{"id":1057,"date":"2020-11-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-bridge-constructor-the-walking-dead\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:18:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:18:24","slug":"review-bridge-constructor-the-walking-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-bridge-constructor-the-walking-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Bridge Constructor \u2013 The Walking Dead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of my all-time favorite games is Lemmings<\/a>, a puzzle game where players guide a group of, shall we say, directionally challenged lemmings towards an exit. Success hinges on strategically assigning them various skills like building, digging, or blocking the path. The level design was consistently engaging and inventive. Upon viewing the trailer for Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead<\/strong>, I was immediately struck by its similarities to Lemmings<\/em>, prompting me to select it for review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photos: stills from the Switch version of the game.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead<\/em> challenges players to construct bridges capable of withstanding hordes of zombies, allowing your characters to safely traverse the environment. Available resources include wooden planks and steel cables. Players can also issue basic commands to control their characters’ actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bridge<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead<\/em> performs admirably on the Nintendo Switch<\/a><\/strong> in both handheld and docked modes. In this instance, I would argue that the handheld mode offers a superior experience due to the utilization of the touch screen interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bridge<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The game offers many hours of engaging entertainment, sharing similarities with Lemmings<\/em> in its appeal. There’s a certain satisfaction derived from both successful solutions and spectacular failures. Some particularly amusing situations arise when a bridge collapses unexpectedly, or the sheer delight when a container tips precisely, crushing a horde of zombies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bridge<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The controls are intuitive and straightforward, facilitating rapid experimentation with different configurations. The gameplay loop heavily emphasizes a trial-and-error approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead<\/em> provides a highly enjoyable experience with substantial replay value at a reasonable price point. It’s a worthwhile purchase for both console and mobile platforms, making it an ideal companion for travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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