Station to Station: A Fresh Approach to Point and Click Adventures

If you were gonna dive into the world of point-and-click games, how in the world would you make it stand out? That’s where Meredith Gran steps in with her new game, Perfect Tides: Station to Station. The whole shebang was on display at PAX East 2025, and boy, it was something. Picture this: you’re not just clicking for clicking’s sake. You’re chatting, building relationships, maybe even leveling up your life? Wild, right?

Alright, so Perfect Tides: Station to Station is like the sequel to Perfect Tides. But don’t panic if you missed the first one. You can totally jump into this without a hitch. We’re talking about Mara, an 18-year-old gal trying to figure out adulthood in a big, bustling city. Seriously, who can’t relate to that? The mix of traditional point-and-click flavors with a splash of RPG elements gives it this quirky edge. You’ll be picking up bits and bobs from chatting with folks, storing ‘em in your phone like they’re Pokémon cards or something, and using them as your conversation ammo. It’s like a social-level-up system, helping Mara grow and whatnot. How’s that for different?

Navigating around the city is a breeze — well, almost. I did find myself a tad lost, which was honestly kind of hilarious. Maybe it was me, or maybe the game just wanted to spice things up. Either way, the controls nailed it; gone are those endless “Look At” or “Talk To” tabs. Talking to city folks and bringing up your conversation topics feels just right. Mind you, the decisions you make shape Mara’s personality and even tweak the ending. During my short stint, I somehow ended up advancing to the game’s second part. Had to crack the code on how to crash a party, even though I had no clue who the host was. It’s about as awkward as teenage years can get!

I had a blast with Perfect Tides: Station to Station, even with all the convention chaos around me. Meredith Gran really poured her soul into this adventure, and you feel it, no joke. Expect a year-long journey packed into around 16 hours of gameplay. Keep an eye out when it hits Nintendo Switch and PC. Adventures and awkward teenage dilemmas await!