Portable Farm

About

Portable Farm is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Bar Shift Games and was released on November 2, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

Portable Farm offers a relaxing and engaging farming simulation experience, perfect for mobile and VR platforms.
The game features a variety of crops, animals, and buildings to unlock, keeping gameplay interesting for both new and experienced players.
The developer is actively involved with the community and regularly updates the game, enhancing the overall experience.

Gameplay can become repetitive in the later stages, with a desire for more unique events and challenges.
Some mechanics, like planting seeds and using tools, can be cumbersome and could benefit from improvements.
There are minor bugs and performance issues, particularly on certain VR platforms, which can detract from the experience.

grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
Users generally find the grinding aspect of games to be effective, particularly in farming mechanics, though some express frustration with the tediousness of planting and tool usage. In titles like Boneworks, long loading times can exacerbate the grinding experience, while others enjoy the repetitive nature of grinding in social environments like VRChat. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the grind and others finding it cumbersome.
- “The farming works very well, but the process of planting and using the tools is a little painful.”
- “It works best for me in Boneworks, where loading times are long and tedious, especially on my hard drive.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Players note that the gameplay can sometimes feel secondary to other activities, such as gardening, suggesting a potential imbalance in engagement. Overall, the gameplay is considered straightforward but lacks depth.
- “At times, I find myself dedicating more time to gardening than to the actual gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative component, with one user specifically noting that there is no story present. Additionally, there are technical issues on the Oculus Quest 2 that detract from the overall experience.
- “No story.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users recommend trying the demo to assess performance issues before committing to the full game, indicating that optimization may vary and could be a concern for some players.
- “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 runs poorly on my system, even with the lowest settings.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
- “Optimization seems to be an afterthought; the game feels unresponsive and laggy.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users find the game easy to use, though it occasionally experiences bugs and slow performance. Despite these issues, many feel that the gameplay experience is generally worthwhile.
- “It is very easy to use, but it can be a little buggy and slow at times.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as a lighthearted and spontaneous addition, contributing to an overall amusing experience.
- “But all around, it's a funny little addition on the fly! :D”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional visual glitches. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is strong, but technical issues detract from the experience for some users.