The Bridge (2013)

 PC
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 4P.de
    Mar 22, 2013
    73
    You’ll encounter fascinating puzzles in “impossible” labyrinths. Unfortunately most of the time trial-and-error will win over logic.
  2. DarkZero
    May 17, 2013
    70
    For a game that was created by just two students, it’s an accomplishment to be incredibly proud of and I know that I’ll be gifting a few of my friends this game throughout the year, even if it is only to drive them crazy with confusion too.
  3. SpazioGames
    Mar 11, 2013
    70
    The formula of this super indie puzzle game is centered on the gravity and some levels will test your patience, although it does not come to spikes of pure frustration.
  5. PC Gamer
    Apr 24, 2013
    69
    It's lovely to look at, but the process of puzzle-solving feels pedestrian. [May 2013, p.61]
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  6. Eurogamer Sweden
    Apr 23, 2013
    60
    The Bridge is a very competent puzzle game that is set in a beautiful world that really draws you in. However, when you’re there you get a slight feeling of emptiness due to the lack of story.
  7. Eurogamer
    Mar 1, 2013
    60
    With obvious debts to such indie hits as Braid, Limbo and The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, The Bridge ultimately feels like a truncated compilation of iconic motifs rather than a fully-fledged experience in its own right.
  8. Digital Spy
    Feb 21, 2013
    60
    The Bridge is also relatively short, but at the same time it doesn't outstay its welcome. It's for the most part enjoyable while it lasts, and provides a decent thought-provoking time.
  9. PC PowerPlay
    Mar 30, 2013
    50
    A cool concept without much game behind it that's ready to be tossed into the growing pile of Braid-a-likes. [Apr 2013, p.84]
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Awards & Rankings

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#93 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 104 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 104
  3. Negative: 6 out of 104
  1. gameface
    May 14, 2013
    5
    Super disappointed in this game. The art style and the setup seemed really interesting. However over the course of the game it began to feelSuper disappointed in this game. The art style and the setup seemed really interesting. However over the course of the game it began to feel more like a poor man's Braid. I don't like to compare games to other so directly but this felt like it was living in Braid's shadow a little too closely and it was all the worse for it. Most of the puzzles ended up being more a matter of keep poking them until they were solved than me actually figuring them out and the storytelling just felt very lacking. A real shame.… Full Review »
  2. karcael
    Jun 11, 2021
    7
    Görsel bilmeceleri ile beyin yakan, baş döndüren ve "Yok artık!" dedirten bir oyundu. Çok keyif almıştım.
  3. Andromeda707
    Feb 18, 2021
    6
    6.0/10
    Довольно любопытная головоломка, способная всякому вскружить голову. В прямом смысле. Разработчики данной игры очевидно вдохновлялись    6.0/10
    Довольно любопытная головоломка, способная всякому вскружить голову. В прямом смысле. Разработчики данной игры очевидно вдохновлялись работами Маурица Корнелиса Эшера, в которых предоставлены особенности психологического восприятия сложных трёхмерных объектов, а также добавили к этим особенностям различные загадки, связанные с восприятием гравитации. Играется всё это весьма интересно и необычно, но недолго, и по мере возрастания сложности тех или иных загадок вырастает скорее ощущение фрустрации, чем удовольствия от игры.    … Full Review »
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