Bridge Constructor Portal
- December 19, 2017
- ClockStone
"Bridge Constructor Portal" combines the puzzle-solving of Portal with the bridge-building mechanics of Bridge Constructor. Players must use portals, propulsion gel, and other Aperture Science technology to get their vehicles across each level. The game features increasingly complex levels and a variety of challenges to keep players engaged.
Reviews
- The game successfully combines the fun of bridge building with the humor and mechanics of the Portal universe, making it a unique and enjoyable experience.
- GLaDOS's voice acting and witty commentary add a delightful layer of humor, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- The puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment as players progress through the levels.
- The touch controls can be finicky and frustrating, making it difficult to place bridge components accurately, especially on smaller screens.
- Many players have reported losing their progress due to a lack of cloud save functionality, which can be disheartening after investing time in the game.
- Some levels can feel overly tedious or frustrating, particularly when the solutions require pixel-perfect placements or adjustments.
- humor137 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and alignment with the iconic dark and quirky style of the Portal series, particularly through the character GLaDOS. Players appreciate the combination of engaging puzzles and witty dialogue, which keeps the gameplay entertaining and reminiscent of the original Portal experience. However, some reviews note that while the humor is generally well-executed, there are occasional moments that fall flat or feel clichéd.
“Of course, you can't forget the trademark portal humor that makes this game absolutely perfect.”
“The humor is edgy (portal style humor, a bit dark) and the voice and humor are well done.”
“This game is super fun and funny; if you are a portal game fan, this one suits you to unleash your inner engineer.”
- gameplay96 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun and addictive nature, particularly the clever integration of portal mechanics into bridge construction challenges. While some players enjoy the humor and engaging puzzles, others criticize the controls as clunky and the gameplay as derivative or occasionally boring. Overall, the game is seen as a solid experience for fans of the portal universe, despite some technical issues and a learning curve with the mechanics.
“From literally the first minutes of gameplay, I can tell that this game is amazing and hilarious.”
“The gameplay is amazing and addictive, and the portal-esque dialogue/feel really makes it incredibly entertaining.”
“Takes an addictive and challenging construction game and splices in the story and mechanics of the portal universe to create a game that feels like the mobile game I've been waiting for.”
“Presentation is great but gameplay sucks.”
“Gameplay was quite boring and overall I didn't get why people like it so much.”
“Terrible controls, aggravating tutorial, non-intuitive gameplay.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive high praise for their quality and aesthetic appeal, effectively capturing the essence of the Portal series with charming visuals and clean designs. While some users note a mix of art styles that may not blend seamlessly, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature, complemented by engaging voice work and humorous elements. However, a few critiques mention issues like low frame rates and simplistic designs reminiscent of flash games.
“This game excels in graphics and voice-over work.”
“The graphics are superb and fit exactly into the theme of Portal.”
“Really fun and entertaining, amazing graphics and really enjoyable.”
“Seems a mix of 2 art styles that don't mix too well.”
“Graphics are decent enough for a mobile if nothing amazing.”
“The introduction is very annoying and slow, the graphics remind me of flash games (not the most beautiful) and you can hear the fruity loops snare drum in the menu song.”
- monetization29 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 48 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for being ad-free and devoid of microtransactions, providing a seamless gaming experience. Many users express their satisfaction with paying upfront for a game that respects their time and enjoyment, although some report frustration over unexpected ads in a paid title. Overall, the absence of intrusive monetization tactics is highlighted as a significant positive aspect of the game.
“Happy to pay for a game with no microtransactions.”
“Worth the money if you want no microtransactions, nice.”
“Nice to have a well-made game with no ads or in-game purchases.”
“It would be a perfect game but I have advertising showing up in a game that I paid for... that's distracting and frustrating.”
“There is no warning that this would happen before I purchased it, with the expectation that my purchase in good faith would mean that I would not be subjected to additional monetization through ad revenue in a game I bought upfront.”
“I loved the game, but I can't stand the ads, especially in a paid game.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in the game is widely praised for its engaging and humorous narrative, reminiscent of the original Portal series. Players appreciate the clever writing and comedic elements, which enhance the gameplay experience, although some feel the dialogue can be excessive. Overall, the storyline effectively integrates with the game's mechanics, making it a standout feature for many users.
“Usually I don't care about stories in games, but the Portal story is engaging and funny, and this game continues with the same dark humor as the originals.”
“Challenging game with a truly comedic storyline!”
“The gameplay is always interesting and the script and story are always smart and hilarious.”
“Could do without the clever chatter in the story.”
“Typical Portal™ game with AAA quality puzzles, characters, and story.”
“Takes an addictive and challenging construction game and splices in the story and mechanics of the Portal universe to create a game that feels like the mobile game I've been waiting for.”
- atmosphere9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting its strong resemblance to the Portal series, both in terms of visual style and humor. Reviewers appreciate the well-crafted environment and engaging puzzles, which collectively create an enjoyable and immersive experience reminiscent of the beloved Portal games.
“I loved portal games and this game gives me the exact atmosphere of it.”
“Fantastic, similar humor and atmosphere to the portal games!”
“The atmosphere and environment it creates is extremely well done.”
“It's fun, the gameplay reminds me of World of Goo, but with a Portal atmosphere.”
“I loved Portal games and this game gives me the exact atmosphere of it.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can feel tedious, particularly as players progress deeper into the puzzles, with some expressing a desire for more engaging gameplay rather than repetitive tasks. While some find enjoyment in the challenge, many agree that the slow-paced tutorials and the need for precise actions can detract from the overall experience, especially on mobile platforms.
“After that, it's less about bridge building and more about tedious positioning of single struts to deflect a projectile or launch a cart to a very specific spot.”
“Feels tedious, need to press tiny tiny tiny points to connect, and overall not well suited for mobile.”
“Great game but the tutorial is so slow and tedious, just let me play the game.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, unresponsive buttons, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced minimal issues, the overall consensus highlights significant stability problems that detract from the gaming experience.
“Not that the mechanics themselves don't work, but the game just freezes or opens a pointless popup menu that prevents you from playing.”
“Buggy as hell, clicking buttons sometimes does nothing... how is this game even playable?”
“The portal vibe is captured but the game freezes on load screens.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it catchy and beautiful, others feel it falls short of expectations and can be somewhat depressing. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, particularly with memorable elements like GLaDOS's themes.
“Catchy music”
“Music is beautiful, GLaDOS is bae, game is fun.”
“I expected the music to be much better.”
“The music is a little depressing, in my humble opinion.”
“Catchy music.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its extensive content and engaging mechanics, though some express a desire for additional features like user-generated levels to enhance this aspect further. While the Portal Proficiency DLC is seen as less valuable in terms of bridge-building, fans of the main game still find it enjoyable and replayable.
“All it needs is more replay value, like if you could design your own level and have other people try and beat it.”
“The best bridge constructor game there is, lots of content and extremely fun (and replayable!). I wouldn't recommend the Portal Proficiency DLC as it doesn't have as much actual bridge building as I'd like (only portal placing), but if you really enjoyed the main game, then you would probably enjoy the DLC.”
“Besides that, great game with lots of replay value.”
“All it needs is more replay value, like if you could design your own level and have other people try to beat it.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, such as camera control glitches and inaccurate touch sensitivity, which detract from the overall experience. While gameplay runs smoothly at 60fps, the awkward controls can lead to frustration, impacting players' emotional engagement with the game.
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting lackluster performance, unsmooth animations, and clunky menus. While controls are optimized for larger screens, they remain functional on mobile devices.
“Controls are optimized for big screens, but still work well on a phone.”
“The game runs smoothly with excellent optimization, ensuring a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay fluid and responsive.”
“Lackluster performance; animations are not smooth, and menus feel clunky.”
“Controls are optimized for big screens, but they are still workable on a phone.”