My Time at Portia test on mobile: the escape passes through the small screen
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My Time at Portia hit mobile in early August. Porting a standard video game to the phone is always a big challenge for developers and publishers. MeilleurMobile was able to test the game for a few days and reveals its keys to you.
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The need to own a fairly recent smartphone
Before talking about porting, it is necessary to also mention the minimum configuration required to play the game. Our version of the game is on Android. In order to play it without the slightest problem, it is necessary to have 3 GB of RAM memory as well as the Pie version of the Google software. On iOS, the game is compatible with at least iPhone 8. Having said that, our test was carried out from a Vivo X60 Pro.
From a technical point of view, the phone did not really suffer from malfunctions during the test. Be careful, however, the game is very energy intensive. One hour of session quickly drains 20% of the battery. My Time at Portia is however fairly well balanced. No bug was found on the machine or the game. Whether during the trial period or even once the title is launched.
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Spend time on your phone in Portia
The porting on mobile does not call into question the intrinsic qualities. The development team has made some adjustments to the ergonomics of its game. If your inventory bar is located at the bottom of the screen, everything else is moving. Indeed, the lower parts of your interface are dedicated to touch controls. On the right, the player can move around and manage their actions. On the left, the management of the camera is taken into account. Two elements well done even if the touch quality of the phone has a lot to do with these factors.
The port is also a real success in adapting the graphics. All the elements as well as the textures are very well transcribed. Even when you torment your camera on complex angles, it makes a fine effort to adapt. Especially since the variety of gameplay in My Time at Portia is a real test. Dungeons, everyday life or exploration, nothing seems to have flaws. Be careful, however, some texture bugs should be noted especially when it comes to climbing on platforms. Nothing disturbing since sometimes it can save you from incongruous situations.
It must be said that with the presence of Stardew Valley in this sector, Portia must have a demarcation. This therefore requires the inspiration of his designs, largely influenced by the imagination of Studio Ghibli. The signature of this set is transcribed on mobile with the variety of characters and their interactions.
My Time at Portia is a time consuming title
In the early days of mobile games, the Candy Crush and other Farmville were the best experience offered in the video game segment. The porting of more traditional titles and the influence of Genshin Impact have both been there. For a very long time, Pathea Games has wondered how to offer its game. It is sold at a price of 7.99 euros on the Play Store as well as the App Store. Within the game, no in-app purchase is integrated. You will have the full experience of the game, without parasitic ads.
The great strength of this choice is the fact that you are not dependent on an internet connection. Launch the game on the train and you will enjoy the game without any interruption. It must be said that My Time at Portia takes you into a little routine. The orders to be fulfilled, the resources to be harvested and the relationships to be developed, all these elements are part of the ordinary of the mobile game.
Do not believe, however, that like a simple Gatcha, Portia thrives only through daily quests. A whole narrative is developed around your character with its own interactions and missions to complete. A day is equivalent to 15 minutes of play, but it is possible to organize your time accordingly. Dungeons allow you to expand a little more in the game while collecting resources.
In addition, your agenda is also dotted with small events in which you will increase your sociability gauge. My Time at Portia certainly sets up a routine, but rest assured, no room for boredom is taken into account in the game.
Romance yes, but with poetry
As mentioned above, if the graphic inspirations are numerous and successful, the character design is a little more lazy. The majority of the inhabitants sometimes look like clichés, even if their character catches up well with this design error. A godsend, since social relations are an integral part of the gameplay. Whether it is your worst enemy or your other half, all are important in Portia and offer healthy plurality.
Interactions are part of the elements to be repeated on a daily basis through different elements. Offer gifts, make dates or offer to fight. Each inhabitant has different needs that you will need to meet. The progression rises to romance with the person of your choice. Everything in My Time at Portia exudes benevolence and offers a real escape from everyday life.
Some hiccups in this beautiful mechanism
Everything is not perfect in the porting of the game. We mentioned above a real problem with some textures and their reactions to your character. These are unfortunately not the only malfunctions that will tickle your gaming experience. We should also note some lack of translations on the dialogues. Sometimes, too, NPCs won’t really know where to stand vis-à-vis your character. Problems sometimes leading to confusing situations. But the general overall remains very good.
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What to remember from the mobile version of the My Time at Portia game?
In the world of mobile games, Portia should be placed in the category of ports. In order to best respond to all the problems generated, the editor Team17 has chosen a paid business model. The game is sold at 7.99 euros on the Play Store and the App Store against 30 euros for the console version. A daring choice but which ensures a certain comfort in the gameplay on a daily basis.
Your gaming experience will not be polluted by pop-up ads or connection problems. Once started on your adventure, you will enjoy total immersion. However, mobile porting is not accessible to all products. You will need a smartphone that is sufficiently well equipped to withstand the demands of the game.
Within My Time at Portia, the varieties of gameplay leave no room for boredom. Between the exploration of dungeons, the harvests or the social interactions, the activities are numerous. The ambition of the game is good even if some flaws on the graphics as well as the texts are to be noted. Nothing too disturbing, but they are present enough to be noted.
