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'''''Poly Bridge 2''''' is a [[simulation video game|simulation]]-[[Puzzle video game|puzzle game]] |
'''''Poly Bridge 2''''' is a [[simulation video game|simulation]]-[[Puzzle video game|puzzle game]] developed and published by Dry Cactus, with music composed by Adrian Talens. It is the sequel to the critically acclaimed ''[[Poly Bridge|Poly Bridge.]]'' It is available worldwide for [[Linux]], [[macOS]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and [[iOS]]. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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[[File:Poly Bridge 2 screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|225px|A screenshot from the game.]] |
[[File:Poly Bridge 2 screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|225px|A screenshot from the game.]] |
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The objective of ''Poly Bridge 2'' is |
The objective of ''Poly Bridge 2'' is building a bridge that is able to take vehicles from place A to place B with materials provided within a limited budget.<ref>{{cite web|first=Jonathan|last=Ammerman|url=https://gamerant.com/poly-bridge-2-review/|title=Poly Bridge 2 review|website=gamerant.com|date=28 May 2020|accessdate=25 June 2020}}</ref> In addition to the materials that were already featured in ''[[Poly Bridge]]'', a new material, the [[Spring (device)|spring]], is introduced.<ref>{{cite web|author=Spike|url=https://saveorquit.com/2020/05/28/review-poly-bridge-2/|title=Review: Poly Bridge 2|website=saveorquit.com|date=28 May 2020|accessdate=25 June 2020}}</ref> The game offers six different worlds which consist of 16 levels each, along with five "challenge worlds" consisting of harder versions of the levels contained in the first five worlds, adding up to a total of 176 levels.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mitchell|last=Gassner|url=https://www.gamespace.com/featured/poly-bridge-2-review/|title=Poly Bridge 2 review for PC|website=gamespace.com|date=23 June 2020|accessdate=25 June 2020}}</ref> The addition of a feature similar to the [[Steam (service)#Steam Workshop|Steam Workshop]] allows players to make and upload their own levels for other players to enjoy. This workshop service is hosted on Dry Cactus's servers, making the game compatible with other launchers such as the [[Epic Games Store]], whereas ''[[Poly Bridge]]''<nowiki/>'s workshop was hosted on the [[Steam (service)#Steam Workshop|Steam Workshop]] and was thus restricted to the [[Steam (service)|Steam]] launcher.<!-- Source for the service being hosted on the developer's servers? --> |
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==Development and release== |
==Development and release== |
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''Poly Bridge 2'' is |
''Poly Bridge 2'' is developed and published by New Zealand-based [[video game developer]] Dry Cactus, with Canadian composer Adrian Talens returning to compose the [[Soundtrack|original soundtrack]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://opencritic.com/game/9518/poly-bridge-2|title=Poly Bridge 2|work=[[OpenCritic]]|date=28 May 2020|accessdate=25 June 2020}}</ref> The game was released on [[Epic Games Store]] and [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on 28 May 2020 for [[Linux]], [[macOS]] and [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref name="Morton">{{cite web|first=Lauren|last=Morton|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/05/29/wacky-physics-puzzle-game-poly-bridge-2-is-out-now/|title=Wacky physics puzzle game Poly Bridge 2 is out now|work=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]|date=29 May 2020|accessdate=25 June 2020}}</ref> It released with four regular worlds and four challenge worlds, with two additional normal worlds and one challenge world added on 2 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 August 2020|title=Poly Bridge 2 - Patch 1.20 - Steam News|url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1062160/view/4095412707524933752|access-date=22 March 2021|website=store.steampowered.com|language=en}}</ref> A mobile version of ''Poly Bridge 2'' was released 26 October 2020 for [[Android (operating system)|Android]], and 27 October 2020 for [[iOS]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Poly Bridge 2 for Android - App Annie (Requires Login)|url=https://www.appannie.com/account/login/?next=%2Fapps%2Fgoogle-play%2Fapp%2F20600014168864%2Fdetails%3F|access-date=22 March 2021|website=www.appannie.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Poly Bridge 2 for iOS - App Annie (Requires Login)|url=https://www.appannie.com/account/login/?next=%2Fapps%2Fios%2Fapp%2F1524371466%2Fdetails%3F|access-date=22 March 2021|website=www.appannie.com}}</ref> |
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==Soundtrack== |
==Soundtrack== |
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Revision as of 20:09, 28 November 2022
| Poly Bridge 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | Dry Cactus |
| Publisher(s) | Dry Cactus |
| Composer(s) | Adrian Talens |
| Series | Poly Bridge |
| Engine | Unity |
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| Genre(s) | Simulation, puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Poly Bridge 2 is a simulation-puzzle game developed and published by Dry Cactus, with music composed by Adrian Talens. It is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Poly Bridge. It is available worldwide for Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Android, and iOS.
Gameplay
The objective of Poly Bridge 2 is building a bridge that is able to take vehicles from place A to place B with materials provided within a limited budget.[1] In addition to the materials that were already featured in Poly Bridge, a new material, the spring, is introduced.[2] The game offers six different worlds which consist of 16 levels each, along with five "challenge worlds" consisting of harder versions of the levels contained in the first five worlds, adding up to a total of 176 levels.[3] The addition of a feature similar to the Steam Workshop allows players to make and upload their own levels for other players to enjoy. This workshop service is hosted on Dry Cactus's servers, making the game compatible with other launchers such as the Epic Games Store, whereas Poly Bridge's workshop was hosted on the Steam Workshop and was thus restricted to the Steam launcher.
Development and release
Poly Bridge 2 is developed and published by New Zealand-based video game developer Dry Cactus, with Canadian composer Adrian Talens returning to compose the original soundtrack.[4] The game was released on Epic Games Store and Steam on 28 May 2020 for Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows.[5] It released with four regular worlds and four challenge worlds, with two additional normal worlds and one challenge world added on 2 August 2020.[6] A mobile version of Poly Bridge 2 was released 26 October 2020 for Android, and 27 October 2020 for iOS.[7][8]
Soundtrack
All music is composed by Adrian Talens
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reconstruction" | 2:52 |
| 2. | "Safe Travels" | 3:01 |
| 3. | "All That Should Hold" | 2:47 |
| 4. | "Ahead of the Curve" | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Hometown Hills" | 3:48 |
| 6. | "Taking Flight" | 4:46 |
| 7. | "Almost Was Good Enough" | 2:46 |
| 8. | "Destinations" | 2:41 |
| 9. | "Passports and Postcards" | 4:36 |
| 10. | "Across the Map" | 2:47 |
| 11. | "Woodland Drive" | 2:33 |
| 12. | "Royal Sunrise" | 3:52 |
| 13. | "Rocky Roads" | 2:34 |
| 14. | "Going Places (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:22 |
| 15. | "Under Construction (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:11 |
| 16. | "Field Trip (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:35 |
| 17. | "On The Road (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:08 |
| 18. | "Are We There Yet? (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:37 |
| 19. | "Along For The Ride (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:43 |
| 20. | "Countryside Song (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 4:06 |
| 21. | "Campfire Dreams (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:06 |
| 22. | "Fall Into Place (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:58 |
| 23. | "Fingers Crossed (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:43 |
| 24. | "Rest Area (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 4:56 |
| 25. | "Cruise Control (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:58 |
| 26. | "Other Side of the Bridge (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:20 |
| 27. | "Highway Driving (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:53 |
| 28. | "Scenic Route (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:48 |
| 29. | "River Crossing (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:13 |
| 30. | "Pack Your Bags (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:42 |
| 31. | "Station Wagon Sunset (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 3:09 |
| 32. | "From Here to Somewhere (Poly Bridge 2 Version)" | 2:58 |
| Total length: | 1:40:49 | |
Reception
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 69/100[10] |
| Publication | Score |
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| Shacknews | 5/10[11] |
Poly Bridge 2 received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic; however, the game has received "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews on Steam, with a score of 96/100 and 2,852 reviews as of 22 March 2021.[10][12] It has earned a rating of 4.83/5 stars on the Google Play store and 4.43/5 stars on the App Store.[13][14]
Russell Archey of Gaming Nexus rated the game 8.5 out of 10. He felt the game was enjoyable and relaxing, and brought him a lot of happiness every time the bridge he built broke and drivers drove into the water.[15]
Chris O'Connor of Impulse Gamer gave the game an overall 3.6 stars out of 5. He praised the game for being good fun at a pretty reasonable price, but criticised it for not having enough stages.[16]
John Walker of Rock, Paper, Shotgun commented the game is "far more like an expansion pack than a whole new game", and thought it difficult to enjoy if creating on one's own.[5]
References
- ^ Ammerman, Jonathan (28 May 2020). "Poly Bridge 2 review". gamerant.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ Spike (28 May 2020). "Review: Poly Bridge 2". saveorquit.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ Gassner, Mitchell (23 June 2020). "Poly Bridge 2 review for PC". gamespace.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2". OpenCritic. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ a b Morton, Lauren (29 May 2020). "Wacky physics puzzle game Poly Bridge 2 is out now". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2 - Patch 1.20 - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. 2 August 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2 for Android - App Annie (Requires Login)". www.appannie.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2 for iOS - App Annie (Requires Login)". www.appannie.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2 (Original Soundtrack)". adriantalens.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Poly Bridge 2 PC". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ^ Jarrard, Chris (28 May 2020). "Poly Bridge 2 review: Trussing the process". Shacknews. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2 · SteamDB". SteamDB. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2 - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Poly Bridge 2". App Store. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ Archey, Russell (2 June 2020). "Poly Bridge 2 Review". gamingnexus.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ O'Connor, Chris (17 June 2020). "Poly Bridge 2 PC Review". impulsegamer.com. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
