A Fresh Spin on Point and Click: Station to Station

Hey, so I was wandering around PAX East 2025 and stumbled upon this intriguing game demo. Ever wondered how to jazz up the old point-and-click genre? Meredith Gran might just have the answer. She’s cooking up her next game, Perfect Tides: Station to Station, and it’s kinda intriguing. This demo? It was like a life session—where chatting people up actually taught you something. Wild, right?

Okay, picture this: Perfect Tides: Station to Station is like that sequel movie you don’t need to watch the first part of—convenient! You step into the shoes of Mara, who’s this 18-year-old writer trying to adult in a big, bustling city. It blends clicks with RPG vibes in a way that I didn’t see coming. You chat with city folks, record conversations like they’re Pokémon, and use them to navigate life’s crazy maze. It’s like leveling up, but with words. Makes Mara feel real, you know?

Roaming the city wasn’t tough… well, except for that one confusing moment. But hey, I might’ve been tired. The game ditches those old-school point-and-click tabs—thankfully—so no more guessing which button does what. Your decisions? They shape how Mara grows and where the story spirals. I ended up at a party, not even knowing the host. Super relatable teenage awkwardness moment.

Oh, there was this moment I should mention—the noise of game chatter around me was like an ocean wave. Wait, why did I notice that? Anyway, the game’s atmosphere was a tightrope walk of nostalgia and discovery.

Perfect Tides: Station to Station is all heartstrings and relatable woes, reflecting Gran’s personal touch. It takes you through a year in Mara’s shoes. If you’re into immersive narratives, keep a lookout—it’s hitting Nintendo Switch and PC soon-ish… whenever that is.

And there you have it, my chaotic ramble about a game that’s oddly moving. See you, maybe, in its digital city someday!