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Steam
A two-dimensional combination of a platformer and a logical game, taking place in a black-and-white world modelled on M.C.'s illusionist paintings. Escher. Players must show perceptiveness and understanding of the twisted laws of physics, functioning on levels that are impossible to reproduce in reality, in order to move the hero from one end to the other.
The Bridge is a 2D logic puzzle game that forces the player to reevaluate their 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. Explore increasingly difficult worlds, each uniquely detailed and designed to leave the player with a pronounced sense of intellectual accomplishment. The Bridge exemplifies games as an art form, with beautifully hand-drawn art in the style of a black-and-white lithograph.
The Bridge was created by Ty Taylor and Mario Castañeda. It was started as a project requirement for Ty Taylor's Master of Science degree in Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University, and shortly after the game was started, Mario Castañeda took the role as the sole artist for his Art minor capstone project at Case Western. The production of The Bridge has continued even after Ty and Mario have graduated to turn the school project into a professional-quality indie game.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Videos and Screens
[1:10] The Bridge E3 2015 - trailer
[1:05] The Bridge X360 launch trailer
Nintendo Insider: 7 / 10 by Ryan Janes
The Bridge is a short but sweet experience. While it may have been the visuals that initially drew me in, the satisfying puzzles that literally revolve around… well revolving your world were what kept me playing. A little light on content, but a game that’s worth checking out especially for puzzle fans.
Nintendojo: by Robert Marrujo
Gameplay rules this experience, and every puzzle serves to remind the player of that. That said, a greater variety of enemies would have been welcome, and maybe even crazier level layouts just to see what the design team could really do when they stretched their wings, but overall this is a fine game that every Wii U owner should consider downloading.
COGconnected: 70 / 100 by Doug Mercer
Overall, The Bridge gets by well on its unique influence, style and on its difficulty.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 268 votes.
The Bridge Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows February 22, 2013
Xbox 360 November 13, 2013
PlayStation 3 August 18, 2015
PlayStation Vita August 18, 2015
Nintendo Wii U August 20, 2015
PlayStation 4 August 18, 2015
Xbox One August 19, 2015
Developer: Ty Taylor / Mario Castañeda
Publisher: The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild
The Bridge System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium 4 1.7 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 or better),500 MB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8
Xbox 360
Supports: Xbox Live
PlayStation 4
Supports: PlayStation Network
Xbox One
Supports: Xbox Live