The Bridge

 Xbox 360
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Digital Chumps
    Nov 16, 2013
    90
    The Bridge is an easy game to recommend given its compelling and satisfying gameplay and low price.
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 28, 2014
    80
    It's always good to see a puzzle game with a unique style and an original concept, and the game certainly earns props for turning to M.C. Escher for inspiration.
  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 18, 2013
    80
    With an excellent soundtrack, and beautiful [if simple] art direction, The Bridge is a sensory treat. [Christmas 2013, p.103]
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  5. Gaming Nexus
    Dec 4, 2013
    80
    2D platformers are a dime a dozen, and 2D puzzlers aren’t far behind. But The Bridge takes a unique, focused approach and sees it through from every angle.
  6. Gaming Age
    Dec 3, 2013
    75
    Overall, for the cheap digital price, you have a quaint little puzzler in The Bridge that will keep you entertained for a decent amount of time.
  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    Nov 13, 2013
    75
    As long as you possess ample patience and an abiding affection for mental gymnastics, you’ll still emerge with a smile on your dial.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jan 24, 2014
    70
    While a number of the mechanics will feel familiar, The Bridge still feels like a slick perception puzzler that fans of brain ticklers will no doubt warm to.
  9. GamingTrend
    Nov 26, 2013
    65
    At only $10, it’s worth a plunge for genre fans, but only expect about three hours of gameplay with a startling difficulty spike.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. drlowdon
    Sep 5, 2014
    7
    The Bridge is a 2d puzzle game in which the player must attempt to reach the exit for each of its chapters. In order to do this the player canThe Bridge is a 2d puzzle game in which the player must attempt to reach the exit for each of its chapters. In order to do this the player can rotate the screen a full 360 degrees. Further complications, such as keys that need to be collected or giant balls that can crush you, are added as you progress.

    The game uses beautifully hand drawn black and white graphics ensuring its own unique look. The puzzles are well designed and (mostly) logical, although as with many games in the genre they do arguably become too complex towards the end. Some sort of hint system may have helped but as it is very few will be able to complete the game without some sort of help from online guides.

    Available at a budget price fans of puzzle games should certainly give this a try.    … Full Review »
  2. benderrodriguez
    Nov 20, 2013
    9
    Great art design. Really simple controls with the right and left trigger. The physics and general concept reminds me of the Labyrinth gameGreat art design. Really simple controls with the right and left trigger. The physics and general concept reminds me of the Labyrinth game with a little bit of Limbo. Really pleasant and enjoyable brain teasers.… Full Review »
  3. LowLevelOwl
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    A creative and challenging puzzle platformer. The controls are simple and work well. Some puzzles will take you a minute while other, moreA creative and challenging puzzle platformer. The controls are simple and work well. Some puzzles will take you a minute while other, more mind-bending puzzles, can eat up a lot of your time while adding to your frustration. However, the satisfaction gained by completing the more difficult puzzles is what keeps you pushing forward. The style, unique level design, fun and challenging puzzles are what make The Bridge one of the most engaging games currently on the XboxLive Arcade. It is by no means one of the best games ever, but it is well worth your $10.… Full Review »
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