Polda spawned five sequels between 1999–2014, developed by ZIMA software.
Polda 1
Polda 1 was released in 1998 on Windows and DOS, it was created by Sleep Team and produced by Zima software. The game has 2D drawn graphics and contains many humorous scenes. The story follows a cop called Pankrác, who is solving a strange kidnappings in the village Lupany. Also for Android and iOS.
Polda 2
The license remained in the hands of Martin Zima, and following unsuccessful legal action, Sleep Team lost any percentage of the sale of future Polda games. Polda 2 was then created by Zima Software in 1999. Cop Pankrác is in the city of Marsias investigating a fire in hotel, then the plot unfolds and he deals with the cloning of people in the organization DNA Revolution. In 2010 the game was re-released for the iOS mobile platforms and later on Android, where it was translated into English and French language under the title: Awesome Cop.
Polda 3
Polda 3 was released in 2000. As a private detective, Pankrác solves the case of kidnapped cook and hockey player Jaromír Jágr, but the story unfolds, almost, to saving entire world. Also for Android and iOS. It was originally intended to be the final Polda game, finishing the trilogy. According to Bonusweb, the developers deceived the entire gaming community by publicly announcing that they were secretly working on a fourth title.
Polda 4
Polda 4 was released in 2002, departing from the previous artistic style by incorporating a hybrid 2D / 3D design. Using a time machine, Pankrác travels through time and gets into a fictional near future, where, for example, the Soviet Communists dominated the world. Also for Android and iOS. It was translated into Polish as: Strażnik Czasu.
Polda 5
Polda 5 was released in 2005. Pankrác traveled in time again, helping the secret organization and gets for example to ancient Greece. It was translated into Italian called: Polda - Agente 610 and into Russian under the title: Пан Польда и тайны времени.
Polda 6
Polda 6 was released in 2014. Again, this is a detective plot, this time the Oscar winners list will disappear. Also for Android and iOS. It was translated into English and German under the title: Detective Hayseed - Hollywood. The release date for Polda 7 is December 2021
Critical reception
The first game in the series was a huge success and became in 1999 the best selling game in the Czech Republic. Bonusweb.cz rated the first six games in the series at 91%, 71%, 72%, 77%, 60%, and 60% respectively.
