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The Bridge

Sep 07, 2017 9 years ago
Type Base game 2013 Genres AdventureArcadeIndiePlatformPuzzleStrategy Companies Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · Developer · The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild · Developer · The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.

What it’s like

The Bridge offers a surreal, mind-bending journey through impossible architectures where gravity is merely a suggestion. You navigate single-screen levels by rotating the world, turning ceilings into floors and defying conventional physics in a style heavily inspired by M.C. Escher. The experience is less about narrative and more about pure spatial logic; each puzzle introduces a new mechanical twist that builds upon previous concepts without relying on text tutorials. While the visual presentation is striking and the core mechanic is undeniably clever, the game’s short length and lack of deep progression can make it feel like a collection of elegant tricks rather than a substantial adventure. It appeals to players who enjoy sharp, concise puzzles that challenge their perception of space.

Strong in Gameplay / MechanicsVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodDifficulty / ChallengePacingSystems Depth / Build Variety

Keep in mind The game is quite short, offering limited replay value once the core gravity-rotation mechanics are mastered. Some critics find its artistic pretension distracting, preferring straightforward puzzle design over stylized flair.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from metacritic.com, opencritic.com, bossrush.net, gamespot.com, eurogamer.net.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Linux Worldwide Full release Feb 22, 201313 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Feb 22, 201313 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Feb 22, 201313 years ago
Xbox 360 Worldwide Full release Nov 13, 201313 years ago
Xbox One Worldwide Full release Aug 14, 201511 years ago
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release Aug 18, 201511 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release Aug 18, 201511 years ago
PlayStation Vita Worldwide Full release Aug 18, 201511 years ago
Wii U Worldwide Full release Aug 20, 201511 years ago
Nintendo Switch Worldwide Full release Sep 07, 20179 years ago

Reviews

69Critics · 5 70Players · 85

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