Poly Bridge 3 Explained

Poly Bridge 3
Engine:Unity
Developer:Dry Cactus
Publisher:Dry Cactus
Series:Poly Bridge
Composer:Adrian Talens[1]
Genre:Simulation, puzzle
Modes:Single-player

Poly Bridge 3 is a simulation-puzzle game developed and published by Dry Cactus. It is the third installment in the Poly Bridge series, and the sequel to Poly Bridge 2. The game was released for Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows on 30 May 2023.

Gameplay

Poly Bridge 3 features a new campaign which consists of over 100 levels.[2] The game also introduces another new material, foundation, which is expensive but effective at reducing stress.[3] A sandbox mode has also been added, allowing players to build bridges without the limitation of budget and resources.[4] Unlike previous games in the series, the "worlds" are not locked into being accessed in a linear order, instead you unlock worlds in a larger map that provides players with more options and allowing worlds to have specific focuses, including jumps, hydraulics, pre-built environments―where some bridge components are already built for you and locked in place, and generic environments akin to the previous games.

The game has weekly challenges and supports modding.[5]

Development and release

The game was revealed on 16 March 2023 by the creator of the series, New Zealand-based video game developer Dry Cactus, who returned to develop and publish the game.[6] The game was launched on 30 May 2023 for Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows platforms.[7]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jerry . 2023-07-01 . Poly Bridge 3 soundtrack by Adrian Talens streaming on Spotify . The Ongaku . 2023-07-26.
  2. News: Kaan. Serin. Goofy bridge-builder Poly Bridge 3 is coming in May. Rock Paper Shotgun. 16 March 2023. 17 March 2023.
  3. News: 'Poly Bridge 3' Is the Next Installment In The Engineering Puzzle Series, Coming To PC In May - Screens & Trailer. worthplaying.com. 16 March 2023. 17 March 2023.
  4. News: Poly Bridge 3 is Coming to PC on May 30th. gamingtarget.com. 16 March 2023. 17 March 2023.
  5. News: Catalano . Marc . 2023-07-17 . Poly Bridge 3 Review: Engineered Entertainment . KeenGamer . 2023-07-25.
  6. News: Dry Cactus announces Poly Bridge 3, launching May 30th.. gamespress.com. 16 March 2023. 17 March 2023.
  7. News: Zoey. Handley. Poly Bridge 3 bears the load on May 30. Destructoid. 16 March 2023. 17 March 2023.