My Time at Portia

4 out of 5 stars First time played and completed was in 2020 (pandemic game). After 200 more hours, I finished My Time at Portia again, and thanks to my ADHD-addled brain forgetting everything, it was like a whole new story to me. lol Did I remember Huss & Tuss? Ursula? The Rogue Knight? The All-Source? Defeating the Rats? Nope, not a memory in my head but "Ugh, why did I marry Gust?" Rest assured, he didn't get the Husband treatment this time around (Mint did, however). Portia is, unfortunately, leagues behind Sandrock. Pathea really took everything we loved about Portia, and left behind everything we hated, for Sandrock. But it's still worth playing, if just to understand the easter eggs in Sandrock (my memory of this game was so bad, Owen mentioned he met 7 brothers and I didn't even remember the Hulu brothers of Portia. How does someone forget THEM?). There are a lot of little issues that add up; voice lines unvoiced, wrong dialogue being said, some quests leading no where. And boy howdy, the controls and main gameplay are hard to get used to after Sandrock. But it's still got charm, a great story, interesting characters and is generally fun to play. I played this second time because I wanted to remember the whole story in preparation for My Time at Evershine, the third game in the franchise. I love the whole story of Duvos vs The Alliance/Ethea, the Day of Calamity, everything - it's fascinating. I don't know if I'll ever play a third time; hopefully the memory of the story sticks from this playthrough. lol But I'm glad I played it again, and honestly, I can enjoy Sandrock even more now that I understand the Portia easter eggs. A win win!

Мен, енд гёрлс, лучшее во что я играл. Нет насилия, Добрый вайб, любовь, помощь людям, инетересные истории. Просто концентрат счастья, всем советую)

아 정말 이런 외국냄새나는 지미뉴트론 그래픽 정말정말 싫어합니다 그라데이션 뽀용 양감 넘 싫어요 도트로 가던가 리얼하게 가던가~~~

偏休闲的经营种田类游戏，游戏内容不少，但npc包括主角建模都太太太太太丑了，丑的没眼看，全游戏能看的一只手都数得过来，真需要打个美化包

途中でギブ。 一昔前のMMOをやってる感じ。 全体的に作業感が強く、建築要素も薄い。 戦闘はボタン連打と回避を行う簡単なもので、製造設備も装備や建築のためというより村人の要望に応えるものを作るのが殆ど。 村人にあっちにいってこっちに行って、あれ欲しいこれ欲しいと頼まれ続けるので、一昔前のおつかいクエストばかりのMMO感が強かった。

Fun crafting game, but I need to stress this is not a dedicated farming sim. Farming is a part of the game, but you are a builder/crafter in this game. Now there's a lot to see, a lot to do, and even a skill tree thrown in there with various action combat styles. My initial one line review would be "Good, but mileage may vary due to how the game handles its mixture of systems." There are flaws dotting the game here and there. Nothing game breaking, but I would say the best way to enjoy this game is just follow your thoughts, even if it feels aimless at times. There's a main story, and more than enough happenings to keep you busy. Though most of my fun came from just setting a in the moment goal and seeing if I could get it done before I lost interest or had something far more important come up. As of writing, I haven't played Sandrock (the follow-up to this one). For all I know, Sandrock fixes a lot of problems you may find here so if you think you might want to leap ahead because other reviews say it's better, I wouldn't advise against it. One extra thought is mods can help fix some of the issues you may come across, though I usually try to weigh the value of a game prior to mods. Long review short: A fun game that is more about gathering materials to build where things can feel a little underbaked or maybe buggy at times, but nothing that's going to ruin the value of the game.

I've had this game in my library for a long time... I should have played this game sooner, honestly. I've heard so many good reviews about the "My Time at" series, but I was tempted to skip straight into Sandrock. I'm glad that I didn't. I really enjoy Portia (quirks and all!) and I imagine I'll have plenty more hours on record as there's still so much left I can do.

My Time at Portia is one of those rare games that completely pulls you into its world without you even realizing it. What starts as a simple workshop-building game slowly becomes an incredibly charming life sim filled with memorable characters, satisfying progression, exploration, crafting, farming, dungeon crawling, and surprisingly emotional story moments. There is always something meaningful to do, but the game never feels stressful or overwhelming. The crafting and workshop system is easily one of the best parts of the game. Watching your tiny, run-down workshop slowly transform into a massive production empire feels incredibly rewarding. Every new machine, upgrade, and commission gives a genuine sense of progression. What really makes Portia special though is its atmosphere. The town feels alive, the NPCs actually have personality, and over time you become genuinely attached to the people around you. The art style, soundtrack, humor, and overall vibe create one of the coziest gaming experiences out there. The amount of content is honestly insane for the price. Between the main story, side quests, relationships, exploration, combat, mining, farming, decorating, and upgrading your workshop, it’s extremely easy to sink hundreds of hours into the game. Even years later, My Time at Portia still stands as one of the best relaxing progression-based games on Steam. If you enjoy games like Stardew Valley, Rune Factory, or Harvest Moon but want something more focused on crafting and building, this is an absolute must-play.