Underplayed Gems

Bridge Constructor Portal (2017)

Bridge Constructor Portal cover
Developer
ClockStone
Publisher
Headup
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.6 of 5, 7,407 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You feel like an engineer in a sterile, cleverly-designed test chamber, calmly solving physics puzzles with a light comedic tone.

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What players say

Players love the Portal crossover, especially GLaDOS's voice acting and insults, but the puzzles become punishingly precise in later chapters, forcing repetitive tweaking of bridge pieces. Some find the physics occasionally inconsistent, and many recommend buying it on sale.

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