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Portal Fantasy

75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, stability
75% User Score Based on 149 reviews

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Roadmap Developer NotesThe game is playable offline. On your first run, your system may request a connection permission (it will be labelled as Portal Fantasy or, in some cases, js.node). This connection is used for current features that require online verification with our servers, such as redeeming referral codes and painting Porbles, as well as for future features like PvP. You can choos…

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Portal Fantasy screenshot
Portal Fantasy screenshot
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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions

  • The game features charming pixel art and engaging creature designs, making it visually appealing and nostalgic.
  • The gameplay mechanics, including creature fusion and turn-based combat, are enjoyable and add depth to the experience.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including lag, crashes, and unresponsive controls, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Resource gathering and crafting can feel excessively grindy and inconvenient, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
  • The quest structure and tutorial explanations are often unclear, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Portal Fantasy is widely praised for its charming aesthetics, engaging creature collection mechanics, and smooth combat systems, creating an addictive and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the balance between exploration and strategic team-building, alongside unique gameplay elements that enhance the traditional RPG formula. However, some critiques mention slow leveling and grindy evolution processes, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Great art style and super fun creature collecting mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay loop strikes a satisfying balance between exploration and strategic team-building (think Pokémon, Shin Megami Tensei, and Digimon if you're not familiar with the genre).”
    • “The creatures you capture and battle with feel unique and lovable, adding an addictiveness to gameplay.”
    • “Extremely boring and uninspired gameplay; the evolutions are a joke. Your character just gets a minor tweak to its body. The game is just boring outright.”
    • “The mechanics have been very straightforward so far.”
    • “Mechanics with little to no explanation.”
  • graphics
    35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received praise for their charming art style, stunning visuals, and engaging creature designs, contributing to a cozy atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some players have noted issues with lag and loading screens, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the pixel art appeals to many, there are mixed opinions on character and overworld designs, with some feeling they could be improved.

    • “Great art style and super fun creature collecting mechanics.”
    • “The graphics and music are wonderful, creating a cozy atmosphere.”
    • “Portal fantasy really shines in creature designs and environments—absolutely stunning artwork and atmosphere.”
    • “Sorry, but charming graphics and a plucky sense of humor alone aren't really enough to sell me on a game in this genre.”
    • “Launching with a bundle deal with Coromon, when this game has such a similar art style you'd almost think they're by the same team (they're not), is begging for a comparison, and that comparison does not make this game look good in its current state.”
    • “The game constantly lags despite being pixel graphics and having tiny maps.”
  • story
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, starting strong with entertaining NPC interactions and a humorous tone, but it struggles with pacing and can become repetitive as the grind sets in. While the lore adds depth and the pixel art is visually appealing, many players report bugs that hinder progression, particularly in main quests, leading to frustration. Overall, the narrative has potential but feels underdeveloped in certain areas, leaving players wanting more structure and coherence.

    • “I was surprised by how much story content there was—NPC interactions are entertaining, and the lore adds nice depth to the exploration.”
    • “The pixel art is a visual treat, and the epic storyline with quirky, customizable characters that even let you add a splash of color takes the experience to another level!”
    • “The game itself has a funny and interesting story about a magical world filled with porbles.”
    • “On the downside, the grind can feel excessive, and the storyline struggles to maintain my interest later on.”
    • “My main gripe is with the story pacing—it starts strong but quickly loses momentum mid-game.”
    • “The story seems underdeveloped; there's an academy, but it's almost empty. I think it should be worked on. You just do small quests around it and you're already going alone on adventures. I was hoping for an arc around the academy before venturing into the world; it would be more interesting.”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with players praising its catchy and engaging quality that enhances the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to a cozy atmosphere alongside the beautiful graphics and art style. Overall, the music is described as exceptional, adding significant value to the gameplay and leaving players eager for more.

    • “The game's soundtrack and art direction are outstanding; you can tell real care went into creating this world.”
    • “The music is way better than it needed to be—super catchy and really enhances the experience.”
    • “The battles are fun and engaging, and the music adds a lot to the experience — it's genuinely great.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it tedious and repetitive, particularly in farming resources and leveling up characters, others appreciate the grind as a relaxing part of the RPG experience. Overall, the grind can feel excessive and may detract from the enjoyment of the game's otherwise engaging combat and story.

    • “You can pretty much have the worst luck possible and spend countless time farming porbles and dispelling them and still not get what you need.”
    • “However, the quest structure and puzzles sometimes feel repetitive, and the grind can get tedious after a while.”
    • “As an actual review though, the battling mechanics are pretty fun and engaging but leveling is slow and grindy and so is evolving your porbles.”
  • humor
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its charming pixel art and engaging story, which features a delightful mix of humor and wit. Players appreciate the cute and funny events, with some writing eliciting genuine laughter, although some feel that humor alone may not be enough to sustain interest in the genre. Overall, the humor adds significant charm and enjoyment to the gameplay experience.

    • “The pixel art is really nice, combat is fun, and the story is a pleasant mix of humor and wit.”
    • “The game itself has a funny and interesting story about a magical world filled with porbles.”
    • “And I gotta say, some of the writing legit made me laugh.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players have experienced relatively bug-free gameplay, others have encountered frustrating issues, particularly with platforming mechanics and freezing during loading. Overall, the game's stability is currently seen as a major concern, though there is hope for improvements from the developers.

    • “So far, it's been fairly bug-free for me.”
    • “But the sheer quantity of bugs made this a pass for the time being; every area was loaded with bugs and glitches and game issues. It's good to see them working on it, but for now, I felt less like a game reviewer and more like a game tester.”
    • “Right now, it's a buggy mess.”
    • “Gets to the start where it says the game and loading spikes and stuff but then just freezes.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by stunning graphics and music that create a cozy and relaxing environment, perfect for fans of creature collecting and exploration. Players appreciate the beautiful creature designs and atmospheric maps, which enhance the overall experience, while the thrilling elements in dungeons add an exciting contrast to the serene ambiance.

    • “The graphics and music are wonderful, creating a cozy atmosphere.”
    • “Portal fantasy really shines in creature designs and environments—absolutely stunning artwork and atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere is super relaxing, which makes it easy to get lost in the world.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance without issues, others have experienced significant frame rate drops and a lack of overall optimization beyond basic audio settings. Users may need to tolerate some jank to achieve a stable experience.

    • “Performance-wise, it runs super smooth.”
    • “I haven’t run into any performance issues so far, which is always a nice bonus.”
    • “But only if you are willing to put up with a decent amount of jank and performance issues.”
    • “The game has since (pre-release) suffered from FPS drops throughout the entire game, not just while walking around, and there is a severe lack of any optimization outside of audio settings and full screen or windowed modes.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the stunning art and sound, others find the overworld and character design less visually appealing. Overall, the artistic elements contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, but opinions on character aesthetics vary.

    • “Everything from the art, sound, and character design is absolutely stunning.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, as many areas become inaccessible after initial exploration, leaving little incentive for players to revisit them. Most locations do not offer new experiences or rewards upon return, diminishing the overall replay value.

    • “The starting area of the game is cut off and inaccessible for the rest of the game. Most areas lack replayability, leaving no reason to return and explore them later.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there are minimal incentives to replay it. The lack of varied outcomes or new content makes it feel stagnant.”
    • “The game offers little in terms of replayability; once you've experienced the story, there's no motivation to go back and play through it again.”

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