Poly Bridge is a simulation-puzzle video game series developed and published by Dry Cactus. The franchise was introduced in 2016 and received three installments, with the third title, Poly Bridge 3, released on 30 May 2023.

Poly Bridge
Genre(s)Simulation, puzzle
Developer(s)Dry Cactus
Publisher(s)Dry Cactus
Composer(s)Adrian Talens[1]
Platform(s)
First releasePoly Bridge
12 July 2016
Latest releasePoly Bridge 3
30 May 2023

Games edit

Release timeline
2016Poly Bridge
2017
2018
2019
2020Poly Bridge 2
2021
2022
2023Poly Bridge 3

Poly Bridge (2016) edit

The first installment of the series started with an early access on Steam in 2015.[2] The game was fully released initially for Microsoft Windows on 12 June 2016.[3] The basic material includes steel, wood, rope, and cable, alongside hydraulics, which can be used to move pieces of the bridge.[4]

Poly Bridge 2 (2020) edit

The second installment of the series was released on 28 May 2020 for Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows via Epic Games Store and Steam.[5] Android and iOS versions were available in October 2020. The game features a new material, spring.[6]

Poly Bridge 3 (2023) edit

A third title was revealed on 16 March 2023, targeting for a release on 30 May 2023 for Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows platforms.[7] Foundation is confirmed to be introduced as a new material.[8]

Reception edit

Aggregate review scores
As of 17 March 2023.
Game Year Metacritic
Poly Bridge 2016 73/100[9]
Poly Bridge 2 2020 69/100[10]

The series has sold over 6 million copies prior to the release of Poly Bridge 3.[11]

References edit

  1. ^ "Poly Bridge". All Music. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. ^ Brown, Fraser (27 July 2015). "Poly Bridge Early Access review". PCGamesN. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  3. ^ Snow, Nathan (23 June 2016). "Poly Bridge an engineering, physics game to enjoy". USA Today. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  4. ^ Snow, Nathan (23 June 2016). "Poly Bridge an engineering, physics game to enjoy". USA Today. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
  5. ^ Morton, Lauren (29 May 2020). "Wacky physics puzzle game Poly Bridge 2 is out now". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  6. ^ Spike (28 May 2020). "Review: Poly Bridge 2". saveorquit.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Dry Cactus announces Poly Bridge 3, launching May 30th". gamespress.com. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  8. ^ "'Poly Bridge 3' Is the Next Installment In The Engineering Puzzle Series, Coming To PC In May - Screens & Trailer". worthplaying.com. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Poly Bridge PC". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  10. ^ "Poly Bridge 2 PC". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Dry Cactus announces Poly Bridge 3, launching May 30th". gamespress.com. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.

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