Station to Station: A Fresh Spin on Point-and-Click Games

PAX East 2025 – oh man, where do I begin? Let’s just dive into this wild ride about a game called Perfect Tides: Station to Station. Bet you haven’t heard of it? Or maybe you have. Whatever — Meredith Gran, the genius mind behind it, had some pretty funky ideas for this point-and-click adventure. Imagine, you’re leveling up in life by just having chats and building relationships. Weird, right? But kinda cool too.

So, there’s this character, Mara. She’s 18, trying to figure out adulting in a bustling city. If you’ve ever stumbled through growing up — seriously, who hasn’t? — this game hits home. It’s like blending the old-school point-and-click with RPG vibes. You wander around, yap with random folks, and jot down ideas on a phone — who doesn’t do that in real life? These bits of wisdom, or utter randomness, act like items you use later. Talk about innovation.

Okay, so navigating this virtual world threw me off. Maybe I’m just directionally challenged, or the game is trickier than it seems. No big tabs like “Look At” or “Talk To” here. It’s more like real life — you chat, you decide, and bam! Mara’s evolving. Oh, and apparently, whatever these choices lead to could completely shift the game’s end. No pressure.

I had this awkward moment — seriously, it’s hilariously uncomfortable — trying to crash a party. No clue who hosted it. Classic teenage drama, right? You think you need a detective license or something just to find the place. Somehow, it just works. This game nails that teenager awkwardness. Trust me.

And the vibe? Honestly, it kinda tugs at your heartstrings. Maybe it’s Meredith Gran pouring her soul into it. Spanning a year, the whole thing feels so raw and real. About 16 hours of teenage nostalgia lined up for launch. Definitely peek at this one when it hits Nintendo Switch and PC. Stay tuned and maybe, just maybe, brace for some flashbacks to your own awkward growing pains.