► WTF Is... - The Bridge ? (WTF Am I Doing Edition)

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TotalBiscuit takes a look at a newly released physics puzzle game from Ty Taylor and Mario Castañeda.

[@Z3R0gamer]

"It seems like there's probably not a lot of solutions to, bollocks." I don't know why that one part made me laugh but it did.

[@NytroDesigns]

I have to say, this is nice to watch, it's... calming I must say.

[@henriandco]

I listen to these when I go to sleep (like right now...)

[@calahntrahst]

16:20 - Doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results, are we?

[@SLiV9]

The bit from 12:23 onwards, about bylines and 'knowing the editor', is right on the spot. Kudos to you, TotalBiscuit.

[@tyvalentyne]

Found myself yelling at the screen to help you out with the puzzles, TB. ;)

[@cynicalbrit]

Like...? "Oh you can rewind time", which is not remotely integral to the puzzles. You could rewind time in Prince of Persia too, which came out before Braid. Rewinding time is a required mechanic of Braids puzzles because it essentially clones the character. "Oh, it has doors for levels". Yeah what of it? Games 30 years ago had those. "It has a nice art style", lots of games have nice art styles. Essentially I find your critique way too simplistic and shallow.

[@killroy713]

I just noticed part of the sound track was stolen from Kerbal Space program

[@zeikjt]

Agreed. Between the puzzler gameplay, level selection being laid out in a hallway of locked doors, fetching keys to open doors, and rewinding time it all feels very inspired by Braid.

[@soup06]

But shit it was 99¢ .

[@KapinKrunch]

lol...yeah im getting it now.

[@RocketeerRaccoon]

It's now free on Epic Games from 14/3 until 21/3, get it when you can! Also, RIP TotalBiscuit!

[@thisguy1945]

i love the portrait with him and issac newton also i loved that they opened the game with the apple falling from the tree

[@CM-oe9if]

It's too bad you didn't get up to the really cool mechanics.

[@Nick0Kyuubi0Narion]

Your description of a newspaper editorial is exactly what this channel this when it comes to WTF Is. Thanks for that. I always had trouble trying to define it.

[@13Sicarius]

The music is very familiar, is it the games music or his?

[@calahntrahst]

I'm finding that the "WTF Am I Doing Editions" of "WTF is" are right up my alley.

[@RKNGL]

This would be a good title for mobile phones like iOS or android

[@KapinKrunch]

Yeah it would. Just no micro transactions. They are a cancer to gaming.

[@cynicalbrit]

Royalty free so I'm being told, used in a few games.

[@Thomygnomi]

Looks like Braid in Black and White

[@HMoore615]

I love it how you gave someone the exact same reply to someone else however this on got flagged as spam but the other didn't.

[@Hannya_c]

Got this for a dollar! Worth it!

[@fetamean]

I thoroughly love this game, but believe me, if you get into the later stages, the puzzles get INCREDIBLY difficult. The level design is very MC Escher, as TB mentioned, but I feel it's not as easily recognized in the earlier levels. Very recommended for puzzle lovers.

[@hploveshack99]

Watching this while drunk, I swear to god I'm going to throw up.

[@Deokflsa]

To solve that last puzzle for you, TB -- @ 15:50 You should stay to the far right, then rotate the level counterclockwise. BUT when the ball starts rolling, keep rotating the level so it doesn't hit you and goes for the door. Keep rotating until the level is where it originated, the ball ends up at your starting area, and you're at the door.

[@xXE4GLEyEXx]

Kerbal Space Program music? :O

[@commenturthegreat2915]

Hello, human from the past! Know that whenever you hear music that you recognize from another game or video, it's probably by Kevin MacLeod. He makes royalty free music that a lot of people use (like KSP).

[@grimreminder5038]

This is why I like these videos, so much enthusiasm at the beginning

[@FexalGames]

1$ on steam right now

[@Zhuinden]

I have just purchased the bundle from IndieRoyale and I've just realized that the game "Vertex Dispenser" has been greatly overlooked so far and there is no "WTF is...?" video of it. It's fun! And I somewhat wish there was an episode covering it - it definitely needs some popularity. It's a really neat game.

[@mojoface]

I'm getting more enjoyment reading TB fight with his viewers than I got from the video.

[@Ashnal]

For those curious about the game, the inversion mechanic shows itself a bit later. That mechanic basically inverts all of the geometry in the level, adding an additional layer of complexity to the puzzle solving. The game may not have a lot of buttons, but the puzzles can get complex and can require quite a bit of spatial intelligence to solve.

[@TangoLeTurtle]

He explains himself after that point, not that it was needed. He said that you have to use your own preferences and principles in comparison to his and what is shown, he isn't picking fights, he is making a point clear that you know what he likes and it is up to you to determine from that as to whether you will like the game. Also, as pointed out many times in his videos, it is not a review, it is a first impressions, completely different things.

[@MrLoneWoof]

It's also used in Eschalon and made either by by Borislav Slavov (a fan of the game ;) ) or Kevin MacLeod. Probably the latter, as he releases it on Creative Commons license. So yes, it's royalty free.

[@objectionableconform]

this game is amazing, gets more and more difficult throughout.

[@JACpotatos]

I must say, I read all of the comments in this conversation, and it seems that both SirPokari, and Govanni both make good points. I feel that that both of you understood different halves of the situation, thus both making good points on it.

[@Hel1mutt]

Ugh . . . I can't imagine playing this when it makes my head hurt from all the turning

[@cynicalbrit]

It was pretty good, doubt I'll have time to play it though.

[@cynicalbrit]

Except all the ones that don't fall into that category, then you're right.

[@SignalWarden]

Watching this is reminiscent of when I was a kid and I had to watch my friend play an NES game I already beat. I would have to just sigh to keep myself from shouting "You're doing it wrong!"

[@WangEmHigh831]

It is his channel and he determines what he feels is best for his channel and viewers. If you do not like it, you do not have to complain. You can easily unsubscribe. He wants to make sure his videos apply to all of the targeted audience not just the select group that have the same interests. His objective isn't to play whatever or review whatever he wants. He makes these videos to help people make informed decisions about games. And just because you subscribe, does not mean he owes you anything

[@cynicalbrit]

Doors to access levels? What an original concept? That hasn't been done before or anything, it's not like that's it's a level selection mechanic that's existed in games for the past 30 years or anything.

[@cynicalbrit]

It was. "I do not take requests" is a simple answer. When you then say to me "You are an awful person", then you can expect to get yelled at.

[@stencetheboss]

As soon as i saw wtf am i doing edition i knew itd be a puzzle game

[@Heartless7747]

The way the levels look in this game is amazing! I might buy it if it drops price in a steam sale.

[@Shadrouge]

Yeah, I remember he mentioned it in the comments section of an older video, though I honestly have no idea where that was (most likely a puzzle game video). He's probably mentioned it in a more obvious place before that, but if so I don't know where.

[@TranscenGopher]

I didn't say there's many of those, but the game will introduce a couple more of interactive objects. Interaction being mainly "go through there or not go".

[@Eaogrim]

no he's right the music is from KSP however it is copyright free music and anyone is able to use it.

[@comicbstudios]

he goes in a circle twice. and the knocking of apples was more for comedic effect and seeing if there was a secret.

[@JayDragon7]

I like how they have a Newton reference at the start with gravity interplay.

[@ZephyCluster]

It's not an overreaction if it's the one that breaks the camel's back. I've seen another flame war that started the exact same way and it didn't end in a Vlog about it. All that happened to it was it became an anecdote on the TGS podcast.

[@archivesbc]

I never even noticed - thanks for the correction.

[@DrNordo]

I'm grateful that TB shows games that he doesn't personally enjoy all that much. It means that he will show games that I might love even though it doesn't fit his personal tastes. For example, The Binding of Isaac. While TB didn't necessarily pan that game, he also didn't seem particularly enamored of it either. Nevertheless, I bought it right after watching TB's video and have put something like 600 hours into it so far, and I'm still playing it almost every day!

[@FoxyTunes]

No he used that particular comment as an example in his video, he didn't say it was that specific comment.

[@Fentoman]

The one thing I have taken from this video is the is how after about 10 minutes of watching it I started to experience terrible motion sickness. I wasn't able to watch the whole way through as a result..

[@trygullx]

I love puzzle games XD especially ones where I figure it out before the person playing it does

[@ZestyMcLime]

This game is very heavily Escher inspired, the character even looks like him, and the sketching artstyle is clearly a reference.

[@jamesblackwell8264]

The intro has so much essence of bill bailey, awesome :)

[@MiloticMaster]

This first thing I thought when I saw that art style- Braid + Limbo. After watching the video- So much Braid. The geometry is nice though.

[@TheMaghorn]

It's actually a common track loop. I've heard it in several places.

[@lzds2112]

Anyone else notice the picture of the main character together with Isaac Newton at the start? Nice touch, along with the apple falling on his head at the very beginning.

[@MakooWallinen]

A simple reason as to why he does the puzzlers and the platformers rather than the FPS games etc might be because there are just more of the small indie small man teams with small budgets doing puzzlers rather than other genres It could also be so simple that we know what kind of puzzler he hates and he himself is also curious if he actually likes any puzzler and that might also help some of his regular viewers to get into puzzle games. Also the other games might need more editing and tutorial

[@RunawayWindmill]

At least his only weakness isn't a piece of wood. I'm looking at you alan.

[@maxouventura]

Or maybe in this instance we just agree with him. I respect his decision not to pander to suggestions or requests because if that's going to make the content he produces better then it's entirely justified.

[@EyeronOre]

Actually your picture, is now an overly happy man in sunglasses.

[@RealFungy]

The "rotate the world" mechanic reminds me of "Any Yet it Moves", a nice little game which came out as Wiiware - it's on Steam as well now, if this does appeal to you check it out guys

[@Lane339]

That's good point, but a player may be tempted to go against the norm in hopes of finding something unexpected, before moving forward and leaving the opportunity behind.

[@SilentTree12]

Wow, lots of hate on this video...is it so insanely difficult to just sit back and enjoy this wonderful video TB put his effort into?

[@Anorthunis]

I would be interested to see how you prove that..

[@bruceluiz]

It is sad that we have to wake up the guy under the tree.He is so peaceful-and deep sleeping.

[@zofiazinn4207]

It reminds me of braid in both the art style and the backtrack mechanic

[@skratchhh]

I love your WTF videos TB. Keep it up, good job. I enjoy the way you review games and the points you make. Your videos also relax me quite a lot. Thanks for making them.

[@Claidheambmor]

YES! It really does remind me of the music from that game. Well done sir!

[@EvilApeProductions]

This music... Is the Kerbal Space Program music when you're not doing anything and just orbiting around an object.

[@cynicalbrit]

If you take a shit in a cesspool, it doesn't cease to be a cesspool.

[@UrgeNexus]

So that's where I'd heard it before, I knew it was familiar but couldn't place it and it was driving me nuts.

[@deon101sky]

It is true that the market is becoming saturated with these types of games, which focuses alot on their art style but that said the art style is really quite unique in it self and quite nice. Also the mechanics it self look good

[@AIKisthething]

Well, can I waste a second of your day to say that i love you and your videos?

[@DarkPhantomClan]

Your voice TB, makes me smile. It's so beautiful

[@Hungryghost01]

20:06 pause the rewind just before the corner and go forward a tiny bit

[@startledgiraffe]

Who starts going left on a platforming game? Did you play And Yet It Moves? That was a 2D puzzle platformer with a unique art style that had a gameplay fulcrum in many ways similar to this.

[@Normerra]

I would say it is a matter of perception more than anything. What some find simple, others may find very challenging.

[@QuasarPsychosis]

You missed the main thing, he was essentially telling TB not to play puzzle games but to play games that TB "likes."

[@MikeThepiper]

With a few well placed commas, I think this could be a compliment?

[@Olhado256]

Wow, watching someone else play puzzle games is a uniquely frustrating experience. It's like COME ON DO THIS THING.

[@nilvalue2676]

i like how you mixed a historical figure like newton with a fictional one like jimmy neutron ^^

[@iPerfection68]

I did bump into this a couple of years back when TB mentioned he was on SA,dunno what he was thinking when he posted that,but that was a long time ago and i wouldn't judge a person over that

[@TheBmann10]

no, thats YOUR reaction. My reaction, without seeing TB's vid mind you, was "this guy is trying to request a video but is making it sound like it is not a request" this is the way I got a planetside 2 beta key without being banned/ downvoted to oblivion on r/planetside, I made a request that sounded like an innocent question.

[@snowballeffect7812]

it's from a lot of yogscast's minecraft (especially duncan's, i think) videos. they use a lot of music from this guy who gives it out for free on his site.

[@Varatri]

yes there are alot of games with door accace levels, i know of this game and fancy pants adventures and thats all i rember and there are alot more.

[@GlasTheFirst]

You're right, I had to cut it back in length so youtube would let me post it. Its not hard to write a few sentences.

[@elephantofdoom]

The awful feeling you get when your watching someone struggle wit ha puzzle you have figured out...

[@rolfy172]

The ball instantly makes me think of the moon from Majora's Mask, you know, the one that made afraid of night time as a kid?

[@Anon6655321]

I agree with you that TB is well suited to review puzzle games, I was just arguing that most reviewers know a lot about the thing they are reviewing.

[@NyuuPingu]

@all the guys complaining about 'bad reviews': as far as I know, the series 'WTF is...' is not meant to be a good review about any game. It's about showing people how this game looks through the eyes of a newcommer and to show some indiegames

[@ShazmanMerc]

TB - Have you considered time-lapsing certain games you first-impression? In order to give yourself a few segments here and there to experience the game a bit without needing to talk through certain bits as a distraction. I know if I were trying to talk while introducing myself to something like a puzzle game, I'd lose my patience in a heartbeat. I give you props for doing your damnedest. XD

[@cynicalbrit]

"If you don't like the game, don't make a video about it" The single worst piece of advice anyone has ever given a critic.

[@ItsAnnieeee]

Ugh, expected the Bridge to have a story. At least that's the impression that the trailer gave.

[@PhantomNynx]

I kinda agree with you, what i do is that i let it run in the bagrund and play a relaxing game in the meantime :D

[@martk91]

Is that background music from Star Wars? If I remember correctly then the same track can be found in Star Wars Jedi Knight Jedi Academy.

[@bluephreakr]

Reminds me of And Yet It Moves, with the world tilt, gravity and all...

[@THeCOMENTOR1243]

As it turns out the quantum astrophysicists guild is a real publisher

[@castilater]

At least for me, single-mechanic puzzle-platformers are an interesting genre. After learning the rules and limitations of the game, you have to solve deceptively simple puzzles, and it can be challenging. Limbo's character could hardly jump or run fast, same with Braid's character. It's really telling that the level you had the most trouble with was by far the most plain looking. That's the strength of the genre. For people who enjoy problem solving, often difficult-yet-simple is best.

[@jinlaw3001]

Thanks TB. I have to say, I wasn't that interested in this game but I'm glad I got to see what it's all about and what it is. I doubt I'll be buying it, I'm terrible at these games.