Bridge Constructor Review

Bridge Constructor Release Steam Logo from Official Facebook Page

This week, Bridge Constructor is available for an even greater discount–33% off!

*Sources of screenshots are listed in their respective file-names.

Please note that the review below is for the PC version, and may not reflect the content/quality found in other editions.
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This is Jack Jackson with Biff Biffson of Channel 8 Architecture News–what do you have for us Biff?

Well Jack, today is the official opening of the Video Games and the Bible Inaugural Bridge, and I must say, its creator certainly went with an…INTERESTING design.

Bridge Constructor Intro Screenshots (1)

Is that a skateboard ramp?

No, this is the magnificent bridge that will transport us from one area of the city to–
is it supposed to be moving?

Bridge Constructor Intro Screenshots (2)

I hear that the Bridge Constructor has gone back to the drawing board.

That they have, Jack. This time, they managed to provide even LESS support to essential sections.

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That looked pretty bad, Biff.

Yes, but now the Bridge Constructor has come up with a sure-fire solution.

Bridge Constructor Intro Screenshots (6)Good news Jack–the first car has successfully crossed Video Games and the Bible Inaugural Bridge!

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That’s great, Biff! What about trucks?

Bridge Constructor Intro Screenshots (11)

City officials do not recommend using trucks at this time.

Welcome to Bridge Constructor*, an educational physics-based game where bridge building can be both serious:

And hilarious:

bridge_by_intheflorsh-d76b15z from Headup Games Twitter

Using a variety of materials (Concrete, Wood, Cable and Steel), players attempt to create the strongest bridge possible within a certain budget.

Will yours be able to handle a tanker?

Bridge Constructor Screenshot 2 from Steam Store Page

Your goal is relatively easy, but it soon feels laughably hard.

World 3 (of 5)

Only when you begin to adapt from stage to stage–throwing away old building techniques and thinking “outside the box”–will you succeed.

Bridge Constructor Screenshots batch 1 (2)

A possible solution to the previously failed level.

Players build bridges across 64 levels in 6 diverse settings.

Bridge Constructor Screenshot 1 from Steam Store Page Bridge Constructor Screenshot 3 from Steam Store Page

The actual process of building is made simple with an intuitive interface. Bridge Constructor even uses color-coded sections to show the most stressed areas of your bridge.

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The clear and simple building mode.

Bridge Construtor Screenshots batch 3 (1)

The red stress lines at the top of the structure mean that this bridge is probably going to break…

Bridge Constructor Screenshots batch 3 (3)

Yep.

The PC edition also includes the SlopeMania DLC (purchased separately on mobile) at no extra charge.

Bridge Constructor SlopeMania Screenshot

Conclusion:

Bridge Constructor is an excellent entry in a relatively crowded genre, focusing on creativity and unexpected humor.

Bridge Constructor also happens to be on sale for PC this week, with a 33% off discount ($6.69 USD).

Potential Concerns:

None to my knowledge.

Buy Now! (PC)

Buy Now! (iOS)

Buy Now! (Android)

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