Portobugia

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/!\ Game is now on Steam: Here. The steam version has more updates! Portobugia is a survival game where you manage a port, and you must supply a city with goods and food. Boats come into your port and ask you to unload. But, be careful, boats can be infected! Once you accepted a boat, don’t forget to supply the city. If you like survival and management game, you will like this game To help you …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a charming mix of management and inspection mechanics, reminiscent of Papers Please, making it engaging and fun.
Players appreciate the easy-to-understand mechanics and the relaxing gameplay, which allows for hours of enjoyable playtime.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on bug fixes and updates, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from various bugs and issues, including frustrating mechanics related to ship inspections and randomization that can lead to unfair outcomes.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused about core mechanics and how to effectively manage their resources.
Some players find the sound design jarring and not fitting with the game's overall aesthetic, detracting from the immersive experience.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring easy-to-understand mechanics and a solid loop that includes ship inspections, upgrades, and production chains reminiscent of titles like "Papers, Please" and "Anno." However, some players find the mechanics poorly explained and repetitive, particularly in inspections, which can lead to frustration if attention wanes. While the game is still in early access and has room for improvement, it offers a relaxing experience for city simulation enthusiasts, with potential for future content updates.
- “It's a solid gameplay loop, lots of collectibles, worthwhile upgrades, and interesting challenges in each scenario (and a sandbox mode for messing around).”
- “Easy to understand mechanics and a relaxing way to play.”
- “Great little game with mechanics reminding me of Papers, Please and Anno where you have to build your upgrades and buildings in order to progress and create new chains of production.”
- “Mechanics are poorly explained and the inspections get very repetitive very fast.”
- “That's mean you have to focus on your gameplay because 1 day in-game passes like 1 second in real time!”
- “So any inattention on your gameplay can cost you the mission!”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The music in the game has been criticized for not aligning with its overall theme, often described as more suited for a horror setting, which detracts from the intended atmosphere and increases player anxiety. Reviewers expressed a desire for alternative musical styles, such as sad blues or ambient tracks, to better complement the game's tone.
- “I could imagine a lot here, like a somewhat sad blues music or something completely ambient-like.”
- “The music doesn't really fit the rest of the theme of the game.”
- “The music fits neither of those themes and is more horror music, as I felt my anxiety increasing and my shoulders hunching when I had the music on.”
- “I could imagine a lot here, like somewhat sad blues music or something completely ambient-like.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Reviewers express disappointment in the lack of depth and narrative for the captains and ships, describing them as random and underdeveloped. The mission design is criticized for being poorly structured, leading to potential gameplay frustrations. Despite these issues, there is anticipation for future story updates that could enhance the experience.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you on the edge of your seat, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “I love how the narrative unfolds with each mission, revealing deeper layers to the characters and their motivations.”
- “The character development is fantastic, and I can't wait to see how the story evolves in future updates.”
- “The biggest thing I think is the lack of story for the captains and ships; they are just random.”
- “The mission design is pretty bad at times.”
- “So any inattention in your gameplay can cost you the mission!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The graphics are characterized by a charming and quirky art style, featuring uniquely designed boats, buildings, and a tech-tree that reflect a Russian imperial aesthetic. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the artwork, which enhances the overall experience of the game.
- “Look at the unique little boats, the quirky buildings, the interesting tech tree, the imaginative scenarios, and the lovingly crafted artwork for every single pop-up window.”
- “Very nice little game with a charming art style.”
- “I love the Russian imperial aesthetic.”
- “Look at the weird little boats, the weird little buildings, the weird little tech tree, the weird little scenarios, and the lovingly crafted weird little artwork for every single pop-up window.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique setting in a post-WWI, pre-WWII harbor, which effectively creates an immersive experience. However, some players noted that the lack of a collision detection system for ships detracts from the overall realism.
- “I'm true and honest that the scenario (harbour) and time (after WW1, pre WW2) were a good choice, that drips atmosphere and is refreshingly new.”
- “When it comes to atmosphere, there could be a collision detection system for ships, because they're driving through each other at the moment.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players generally find that the game offers good replayability, as the challenge of surviving in the town encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “On the question of replayability, yes, it's expected to restart as you'll feel the challenge of survival in the town.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
- “On the question of replayability, well... yes, it's expected to restart as you'll feel the challenge of survival in the town.”
- “The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game primarily through its amusing drawings, which contribute to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience.