Poly Bridge 2

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Poly Bridge 2 is a physics-based puzzle game where you build and design bridges to withstand various challenges. With new mechanics like hydraulics and swing bridges, this sequel offers more complex levels and creative solutions. Online features allow players to share and explore each other's bridge designs in the Workshop.

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Single-Player

+10

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,474 reviews

music94 positive mentions

story10 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging gameplay that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
Improved physics engine and new mechanics like springs enhance the overall experience.
Relaxing soundtrack and charming visuals make it enjoyable to play.

Steep difficulty curve, especially in later levels, can be frustrating for players.
Lack of clear tutorials for some mechanics, particularly hydraulics and springs.
Leaderboards often filled with exploits, diminishing the competitive aspect.

music
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
35%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the soothing acoustic guitar tracks that help them focus while solving challenging puzzles, with some even stating that the soundtrack alone is worth the price of the game. However, a few users expressed dissatisfaction with certain remixed tracks, indicating that while the majority find the music enjoyable, it may not appeal to everyone.
- “The music is calming, and the gameplay is satisfying.”
- “Adrian Talens did an amazing job at making the music feel relaxing, and something about listening to it makes me feel like I'm putting on a warm blanket.”
- “The soundtrack fits the vibe of the game perfectly as well; I’d recommend this :)”
- “The music deserves another mention, because it's honestly the most inane, soulless turd of a soundtrack I've ever come across.”
- “Elevators would refuse to play this music in disgust.”
- “Only thing I don't like about this game is the music (which can be disabled).”
gameplay
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
59%
2%
The gameplay of Poly Bridge 2 is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of sandbox and story modes that cater to both casual players and those interested in mechanical engineering. However, many users express frustration with the steep learning curve and lack of clear tutorials for certain mechanics, leading to a challenging experience that can feel repetitive. Overall, while the game features beautiful visuals and a satisfying problem-solving aspect, some players find the difficulty spikes and insufficient guidance detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “At first, it is difficult to master some mechanics, but eventually it became hours of fun.”
- “The game has numerous mechanics that it introduces gradually, and all of them are simple, yet interesting and refined.”
- “The gameplay is great and varied, with plenty of challenges presented in the regular levels as well as the 'challenge levels' section where previous levels need to be re-completed with new, harsher requirements.”
- “The devs really needed to have a more gradual difficulty escalation (similar to Angry Birds) and more slowly introduce gameplay mechanics rather than everything given to you in the first world and then the only thing to look forward to is frustratingly hard levels.”
- “Sure, I could go online and watch videos, but it's up to the game to teach me about how to use the mechanics, and they utterly failed in that regard.”
- “Something about it just makes it boring and uneventful, leading to a rather boring gameplay experience for me.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
54%
4%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their charming low-poly aesthetic and improved visuals compared to the first installment. Players appreciate the clear and pleasant art style, which enhances the gameplay experience, while the physics are noted for being realistic and engaging. Overall, the graphics contribute to a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience, making it visually appealing even on lower-end systems.
- “Poly Bridge 2 is a puzzle game that has beautiful visuals and amazing mechanics.”
- “The graphics are excellent, and I like the look of the game; the physics are very realistic.”
- “The graphics are pumped up a ton, performance is super good, and the addition of springs brings Poly Bridge 2 a whole new face.”
- “I've had to significantly reduce the graphical settings, and not like it visually made much of a difference, which I find a bit funny.”
- “Essentially it's just the inclusion of springs, a bit of graphical polish, and (most importantly) a new set of campaign levels.”
- “Graphics are pumped up a ton, performance is super good, and the addition of springs brings Poly Bridge 2 a whole new face.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
58%
32%
The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users explicitly stating there is no story to engage with. While the gameplay mechanics and sandbox mode are praised, the absence of a storyline is a significant point of criticism, leading to a consensus that the game is primarily focused on gameplay rather than storytelling.
- “Fun game, choose from sandbox or story mode, great mechanics.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There might be other bridge constructors out there, but none have interested me, even oddly the first Poly Bridge, but I’m glad I waited. This game seems to be the truest form of bridge physics simulator in terms of polish, mission variety, simplicity while offering the standard leaderboard in these types of puzzle games to see how you stack up and find out you suck.”
- “Story 0/10, there isn't one.”
- “At this point, they completely lost the plot and made these new levels require not only expert knowledge of advanced mechanical movement concepts, but also the physics engine of the game.”
- “I don't know if I missed it, and I don't think a game needs to be excessively tutorialized, but these missions just didn't get me excited to see new pieces and keep playing.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the absurdity of building impractical bridges and the hilarious outcomes of their designs, whether they succeed or fail. Many find the game both funny and engaging, with moments of creativity leading to amusing results, although some note that it can be confusing at times. Overall, the blend of humor and challenge contributes to a fun and entertaining experience.
- “I had a blast testing different bridge designs, and seeing them succeed (or hilariously fail) never got old.”
- “When I fail, the results are gloriously hilarious, and when I succeed, I'm happy because it took creativity and often multiple attempts to get there.”
- “The only thing better than laughing at the creative and ridiculous bridges is the amazing soundtrack.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious, with many players feeling it requires an unrealistic time commitment, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage. While some find satisfaction in overcoming the challenging end-game levels, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the repetitive and trial-and-error nature of the gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Instead, I got a game that attempts to be an 'accurate and predictable simulation' but falls short somewhere in the middle between fun and tedious and is instead just annoying.”
- “On the opposite end, the difficulty of the end-game levels is tediously hard to complete, with only a few thousand people completing some levels.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
29%
21%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, primarily due to its level creation tools and community-generated content, allowing players to continually engage with new challenges. Users appreciate the ability to optimize their performance on existing levels and compete on leaderboards, enhancing the game's addictive nature. Overall, the combination of custom levels and a focus on efficiency makes for an experience that feels almost infinitely replayable.
- “The graphics look nice, the music is very relaxing, the levels are tricky, and the ability to make your own levels and play other people's makes this game infinitely replayable.”
- “Where this game really excels is in its replayability as you can optimize the levels you enjoy, and I find this satisfying as the relatively small size of the leaderboards means you can see real progress and compete at the top level with reasonable time commitment.”
- “With custom levels and challenge levels, there is almost infinite replayability.”
- “The community content available in the workshops adds even more replayability and complexity.”
- “Where this game really excels is in its replayability, as you can optimize the levels you enjoy. I find this satisfying, as the relatively small size of the leaderboards means you can see real progress and compete at the top level with a reasonable time commitment.”
- “Replayable game.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance across a range of hardware, from low-end systems to high-end rigs. While most players find it well-optimized and visually appealing, some have reported occasional frame stuttering and concerns about the impact of graphical settings on performance. The game encourages creative bridge-building while maintaining a focus on efficiency and optimization.
- “The game runs smoothly on low specs, and beautifully on higher-end rigs.”
- “Clean, well optimized, relaxing.”
- “Runs on any system really well optimized for older systems.”
- “Great game, just recently been experiencing some frame stuttering.”
- “Not sure what the devs were thinking with the settings if there's so little visual difference for a huge performance hit....”
- “Unlike before, where you saw people completing 10k dollar bridges with 200 dollars because of an exploit, now everyone simply has amazing bridges because they legitimately earned them with hyper optimized bridges.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
92%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing significant glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly with controls and object placement. While the leaderboard feature is appreciated, it is often cluttered with exploitative solutions that may not be reliable. Overall, while many enjoy the game, the presence of bugs and glitches detracts from the experience for some users.
- “This game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
- “I appreciate the stability; it never crashes during gameplay.”
- “The game is very stable, providing a seamless experience.”
- “The only downside I have is that there's quite some 'cheese' in it, where you can abuse glitches to finish levels.”
- “I have a brand new 16" MacBook Pro which can easily run a game like this, but unfortunately it is so buggy that I can't place any objects on the board.”
- “Though I personally have not run across too many glitches, there must be some big game-breaking one as the leaderboards are full of $0 or impossibly low scores.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players expressing moments of joy and sadness, such as crying during gameplay. Many appreciate its wholesome atmosphere and relaxing music, although some note that the experience can become repetitive over time. Overall, it resonates deeply with players, making them feel heroic and connected.
- “Not for me, I cried playing this.”
- “This game made me feel like my hero, the bridge man.”
- “Excellent, relaxing, wholesome game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing music and wholesome vibe, creating an engaging experience. However, some players note that it can become monotonous over time, while the low poly aesthetic and challenging levels contribute to a unique yet frustrating ambiance.
- “The atmosphere is amazing.”
- “The challenges are devilish and out of my league, but the low-poly atmosphere and increasingly frustrating levels create a great game.”
- “The challenges are devilish and out of my league, but the low-poly atmosphere and ever more frustrating levels make for a great game.”
- “Great game with very relaxing music and a wholesome atmosphere, but it gets boring after a while.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, leveraging the success of Poly Bridge 1, with many levels reportedly recycled from the original game.
- “This is a blatant cash grab fueled by the popularity of Poly Bridge 1. I would also like to mention that more than half the levels are basically just ripped from Poly Bridge 1.”

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13h Median play time

36h Average play time

11h Main story

66h Completionist

4-26h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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