Portable Farm
- November 2, 2020
- Bar Shift Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Portable Farm" is a SteamVR overlay that displays a 3D farm within a 2D portal, enabling interaction with objects and idle gameplay during VR experiences. Players can grow crops, decorate, and upgrade their farm while playing other games or socializing. However, note the potential for CPU bottlenecking on some systems.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a charming and unique way to pass time, especially during loading screens or downtime in other VR games.
- It offers a surprising amount of depth with seasons and soil qualities, making farming engaging and enjoyable.
- The developer is actively involved with the community and has shown a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
- The game can be buggy and slow at times, which may detract from the overall experience.
- Some players feel that the game is limited in features, such as lacking upgrades like a sprinkler system.
- There are performance issues on certain VR platforms, particularly the Oculus Quest 2, which can affect gameplay.
- grinding4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users have mixed feelings about grinding, with some enjoying the farming aspect in games like Boneworks despite long loading times, while others find it tedious and resort to it only when they encounter uninteresting experiences in VRChat. Overall, grinding can be seen as a necessary but sometimes monotonous part of gameplay.
“The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics allow for character progression and skill development.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It works best for me in Boneworks, where loading times are long and tedious, especially on my hard drive.”
“When I find someone uninteresting in VRChat, I just start farming.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present. Additionally, there are technical issues reported on the Oculus Quest 2, particularly when using virtual desktop, which detracts from the overall experience.
“No story.”
“Would be nice if it worked also on Oculus Quest 2, because right now, it's bugged hard (on OQ2) especially if you play over Virtual Desktop.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and focuses primarily on the core mechanics, offering a no-frills experience that emphasizes the essential elements of play.
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive and frustrating.”
“The mechanics are poorly designed, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game easy to use, though it does experience occasional bugs and slowdowns. Despite these issues, many feel that the gameplay experience is generally worthwhile.
“The game is often buggy and slow, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“There are too many stability issues that make it frustrating to play.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the humor in the game, noting it as a delightful and spontaneous addition that enhances the overall experience.
“But all around, it's a funny little addition on the fly! :D”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received praise for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that detracted from the overall aesthetic. Overall, the game's art style and design elements are considered a highlight, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users recommend trying the demo to assess performance and optimization concerns before committing to the full game, indicating that there may be some uncertainty regarding its optimization.
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game runs after the latest optimization updates.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, making it accessible for a wider range of hardware.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“Optimization is lacking, resulting in frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
