The evolution of Poly Bridge

Poly Bridge 3 (pb3) is finally here, and with 10 years of professional civil engineering experience, who better than to take you though the evolution of Poly Bridge games as we look at the differences between the trilogy of bridge building games!? (Yes I'm using this as an excuse to wait for you clever bridge builders to fill the gallery!)
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[@RealCivilEngineerGaming]

So Poly Bridge 3 releases in just under an hour from when I'm writing this, I will be going through the best gallery replays of the first two worlds so if you want a chance of your bridge appearing in my next video then you have around 24 hours to get it done!

[@its_jannick]

Here before it released! 34mins

[@thelorung]

please play armadillo run,rce

[@GolfPapaDelta]

pritty sure in the first game with that physics thing you were talking about, when you ramp up to 300 % view speed, your car would actualy travel more distance, very anoying to find that out after an hour of dicking about at 50% trying to get it just right

[@harrygreenfeld4964]

OK off topic but I'm praying you/someone can help. At 5:48 there's one of those circular shapes made by the negative space between lots of equally placed lines/vectors crossing a square shape, the sort of spirograph effect. This has been bugging me for years. Is there a proper name for a shape (in this case a circle) made by straight lines like this? The circle doesn't exist, we see it because of all those straight lines at very close angles, but it's illusory. The closest thing I can find is 'spandrel' in architecture, but that's not it. Anyone know? Please? Edit: it's the shape RCE says 'whatever that's meant to be' of.

[@I1NG]

I recommend you play a game called trailmakers

[@3snoW_]

This felt like an anime recap episode. The lengths Matt will go to, only to avoid hydraulic levels...

[@KarmaSangheili]

Surprised he didn't make a comment on them keeping hydraulics in the game whilst going through all the materials.

[@droppedpasta]

A mechanical engineer wouldn’t be afraid of hydraulic levels

[@marcalcantara1174]

​@@droppedpasta well he wasn't a mechanical engineer

[@_Qwi_]

I still wish they would allow users to like/dislike each other's replays and give you the ability to sort by popularity instead of just stress or budget. There's some truly impressive stuff in the replays of Poly Bridge 2 but they're buried under dangly roads or people adding tons of material just for the sake of running up the budget.

[@Amodh1257]

or pointless dongs because half the player base's age is in single digits 🙄

[@retrovibez1176]

@@Amodh1257 they’re rarely pointless. usually serve a vital engineering purpose

[@Zeemis]

Heya, thank you for all the really kind things you said about PB3! I had the opportunity to work on five of the levels, one of which is TBA post-release! I threw in a few easter eggs to each of the five I made, I hope you can find them all!

[@HillHomeGaming]

I have been playing all these games since the first one. Also let us NOT FORGET the pure joy of being able to play all the Poly Bridge 1 levels in PB 2! I don't always finish them because some of the levels are tricky and I prefer to do it on my own but this channel has been so much fun to watch it grow and develop and that great community that has built up around it. Thanks for all the hours of fun RCE!

[@jort93z]

I remember replaying my bridges 5 or 10 times until they work. The deterministic physics were a great change.

[@theRealJimothy]

As somebody who has been following this channel for a very long time, subscribed or not, I can indeed confirm that this invokes nostalgia. Also, if you're open to recommendations, please play Totally Accurate Battle Simulator.

[@chasegarvey2424]

*You're

[@dijosto]

I have totally accurate battle simulator 2, its pre cool

[@Krapik]

Remember the old "Bridge Builder" games? Or Pontifex and Bridge It? These were some old time games :D Furthermore there were some levels where bridge went sideways (with third dimension) not only up or down.

[@mkukli]

The assymetric levels always threw me off.

[@facundofortes7912]

Today's intro felt very special as I just became a fellow Engineer myself. Best to you RCE, you've been a great companion in my study brakes

[@edomeindertsma6669]

If you want to be comprehensive, you're missing some changes in hydraulics and springs: -the compression of springs can be adjusted in PB2, but not in 3 -hydraulics got stiffer and more reliable from PB to PB2. (I'm not sure if anything changed in 3)

[@Ceymoure]

Came for the nostalgia, stayed for the physics experiments.

[@conqu3red545]

Regarding the dangled road replay you show at 7:08, that's a replay from early on in playtesting, since then dangled roads have been nerfed quite a bit!

[@baconpancakez]

Well... They may have been nerfed but on that level specifically its even lower down to 3.5k ish on the current build.

[@juliettestraub2001]

You really have to take a look at the older bridge building games like Bridge Construction Set (Pontifex II) :)

[@Dfarrey]

I have an idea for the lack of reinforced road - try reinforcing the road with a muscle on the sides of it. I have no idea if this will actually do anything, but I want to see if it does.

[@edomeindertsma6669]

That would work fine.

[@Amodh1257]

I love the new art style and level concepts for PB3, but one thing that rubs me the wrong way is just how tiny all the levels are.... Both PB 1 and 2 has ginormous levels with grounds that were thicker than the actual bridge. It created a sense of grandness and scale that meshed really well with both the bridges and tiny cars, PB 2 especially mastered this. Most of PB 3's levels are tiny in comparison and it feels just like there's a lot of wasted space... When I open a PB 3 level, I'd often see more void than actual level which is really disappointing. I guess the best level in that respect is probably the sky scraper one for me.

[@Thoran666]

The side by side analysis of the game features was a great video idea. And you didn't even sing! Thanks Matt. I'm shocked however that you forgot to mention the strongest shape. How else will the new generation of engineers learn about them?

[@orestes_io]

such a feelgood video. loved the memories and the tests of the materials. You're one of my fav gamers, Matt. Hope you keep being happy and enjoy playing games for a livig for a long time. Much love.

[@andreagillette1652]

Sheep’s face is possibly Anubis?? I love the look of it too! 💚

[@user-uc8zh5me5u]

There is one more thing in pb3, in this game the materials can stretch from pressure a little, just like in real life.

[@petersmith5886]

The way 3 looks makes it seem like the levels could have some hidden paths or something like that

[@RaveKinGames]

This was a fun video. Would like to see more where you go back and rework old designs

[@SofterSocks]

Bought it today, the highlights on the left of the first few levels had a solid knob in the thumbnail. 10/10

[@blob0000]

-It doesn't look real, it just looks real. RCE, 2023

[@butre.]

hey that's me at 5:42! that ran at about 8 frames per second and all those 10 million dollar ones with a bunch of falling physics calculations would've turned my computer into a puddle I was actually thinking about a sort of cracked out extradosed bridge, with the dense network of steel beams meant to visually evoke plate girders

[@brackman7786]

Beeing on time like a true Engineer

[@xxSeanVxx]

I wish I was around when your channel began. I'm grateful to have found you

[@Cristopher.C]

11:42 Matt you sh*t I wanted to know if it would reach 100% damnit!

[@budshoot6951]

I got all excited when you said "it's out now" - for us pleebs in the US it's not out yet (later today). LOVE your vids!

[@ProtozoanKid]

Just gonna throw out an idea here. 11:00 The ever-increasing stresses could have something to do with the double pendulum you created to test the weight per segment...

[@randomdriver]

The first bridge building game what I played was pontifex. Damn that was long time ago. Still the same mechanics apply for the newest games too.

[@mkukli]

"The Original Poly Bridge" Pontifex: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@Shearper2]

going to the gallery and seeing strongest shape bridges in PB3 is really funny. also trying to make them while staying under budget is also fun

[@MrGreat2489]

Hey Matt!! Love your poly vids!

[@JailbreakMoments]

Been here since you had 5k subs. You’ve grown heaps!

[@eeveewithcoffee9554]

Curious how reinforced roads are going to work in 3. I like 1’s idea best compared to 2, but 3 seems more like there’s going to be muscles with road on top and wood/steel below

[@soulextinguisher]

I liked it too

[@LucasAlves-bv5qq]

I think the song at the start of the video, sets the mood for the whole episode and it’s also easier for me to convince my girl to watch it

[@devisionhun]

2:38 I feel like Pontifex was the classic. Am I… old? 😂

[@w.dgaming2156]

theres a sercret alien map in poly bridge one where if you 100% complete the levels (no breaks under budget and complete the level) you unlock it

[@bernard832]

I can't wait to see what monstrosities Reid and Arglin create.

[@soulextinguisher]

I like this comparison style video

[@igoramaral95]

Nice video! I always wondered about the physix behind the games and their differences

[@philippk736]

Does anyone here actually remember the games "Bridge Builder" and "Pontifex"? Those were really old times...

[@redfeather7986]

"People have way too much time on their hands." Sir you made a bridge out of fish.

[@k3salieri]

The hydraulics are calling Matt. You cannot run forever.

[@yesyesseyes]

i was away for a month and have finally caught up after another month! now i need to catch up on the archive channel 😅

[@orangehitman]

I think we need to get Matt to go back and reply Poly Bridge 1 so we can get the Legendary Poly Bridge Trilogy.

[@kontodonabijaniastatystykt5725]

Remember that poly bridge 1 have random physic, so we plany level 10 times in the row until it work

[@supravlieg]

Thank you for the reminder this game is now on sale.

[@tom23rd]

Those backdrops in 3 remind me of the old Worms games

[@Raziel7888]

whats happening today? scrapman makes a Poly Bridge 3 episode, then RCE makes an evolution based episode. This makes me happy

[@RamsesTheFourth]

'Easy content FTW', that was funny :D

[@denizalicesme9797]

Wouldn't it be super cool if "Poly Bridge 4" will be 3D?

[@parcorpor]

i remember u playing polly bidge 1

[@builderbasti9773]

Fun fact: One of the Poly Bridge 3 cars has a washing machine strapped on its head :D

[@AndrewF_0214]

Your videos have made me want to become a civil engineer. You also taught me some information that i could use if i become a civil engineer. (It is possible)

[@jgplayz]

less than an hour til release definitely buying

[@endersdragon34]

Wait.... I thought you were born with the beard. My whole outlook on life has just changed.

[@shaoronmd]

"This game (polybridge 2) pushed the replay to its limit." No, I believe RCE and his fans were the ones to do that

[@FlorizDev]

So nostaligic

[@bachhoang736]

so cool, i love watch your videos

[@Eggegg21]

Love your vid

[@isaacburchill6144]

Keep up the daily uploads

[@JimmyButBetter]

Just hours after the release ive already completed 4 wolrds with no breaks and underbudget

[@baystated]

Whenever you play a Pirate ship level, you should use a piratey voice for the whole level. Ayyyye. (remember it's PIRISH, not IRISH)

[@mboyette92]

Love you RCE

[@hippolippo]

The $100 on the first level in pb3 was me testing a dev command lol

[@MarcinDeep]

Matt, biggest classic was Pontifex Bridge Builder :) Check it out mate

[@thomziq]

I'm disappointed that you did not wait for the stress to grow to 100% :P

[@Glegh]

How did matt not notice the ice level is ice age

[@adalbertomania]

PB 1 is legacy; PB 2 is the classic; PB 3 is the new.

[@nicknike]

In Polybridge 4, the penguins are going to watch you and turn their heads as you go from one side to the other.

[@Jim-Bagel]

I wanna see that around the map episode

[@mathiasvofrey9240]

did you ever play the grandfather of these three? 'Bridge It'

[@guyofkingofguy]

i have an idea u continue on engitopia create an artificial mountain next to the stone hedge so that u dont see the city then smothen the other side of the mountain create a city on it and conect it to the rest with bridges airplanes and whatever pleases you

[@justarandomchannel1319]

Can't wait for mobile port of pb3

[@leflyxdvd]

tbh and i might be misremembering didnt poly brigde start as one of those simple flash games on miniclip or something?

[@maxim7317]

Wasnt there another level theme in poly bridge 1 called Area 52 that had aliens watching your bridge?

[@liamreilly8830]

Nah mate, you made the channel what it is! 👏👏 And maybe paddy!!

[@charlieloughlin8480]

Right on time

[@lruss2004]

Ahh, looks like Poly Bridge 3 just dropped today and its on sale on Steam for $17.99. Not bad (not sponsored an endorsement)

[@Pan_Schaboszczak]

I honestly liked graphics of Poly Bridge 2 more than PB 3. They were much more simple and I liked this. Now in PB 3 they are cool, but chaotic.

[@rizkywnugraha]

Perfect !

[@finn3580]

Just seen a comment for TABS totaly agree i so want to see that

[@mobslayergaming]

Matt raid captain has made a working veachial in pb3 i have a strong feeling we need the best engenear is REQUIRED to make a better one

[@sunitadevi9616]

matt you should do dont look back in anger by oasis for your next bridge montage

[@chrissugg968]

'Toxic Jacuzzi' is my band name.

[@siebepeters639]

Very interesting

[@szariq7338]

Any chances for another game made by creators of 911 and 112 Operator? It's called "Infection Free Zone" and you're meant to create a thriving (or at least surviving) society in real life cities after a zombie apocalypse. You'll use your engineering knowledge to ensure people's well-being and safety. And if you wish so, I suggest you starting in a city called Częstochowa, my home town and I have an idea, where you should start the adventure.

[@arkaig1]

Some of the over-kill truss solutions in PolyBridge2 look like what one might call "Infinite-Trussed Architecture". I'm assuming you are more of a fan of ZERO-trussed-Architecture... :)

[@YouCanNeverEscapeMe]

Day 3 of asking for a new polybridge theme song idea: New words for the song "bridges" by Alika. The song represented Estonia in Eurovision!

[@MaximTheRussianGuy]

Yes

[@matsv201]

Its worth saying that polybridge was far from the first game in the series. Like bridge construction simulator, bridge it, bridge builder and a few others,

[@PachaJosh]

I saw one of your scores on a scrap man video that just came out...

[@HdubGaming222]

Me sitting here waiting for it to come out

[@justaguy6216]

Poly bridge 1 had the best menu and level selection.

[@waterysideofthemoon]

You could say he is doing a... poly bridge review

[@FLYSLATERYDER]

Motorway as you guys said where you are

[@Perfectkid197]

Please do the other levels of poly bridge 2

[@noi2125]

poly bridge 2 has the best wood texture

[@ashhplayz9489]

matt, please play prison architect! i know what you are thinking about the name, but its not what you think! the game needs a lot of thinking and skill to make a good prison, there is actually more engineering than architecture