Polda 3

About

Polda 3 follows Pankrác, a former cop turned private detective, as he investigates a missing cook hired by the wife of a famous hockey player. This point-and-click adventure tasks you with solving puzzles and navigating dialogue trees to figure out a chain of increasingly ridiculous scenarios. The story unfolds through deadpan humor and absurd encounters, with Pankrác’s blunt personality clashing against a world of bumbling officials, suspicious characters, and over-the-top hockey culture. Gameplay emphasizes exploration and inventory-based solutions, though the focus stays firmly on the escalating farce of the plot. The humor leans into dry irony and situational chaos, with many jokes rooted in Czech cultural quirks. Players navigating the 2000 release might find the dated visuals and slow pacing polarizing, but the script remains a highlight for fans of offbeat storytelling. Originally launched for PC, the game now runs on Android and iOS through unofficial ports. With a 7.5/10 average on Metacritic, it’s a niche title that rewards patience with its escalating series of mishaps. The search for the cook quickly spirals into a convoluted mystery involving blackmail, secret identities, and a very confused dog.

Storyline

Pankrác is back. However, this time not as a cop but as a private detective. In his third adventure Pankrác sets off to find a missing cook who is sought by his wife. Though the task looks simple enough, soon Pankrác discovers that the missing cook ain´t just your average Joe. He was the personal cook of a famous hockey player. And as it turns out, this hockey player is missing as well!