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Polygames
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Polygames

A video game developer known for developing and porting titles to Sega 8-bit platforms in the early 1990s.
Sports
Simulation
Action
Founded
1988
HQ
United States
Known for
Racing / Sports
17
Games
1991–2010
Years
9
Platforms
$19.43
Ø CIB
+20.4%
24M change

About

Polygames is a game development studio recognized for its work on Sega Master System and Game Gear titles. The developer worked on the 8-bit adaptations of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and developed the 8-bit ports of PGA Tour Golf (1991) and PGA Tour Golf II (1992).
Collaborating closely with publishers like Sega and Electronic Arts, the developer specialized in downscaling complex gameplay systems for hardware with limited processing power. For the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, this involved translating high-speed physics and sprawling level layouts into a tighter, screen-constrained format. The resulting 8-bit iteration introduced unique zones and mechanics, such as the dynamic scrolling in the Bridge Zone, which differed significantly from the Genesis original. This version saw various regional distributions, including specialized Canadian packaging and eventual budget re-releases under the Sega Classic label.
In the sports genre, adapting the PGA Tour Golf series demanded creative programming to simulate realistic ball physics and three-dimensional course perspectives. The translation of PGA Tour Golf and its sequel, PGA Tour Golf II, preserved the strategic club selection, wind calculations, and grid-based putting greens of their larger console counterparts. By successfully squeezing these detailed simulations and iconic mascot platformers into compact cartridge formats, the studio played a vital role in expanding the reach of both Sega and Electronic Arts intellectual properties during the early 1990s.

Key People

Dennis Koble
Founder
Lee Actor
Founder

Company History

Former names
Sterling Silver Software

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