My Time At Portia

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  • Summary: Embark on a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa’s neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PSX Extreme
    Apr 17, 2019
    85
    My Time at Portia is a great addition to the genre. It’s not perfect but it is unique. There are times when the game drags and while it looks really good and interesting, clipping is a pretty big issue. But it does have some cool world building that I haven’t really seen in the life sim rpg genre. There is a lot to do in the world and having building as the main focus is a nice change from farming. The game is borrowing from a well used formula but changes it just enough to make itself stand out from the crowd. If this genre is something you’re into, definitely give this one a go.
  2. 4P.de
    Apr 24, 2019
    80
    My Time at Portia enhanced the Harvest-Moon-concept with a new found focus on exploration and construction. Nice!
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 3, 2019
    80
    Sub-par writing holds it back from greatness, but My Time At Portia is still a slice of life well worth tasting. And remember, you can start fights with strangers. [Issue#162, p.83]
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  4. GamePro Germany
    Apr 16, 2019
    78
    My Time at Portia is just a good mood. Everything is cute and colorful, and there is always something to do.
  5. COGconnected
    Apr 16, 2019
    72
    No matter what story achievements you complete, no matter what you build, there will ever be some new project or goal lingering on the farthest shores. This is the ultimate judgment, the only one you need concern yourself with. The score I’ve assigned is less important than your reaction to that feeling. Do you long for a relaxed, endless procession of tasks, each a companion to a fleeting sense of achievement? Do you wish to wile away your hours making things? Are you looking for that next digital husband or wife whose fondest wish is the right combination of gifts and dialogue branches? Then My Time At Portia will call your name, friend.
  6. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 16, 2019
    70
    A gorgeous, atmospheric, and relaxing world chock full of things to do, My Time at Portia ultimately falls frustratingly short of its potential due to some serious pacing issues and an overall lack of mechanical polish.
  7. GameSpot
    Apr 16, 2019
    60
    The ruins of a time long forgotten will always darken the horizon, and there'll be a part of you that wonders what more there could have been before you find yourself shunted to the next life goal in a long series of life goals. That feeling is unfortunately hard to shake, and it's a shame that there's not as much to the world of Portia as first appears.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 8 out of 17
  1. ProfOtakuNeko39
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    If you're a fans of Story of Seasons/Harvest Moon, then this game is for you
  2. brookswift
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    This is like stardew valley on steroids. The world is so large and easy to get lost in. The characters are full of life and personality. IThis is like stardew valley on steroids. The world is so large and easy to get lost in. The characters are full of life and personality. I originally bought this on steam when it was in early alpha and am happy to see it completed and more stable with a full release now. The performance is still not perfect, but it doesn't really get in the way of the gameplay. This is a game you'll lose a hundred hours into before you notice where the time has gone.… Expand
  4. Danton1996
    Jan 4, 2022
    8
    There are a lot of activities to do. Grinding, crafting, mining and interactions with NPC's. Its not fun like how sailor moon was, but its funThere are a lot of activities to do. Grinding, crafting, mining and interactions with NPC's. Its not fun like how sailor moon was, but its fun in its own way. The only thing that seems difficult is that it doesn't really tell a lot on how to make friends with them fast, so you need to have a lot of patience to get friends or more. I would recommend as an alternative for relaxing and no multiplayer required.… Expand
  5. Maou00
    Mar 3, 2022
    5
    There is much to highlight, such as the artistic section, they are very good the game is beautiful, over time it becomes extremely slow andThere is much to highlight, such as the artistic section, they are very good the game is beautiful, over time it becomes extremely slow and boring, it feels like playing something very linear and it takes away a little the feeling of freedom of what you want to do, I have invested 34 hours but the game is limited to extensive and boring item collecting.… Expand
  6. Southernhammer
    Mar 14, 2020
    3
    Decent idea, poorly executed. Large amount of bugs. Poor writing. Ugly characters. Repetitive tasks. Dreadful events. There are some redeemingDecent idea, poorly executed. Large amount of bugs. Poor writing. Ugly characters. Repetitive tasks. Dreadful events. There are some redeeming factors but they are so few and far between. This game needed more time in development. Don't bother in it's current state… Expand
  7. PissedOffWookie
    Aug 11, 2020
    2
    Incredibly disappointing game. Saw it on sale and checked out some reviews on Youtube..and nobody quite addressed how poorly made this is.Incredibly disappointing game. Saw it on sale and checked out some reviews on Youtube..and nobody quite addressed how poorly made this is. This does not deserve a 75 on metacritic that's for sure. The main problem is the polish, everything just barely functions, footstep sound effects disappear for no reason when they should still be heard, trying to enter a body of water just teleports you a few feet back (that really either should let you swim or just block you from going there). It's just overall of very low quality and makes me want to start Stardew Valley back up again posthaste.… Expand
  8. Pablokruger
    Aug 23, 2021
    0
    buying this game was the biggest disappointment I had, the company's lack of transparency with the player is very big. I just wanted my moneybuying this game was the biggest disappointment I had, the company's lack of transparency with the player is very big. I just wanted my money back, don't buy the console version.… Expand

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