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

Okay, so imagine this: you’re standing there at PAX East 2025. Among the chaos, there’s this game. Perfect Tides: Station to Station. Maybe you’ve heard of it. Or maybe not. Doesn’t matter! It’s the brainchild of Meredith Gran, who’s flipping the point-and-click genre on its head.

Right, so you ask, “What makes it unique?” Think about this: conversations that level you up in life. Yeah, weird, I know. They showed off a demo, and something about it just clicked—like, have you ever had a lightbulb moment in the middle of all the noise?

So, there’s Mara. She’s our guide through this wild ride. An 18-year-old writer in a big city, trying to figure out how to adult—spoiler, she’s a bit lost. We’ve all been there. What’s cool? You pick up on people’s vibes and use them, can you believe that? Like notes in your phone. These notes become your stepping stones. Innovative, right? I thought so.

But here’s the real kicker—everything functions smoothly. No “Look At” or “Talk To” cluttering up the screen. Just talk and connect. And choices? Oh, they matter. Change the story, change yourself. The whole gig has you channeling your inner detective just to crash a party. Reminds me of high school, honestly.

And, gosh, it gets personal. Gran poured her heart into this one. Something raw about it—a coming-of-age tale over 16 hours. You really feel it. Anyway, it’s dropping soon for Switch and PC, so keep those eyes peeled if nostalgia mixed with new sounds like your thing.

Okay, I’m done rambling. If you didn’t catch the hype in my voice, maybe watch for it yourself. Who knows what you’ll find.