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My Time at Portia

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82%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
stability, grinding
82% User Score Based on 900 reviews

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My Time at Portia is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

My Time at Portia is a simulation game that offers an intriguing story and phenomenal game mechanics in a sandbox setting. The game features awesome visuals and allows players to explore and gather resources, craft items, and socialize in the town of Portia. However, be prepared for a lot of grinding and occasional bugs. Overall, it's a fun and immersive game that is worth checking out for simulation game fans.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews
story19 positive mentions
stability17 negative mentions

  • My Time at Portia Mobile offers a rich and engaging gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic farming sims like Harvest Moon, with added depth in crafting, exploration, and storyline.
  • The game is praised for its offline playability, allowing players to enjoy it at their own pace without the pressure of energy limits or paywalls.
  • Players appreciate the game's charm, graphics, and the variety of activities available, making it a cozy escape and a worthwhile investment.
  • Many players report frequent crashes and bugs, particularly related to loading screens and save files, which can lead to lost progress and frustration.
  • The lack of controller support is a common complaint, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game comfortably on mobile devices.
  • Some users have noted issues with the game's optimization, leading to lag and performance drops, especially during certain in-game events or on lower-end devices.
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, reminiscent of titles like Harvest Moon, with a blend of exploration, crafting, and character interaction that creates a cozy atmosphere. Players appreciate the freedom to pursue quests at their own pace, although some report bugs and glitches that hinder progress. Overall, the storyline is considered a strong point, with many expressing a desire for additional content and updates to extend the experience.

    • “The story has a Fallout vibe to it, which is a plus if you're a fan of that genre.”
    • “I love and enjoy every minute of it; from the characters to the story.”
    • “Creative gameplay, exciting storyline, entertaining adventures.”
    • “The group photos are broken (NPCs rarely follow scripting so aren't ever in place), some quests are broken, cutscenes are inconsistent (sometimes the voice acting plays, sometimes it doesn't and it's never the same lines), objects spawn outside of traversable environments (such as an artifact piece being beyond the ruin barrier), and rendering errors.”
    • “Until I got to a point where it would crash on a main story quest at a certain spot in the cave every time, so I couldn't progress.”
    • “I was unable to complete a main mission and not progress due to a glitch.”
  • graphics
    69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and smooth performance across various devices. However, some players express concerns about inconsistent quality, particularly on lower-end devices and the Nintendo Switch, where graphics appear dull or underwhelming. There are also requests for more customizable graphic settings to enhance performance and address issues like frame rate stability and battery drain.

    • “Love the graphics, the calm atmosphere and the multitude of details.”
    • “Incredible, an adaptation almost without errors, it is so similar to the PC or console version, the graphics are fluid and the game is perfect, a reasonable price for a game as good as this.”
    • “The graphics look amazing on my S7 Plus tablet and plays the same as my PC.”
    • “It doesn't even show on the highest graphic settings, so I hope it can be patched as there is a precipitation effect option and it does nothing to change anything in the game.”
    • “The game, graphically speaking, just feels unfinished.”
    • “I was disappointed that the frame rate was unstable even when I set the graphics to the lowest.”
  • gameplay
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is highly praised for its extensive content and engaging mechanics, offering players a rich experience without the need for in-app purchases or advertisements. Players appreciate the smooth controls, diverse activities like crafting and farming, and the captivating storyline, although some have reported technical issues such as crashes. Overall, the game is considered a fantastic value for its price, providing hours of enjoyable gameplay.

    • “This is one of those games where you will really get your money's worth with how much gameplay and content this has.”
    • “Comprehensive game mechanics that support the experience as a whole, no advertisements, no microtransactions.”
    • “Beautiful smooth graphics, fun relaxing gameplay, large open world, building, mining, farming, crafting, fishing and so much more.”
    • “Terrible, I had to uninstall it due to crashing every 10 minutes of gameplay and you lose progress. Please update because this is terrible and I hate it.”
    • “Personally, I think games with mechanics like this are going to be hard with a button layout.”
    • “There is a permanent constant icon on the screen during gameplay at all times, whose sole purpose is to sell 79p skins.”
  • optimization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the ability to adjust graphics settings for better performance on various devices, there are persistent issues such as FPS drops, crashes on lower-end devices, and automatic resets of settings. Users are hopeful for further optimization updates to enhance stability and performance across a wider range of hardware.

    • “If you like Stardew Valley, you may enjoy My Time at Portia. The data management is amazing, the graphics are phenomenal, and you can increase and decrease the quality of the game, so it can adjust to the performance of your device and what it can handle.”
    • “I am grateful to have a console-quality game optimized so well for a fairly old Android phone.”
    • “Really smooth and it feels really optimized on an SD 870 device!”
    • “That said, this game needs a lot of optimization updates.”
    • “I would be grateful if it could be optimized a bit more or provide options to fine-tune the graphics.”
    • “Need more adjustment on graphical/performance options, so that a low-end device can run it more smoothly.”
  • stability
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes, particularly during critical moments like saving progress. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay on specific devices, others have faced significant issues across various platforms, indicating a need for further updates and bug fixes to enhance overall performance.

    • “Runs great on the Samsung Note20. People moaning about the price, you get what you pay for, and it's probably one of the most involved mobile games available at this time.”
    • “Game runs great on Huawei P30 Pro; however, I noticed that the precipitation effect doesn't show when it rains in the game.”
    • “Super frustrating that it constantly freezes and kicks me off, usually right before I go to bed to save.”
    • “When I hit continue it freezes and won't load or kicks out of the game altogether.”
    • “I have restarted my phone, I redid the day more than five times now but it still freezes when I enter the guild.”
  • grinding
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a diverse mix of activities, including mining, farming, fishing, and crafting, which keeps players engaged with a plethora of tasks to complete. Unlike traditional farming sims, the focus leans more towards mining and exploration, making farming feel optional and less central to gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the relaxing vibe and the variety of grinding activities available, making it a rewarding experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The grinding in this game is almost the exact opposite of other farm sims, since you'll spend most of your time mining instead of farming.”
    • “It's a huge grinding game, and it makes no sense to not use controllers when all other platforms can.”
    • “There's a lot of grinding, but if you're into this kind of thing, it's great.”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting that it offers a wealth of content without the burden of ads or mandatory in-app purchases. While there are optional microtransactions for clothing, the core gameplay remains accessible and enjoyable without additional costs. Some users have reported encountering ads in a paid version, which detracts from the otherwise positive experience.

    • “It's an absolute bargain for its price, especially with the sheer amount of content and gameplay, and you also don't need in-app purchases to complete it.”
    • “Comprehensive game mechanics that support the experience as a whole, no advertisements, no microtransactions.”
    • “I'm really enjoying that this game is open world and that there aren't ads or additional costs once bought.”
    • “This is an advertisement, I've got ads in a paid game.”
    • “The in-app purchase for clothes is affordable, though the DLC for PC is cheaper because you buy the clothes by bundle.”
    • “Only microtransactions are optional clothing.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by charm and subtlety, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable. While the comedic elements are appreciated, some users express a desire for enhanced humor through cooperative play with friends, especially during times of social distancing. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor that resonates with its audience.

    • “Everything here is done with some charm, care, and subtle humor.”
    • “The app used to run very well and was very funny.”
    • “Just started playing, really fun; the voices sound a bit funny, but it's a great game.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is perceived as decent within its genre, but many users feel it lacks polish and offers limited replayability, making it less enticing to revisit after completion.

    • “Now that I've finished the whole game, I can give my final review: overall, it's a decent game of this genre; however, it feels unpolished and doesn't offer much replay value.”
    • “After completing the game, I found that there isn't much incentive to play through it again, which really affects its replayability.”
    • “While the game has its moments, the lack of varied content means I won't be coming back for a second playthrough.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find "My Time at Portia" to be a wholesome and emotionally engaging experience, as it allows them to build relationships with townspeople, explore a vibrant world, and immerse themselves in quests that enrich the narrative. However, there is a desire for improved controller support to enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “My time at Portia is a wholesome game where you can live your life as a builder, befriend townspeople, explore the vast open world, and do quests that enhance gameplay and progress the story of the game.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the game's graphics and the serene atmosphere, highlighting the abundance of intricate details that enhance the overall experience.

    • “Love the graphics, the calm atmosphere, and the multitude of details.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is criticized for being monotonous and lacking ambient sound in various environments, such as forests and wheat fields. However, it notably contrasts with the overwhelming ambient sound near the waterfall, which remains prominent regardless of music volume adjustments.

    • “The music is monotonous, lacking variety and depth. There are no ambient sounds in certain areas, like the forest or the wheat field, but when you approach the waterfall, the ambient sound is overwhelming, even when you adjust the music volume.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that while there are some imperfections, it effectively enhances the fun and plot, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “There are some not-so-perfect parts of it, but it totally delivers on fun, plot, and character development.”
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65h Median play time
60h Average play time
69h Main story
141h Completionist
30-100h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs
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My Time at Portia is a casual simulation game.

My Time at Portia is available on Phone, Tablet, Android, Cloud and others.

The main story can be completed in around 69 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 141 hours to finish. On average players spend around 60 hours playing My Time at Portia.

My Time at Portia was developed by Pathea Co Ltd.

My Time at Portia has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

My Time at Portia is a single player game.

Similar games include Don't Starve: Pocket Edition, Harvest Town, Titan Quest, ARK: Survival Evolved, Dragon Raja: Anime MMORPG and others.