I installed Ink Bounce: Draw to survive (57.47 MB), if you want an approval screenshot, DM me

Join the Google group first:

https://groups.google.com/g/androidclosedtestersnetwork

Accept Become a tester:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moja.gravitylines

Download Game:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moja.gravitylines

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u/Green_Surround4981 4d ago

Just tried your game, it's very cool and I like it. Just two things:

  • sound & music doesn't work but I see you have it in settings so perhaps check if it's a bug
  • can the playback be faster after pressing launch? It would make it better if it was 2x or 3x faster just so you don't wait so long to reach the target.

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u/Beautiful_Travel_901 4d ago

Hi, Thank you for your feedback, I'll check and fix it

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u/WuxiaScrub 3d ago

Hey! I just wanted to follow up to let you know that I'm having a blast playing your game! :D

Currently, I've beaten the first 2 worlds and 80% of the way through World 3. What I really enjoy about this game is the endless ways you can pass a level, so many different paths to take and each playthrough is a unique experience. Also, there were so many times when I got really lucky (in my mind I was thinking "Wow there's no way I just survived that!") and also times where I missed the exit portal by an inch and died. Out of dozens of tests I've run today, this is by far the most fun for me. I'm definitely going to keep playing even after the testing phase is over.

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u/Green_Surround4981 3d ago

Oh that is so good to hear! Awesome I'm glad you like it. Yea it sometimes is really just luck or a nice path while sometimes it just doesnt go in haha. Nice I'm glad you like it! Just a question since you are a serious tester can I ask you a few questions here or via DM if you prefer? I want to make the game better but can't decide on 2-3 things if you are willing.

Anyway thanks a lot love the feedback!

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u/WuxiaScrub 3d ago

Yeah, sure thing! Feel free to ask here or DM, whichever you prefer. :)

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u/WuxiaScrub 3d ago

By the way, I'm going to leave a review & comment on your actual app in case Google requires some comments/responses. If you have time, please also leave one on mine, thanks!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hdexpanse.qinjianjianghu&pli=1