The Bridge is a 2013 video game designed by American developer Ty Taylor for Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Ouya, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. It was developed by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild.[1] The player controls an Escher-like character and the rotation of the 2D environment, which affects gravity based on the changing orientation of the landscape.[2]
| The Bridge | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Publisher(s) | The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild |
| Designer(s) | Ty Taylor Mario Castañeda |
| Programmer(s) | Ty Taylor |
| Artist(s) | Mario Castañeda |
| Composer(s) | Kevin MacLeod |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Ouya, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Switch |
| Release | Windows February 22, 2013 Xbox Live Arcade November 13, 2013 Linux May 15, 2014 OS X May 16, 2014 Android, Amazon Fire TV June 30, 2014 Xbox One August 14, 2015 PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Ouya August 18, 2015 Wii U August 20, 2015 Switch September 7, 2017 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Plot
editThe game opens with the nameless main character sleeping under an apple tree. After an apple hits him in the head and wakes him up, he is guided to his house with three doors, behind which lie further doors and levels. The story is explained through the environment and post-world text as the game progresses.[1][3]
Gameplay
editThe goal of each level is to get the main character to the exit door. The game's puzzles are inspired by the art of M. C. Escher and like his artworks, each level unfolds in grayscale with hand-drawn illustrations.[4] The player can rotate the world using the arrow keys, changing the gravitational direction of individual objects, or control the main character with A and D to go left and right.[1][2] The Wii U version utilizes the GamePad touch and accelerometer. The player can use the Wii U GamePad touch capabilities to interact with the world to move the character, open doors, activate objects, and interact with the menu system and UI. The player can also tilt the Wii U GamePad to rotate gravity in the game.
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | PC: 74/100[5] X360: 76/100[6] XONE: 72/100[7] WIIU: 78/100[8] NS: 74/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Eurogamer | 6.0/10[3] |
| Game Informer | 7.5/10[2] |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10[4] |
| Nintendo Life |   [10] |
The Bridge received positive reviews from critics. It has an aggregate score of 74/100 on Metacritic.[5] The game won the 2012 Indie Game Challenge award for Achievement in Art Direction and Achievement in Gameplay.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c Hancock, Patrick (March 7, 2013). "It turns out that ceilings can be floors". Destructoid. Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ a b c Marchiafava, Jeff (February 26, 2013). "Stumbling Toward Fun At A Sluggish Pace". Game Informer. Archived from the original on July 8, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Whitehead, Dan (March 1, 2013). "The Bridge review - Let's twist again". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on July 7, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ a b Johnson, Leif (March 1, 2013). "The Bridge Review - GameSpot.com". GameSpot. Archived from the original on July 5, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ a b "The Bridge (2013) for PC Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ^ "The Bridge for Xbox 360 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Bridge for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Bridge for Wii U Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "The Bridge for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ Bowling, Steve (August 19, 2015). "The Bridge (Wii U eShop) Review". Nintendo Life. Archived from the original on August 19, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ Tach, Dave (December 15, 2012). "GameStop cancels this year's Indie Game Challenge, future unclear". Polygon. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved July 7, 2013.