Bridge Builder for Windows

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Download.com staffOctober 17, 2013

Designed to test your skills of logic, this free program falls short due to confusing gameplay, a lack of features, and a problematic design. As you might guess from its name, this game charges you with building a bridge over a lake so a train might pass over it. However, even after numerous trips to the help files, we couldn't figure out how to lay portions of the bridge. The task is made even tougher due to the fact that the main construction screen is all black with only a few tiny, white dots; you won't even see the actual terrain and water until you go into test mode. The absence of sound and features is disappointing, but since we were never able to successfully construct a bridge, this point is somewhat moot. Since the program is free, some users might be willing to take a chance on Bridge Builder, but we certainly can't endorse it.

Bridge Builder for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 8, 2001

Latest update: October 17, 2013

Version: 12.18.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/NT/2000

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 301,297

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.4/5

121 User Votes

Fantastic!!! Must play game.
ryan_kzOctober 15, 2010
Pros
CNet's review of the game is completely off. The readme was easy to understand. THe commands are simplistic. The graphics are great, especially the easy stress anyalysis.
Cons
Everything can have better graphics, but better graphics would detract from this game.
Summary
<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Sep 14, 2012<p/>It is a very basic, simple beam bridge. The controls were fairly easy to learn and the graphics are perfect. If you are looking for anything with better graphics than an atari or Apple II, you won't want to play. I love this game.
Not worth downloading - Follow CNET advice
ReelrobJuly 18, 2009
Pros
Easy to delete
Cons
Limited graphics Poor controls No sound Frustrating
Summary
If you have played Pontifex this is 5 steps back. It may have been the first run for this company for this series, but I surely hope they didn't charge anyone for it. Must Skip!!
Gives you the feel of the structure of a bridge.
kumarplusApril 25, 2009
Pros
1. Very easy to learn. 2. Free - $0.00 3. Learn the physics of bridge stress in a fun way. 4. Difficulty level increases through the levels. 4. Addictive. 5. Gives the feel of building a real bridge. 6. Graphic-cool and simple. 7. Awesome simulation.
Cons
None.. Its just a fun game.. No Cons that I could find..
Summary
Fun
screbel44January 13, 2008
Pros
Good graphics, ease to learn
Cons
Summary
very good
honestbudJuly 24, 2007
Pros
this is a best enginieering game.
Cons
Summary
Excellent! Could be more Levels Though.
gotblackmetalJuly 20, 2007
Pros
Fun, Very Addictive and very small program
Cons
Not Enough Levels, Lots of Mouse Clicking.
Summary
great even for kids too educational eye opener
mdbobboSeptember 9, 2006
Pros
this game show how to make bridges and their weight stresses so you can learn the pros and cons of bridge build in a simple effective interface. has a short learning curve, with some good examples built in.
Cons
well it might not be accurate but it's seems very close to real
Summary
the best simple game ever
pikago5001September 6, 2006
Pros
Simple graphics,Great physics,and very fun
Cons
only 15 levels but there still fun to play
Summary
best bridge builder i've ever played
powerpeeeDecember 6, 2005
Pros
relative with real bridges
Cons
nothing
Summary
Good, Will keep you busy for a while!!!
July 14, 2004
Pros
Cons
Summary
This is a basic game, but will still keep you entertained. The small file size is also nice. I do reccomed, but don't be expecting great graphics!

Developer’s Description

By Chronic Logic

Build a bridge with a certain budget and have a train cross it.

This is a cool logic/strategy game. It's a very small program yet very addictive. You must build a brige with a certain budget and have a train cross it. If the train crosses in one piece, you win.