Poly Bridge 3

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Poly Bridge 3 is a puzzle game that challenges you to build bridges for various vehicles to reach their destination. The new Open World Campaign features over 100 levels and a variety of bridge types, including suspension bridges and hydraulic bridges. Sandbox mode allows for unlimited creativity, and the Steam Workshop offers virtually infinite community-created content for endless gameplay.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 998 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Poly Bridge 3 offers a fun and engaging bridge-building experience with improved graphics and physics compared to its predecessors.
The game features a wide variety of levels and challenges, allowing for creative solutions and optimization, making it highly replayable.
The integration of community content and workshop support enhances the gameplay, providing endless possibilities for new levels and designs.

Some players feel that the game is too easy, especially in the early levels, and lacks the challenge found in previous installments.
The removal of certain mechanics, such as adjustable springs and reinforced roads, has disappointed some fans who preferred the complexity of earlier games.
The tutorial and early campaign levels can feel overly simplistic and hand-holding, which may frustrate experienced players looking for a more challenging experience.

gameplay
40 mentions
45 % positive mentions
48 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Poly Bridge 3 is praised for its balance and polish, offering a mix of simple yet challenging mechanics that build upon the previous games in the series. While some players appreciate the new features and level designs, others feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks the depth of earlier installments. Overall, it provides a relaxing yet engaging puzzle experience, enhanced by beautiful graphics and a soothing soundtrack, though some users desire more complexity and variety in challenges.
- “Poly Bridge 3 is a very polished and enjoyable puzzle game with a great dev team behind the scenes and enough new mechanics to make it a true successor to Poly Bridge 2.”
- “A fun, relaxing, and simple but challenging game that builds more upon the previous games, further improving graphics, gameplay features, and controls.”
- “With a vibrant art style, catchy soundtrack, and addictive gameplay, it's a must-play for any aspiring virtual engineer.”
- “Instead of interesting bridges that force you to think about structural stability or complex movements, it's all just boring ramp levels and janky floating bridges, both of which have gameplay loops akin to smashing your head on a table until it works.”
- “There is no rhyme or reason why bridges fail and there is not enough tutorial to even give you a fighting chance at understanding what the game mechanics are or how to even get comfortable with them.”
- “Casually the game is pretty fun, but won't offer a lot of new things to veterans of the series, mainly new build restrictions in the same old tutorial-ish levels explaining the same old game mechanics at first.”
graphics
35 mentions
49 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant art style and significant improvements over previous installments, with many users noting the enhanced detail and quality in environments and character designs. While some find the cartoonish aesthetic appealing, others feel it detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are described as beautiful and polished, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and cutesy font are nothing but a facade for the absolute mind-blowing experience this game was to me.”
- “Poly Bridge 3 is a puzzle game that has beautiful visuals and amazing mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, and the graphics are stunning.”
- “The interface is a bit clunky, and the cartoonish mobile-like aesthetics are somewhat meh.”
- “It looks like helpful visuals from prior versions have been removed regarding stress evaluations prior to sim to add to the difficulty, but that just makes everything even more frustrating.”
- “This game takes some features away, has an eye-straining art style, and feels like it's trying to baby you.”
music
24 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its chill and soothing acoustic guitar soundtrack, enhancing the overall laid-back gameplay experience. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with some even stating they would play the game just to enjoy the music. Overall, the combination of great music, vibrant visuals, and engaging mechanics makes it a must-play for fans of the genre.
- “Not only is it a very fun and technical game, with great support of community content, the soundtrack is awesome.”
- “A soothing soundtrack that gets me in the bridge building mood, amazing mechanics, and don't even get me started on the level design!”
- “Poly Bridge 3's soundtrack might even be better than its predecessors, where I would open the game mainly to listen to music.”
- “Go on YouTube and put music in the background.”
- “Very few games can accidentally make me cry over song titles.”
- “The music is so chill and relaxing, and there's still leaderboards if you want to compete as well.”
optimization
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the fun challenges it presents, many report performance issues such as random stuttering during gameplay, particularly on high-end hardware. Recent changes to material weights have disrupted previously effective bridge designs, indicating a need for further refinement. Despite these challenges, the game remains a strong contender in the optimization puzzle genre.
- “The poster boy for optimization-oriented puzzle games, for a good reason.”
- “If you like optimization, you'll love this.”
- “Overall this game is a great game to play, but it does need some optimization.”
- “I could even accept if they only fixed the 'cheese' (which in my opinion includes the weird node spam physics, too much friction on nodes, falling roads, etc.), but the changes to the weights of the materials seem to have broken any highly optimized bridge, even the most innocuous looking, non-cheese design.”
- “While adjusting a separate structure, it will affect the other structure somehow in terms of stress performance.”
- “The game does have some performance issues though; I get random stuttering while building bridges, and it's really annoying (for reference, my hardware has 32GB RAM, Ryzen 9 5900X, 6700XT).”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Poly Bridge 3" is widely appreciated, with players describing it as a "hilarious masterpiece" that delivers chaotic fun through its bridge-building mechanics. Many users find the game amusing, even if they struggle with the gameplay, highlighting its entertaining nature for both kids and adults. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “Poly Bridge 3 is a hilarious masterpiece of bridge-building chaos!”
- “Funny bridge game.”
- “Hour 1 of Poly Bridge: haha funny bridge game!”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's stability; while some express concerns about unrealistic physics and structural integrity in gameplay scenarios, others report a smooth experience with no significant bugs or glitches encountered on launch day.
- “I ain't a bridgeologist, but I don't think that bridge made out of slinkies and popsicle sticks is gonna hold to let that dune buggy and hippie van jump to the other side of a lake while a ferry and a fighter jet fly under them.”
- “I have a lot of grumbles with this game, but gosh dang it, it has a dune buggy.”
- “Playing a game on day one oftentimes will have its issues these days, but I've yet to run into any bugs or glitches.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to progress, especially for those familiar with earlier levels. However, the creative challenges and efficient user interface help alleviate some of the tedium, making the experience more engaging for dedicated fans.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “For Poly Bridge 2 enthusiasts who squeezed that game dry, grinding through the beginning levels may be tedious, but the UI makes it quick work at least.”
- “Aside from the starting levels that are supposed to teach you the basics, it is creative and will make you actually think (instead of tediously implementing a solution you've found long ago).”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a mix of frustration and emotional engagement, with players feeling pressured by challenging level designs while also appreciating quality of life improvements like the "help" mechanic. The mention of social interactions suggests a desire for a more balanced experience that encourages both skill development and emotional connection.
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, making it a worthwhile purchase for players.
- “This game has a lot of replayability, which makes it well worth buying.”