Polda 4

About

Polda 4 is a point-and-click adventure following Pankrác, a bumbling detective with a knack for chaos. This fourth installment drops him into a time-travel mystery after a scientist recruits him to investigate unauthorized use of a time machine. Players navigate absurd scenarios across eras, solving puzzles and interacting with eccentric characters in a style that balances slapstick humor with clever writing. The game marks the first in the series to use fully 3D environments, giving the chaotic antics a more dynamic visual flair while retaining the quirky charm of the original 2D entries. The series has built a cult following over two decades, and Polda 4 remains a standout entry for its relentless jokes and inventive level design. Though originally released in 2002, it now runs on modern PCs and mobile devices, making its timeless nonsense accessible to new audiences. Fans appreciate the meta-humor and escalating absurdity as Pankrác stumbles through history and the future, often unintentionally worsening the situations he’s sent to fix. The game’s legacy lives on through its influence on Czech adventure titles and its enduring presence in retro gaming circles.

Storyline

The world´s dumbest detective Pankrác is in his fourth adventure called by a well known scientist Santusov. The scientist is afraid by unauthorized use of his latest invention - the time machine. That is why he creates another time machine and sends Pankrác through the time and periods - past and future - in order to find out if his concerns are justified.