Completion time: ~7 hours for 100%
Difficulty: 1.5/10
Verdict: 7/10. A short horror walking sim with a few fun twists to the formula. Not perfect but enjoyable if you like Asian folklore and light jumpscares.

As an achievement huntress, I always keep achievement hunting in mind when reviewing a game.

The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation is a short horror experience inspired by Asian urban legends. It plays like a walking simulator but adds just enough flavor to avoid being dull. You still walk from point A to B, grab keys and backtrack, but there's some added spice like switching character perspectives, hiding sequences, and other small twists that help keep the pacing decent.

This is the first entry in the series and definitely the rougher one. The second game improves the gameplay side a lot, but everyone has to start somewhere. Despite its simplicity, the story is interesting, especially if you're into Asian folklore like me. The tone sometimes shifts into self-irony or fourth wall breaking moments (like the bathroom sequence), which might break immersion for some people, but personally I found it amusing. It even got a giggle out of me.

For achievement hunters, this game is very manageable. All achievements are offline, nothing is glitched, and chapter select makes it impossible to miss anything. One full playthrough is enough, and cleanup is fast.

It’s not groundbreaking but it delivers what it promises and has its charm.

✔️ Asian folklore-inspired horror
✔️ Simple but effective scares
✔️ No glitched or missable achievements thanks to chapter select
✔️ Some creative and playful moments

❌ Basic gameplay loop with lots of backtracking
❌ Self-ironic tone might not work for everyone
❌ This entry feels rougher compared to the sequel

Please note that English isn't my main language. I used ChatGPT to rephrase my gibberish into readable form so my review might sound harsher than it actually is!

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