November 19, 2020
ClockStone

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead

+Intricate and smart level design +Challenging difficulty +Great cartoon-style look +Fun gameplay -Weak console optimisation -Limited replaybaility (Reviewed on Xbox Series S also available on other Xbox consoles, Playstation, PC, Windows, Android and Apple devices)

66%Game Brain Score

story, humor

gameplay, graphics

66% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

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About

In "Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead," players combine bridge-building skills with zombie-killing strategies, using their brains to create safe passage for survivors and lead them to victory against hordes of walkers and hostile humans. Featuring fan-favorite characters and iconic vehicles from AMC's The Walking Dead, the game offers physics-based puzzle challenges and gruesome ragdoll animations for a thrilling post-apocalyptic experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead screenshot

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 107 reviews

story9 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a good variety of levels that mix bridge building with character actions, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The integration of characters from The Walking Dead adds a unique twist to the traditional bridge constructor mechanics, enhancing the overall experience.
The game successfully maintains the repeatability of the simulation, allowing for multiple solutions to puzzles and encouraging creative problem-solving.

The controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to manage characters and build structures effectively.
The physics system is inconsistent, leading to unpredictable results where similar constructions can fail or succeed randomly.
The dialogue and story elements can be overly lengthy and detract from the core gameplay, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
69%
10%
The story is generally seen as a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its connection to "The Walking Dead" universe and the introduction of familiar characters, while others find it goofy, annoying, or lacking depth. Although it features engaging elements like humor and progression through missions, many reviewers note that the story is not the main focus of the game and can feel drawn out or tedious. Overall, while it has its moments, the narrative does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience for many players.
- “Overall, it is a very solid story that stays true to the Walking Dead name as well as the characters.”
- “It offers a nice art style, a good story, and the well-known construction physics, all of that in the Walking Dead universe.”
- “You’ll even get to hang with Daryl and Michonne before it’s all over, as this is the first bridge builder to include story panel cutscenes as well as controllable characters you can 'program' during the actual game.”
- “The annoying 'story' makes this unplayable.”
- “The hardest part of the game is sitting through the bad story, worse tutorial, and horrible 'cell shaded' art style.”
- “So much for story...”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
75%
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The gameplay in this bridge constructor game introduces fresh mechanics, such as commanding characters and managing resources, which enhance the traditional formula and add complexity to the puzzles. While the core gameplay remains simple, the inclusion of non-linear levels, vehicles, and interactive elements like explosive barrels provides a unique layer of challenge. However, some players find the controls clunky and the focus on character management somewhat disconnected from the bridge-building aspect.
- “Gameplay-wise, controlling your crew of apocalypse survivors is good fun and adds nicely to the bridge-constructing.”
- “It adds a bunch of fresh gameplay mechanics to the old proven formula to keep things fresh. For example, you can now command characters around to complete tasks, levels are also less linear than before, and you have vehicles, rolling explosive barrels, and other fun elements entering from multiple different directions.”
- “The walkers and controllable characters are really fun mechanics, adding a new, unique layer of difficulty, making this a game for everyone.”
- “The other bridge constructor games offer more challenges, more maps, and more gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is clunky; there's a heavy focus on controlling the characters through a waypoint system that has nothing to do with building bridges.”
- “The gameplay is simple, and the puzzles are simple enough, and so should be the guide and dialogues between survivors.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as poor and cartoonish, while others appreciate the unique art style that fits within the Walking Dead universe. Although the visuals are described as simple and not realistic, they are also noted to have a certain charm that aligns with the game's theme. Overall, expectations for graphics should be tempered, as they do not meet the standards of realism that some players anticipated.
- “It offers a nice art style, a good story, and the well-known construction physics, all set in the Walking Dead universe.”
- “World design features a cartoonish art style that you wouldn’t expect from such a theme, but it looks and feels good.”
- “The comic-style graphics aren't as bad as I thought either.”
- “The hardest part of the game is sitting through the bad story, worse tutorial, and horrible 'cell shaded' art style.”
- “For me (although this is a moot point for most) the graphics aren't all that great.”
- “Because of the graphics and because I had imagined something completely different under Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as bad, while others praise the soundtrack for its fitting ambiance and immersive qualities. Many highlight the well-crafted sound effects and background music that enhance the game's narrative, with specific mention of beautiful mission tracks and a recognizable loading screen theme. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience for those who appreciate it.
- “The soundtrack was truly matching with the setting.”
- “On the contrary, the soundtrack was a treat to listen to.”
- “Background music was a pretty good implementation that fits the game's narrative just fine and created a good immersive experience.”
- “Stupid game, bad graphics, bad music.”
- “The music on the loading screen is recognizable as a riff on the opening theme from the TV show, but the songs that play during the missions can actually be surprisingly beautiful.”
- “-music”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it delightfully dark and well-written, particularly appreciating the dialogue and character recognition for fans of "The Walking Dead." Others, however, feel the humor falls flat, describing it as "anti-fun" and lacking in genuine comedic value. Overall, while the game incorporates humorous elements that enhance the storytelling, opinions on its effectiveness vary significantly.
- “The dialogue is exquisitely humorous despite the slightly dark tone necessitated by the post-apocalyptic setting.”
- “The way of presenting the story throughout the game is good; it has touches of humor that animate the chapters.”
- “A funny little game with a nice atmosphere. I've just started playing, but it looks like there's a lot of levels and fun to have with various materials, characters and their skills, and vehicles!”
- “This is the anti-fun; this is where fun goes to die, murdered slowly by unfunny clowns wielding cream pies filled with dingo dung and despair.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report a generally stable experience with no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes during gameplay, although some have noted issues with controls being unresponsive or inconsistent.
- “The controls are clicky and buggy, making gameplay frustrating.”
- “I experienced no bugs, glitches, or crashes at all during my 16 hours of gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, with a lengthy, unskippable tutorial that overly explains basic concepts, contributing to a frustrating experience.
- “It takes cheesy, silly bridges and somehow manages to make them boring and tedious.”
- “Speaking of the tutorial, it's too long, cannot be skipped, and tediously explains extremely basic concepts in the UI.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for being engaging and enjoyable, contributing to a fun experience filled with diverse levels, materials, characters, and vehicles. Players appreciate the combination of puzzles and a cool, humorous vibe that enhances their overall enjoyment.
- “I like the puzzles, and the game has a cool atmosphere.”
- “A funny little game with a nice atmosphere. I've just started playing, but it looks like there's a lot of levels and fun to have with various materials, characters and their skills, and vehicles!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report occasional frame rate drops and stuttering issues. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be satisfactory for most players, but there are still areas that could benefit from further refinement.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's physics-based mechanics allow for multiple solutions to puzzles, significantly enhancing its replayability and appeal.
- “Since the game is purely physics-based, there is no single solution to any puzzle, which greatly enhances the appeal and replayability of this game.”