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Poly Bridge 3

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96%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
optimization, story
96% User Score Based on 1,342 reviews

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Poly Bridge 3 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Dry Cactus and was released on May 30, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,342 reviews
gameplay23 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Poly Bridge 3 offers a fun and engaging bridge-building experience with improved graphics and physics, making it a worthy successor to its predecessors.
  • The game features a variety of levels that gradually increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge for both casual players and engineering enthusiasts.
  • With sandbox mode and community integration, players can create and share custom levels, enhancing replayability and creativity.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks significant new features compared to Poly Bridge 2, making it feel more like an expansion than a new installment.
  • The difficulty curve can be inconsistent, with some levels being frustratingly hard while others feel too easy, which may deter casual players.
  • There are occasional bugs and performance issues, particularly with certain hardware configurations, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
  • gameplay
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Poly Bridge 3 is praised for its blend of accessibility and depth, allowing players to experiment with bridge-building mechanics while introducing new challenges and improved graphics. The game features a variety of levels that encourage creativity and problem-solving, although some players find certain gameplay loops frustrating and feel that the tutorial could be more comprehensive. Overall, it is considered a polished and enjoyable puzzle experience that builds effectively on its predecessors.

    • “Poly Bridge 3 is the latest installment in the beloved bridge-building simulator series developed by Dry Cactus, and it builds upon the strong foundation of its predecessors while introducing new mechanics, enhanced graphics, and a fresh wave of creative challenges.”
    • “The game starts with simple, intuitive levels that serve as an excellent tutorial to introduce the basic mechanics of bridge construction, such as the importance of tension and compression, strategic placement of supports, and the trade-offs between different materials.”
    • “Over hundreds of levels, Poly Bridge 3 introduces new mechanics at a thoughtful pace, encouraging players to experiment and iterate on their designs.”
    • “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
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Poly Bridge 3 have received widespread praise for their vibrant, polished visuals that enhance the game's signature low-poly aesthetic. Many reviewers note the improvements in detail, smoother animations, and dynamic lighting effects compared to previous installments, making the game visually appealing and engaging. However, some players express mixed feelings about the art style, describing it as somewhat cartoonish and less favorable than earlier versions, while still acknowledging the overall graphical upgrade.

    • “Poly Bridge 3 is the latest installment in the beloved bridge-building simulator series developed by Dry Cactus, and it builds upon the strong foundation of its predecessors while introducing new mechanics, enhanced graphics, and a fresh wave of creative challenges.”
    • “Visually, Poly Bridge 3 takes advantage of modern hardware to deliver polished, vibrant graphics that maintain the series’ signature low-poly aesthetic while adding more detail, smoother animations, and dynamic lighting effects.”
    • “The art style is a tad cartoonish but I really like it; there's much more detail and quality in the decorations of levels, and the general feel of the game is great.”
    • “The interface is a bit clunky, and the cartoonish mobile-like aesthetics are somewhat meh.”
    • “This game takes some features away, has an eye-straining art style, and feels like it's trying to baby you.”
    • “The graphics and cutesy font are nothing but a facade for the absolute mind fuck this game was to me.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Poly Bridge 3 has received widespread acclaim for its soothing and engaging soundtrack, which perfectly complements the game's visual style and enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many players express a desire for a larger original soundtrack, with some even suggesting it could be worth purchasing separately due to its quality. Overall, the chill acoustic guitar tracks and vibrant sound design contribute significantly to the game's laid-back atmosphere, making it a standout feature for fans of puzzle and bridge-building games.

    • “The soothing soundtrack and gentle sound effects complement the visual style perfectly, creating an atmosphere that is both relaxing and engaging, even when tackling the most mind-bending puzzles.”
    • “Not only is it a very fun and technical game, with great support of community content, the soundtrack is awesome.”
    • “The music is so chill and relaxing, and there's still leaderboards if you want to compete as well.”
    • “Design better music, better difficulty system, better, everything.”
    • “Go on YouTube and put music in the background.”
    • “Very few games can accidentally make me cry over song titles.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the challenge it presents while others report significant performance issues, such as random stuttering during gameplay. Recent updates have improved optimization on macOS, but many users still feel that overall performance needs further refinement, especially regarding the physics and material weight adjustments that have affected bridge designs.

    • “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 Positive Neutral Negative

    Poly Bridge 3 is praised for its lighthearted humor and charming visuals, effectively blending physics-based engineering with comedic elements. Reviewers highlight the game's amusing nature, describing it as a "hilarious masterpiece" that provides entertaining chaos in bridge-building. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

    • “At its core, Poly Bridge 3 remains a puzzle game that brilliantly combines physics-based engineering with lighthearted humor and a charming visual style.”
    • “Poly Bridge 3 is a hilarious masterpiece of bridge-building chaos!”
    • “Hour 1 of Poly Bridge: haha funny bridge game!”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the story aspect, highlighting a lack of narrative depth and realism in missions, which some players find frustrating. Additionally, several users noted the absence of a coherent story altogether, suggesting a need for more engaging and relatable missions.

    • “I don't love how unrealistic some missions tend to be; they can be frustrating.”
    • “I wish they had included more normal missions.”
    • “There is no story.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be excessively time-consuming, with some players feeling it requires a significant investment of time. While the initial levels serve as a tutorial, they can feel tedious, though the user interface helps streamline the process for those familiar with the game. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with some finding it frustrating and others appreciating the challenge.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “While it has full controller support, the controls are so awkward and tedious that it is not enjoyable whatsoever.”
    • “Grinding through the beginning levels may be tedious, but the UI makes it quick work at least.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is praised, particularly on the Steam Deck, with players reporting minimal bugs or glitches at launch. However, some users express concerns about the game's design elements, likening them to unstable structures, which may affect gameplay experience.

    • “It runs great on the Steam Deck.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, with minimal bugs.”
    • “I've experienced no crashes or major issues, making for a stable gaming experience.”
    • “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.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a mix of frustration and challenge regarding the emotional experience of the game, highlighting the tension between skill and design. While some appreciate the quality of life improvements, others feel constrained by difficulty spikes that can detract from the overall enjoyment.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a soothing soundtrack and gentle sound effects that harmonize with the visual style, resulting in a relaxing yet engaging environment, even during challenging puzzles.

    • “The soothing soundtrack and gentle sound effects complement the visual style perfectly, creating an atmosphere that is both relaxing and engaging, even when tackling the most mind-bending puzzles.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, making it a worthwhile purchase for players looking for extended enjoyment.

    • “This game has a lot of replayability, which makes it well worth buying.”
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17h Median play time
107h Average play time
12h Main story
30h Completionist
7-400h Spent by most gamers
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Poly Bridge 3 is a casual simulation game.

Poly Bridge 3 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

The main story can be completed in around 12 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 30 hours to finish. On average players spend around 107 hours playing Poly Bridge 3.

Poly Bridge 3 was released on May 30, 2023.

Poly Bridge 3 was developed by Dry Cactus.

Poly Bridge 3 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Poly Bridge 3 is a single player game.

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