The Bridge Curse Road to Salvation
- August 24, 2022
- SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT
Get on Steam"The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation" is a first-person horror adventure game. Investigate a series of supernatural incidents and uncover the truth behind an infamous curse. Solve puzzles, avoid terrifying entities, and escape the haunted environment to find redemption.
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Reviews
- Engaging story with well-developed characters and a strong atmosphere that keeps players intrigued.
- Good graphics and sound design that enhance the horror experience, with effective jump scares and creepy visuals.
- Simple yet enjoyable puzzles that add to the gameplay without being overly challenging.
- Chase sequences can be frustrating and poorly designed, often leading to trial-and-error gameplay that disrupts immersion.
- The game can feel slow-paced at times, especially in the beginning, with some dialogue-heavy sections that may drag on.
- Some players found the stealth mechanics clunky and the enemy AI frustrating, leading to frequent deaths and confusion.
- story164 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, atmospheric elements, and incorporation of Taiwanese urban legends, though some players found it a bit confusing and linear. Many reviews highlight the emotional depth, character development, and plot twists that keep players intrigued, despite some rough gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story is considered a strong point of the game, making it a compelling experience for fans of narrative-driven horror.
“The story arc remained intriguing throughout and the twists at the end led to interesting reveals.”
“I felt so drawn into the world by the characters, the intriguing story, and the plot as each character fleshed out the story more and more.”
“Not only is the storyline fantastic, but it is complemented by an incredible spooky environment and stunning graphics.”
“Even after finishing this game, I can't truly say I know what the story was about.”
“It made the story difficult to keep up with as you would miss some of the dialogue; I wish they would have allowed you to pause so that you can read the subtitles at your own pace, but I just had to frantically try to read them as fast as I could, which was kind of annoying.”
“In terms of issues, I found the story a bit confusing; I will need to see recaps so I can understand it.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are well-received, with many users praising the solid visuals, atmospheric environments, and attention to detail. While some noted minor issues with character models and certain graphical features, the general consensus is that the graphics enhance the horror experience, contributing to a gripping and immersive atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the game's impressive photorealistic sections and beautiful art direction, making it a standout aspect of the game.
“An atmospheric story-driven horror game with pretty graphics.”
“Graphics is very good, the game looks nice with well designed environments.”
“The maxed out graphics are superb, some sections like crawling through the rubble and rocks were photorealistic.”
“Graphics okay, gameplay similar to Outlast but we're dealing with evil entities rather than deranged psychopaths. Difficulty can be quite hard at some levels but tolerable once you get adept to it.”
“🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game.”
“From the story to the graphics and jump scares.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the story and atmosphere are engaging, the mechanics can feel lacking or frustrating at times. Common criticisms include repetitive hiding mechanics, slow movement during crouching, and design choices that detract from realism. However, some players appreciated the puzzle-solving elements and found the gameplay enjoyable overall, particularly as it opened up after initial levels.
“After the first playable chase, I thought that would end up being the whole game, but I'm glad I kept playing because the gameplay definitely opened up after that.”
“Great gameplay, would highly recommend it.”
“Fun game had some scary moments and good gameplay; it took about 5-6 hours to complete.”
“Interesting concept but gameplay is horrible.”
“I don't like when game levels are designed specifically for gameplay purposes and wouldn't make sense in real life.”
“If I had to make one criticism, it's that the hide and seek mechanic got a little old after a while.”
- atmosphere30 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, foreboding, and immersive qualities, enhanced by detailed graphics and well-timed jumpscares. Players appreciate the chilling ambiance and story-driven elements that contribute to a gripping horror experience, although some critique the characters' reactions to supernatural events as occasionally lacking realism. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly enhances the gameplay.
“The game managed to create a really good atmosphere—dark and foreboding, with a highly detailed environment.”
“The jumpscares are perfectly timed and the overall scary atmosphere of this game is really well done.”
“This game is quite good, from the graphics, storyline and the scary atmosphere that is gripping.”
“I think creators could've done a better job at keeping the horror atmosphere in the game by making characters react naturally to supernatural events happening in front of them. There were a couple of times that characters saw something and just acted like it was a normal thing and didn't do anything, which was really weird.”
“Creepy atmosphere?”
“A lot of horror games these days are guilty of a very slow start to set up the atmosphere: this one gets you to the action in about 5 minutes without feeling cheap.”
- music10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere and emotional storytelling, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players noted issues with sound design, including sparse music and quick looping, which detracted from the immersion, particularly during tense moments. Despite these criticisms, the music remains a highlight for many, complementing the game's visuals and narrative effectively.
“It has a good mixture of jump scares, beautiful scenes, emotional story elements, easy puzzles to challenge your mind, and good music.”
“Overall: great game; atmosphere, story, design, controls, music, voice actors, difficulty.”
“The music and atmosphere were quite good, and although it's a bit on the short side, I still recommend a playthrough, especially since there are a few endings.”
“The sound design is also lacking and the music is too sparse or loops too quickly. Queues for enemies sometimes don't line up either, like the chase music would die down and you'd climb out of the locker thinking it's safe, just for the ghost to be standing right there and instantly kill you.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively combines jump scares, stunning visuals, and an emotionally resonant story, leading to a powerful experience that moved players to tears by the end. The inclusion of easy puzzles and a compelling soundtrack further enhances its emotional impact.
“I cried at the end!”
“It has a good mixture of jump scares, beautiful scenes, emotional story elements, easy puzzles to challenge your mind, and good music.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs. This aspect significantly enhances its long-term appeal and engagement.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“I love how the game is infinitely replayable; there's always something new to discover.”
“The replayability factor is off the charts, making it a game I can return to time and again.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users reporting flawless performance and no bugs or crashes.
“Performance was perfect, no bugs or crashes.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a particularly funny scene where a character checks his phone while on the toilet, revealing the Steam page for the game itself, which adds a layer of self-referential comedy. This moment has resonated with players, showcasing the game's ability to blend humor with its narrative.
“One part when the guy is on the toilet and checks his phone and it's the Steam page for this game is hilarious.”
