Bridge to the Moon is an orbital platformer in a strange, dark sci-fi world
Send you spinning
Those accursed pterodactyl farmers never know when to stop complaining. Cara's got to build a bridge to the moon; you'd think people would leave her to her work.
But, oh no. They've got to try to set-up moon-trams or erect lunar temples to pray to the moon. Or make huge war machines that trundle up and down the bridge.
If you haven't guessed yet, Bridge to the Moon mainly involves trying to force the squatters off your bridge.
Cara is a very athletic character, and jumps between small spherical structures that hold her bridge together. So it's an orbital platformer, as you're able to move all the way around these small spheres.
Each level involves trying to complete the objectives before a deadly drone moves in to take Cara out. Collecting batteries, opening locked doors, and dealing with awkward squatters. That sort of thing.
You'd hope to be armed, but as you're left without weapons you're forced to make the most of speed. As a result, it may take a few deaths to understand the layout of the levels and to then perform the necessary actions in the given time.
Bridge to the Moon is tough, and that will turn some people off, understandably. What should have near-universal appeal, though, is the detailed and moody pixel art presentation. It's dark, gritty sci-fi, and has some fantastic explosions to boot.
If you haven't tried Bridge to the Moon yet, give it a bash (if you're into strange fiction and the idea of challenging orbital platforming, that is). It's 69p / 99c on the App Store [buy].
