Jun 14, 2019News
My Time at Portia received another new update on Nintendo Switch today. The patch brings several new bug fixes and stability improvements to an already great and much improved game.
My Time at Portia has been out on Nintendo Switch for some time now, it recently received a huge update on all consoles featuring new content and other mayo enhancments. Todays update is much smaller with some nifty bugs that player had been reporting for some time now. Players will be pleased to hear that the frequent stuttering and lag issue has been improved dramatically with the latest patch.
My Time at Portia is now out on Steam, Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. You can check out the full list of fixes below.
May 16, 2019News
My Time at Portia is finally out on consoles such as Playstation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. While the PC version of the game was praised with amazing reviews, the console counterpart was lacking a few features and was plagued with long loading times at the beginning. Developer Pathea has since then improved the loading times and with todays patch, many of the missing features finally made it into the game as well!
Team 17 publisher behind my Time at Portia and other gems such as Overcook 1 and 2 has released the patch notes for todays update. The Nintendo Switch version of the game received tons of new features, including birthdays, a whole lots of new fashionable clothing items, more areas to explore and so much more.
Beyond new gaming features My Time at Portia on Nintendo Switch received a performance boost. Team 17 says the new update will help combat lag and stuttering issues that some players may have experienced.
You can check out the long list of updates notes including new features, changes and bug fixes below. If you haven’t already you should check out and secure your physical copy of my Time at Portia.
May 14, 2019News
In a very recent tweet from the admin of the My Time, we found out that the Portia console version will be getting physical copies in North America starting today! This comes as great news considering the patch for this awesome game is also just around the corner. Finally, we will be able to hold our very own copies of My Time At Portia in the palm of our hands!
In case you missed out, My Time At Portia is an absolutely adorable RPG game developed by Pathea Games and published by Team17, the same publishers of such awesome titles as Infinite Minigolf and Automachef. Portia has been hailed by our community for its super cute graphics and adorable interactions system. My Time is currently available on all major consoles (now in hardcopy), as well as on PC.
For more information about My Time At Portia, check out myPotatoGames coverage by clicking here! To secure your own hardcopy of My Time At Portia: Click Here for Nintendo Switch, Click Here for PS4, and Click Here for Xbox One! You can also order it on Steam, if PC is your thing.
Apr 26, 2019News
Team17 recently announced that My Time at Portia will get an update that includes many features already available in the PC version. Many of us were wondering if the console versions would receive any love, and now we know. The update is set to be released “in the coming weeks”, and is said to include more quests, relationship features, character cosmetics and much more. For the full rundown of everything that is included in the update, please check out Team17’s blog about My Time at Portia.
For those of you who are a little late to the party, My Time at Portia is an expansive, open-world role-playing adventure game. Since its release, it has been touted as one of the greatest Indie games ever, mainly for it’s adorable graphics and simple yet varied gameplay. With many relationships to partake in, and seemingly endless duties about, Portia has comfortably nestled itself into our hearts and game libraries forever!
For more information about this epic title, be sure to check out all that myPotatoGames has to offer on the subject!
Apr 15, 2019News
My Time At Portia has officially been released on PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch! In this article, we are going to look at the key differences between the PC and Console versions as of the initial launch. Even though the two versions are very similar, there are some very noticeable differences on the console.
This review is based on an early Playstation 4 Version of My Time At Portia.
When I first sat down with My Time At Portia for PS4, I noticed a HUGE difference between the two games – NO voice acting. When you go into the character creation on PC, there is an option to choose your voice/accent but on console there is none. None of the characters have voices in the console version which is an interesting change.
Having played the game for over 40 hours on PC, I ended up reading everything in the voices I know and love. Even though I noticed no voice acting, I honestly preferred it. In the PC version, the voice acting isn’t complete and whenever a text box isn’t voiced, I feel like it takes me out of the game. With not having to worry about switching between the two and just sticking with no voices, I felt like this was a very good decision made my the developers.
In the PC version of My Time At Portia, there is major fog filter. I personally ended up modding the game to get rid of this fog which made the game a lot more crisp, colorful, and beautiful. The great thing about the console version of My Time At Portia is that there is LESS FOG! When I started up the game, I noticed that the colors on PS4 are way more vibrant than the PC.
As with any game switching from PC to console, there are major differences in the controls. Even though the controls were confusing at first, I quickly became familiar with them.
As of right now you are not able to change the key bindings on the controller. Jumping being “Circle” takes a little time to get used to as it doesn’t feel natural. It would be nice to change some of the keys as they were a little different than what I’m used to in games.
Unlike the PC version, the game on console has extremely long loading times whenever you enter/leave a building. These loading times can take you out of the game. However, as of last week the developers announced improved loading times on Nintendo Switch which may help. Hopefully they will be announcing the same for PS4 in the future.
As of right now, the PC version doesn’t come with the Housewarming gift set that came as a pre-order bonus for the console versions. The developers have mentioned adding something similar into the game so everyone can have access to the items in the future but there is no further information as of now.
Overall, I was very impressed with the PC to console port of My Time At Portia. They made some really great decisions on eliminating voice acting and lightening the fog filter. These few differences have made such a big impact in the game that I would highly recommend switching to the console version.
My Time At Portia is available to purchase on the PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch e-shops. It is also available for purchase on Steam for those that want to stick with the PC version. Have fun exploring the beautiful world of Portia and Happy Gaming!
Apr 14, 2019News
My Time At Portia will be released this Tuesday, April 16th on Xbox, PS4, and Nintendo Switch! Don’t forget to pre-order now to receive your special housewarming gift set.
If you haven’t played My Time At Portia yet, check out our review of the game HERE and if you’d like to hear more about the console release, check out the article HERE.
For more information about My Time At Portia and how it compares to the PC version, stay tuned to myPotatoGames. We will have a comparison article ready for you come launch day!
Apr 14, 2019News
My Time at Portia is available on PC via steam for some time now, and it is finally coming to consoles this month. Early videos of the game suggested that the loading times on the Nintendo Switch version are much longer than what PC gamers are experiencing. Today Pathea Games, the developing studio behind the game showed off a video of improved loading times after the latest patch.
Loading times especially on a hybrid handheld console such as the Nintendo Switch can be bothersome, if they become too frequent and too long. Because of the very detailed visuals and overall complex game, the previous version on Nintendo Switch often had load times reaching nearly one minute, this is essentially long enough to to do daily quests in Animal Crossing Pocket Camp.
Fans will be happy to know that the video the developers shared today, showed improved load times for my Time at Portia, to make sure this won’t be a concern for players once the game releases on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 and Xbox One on April 16th digitally and physically on May 14th.
For more information, check out our recent comparison between these two wonderful games My Time At Portia and Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles.
Apr 12, 2019Reviews
My Time At Portia and Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles are two very similar games regarding gameplay. People often wonder which game they should be playing and I’m here to help! Even though both would be a good recommendation, below you can find a small comparison of the two games to possibly help aid in your decision.
In both games, you get amazing items through crafting that make the games a lot more fun. The crafting gameplay can become a little tedious in both but is still an enjoyable experience. In Portia you need to run to and from each device to craft your items whereas in Yonder, everything is done the your bag menu. If you like the simplicity of it, Yonder has a good system but Portia has more roleplay and realism with using the devices.
Fishing in Portia and Yonder use very similar mechanics. The notable difference that I noticed was when comparing the two’s Fishing Tournament. Portia’s fishing tournament is great as it is one where you feel the suspense as you watch the number of fish go up from the other competitors. In Yonder, there is absolutely no competition. The quest giver calls it a “tournament” but there seems to be no other people to compete with. Even though Portia has a better fishing tourney, Yonder seems to have an easier fishing mechanic.
The most notable difference between the two games for me was the townsfolk. Portia comes to life with the range of people you meet and their personalities. Yonder’s characters seem to be a blank slate filled with opportunity for more story but they just don’t have it. You can also have relationships with the people in Portia and even get married!
Music in both games are another aspect that are quite similar. They are both relaxing and add to the feeling of the game. Nothing stands out too much.
Sounds in Yonder seemed to win me over rather than Portia. The reason being was just the volume. Sometimes in Portia you run into trees that have birds chirping extremely loud in your ear and the mixing just seems off a lot of the time. Even though I also experienced trees with loud birds in it in Yonder, this issue was not as bad.
The visuals between both Yonder and Portia are quite different. I have seen comments saying people prefer Yonder and other people prefer Portia. To each their own when it comes to the graphics between the two.
The only takeaway that I have here is that Portia has a sort of fog filter which makes distant views look more distant. I feel like this fog takes away from the graphics. (Side Note, there is a mod you can download to get rid of this fog!) I also feel like Yonder has a similar issue where night is too realistic and dark. I wish there was an option/mod to play only in daytime!
Customizing your character in both Portia and Yonder seem to be a little limited. However, where the customization excels is through the buildings that you’re able to put in your farms. Portia has much more customization than Yonder in this field but Yonder comes in with a close second.
Which game would I recommend to people? Both! My Time in Portia has a lot of depth when it comes to building up your workshop and relationships which makes for a more interactive game play experience. On the other hand, Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is a more laid back game about exploration and taking in the scenery. Depending on what you’re in the mood for, either of these games are fun and worth the time to play.
By clicking the title here, you can purchase your very own copy of My Time at Portia or Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles on the Nintendo Switch.