December 20, 2017
ClockStone

Bridge Constructor Portal

They say that love can build a bridge, but love isn’t GlaDOS’ style, so you’ll have to make do with girders and cables instead. Frustratingly difficult in parts, but a game that you’ll keep coming back to until you master it.

83%Game Brain Score

humor, gameplay

monetization, stability

91% User Score Based on 3,992 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 23 reviews

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About

Bridge Constructor Portal is a single-player puzzle game set in the Portal universe, where players meet GLaDOS and solve unique construction puzzles. With delightful gameplay and amazing graphics, players will enjoy plenty of humor while building bridges in the iconic Portal setting. However, some players have found the game to be quite grinding. The game describes itself as “Meet GLaDOS and solve crazy construction puzzles in the official Portal™ world!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,992 reviews

humor142 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game 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 dialogue add a nostalgic and entertaining layer to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
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 imprecise, making it difficult to place bridge components accurately, especially on smaller screens.
Players have reported issues with lost save data and the game requiring an internet connection for license verification, which can be frustrating.
Some levels can feel overly complicated or tedious, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment during gameplay.

humor
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its quirky, nostalgic, and darkly comedic elements reminiscent of the Portal series, particularly through the character GLaDOS. Players appreciate the clever dialogue and funny scenarios that enhance the gameplay experience, making it both entertaining and engaging. However, some reviews note that the humor can occasionally fall flat or feel repetitive, but overall, it successfully captures the essence of the original Portal's wit.
- “Of course, you can't forget the trademark portal humor that makes this game absolutely perfect.”
- “The humor is there, the logic and problem solving is there.”
- “Super fun combination of a bridge builder game and Aperture Science humor!”
gameplay
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
7%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and addictive nature, effectively blending traditional bridge-building mechanics with the unique elements of the Portal universe, including clever puzzles and humor from GLaDOS. However, some players note issues with clunky controls and a steep learning curve, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the gameplay engaging and a worthy homage to the Portal series.
- “The gameplay is amazing and addictive, and the portal-esque dialogue and feel really make it incredibly entertaining.”
- “Very clever design, humor, and gameplay help make what should be another bridge building game into a thoroughly enjoyable and addicting experience!”
- “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.”
- “That being said, the controls are kind of clunky, and the mechanics are a bit strange to get used to.”
- “Gameplay was quite boring and overall I didn't get why people like it so much.”
- “It's just a bridge constructor with a portal theme; there's nothing really special about the gameplay.”
graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
27%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming art style and effective integration into the Portal universe, with many reviewers highlighting the quality of visuals and animations. While some noted that the graphics are decent for a mobile game, others emphasized their superb quality and how they enhance the overall experience, complemented by humorous elements and engaging voice work. Overall, the game's aesthetics are considered a strong point, successfully capturing the essence of the Portal franchise.
- “The graphics are superb and fit exactly into the theme of Portal.”
- “Really fun and entertaining, amazing graphics and really enjoyable.”
- “Great graphics, funny narration, cool mix between a bridge builder and physics game.”
- “Graphics are decent enough for a mobile game, but nothing amazing.”
- “Seems a mix of 2 art styles that don't blend well together.”
- “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.”
monetization
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
10%
48%
The monetization aspect of the game is largely praised for its absence of ads and microtransactions, with many users expressing satisfaction in paying upfront for a seamless gaming experience. However, some players have reported unexpected ads in a paid version, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game is celebrated for providing a fun, uninterrupted experience, which is a refreshing change from the typical monetization strategies seen in many mobile games.
- “It's rare you come across a game this good, with no ads!”
- “Happy to pay for a game with no microtransactions.”
- “Thank you for creating something so great in a sea of microtransactions.”
- “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.”
- “It would be a perfect game but I have advertising showing up in a game that I paid for... that's distracting and frustrating.”
- “I loved the game, but I can't stand the ads, especially in a paid game.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with many users noting its strong resemblance to the Portal series, effectively capturing its unique blend of humor and engaging environments. Reviewers appreciate the game's fun and immersive atmosphere, which complements its physics-based puzzles, earning it top ratings for its atmospheric design.
- “Recreates the portal atmosphere very well, 5 stars!”
- “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.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some players reporting a smooth experience free of glitches, while others encounter frequent freezes, unresponsive buttons, and disruptive pop-up menus that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game appears to have significant stability issues, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
- “As far as I played, there are no glitches or bugs.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
- “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.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is generally seen as minimal but engaging, with a continuation of the dark humor from the original Portal series. While some players appreciate the entertaining narrative and its connection to the Portal universe, others feel that the story could be more substantial or less reliant on clever dialogue. Overall, the combination of addictive gameplay and a light narrative adds to the experience, reminiscent of the beloved Portal franchise.
- “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.”
- “Typical Portal™ game with AAA quality puzzles, characters, and story.”
- “I like how you took a simple game and gave it a story!”
- “While there doesn't seem to be much story in this game, that can be forgiven due to how addictive and fun this game is in each level.”
- “Would really love it if it had a storyline related to Portal 1 and Portal 2.”
- “Could do without the clever chatter in the story.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious, with players noting a repetitive nature in tasks that detracts from the enjoyment of bridge building. While some find the game fun overall, the complexity and precision required can lead to frustration, especially on mobile devices.
- “It feels tedious with sameness in what I've gotten far in twice!”
- “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.”
- “I like the bridge building, but the complexity of bridges ramps up very quickly until it becomes tedious.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and beautiful, others describe it as depressing or unappealing, with a few opting to turn it off entirely. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke a range of emotional responses, from enjoyment to disappointment.
- “Catchy music”
- “Music is beautiful, GLaDOS is bae, game is fun.”
- “The first thing I do when I play a game is turn down or turn off the background music.”
- “I expected the music to be much better.”
- “The music is a little depressing, in my humble opinion.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is poorly optimized for modern devices, resulting in lackluster performance with unsmooth animations and clunky menus. While controls are designed for larger screens, they remain functional on mobile devices.
- “Controls are optimized for big screens, but still workable on a phone.”
- “The game's performance is finely tuned, ensuring smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
- “The user interface is streamlined, making navigation intuitive and efficient.”
- “Poorly optimized for modern devices.”
- “Lackluster performance; animations are not smooth, and menus feel clunky.”
- “Controls are optimized for big screens, but are workable on a phone.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's high replayability due to its engaging content and fun mechanics, though some express a desire for additional features, such as level design options. While the main game offers substantial replay value, the Portal Proficiency DLC is seen as less satisfying in terms of bridge-building content. Overall, the game is well-regarded for its replay potential.
- “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 and beat it.”
- “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 finish the game, there's really no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay the game after completing it.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on gameplay mechanics and technical performance. However, the mention of smooth gameplay and responsive controls may contribute to an overall immersive experience that can evoke emotions during play.

76%Critics’ scoreBased on 23 critic reviews

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