My Time at Portia Reviews

My Time at Portia is ranked in the 60th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Apr 16, 2019

My Time at Portia is the best wholesome life simulator you can play at the moment on Switch, hands-down

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TheSixthAxis
Steve C
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jan 15, 2019

It is safe to say that even after a dozens of hours of play, I only scratched the surface of what there is to do in My Time At Portia. Combine hunting, mining, building and romancing with a fascinating setting and an involved narrative, and I can see myself continuing to go back to play more. My Time at Portia is more than a worthy alternative to Stardew Valley and one of the first must have games of 2019. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some more mining to do.

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4.5 / 5.0
Jan 15, 2019

My Time at Portia cultivates hard work and pays it off with a sense of progression and achievement. When you aren't searching for materials or crafting a new gadget, you're off cavorting at festivals or bonding with the friendly townsfolk. There's always something waiting for you at Portia, and it pulls you back in every time.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2019

My Time At Portia isn't a game as much as it is a holiday, an adventure, and an achievement in indie game production. The intriguing world, compelling systems, and simple gameplay all makes it a fantastic experience.

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Gamersky
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2019

I love the lifestyle that My Time at Portia has shown us. I enjoyed every moment I spent there, producing products, earning money, decorating my house, and communicating with other residents. Except the low quality of voice and sound performance, this game has a lot of fun waiting for you to experience.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

My Time At Portia is an amazing simulation RPG game set in a charming, family-friendly setting. There's plenty of things to do in the game as well as several distinct types of gameplay, goals and approaches. Before you know it you'll be absorbed in the number of things you'd like to accomplish in the game as you whittle away hours on the real wall clock. What it boils down to is be prepared to answer the following question, best stated by Pathea and Team 17, when you pick this game up, "How will spend your time in Portia?".

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9 / 10.0
Jan 31, 2019

My Time At Portia is a beautiful experience that has a lot of content to offer players. Be it farming or fighting, you'll find something to enjoy in this carefully crafted title.

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8.8 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

My Time at Portia is an amazing port of one of the best Farming, Harvesting and Building sims this generation. Whether you’re out in the field tending to your livestock, mining for resources, building items for the community, or just sat in a cafe chatting to your soon-to-be wife, there’s always something to keep you busy and entertained within Portia. Graphically, the game looks like a 3D modelled Studio Ghibli movie with its bright colours, stunning backdrops and detailed character design. Once I really got into it I found myself totally addicted to it, I just couldn’t stop playing!

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8.5 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2019

An excellent game on the trails of Harvest Moon and Rune Factory, My Time at Portia is a charming and well developed experience.

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85 / 100
Jan 21, 2019

My Time at Portia is not just a simulator, it's an adventure game loaded with things to do, people to talk to (and potentially romance), ruins to explore, and things to create. It's an addicting romp that keeps you playing the next day in hopes of finally completing that one goal only to create another one in the process.

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85 / 100
Apr 23, 2019

My Time at Portia is a visually beautiful, charming game rich in story, lore, and personality; everything about it is made better by the jump to a portable console. While this version lacks voice acting and rumble integration, the portability and surprisingly decent load times make this a great way to discover all that Portia has to offer.

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85%
Apr 16, 2019

My Time At Portia is one of the most wholesome, relaxing and chilled experiences of this generation. It's the perfect post-Sekiro experience, with a cast of wonderful characters, and a beautifully picturesque world with tons of activities to occupy your time. Sure, it's very much like Stardew Valley, but the emphasis on engineering over farming makes it its own beast. The loops might not be as alluring as Stardew's, but it's game that you won't regret playing, and will satisfy your inner soul.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

If you're looking for a title that relieves tension instead of building it, My Time at Portia is as soothing as gaming gets. The craft-heavy life sim offers new spins on mainstays like farming, mining, and even fishing. It's the closest gaming equivalent to a warm cup of cocoa: soothing and satisfying. If Harvest Moon and Breath of the Wild had a baby, I'm positive their beautiful brood would feel like My Time at Portia.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

My Time at Portia is a great addition to the genre. It’s not perfect but it is unique.

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Gamefa
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2020

If you like games like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley, then you must definitely play My Time at Portia, because it is one of the best games of its genre. Gameplay is exactly what it needs to be and it's fun, variable, solid and deep. You have so many options for crafting, exploration, relationships and tons of other quests and activities to do in game. My Time at Portia is a game everyone should experience. Pack your bag and start your journey to Portia!

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 20, 2019

My Time at Portia is a lovely experience and one that packs countless hours of gameplay in a casual setting.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

My Time at Portia is a beautifully crafted indie gem that sets a standard for the crafting genre.

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PowerUp!
Lauren Harradine
8.2 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2019

Overall, it’s a wholesome gem and a worthy rival to games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon

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8.2 / 10.0
Apr 16, 2019

My time in Portia was longer than I thought, because the game captivated me. The mixture of exploring and working on the field has become optimal. In My Time at Portia you don't have to watch the fields all the time. Because of the time gained, I was able to focus more on exploration. The world of My Time at Portia offers so much to discover and I wanted to see everything! The story has been well integrated into the overall game structure. You can't see the post-apocalyptic scenario in the game, but if you delve deeper, you can see the former world at every corner. What you can give credit to My Time at Portia is the fact that the game has been completely translated into German. Here and there there are gaps where there are still English text passages, but these are rarely seen and don't disturb the flow of the game. Also you can see the game's PC past, because the gamepad controls are very spongy in some places. You can also see this when you search or select something in the menu. All in all, My Time at Portia is a wonderful game with a few quirks. If you want to play a solid simulation game with an exploration factor, My Time at Portia will definitely give you a good time.

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IGN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Feb 13, 2019

My Time at Portia's many parts don't always shine on their own, but together they make for a pleasant building adventure.

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