My Tips and Tricks for "My Time at Portia" ua-cam.com/video/xy1YMchJLK8/v-deo.html Watch all my other "Buy or Not" reviews in this Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLYxfTpsxyEntQMbmrY2g-_JNOF62hJQC2.html ☺️👍 I hope you enjoy!
not if come back play it now loading lag times lately bit sad not to sure if and when they fix🙁😣😒😶PS and forgot to add when trying to save the game it close down the game because just what to get back my game but putting this game on hold until they fixed this bugs hopefully 🤔
I'm not a gamer, but my boyfriend convinced me to buy it. I'm hooked! I'm over 50 and the only computer game I ever liked playing was "Monkey Island". That was years ago. I like trivia games, but this is the first time I have ever played a computer game for hours and hours!
Alright Ircha I've already bought "dragons dogma", "ni no kuni", & "two point hospital" because of your recommendation and I haven't been disappointed yet so I'm gonna buy this next. Thank you for your amazing videos keep it up.
Love her reviews and has convinced me into a few purchases! Can't say I enjoyed two point hospital, Nu Ni Kino was cute but gets boring fast but its one I can come back to for easy play! I'll be buying this tonight while its still on sale 😁
You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this review! I got it on the Pc and after 5 hours I KNEW this was made for the switch. So glad I waited and now I will get the digital version since I couldn't find the physical one in my country😭 thanks Irchaaa ❤️
Except it wasn't made for the Switch, it was made for pc. That's why it came out on pc a year before consoles. If you look at their website, the Switch version is very out of date compared to the PC version. PC was always the focus, consoles were an afterthought once the pc version was released. Not bashing the Switch version, just clarifying which version the devs focus on the most. I have the pc version myself, 85 hours in. Definitely a 9/10 for me.
Thanks for your review! The game is on sale right now on the eshop, so I really wanted to hear a detailed review. Considering the loading times and other issued mentioned, seems like it's priced excellently now!
I recently started the game and I must admit I was (still am) overwhelmed with all the things to do. I was a little put off at first because of how small the inventory is, I was selling sfuff I knew I shouldnt, however just after figuring out I can make storage boxes it really lifted the pressure off as I can now freely collect materials. I love how the game doesnt spell everything out but I feel as though making at least 1 storage box should of been part of the tutorial. I sometimes feel pressure of wasting time and reminding myself this isnt Shenmue so I can relax more lol, though I am currently on 1 task that has a 6 day deadline which im sure I can manage. Really loving the game and awesome review :)
I’ve been so excited to hear your review on this! I love love games like this and it sounds like it has everything I could ever want in a game like farming, foraging, building, cooking life sim, action rpg, etc etc. I don’t know if I should wait for a patch on load times though, and I wonder if the bugs you mentioned or even lack of sound effects would ever be fixed :)
very great review!!!! answered all my questions about the game, especially how the switch version holds up. disappointing that it doesn't play the best, as it's the only thing I could b able to play it on. thank u for taking the time to make this video, and going so in depth into everything!!!
I have the game on my Switch and although I am enjoying it, it really does have some problems and not just the loading times. Quite frankly giving this a 10/10 in its 'current' state is absurd and just again proves that reviewers should not get free codes, if they paid for the game with their own hard earned money, I'm sure they wouldn't be quite so generous with the scores. Can the game ever hit 10/10? sure... but as it stands right now, I'd give the Switch version 7/10.
maybe even a 6 i play it in a ps4 its buggy very bugy loads are long (25s just to enter or leave my house ) maybe (if they patch it) it coud be a 9 or a 10 sure its fun adictive game
@@DC-bp8sx I don't think you know how these types of reviews work, reviews are supposed to be non-biased, it's not really about what who likes and who don't. No game is perfect, and if one were to come close to perfect it still wouldn't be scored a 10, the same as a game can't be scored 0 either. I think just because she was given a copy of this for free that she feels like she has to praise it all the way, to the point of a perfect score. This is why some developers give away free copies to popular UA-camrs, in hopes that at least one will kiss their shoes in gratification and everyone watching will buy their buggy, unfinished game. Realistically nothing should shove the balance of a review to either side, no biase whatsoever. Just tell the viewers what the game is and what it has to offer and the people with working braincells will decide for themselves. Also, the whole "Derrr if u don't liek it den make ur own" argument is completely retarded and is meaningless.
Tbh IF a switch is a 10/10 then PC should be like 20/10 lol. i LOVE it on PC and havent bought it on PS4 yet BUT if there are problems with lag and FPS drops then maybe ill wait and buy either shenmue 1 and 2 or banner saga trilogy
Nice one Irene - you’re right we agreed on a ton of things! That’s always a relief. You did a great job as always (I see you’re a fighter like me!!) Mark
I bought this game in the switch about a month ago and played it for a few hours and kind of pushed it off to the side. The lagging kind of got on my nerves. However, I picked it back up about two weeks ago and cannot put it down. I absolutely love this game. I also bought it on the PC because it was on sale and I will say it runs a lot smoother on the PC and I’d recommend buying it there first if you can, but if you’ve never played it before, you can definitely enjoy it on the switch. The storyline is massive, there is always something to do. I’ve seen such negative feedback from the switch version and it makes me sad because it really is a good game. I read an article a few days ago, and I could be remembering the exact details wrong, but a new “company” or something, has taken over for the console version of the game and an update is expected within the next 6 months, hopefully fixing the major bugs.
Been looking for a game like Stardew Valley for my mom, seeing how she's played the hell out of that. Looks like this is it. Also holy hell this lady is beautiful
The game is great, and really has so much to offer. It's a shame that the Switch version has a lot of problems keeping up, in terms of lag and frame issues. I hope they can improve it ..
There was an AMA on reddit recently where someone from the company said they will be releasing improvements to the game in the coming weeks. Not sure exactly when that will happen. I’ve been waiting for this to come out on Switch for a while now, but I think I’ll wait until some of the issues are resolved - can see myself getting frustrated by some of the issues people have raised (even if minor issues). Looks incredible though and I can’t wait to play it
@@raulrojas9253 nah my ps4 runs it great. Longest loading screen I have ever had was 8 seconds, most are 5-6 seconds. No lag, no issues while playing. You may want to try getting a fan for your ps4 or getting it fixed. I'm running an original launch ps4 (5 years old) I've never had it worked on, modified, haven't even dusted it out. I run my games on external hard drives though, you may want to try that.
I was so interested in hearing more about this game and you hit upon all the things I wanted to know...thank you! 10/10....wow, high praise...will definitely be picking this up :)
I just wanted a review for the game, but wow. I loved this review, its very rare to find an upbeat reviewer, most of them sound serious, or angry. And while you pointnout the issues, you don't let them bog you down, where most reviewers would blow it out of proportion. Thank you for such a wonderful review! I hope to see more from you in the future. :)
Thank u so much for this. Ive been waiting for this in consoles since I dont want to play in pc for a long time. U said this is ur sort of game and i feel so happy, finally!! so I subscribed and will watch your other vids 😁
I had totally forgotten how addicting it is. I hadn't played since August 2018. (The first time I played it the desert wasn't around) I just started playing again did a new character so I could see all the new stuff. It really has been so well done. I wish more games went into this detail. Even without the Social Sim stuff there are not many games that are just so well rounded. I do with the clock moved slower in some ways and faster in others. I have it all the way slowed down because I find I'm rushing at default settings. Later though I know I'll likely end up speeding it up again. I love they added a alarm reminder for things like the town meetings. I missed so many of those.
UPDATE 2020 : The Switch has not enough Power I played it on PC since Beta and the GFX is so much better I think the Switch cannot even handle "Ultra Grass" setting But it is a very lovely Game but i recommend to play it on PC with Maximum GFX
Please keep us up to date with games like this. I love your channel, and have gotten me into other genres I never played before like Skyrim and ❤️❤️Ty.
Just bought several copies for some requests for the Children's Hospital. Fingers crossed that they like them- your review made me feel better 😊. Have you reviewed Cat Quest? That was the last request and the kids got me to play it too- still cannot believe how vested in got into my character, Sir Meows-A-Lot. lol.
So after watching your review i picked this game up.. I love these types of games when done right. This is on sale now for 75% off on switch and steam.. probably the other platforms as well. What a steal for under $10... Sooooo much content!
Thanks for your review I will get my copy soon for the switch 💙❤️ I’m very excited to start my world in this game. I wish we get the sims for the switch too
Once your in the game it runs absolutely beautifully smooth the only issue is that the startup load into the game takes quite a while but once your in I’ve had no issues performance wise
While I love Stardew Valley and even though I've had it on my PC for some time I got it for my new Switch as well and its the perfect game to play on the go. Unfortunately when comparing My Time at Portia on the Switch from the PC version the loading times are annoying there is an impact on the visuals as well. It isn't a shocker since games running on the Unity engine apart from Cup Head don't run that well on the switch because unity tends to be pretty ram heavy. Personally I'd wait and see if they update the game before buying it on the switch unless its the only way you can play it or don't mind loading times and draggy performance. This isn't a shot at the game because the game is a very good game and it is well worth the price, however the port isn't very good unfortunately.
@@ircha Apparently aware of the long loading issues on the Switch Pathea has released an update addressing this. PLAYwithGregg made a video with a side by side comparrison between the two versions running at the same time. I used a timer while watching the video to measure the loading times between the old and new version. I also recorded my PC loading times for reference. From launching the game to entering your save inside your house. Old - 02:39 New - 03:47 PC - 00:33 First house exit to the world after initial load. Old - 01:06 New - 00:41 PC - 00:09 It seems that with the new update they're loading more data into the world which extends the initial load time but shortens the load times in general once in the world.
I really enjoy your channel I was given Harvest Moon on GB back in the 90s( very basic game but I loved building horse tracks and other designs with wood,grass and stone)I have loved the series since then and have played just about every one of them. I definitely vibe with you on games. I like all your videos you are very detailed and funny. I am just so glad I found your channel. Thanks for everything you do I always find myself smiling after watching.
I definitely appreciate the review and your enthusiasm for the game since it encouraged me to get the switch version myself, but this game even in 2020 is far from a 10/10. There’s a ton of bugs that I noticed within my first week which made it really hard to enjoy certain aspects of the game. One of the most annoying ones I encountered was that every time I tried to pick up an item while my inventory was full, the item would disappear. This was fine with common items like wood and stone, but it happened to me with a chest of valuable items that I wasn’t able to get back. Menus are really slow as well. The game has a lot of content, but is very unpolished and feels like it’s still in pre-alpha at times. I heard the Steam version is a lot better and has more updates, so I might try that. Also, it’s an older 3DS game, but Story of Seasons reminds me a lot of this, a lot more polished but not as much content (no battle system), still really enjoyed it though and can see it being an inspiration for MTaP.
I agree, there is so much to do for sure but it feels like the game is missing a lot of polish in some way. I am enjoying it but it can be a little tiresome with the bugs, how slow some parts of the game are too.
Normally Into racing, fighting, shooting and platform games. But with all the misery in the world and winter on my doorstep i was in need of a happy game so why not, i tried this game. Started about 1 hour ago so just build my first stone furnace. Really enjoyable to just chill a bit, gathering materials, build stuff and enjoying the game, very relaxing vibe. I like it 👍
Playing it on Xbox and it's great... but there's a lot of stuff that detracts from the overall experience. The rabbit hole quests immediately start you down a four or five level build process instead of easing you into the game. Character prompts where you have to reply auto select the top option if you try to speed up the dialogue with A instead of bringing it up as the next screen. The combat is very basic. Slash strafe roll are pretty much all you do until you hit level 40+ with the cool special attacks at the bottom on the skill trees. There's rushes of 4 or five things to do at once then weeks of downtime with no direction. Certain items are always needed for all builds/missions/requests First it's brass pipes and plates... then steel... in the hundreds. So while all your gear is smelting/cutting/grinding all the stuff you need you can't make anything else without building extra furnaces and cutters... which take more of the same items to build anyway so doesn't speed up the process. The mining is interesting but you end up with so much tat and bits of relics I've filled 3 boxes with them so far and have only been able to make a couple of them to free up space. The inventory management is terrible. Boxes are tiny and difficult to interact with you have to push 3 different buttons to move things around. The boxes are scroll-able but only in the order you build them so if you want a a 2nd wood box next to your 1st you have to scroll through the other boxes to get to it even though it's next to it... on the other side of the yard. The hold L auto stack option is handy except when you used the last couple of something to make an item then you still have to scroll through all the boxes to find the right one. Dungeons are buggy. Walls don't align so there's beams of void light visible between sections. There are bits of ruins that you can't mine and get stuck in. The hit boxes are too specific for the ruin parts you can mine. Making friends is such a long winded experience... I built my neighbour an irrigation system... fixed a fence... got her some pie... rescued her chickens... bought her a priceless rare seed to win a competition... and I went up from stranger to acquaintance... I know people who have kids together after a lot less than that. But despite all that I'm enjoying it a lot... just isn't a 10/10 game. Maybe a 6 or 7... Stardew... animal crossing... minecraft... graveyard keeper... all have more going for them and have a more polished rounded and user friendly experience.
Nice, your portia character looks freaking awesome... a mini you hahah... I'm glad I checked out your review... I now have this game on pre-ordered it ;) I can't wait to see your next review... have fun and keep up the awesome work!
I already buy it yesterday.. And play allday and this morning...yup Very long time screen loading and lagging so much.. And suddenly the game shutdown.. It happen 2 time this morning.. I don even save my play game... I have to play it again 😭
for anyone who gets bored you can actually duplicate items with a glitch that hevent being patch and you can do it early on. DId i mention that it has almost NO weapons to make other than 7 and almost all of them are just swords. Get the game after we get some updates.
Tbh the PC version has had liek 7 weapons since early access im 98% sure they won't be adding any more weapons which 1: is quite a shame. most of them are swords but they do have a few hammers and a snake gun that is pretty good but yeah as much as id love diff type of weapons I'm confident they wont add anymore
I recently purchased this game during Covid-19 and Yes! By far it is one of my favorites next to Stardew Valley and Rune Factory 4. Currently wanting to get Rune Factory 5… thanks for reviewing this game!
You just gained a subscriber and I am definitely going to check this game out when it hits. The instant you said Stardew Valley in 3D? That was it for me. Well done.
I'm glad you liked this game. It's always looked like a very cute little life sim game. Hopefully something I can look into later on as well. It's been a little while since the Switch has gotten a game like this.
Hi.. Did u play on nintendo swith? How u handle the lagging and loading screen.. I already buy it yesterday.. But there ia a lot of lagging and the game suddenly shut down... How u fix it?
@@nurainajihahkamarudin6170 I have only experienced minimal lag on the switch, it's there but not a big deal for me. I haven't seen it completely crash. I read there was an update sometime back to help the lag.
You can be happy that your switch version hasn't been crashing in over 60 hours. You must have avoided to harvest large crops and using the fish tank, since these bugs seem to appear with most people. My game is crashing every couple of minutes without evident reasons after playing it for about 45 hours. I guess I'll have to wait for a bug fix before continuing playing...
Ircha Gaming Since I’ve played Stardew Valley so much (just finished a mobile version) I’ve played Harvest Moon since HM-1 on gameboy, and your recommendation! Looks like I know what game to play this weekend! Thanks!
I Play the PC version and there are almost no loading screens, except for when you launch the game. It's really addictive. I don't know if they uploaded that since you reviewed the game or if it's just a Switch issue, but there are sound effects for everything, including walking/running into the dungeons and voice acting for most of the dialogs (at least the important ones)
Thanks ,for the review. Yes I’ve enjoy sims I’ve been a longtime player on Mac . Purchasing Portia and harvest moon with animal crossing I’ve loved animal crossing on DS in the past and harvest moon .
Thank Ircha, your review makes me want this game. The people are adorable and gathering materials looks like fun. I like animal crossing and this look like another must buy. Thanks Ircha for this video.
Loving the game on PS4 but I'm running into only one issue. During dungeons the enemies get stuck up in the ceilings or walls and I can't progress further into dungeon since we need to kill all enemies to continue.
Yep definitely getting this. I was already going to get it, but you sold me even more thanks! Any advice on what console tho? I’m leaning towards the Switch, but I have a PS4 also.
You're a true gamer. And the passion shows. Dark Souls 1,2,3 has ruined many games now I'm a hard core Souls player. But enough about me. I respect your passion. I don't watch your channel because you're pretty. I watch your channel because of your work. Keep it up. Great content
Heey, perfect timing with this review! I was just deciding between MTaP and the Ace Attorney Collection. (Also, recently bought Atelier Meruru and Rorona after watching your videos about them. I can't wait to play them both!)
Loved my time in Portia! 10/10 for me too. If you know of anymore games like this ... please recommend (I’ve already played stardew, harvest moon, yonder, Zelda botw, dragon cafe, doreaman story of seasons AND still playing Skyrim)
I've been stoked for this too so it's great to here it's amazing. Hopefully PS4 version won't struggle to much and have better loading times. This will keep me going until we ever get a sequel to rune factory oceans or innocent life xx
@Irchagaming have there been any updates to the game? Looking to buy for switch since on sale. Looking for updates to see if issues fixed, patches made, etc..
My Tips and Tricks for "My Time at Portia" ua-cam.com/video/xy1YMchJLK8/v-deo.html
Watch all my other "Buy or Not" reviews in this Playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLYxfTpsxyEntQMbmrY2g-_JNOF62hJQC2.html ☺️👍 I hope you enjoy!
not if come back play it now loading lag times lately bit sad not to sure if and when they fix🙁😣😒😶PS and forgot to add when trying to save the game it close down the game because just what to get back my game but putting this game on hold until they fixed this bugs hopefully 🤔
I'm not a gamer, but my boyfriend convinced me to buy it. I'm hooked! I'm over 50 and the only computer game I ever liked playing was "Monkey Island". That was years ago. I like trivia games, but this is the first time I have ever played a computer game for hours and hours!
I'm in my 50s and been playing the hell out of this game on pc and Xbox One.
Omg Hunt for Monkey Island? I played that in the early 90s on my dads computer he built. I forgot all about that game!!
@tonya bell you'd really like animal crossing
You should try Disney dream light valley, if you’re not a gamer then you will love it 😍
Avoid Disney dreamlight Valley like rhe plaque.
ITS 7$ AT THE ESHOP RN!!!!!
It’s like 4 dollars rn!
Bro I just bought it right now 😆@@darkz_7838
@@darkz_7838 i bought mine for 2$ 🥺✨
digital deluxe edition is $3.19 rn ... man these eshop sales are like ticking poison on my wallet haha
That's a great deal 🤝
Alright Ircha I've already bought "dragons dogma", "ni no kuni", & "two point hospital" because of your recommendation and I haven't been disappointed yet so I'm gonna buy this next. Thank you for your amazing videos keep it up.
Amesome games!! 😁
What is two point hospital
One of these things are not like the others lol
*Dragons Dogma*
Love her reviews and has convinced me into a few purchases! Can't say I enjoyed two point hospital, Nu Ni Kino was cute but gets boring fast but its one I can come back to for easy play!
I'll be buying this tonight while its still on sale 😁
First video Review of this game that actually tells me everything to know about this game! Thank you very much!
You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this review! I got it on the Pc and after 5 hours I KNEW this was made for the switch. So glad I waited and now I will get the digital version since I couldn't find the physical one in my country😭 thanks Irchaaa ❤️
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Except it wasn't made for the Switch, it was made for pc. That's why it came out on pc a year before consoles. If you look at their website, the Switch version is very out of date compared to the PC version. PC was always the focus, consoles were an afterthought once the pc version was released. Not bashing the Switch version, just clarifying which version the devs focus on the most. I have the pc version myself, 85 hours in. Definitely a 9/10 for me.
@@thescoopfamily5668 yeah i played the game in alpha but i forgot about it because of stardew valley and i found it in my recommendation
Thanks for your review! The game is on sale right now on the eshop, so I really wanted to hear a detailed review. Considering the loading times and other issued mentioned, seems like it's priced excellently now!
verdict: "theres a mail-box"
PERFECT GAME
Normally, I'd judge a game based on the fishing feature existence.
I recently started the game and I must admit I was (still am) overwhelmed with all the things to do. I was a little put off at first because of how small the inventory is, I was selling sfuff I knew I shouldnt, however just after figuring out I can make storage boxes it really lifted the pressure off as I can now freely collect materials. I love how the game doesnt spell everything out but I feel as though making at least 1 storage box should of been part of the tutorial.
I sometimes feel pressure of wasting time and reminding myself this isnt Shenmue so I can relax more lol, though I am currently on 1 task that has a 6 day deadline which im sure I can manage. Really loving the game and awesome review :)
I had the same problem with the storage and it kind of turned me off from the game. I need to try it though again
Legend has it shadow is still overwhelmed today.
I’ve been so excited to hear your review on this! I love love games like this and it sounds like it has everything I could ever want in a game like farming, foraging, building, cooking life sim, action rpg, etc etc. I don’t know if I should wait for a patch on load times though, and I wonder if the bugs you mentioned or even lack of sound effects would ever be fixed :)
very great review!!!! answered all my questions about the game, especially how the switch version holds up. disappointing that it doesn't play the best, as it's the only thing I could b able to play it on.
thank u for taking the time to make this video, and going so in depth into everything!!!
You're welcome! 😍😍
You do wonderful reviews. Bought this yesterday after hearing you talk about it on another video. Love it. Thanks!
I have the game on my Switch and although I am enjoying it, it really does have some problems and not just the loading times. Quite frankly giving this a 10/10 in its 'current' state is absurd and just again proves that reviewers should not get free codes, if they paid for the game with their own hard earned money, I'm sure they wouldn't be quite so generous with the scores. Can the game ever hit 10/10? sure... but as it stands right now, I'd give the Switch version 7/10.
maybe even a 6 i play it in a ps4 its buggy very bugy loads are long (25s just to enter or leave my house ) maybe (if they patch it) it coud be a 9 or a 10 sure its fun adictive game
@@DC-bp8sxNo thanks, I think there are enough youtube channels as it is, without me adding to it. (but hey, congrats on totally missing my point)
@@ircha Then your credibility takes a hit, the game is not a 10, carry on shilling but I'm unsubbed.
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I don't think you know how these types of reviews work, reviews are supposed to be non-biased, it's not really about what who likes and who don't. No game is perfect, and if one were to come close to perfect it still wouldn't be scored a 10, the same as a game can't be scored 0 either.
I think just because she was given a copy of this for free that she feels like she has to praise it all the way, to the point of a perfect score. This is why some developers give away free copies to popular UA-camrs, in hopes that at least one will kiss their shoes in gratification and everyone watching will buy their buggy, unfinished game.
Realistically nothing should shove the balance of a review to either side, no biase whatsoever. Just tell the viewers what the game is and what it has to offer and the people with working braincells will decide for themselves.
Also, the whole "Derrr if u don't liek it den make ur own" argument is completely retarded and is meaningless.
Tbh IF a switch is a 10/10 then PC should be like 20/10 lol. i LOVE it on PC and havent bought it on PS4 yet BUT if there are problems with lag and FPS drops then maybe ill wait and buy either shenmue 1 and 2 or banner saga trilogy
The switch version has actually gotten better since! Plays very nice on my switch!! (Also the switch version does have some voice acting now) :)
Nice! I need to go back in then!
Nice one Irene - you’re right we agreed on a ton of things! That’s always a relief. You did a great job as always (I see you’re a fighter like me!!) Mark
I bought this game in the switch about a month ago and played it for a few hours and kind of pushed it off to the side. The lagging kind of got on my nerves. However, I picked it back up about two weeks ago and cannot put it down. I absolutely love this game. I also bought it on the PC because it was on sale and I will say it runs a lot smoother on the PC and I’d recommend buying it there first if you can, but if you’ve never played it before, you can definitely enjoy it on the switch. The storyline is massive, there is always something to do. I’ve seen such negative feedback from the switch version and it makes me sad because it really is a good game. I read an article a few days ago, and I could be remembering the exact details wrong, but a new “company” or something, has taken over for the console version of the game and an update is expected within the next 6 months, hopefully fixing the major bugs.
You were the one who convinced me to get this game. I LOVE IT!!!
Your accent is awesome. I could hear you talking about games all day long. Keep it up!
Omg thank you 😁
Been looking for a game like Stardew Valley for my mom, seeing how she's played the hell out of that. Looks like this is it.
Also holy hell this lady is beautiful
Yeah this is a very nice game for people who liked Stardew 😊👍
Thank you for the review! I already purchased the game but I was still looking forward to see you talk about it 💙
The game is great, and really has so much to offer.
It's a shame that the Switch version has a lot of problems keeping up, in terms of lag and frame issues. I hope they can improve it ..
actually the ps4 is pretty much the same.
There was an AMA on reddit recently where someone from the company said they will be releasing improvements to the game in the coming weeks. Not sure exactly when that will happen. I’ve been waiting for this to come out on Switch for a while now, but I think I’ll wait until some of the issues are resolved - can see myself getting frustrated by some of the issues people have raised (even if minor issues). Looks incredible though and I can’t wait to play it
This or dragon quest 11
@@raulrojas9253 nah my ps4 runs it great. Longest loading screen I have ever had was 8 seconds, most are 5-6 seconds. No lag, no issues while playing. You may want to try getting a fan for your ps4 or getting it fixed. I'm running an original launch ps4 (5 years old) I've never had it worked on, modified, haven't even dusted it out. I run my games on external hard drives though, you may want to try that.
bought the game 1 minute in the video. this looks like stardew valley, ark and animal crossing combined? thats a GREAT idea
I was so interested in hearing more about this game and you hit upon all the things I wanted to know...thank you! 10/10....wow, high praise...will definitely be picking this up :)
It’s one reason why I’m hesitant t o get 3rdparty games on the switch, because they lag. I picked this up for PS4 instead.
I just wanted a review for the game, but wow.
I loved this review, its very rare to find an upbeat reviewer, most of them sound serious, or angry. And while you pointnout the issues, you don't let them bog you down, where most reviewers would blow it out of proportion.
Thank you for such a wonderful review! I hope to see more from you in the future. :)
Thank u so much for this. Ive been waiting for this in consoles since I dont want to play in pc for a long time. U said this is ur sort of game and i feel so happy, finally!! so I subscribed and will watch your other vids 😁
Amazing! That means we have the same taste in games 😋😁❤️
I had totally forgotten how addicting it is. I hadn't played since August 2018. (The first time I played it the desert wasn't around) I just started playing again did a new character so I could see all the new stuff. It really has been so well done. I wish more games went into this detail. Even without the Social Sim stuff there are not many games that are just so well rounded.
I do with the clock moved slower in some ways and faster in others. I have it all the way slowed down because I find I'm rushing at default settings. Later though I know I'll likely end up speeding it up again.
I love they added a alarm reminder for things like the town meetings. I missed so many of those.
UPDATE 2020 : The Switch has not enough Power
I played it on PC since Beta and the GFX is so much better
I think the Switch cannot even handle "Ultra Grass" setting
But it is a very lovely Game but i recommend to play it on PC with Maximum GFX
Awesome review. Very helpful. Thanks.
Please keep us up to date with games like this. I love your channel, and have gotten me into other genres I never played before like Skyrim and ❤️❤️Ty.
Just bought several copies for some requests for the Children's Hospital. Fingers crossed that they like them- your review made me feel better 😊. Have you reviewed Cat Quest? That was the last request and the kids got me to play it too- still cannot believe how vested in got into my character, Sir Meows-A-Lot. lol.
So after watching your review i picked this game up.. I love these types of games when done right. This is on sale now for 75% off on switch and steam.. probably the other platforms as well. What a steal for under $10... Sooooo much content!
Awesome 😍 👍
Thanks for your review I will get my copy soon for the switch 💙❤️
I’m very excited to start my world in this game.
I wish we get the sims for the switch too
Thank you so much for the review, this is a must own for me. I might wait till it gets a few updates to run a little smoother
Once your in the game it runs absolutely beautifully smooth the only issue is that the startup load into the game takes quite a while but once your in I’ve had no issues performance wise
While I love Stardew Valley and even though I've had it on my PC for some time I got it for my new Switch as well and its the perfect game to play on the go. Unfortunately when comparing My Time at Portia on the Switch from the PC version the loading times are annoying there is an impact on the visuals as well. It isn't a shocker since games running on the Unity engine apart from Cup Head don't run that well on the switch because unity tends to be pretty ram heavy. Personally I'd wait and see if they update the game before buying it on the switch unless its the only way you can play it or don't mind loading times and draggy performance. This isn't a shot at the game because the game is a very good game and it is well worth the price, however the port isn't very good unfortunately.
@@ircha Apparently aware of the long loading issues on the Switch Pathea has released an update addressing this. PLAYwithGregg made a video with a side by side comparrison between the two versions running at the same time. I used a timer while watching the video to measure the loading times between the old and new version. I also recorded my PC loading times for reference.
From launching the game to entering your save inside your house.
Old - 02:39
New - 03:47
PC - 00:33
First house exit to the world after initial load.
Old - 01:06
New - 00:41
PC - 00:09
It seems that with the new update they're loading more data into the world which extends the initial load time but shortens the load times in general once in the world.
@@TerraWare does the game still run ok once the switch has been to sleep?
I love your videos for Nintendo switch games/reviews! 💜
Thank you so much lovely ❤️❤️❤️😊
I really enjoy your channel I was given Harvest Moon on GB back in the 90s( very basic game but I loved building horse tracks and other designs with wood,grass and stone)I have loved the series since then and have played just about every one of them. I definitely vibe with you on games. I like all your videos you are very detailed and funny. I am just so glad I found your channel. Thanks for everything you do I always find myself smiling after watching.
I wonder if I should buy Portia or Rune Factory 5..
I definitely appreciate the review and your enthusiasm for the game since it encouraged me to get the switch version myself, but this game even in 2020 is far from a 10/10. There’s a ton of bugs that I noticed within my first week which made it really hard to enjoy certain aspects of the game. One of the most annoying ones I encountered was that every time I tried to pick up an item while my inventory was full, the item would disappear. This was fine with common items like wood and stone, but it happened to me with a chest of valuable items that I wasn’t able to get back. Menus are really slow as well. The game has a lot of content, but is very unpolished and feels like it’s still in pre-alpha at times. I heard the Steam version is a lot better and has more updates, so I might try that. Also, it’s an older 3DS game, but Story of Seasons reminds me a lot of this, a lot more polished but not as much content (no battle system), still really enjoyed it though and can see it being an inspiration for MTaP.
Can confirm, I'm on Steam and I have none of the problems you've run into. :(
I agree, there is so much to do for sure but it feels like the game is missing a lot of polish in some way. I am enjoying it but it can be a little tiresome with the bugs, how slow some parts of the game are too.
@@BringMeTheRadke game has been fixed, I think.
thank you for the full review!
I have been addicted to this game since I got it on switch. A few minor issues here and there but so worth it
I think I’m gonna pick this game up for my Xbox, it looks amazing! Nice review 😁
Normally Into racing, fighting, shooting and platform games. But with all the misery in the world and winter on my doorstep i was in need of a happy game so why not, i tried this game. Started about 1 hour ago so just build my first stone furnace. Really enjoyable to just chill a bit, gathering materials, build stuff and enjoying the game, very relaxing vibe. I like it 👍
Playing it on Xbox and it's great... but there's a lot of stuff that detracts from the overall experience.
The rabbit hole quests immediately start you down a four or five level build process instead of easing you into the game.
Character prompts where you have to reply auto select the top option if you try to speed up the dialogue with A instead of bringing it up as the next screen.
The combat is very basic. Slash strafe roll are pretty much all you do until you hit level 40+ with the cool special attacks at the bottom on the skill trees.
There's rushes of 4 or five things to do at once then weeks of downtime with no direction.
Certain items are always needed for all builds/missions/requests
First it's brass pipes and plates... then steel... in the hundreds. So while all your gear is smelting/cutting/grinding all the stuff you need you can't make anything else without building extra furnaces and cutters... which take more of the same items to build anyway so doesn't speed up the process.
The mining is interesting but you end up with so much tat and bits of relics I've filled 3 boxes with them so far and have only been able to make a couple of them to free up space.
The inventory management is terrible. Boxes are tiny and difficult to interact with you have to push 3 different buttons to move things around. The boxes are scroll-able but only in the order you build them so if you want a a 2nd wood box next to your 1st you have to scroll through the other boxes to get to it even though it's next to it... on the other side of the yard.
The hold L auto stack option is handy except when you used the last couple of something to make an item then you still have to scroll through all the boxes to find the right one.
Dungeons are buggy. Walls don't align so there's beams of void light visible between sections. There are bits of ruins that you can't mine and get stuck in. The hit boxes are too specific for the ruin parts you can mine.
Making friends is such a long winded experience... I built my neighbour an irrigation system... fixed a fence... got her some pie... rescued her chickens... bought her a priceless rare seed to win a competition... and I went up from stranger to acquaintance... I know people who have kids together after a lot less than that.
But despite all that I'm enjoying it a lot... just isn't a 10/10 game. Maybe a 6 or 7... Stardew... animal crossing... minecraft... graveyard keeper... all have more going for them and have a more polished rounded and user friendly experience.
I have this on PC and can concur...it's AMAING if you're a life game fan!
True! 😁 👍
The updates and patches that were released for the PC version ages ago will finally be released on consoles next American summer. Thank God!
I bought this game right after watching your review. If a fellow Harvest Moon lover immensely enjoys this game, that's good enough reason for me.
Finally someone who mentioned harvest moon im starting to feel like we're a dying breed.
@@ircha same.
Nice, your portia character looks freaking awesome... a mini you hahah... I'm glad I checked out your review... I now have this game on pre-ordered it ;)
I can't wait to see your next review... have fun and keep up the awesome work!
Looks like I'm playing this next! You are absolutely amazing with these reviews. I loved Ni No Kuni and Rune Factory 4, both thanks to your reviews.
Thank you so much, and thanks for being a member 😚😚
On the switch it has a minute loading screen and it lags. Doesn’t feel smooth
I already buy it yesterday.. And play allday and this morning...yup Very long time screen loading and lagging so much.. And suddenly the game shutdown.. It happen 2 time this morning.. I don even save my play game... I have to play it again 😭
I know this is old, but thanks for the review!
It's super old but thank you for watching 😁 👍
for anyone who gets bored you can actually duplicate items with a glitch that hevent being patch and you can do it early on. DId i mention that it has almost NO weapons to make other than 7 and almost all of them are just swords. Get the game after we get some updates.
Tbh the PC version has had liek 7 weapons since early access im 98% sure they won't be adding any more weapons which 1: is quite a shame. most of them are swords but they do have a few hammers and a snake gun that is pretty good but yeah as much as id love diff type of weapons I'm confident they wont add anymore
I bought this over the weekend because of your review. I love it so much!!!
I got the game now and im kinda sad that it seems like people who got physical copies were screwed out of the house warming pack.
Thanks for pointing out this great game!! Got it on both the Epic Store and about to start it on the Switch.
I agree with you 100%. It’s nice to see a game of this genre come in this generation
Thanks for your review, going to get it today!
Review, very well done, gotta give u props
Great review as always Ircha. I’m seriously considering picking this up. We have similar tastes in games.
I like your style in reviewing :) keep it up
I recently purchased this game during Covid-19 and Yes! By far it is one of my favorites next to Stardew Valley and Rune Factory 4. Currently wanting to get Rune Factory 5… thanks for reviewing this game!
You just gained a subscriber and I am definitely going to check this game out when it hits. The instant you said Stardew Valley in 3D? That was it for me. Well done.
Good review, finally made me decide it was the game I was gonna buy out of a list of 13 others :D
Nice review I was wondering what you can do in this game. You explained everything very well I think Iam going enjoy it for months.
Looks great! Nice review!
I was wondering if I should get it since it’s on sale for £6 right now. After your review I will definitely get it. Thank you so much
Love your video!! This is one of my favorite games :) haha the large trees by my workshop are ghost trees, they just won't load in xD
I bought the game 2 days ago when they had a sale in the eshop for $9.59. That’s including the dlc with it☺️☺️☺️
I'm glad you liked this game. It's always looked like a very cute little life sim game. Hopefully something I can look into later on as well. It's been a little while since the Switch has gotten a game like this.
Bought this game because of your review. Wonderful game! Just got to year 2!
Hi.. Did u play on nintendo swith? How u handle the lagging and loading screen.. I already buy it yesterday.. But there ia a lot of lagging and the game suddenly shut down... How u fix it?
@@nurainajihahkamarudin6170 I have only experienced minimal lag on the switch, it's there but not a big deal for me. I haven't seen it completely crash. I read there was an update sometime back to help the lag.
@@majikalfae thankyou for reply 😄
You can be happy that your switch version hasn't been crashing in over 60 hours. You must have avoided to harvest large crops and using the fish tank, since these bugs seem to appear with most people. My game is crashing every couple of minutes without evident reasons after playing it for about 45 hours. I guess I'll have to wait for a bug fix before continuing playing...
I thought about getting this game...but I prefer cuter simulation games. My preference is the 3DS game "Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns"
I was 50:50 on getting this... but I enjoy Minecraft, Stardew valley, harvest moon and animal crossing soooo... it’s a no brainer! Looks amazing!
Ircha Gaming I blame you for spending half of my day off yesterday playing this lol I love it! So good!
Does anybody knows if they are still updating this game to fix the bugs?
Great job with the review! I will check this game out.
Ircha Gaming Since I’ve played Stardew Valley so much (just finished a mobile version) I’ve played Harvest Moon since HM-1 on gameboy, and your recommendation! Looks like I know what game to play this weekend! Thanks!
Looks really good, never even heard of this one. Thanks
I Play the PC version and there are almost no loading screens, except for when you launch the game. It's really addictive. I don't know if they uploaded that since you reviewed the game or if it's just a Switch issue, but there are sound effects for everything, including walking/running into the dungeons and voice acting for most of the dialogs (at least the important ones)
Yep the PC version is the best version, I have it on there as well 👌👌
How is the performance on switch now, after they just updated?
I’m here from the future. It’s bad. 😭 Played 20 minutes and I hate it.
Thanks for the great, in-depth review.
Thanks ,for the review. Yes I’ve enjoy sims I’ve been a longtime player on Mac . Purchasing Portia and harvest moon with animal crossing I’ve loved animal crossing on DS in the past and harvest moon .
Thank Ircha, your review makes me want this game. The people are adorable and gathering materials looks like fun. I like animal crossing and this look like another must buy. Thanks Ircha for this video.
woah looks really cool and has Fishing! I'm sold
Loving the game on PS4 but I'm running into only one issue. During dungeons the enemies get stuck up in the ceilings or walls and I can't progress further into dungeon since we need to kill all enemies to continue.
I just got this game for 5$ on eshop... waiting on it to download :)
Love! this game
got it on e shop after I saw your review thank you 😊
Got it for switch tho theres a little lag and long load time only once during load in it's a great game addicted
Yep definitely getting this. I was already going to get it, but you sold me even more thanks! Any advice on what console tho? I’m leaning towards the Switch, but I have a PS4 also.
I got it for both. I only use the Switch in hand held :)
Ircha Gaming Thanks for the advice!
You're a true gamer. And the passion shows. Dark Souls 1,2,3 has ruined many games now I'm a hard core Souls player. But enough about me. I respect your passion. I don't watch your channel because you're pretty. I watch your channel because of your work. Keep it up. Great content
Great review. Thank you.
Heey, perfect timing with this review! I was just deciding between MTaP and the Ace Attorney Collection. (Also, recently bought Atelier Meruru and Rorona after watching your videos about them. I can't wait to play them both!)
I wish i could have afforded to back this on kickstarter when I first saw it
Loved my time in Portia! 10/10 for me too. If you know of anymore games like this ... please recommend (I’ve already played stardew, harvest moon, yonder, Zelda botw, dragon cafe, doreaman story of seasons AND still playing Skyrim)
Glad I got this on sale when I did.
Yeah, Portia and a Minecraft update (1.90) in the same week. That's great! Portia PS4 version has lag problems too, hope they'll look into that ...
Btw, great review, very detailed one.
I've been stoked for this too so it's great to here it's amazing. Hopefully PS4 version won't struggle to much and have better loading times. This will keep me going until we ever get a sequel to rune factory oceans or innocent life xx
@@ircha *dies of happies* ❤️
Awesome video!!!
It’s so hard to chose what game I want. This or story of seasons
It’s a new one called my time at sand rock coming out in April
I played story of seasons poot and I would definitely recommend my time at portia instead 😅
Thanks for the review! I'm torn about buying it.... but I may wait until the lag, etc is fixed.
@Irchagaming have there been any updates to the game? Looking to buy for switch since on sale. Looking for updates to see if issues fixed, patches made, etc..