This game made me very emotional. It's probably one of the most touching stories I've ever played in a video game, and I urge you to give it a try, especially if you grew up primarily on the internet as a child. Meredith Gran's artstyle is as adorable and charming as ever, and the way she writes her characters is nothing short of amazing.
However, I've never been too fond of old point-and-click adventure games, and Perfect Tides attempts to emulate too much of what I don't like about them. Repetitive MIDI music, no sound effects, confusing controls, and a general feeling of "what am I supposed to do next?" did hamper the experience somewhat.
I can imagine that if you grew up playing these kinds of games, this kind of thing won't bother you, and might even be charming in some way. However, I did not, and I admit it kind of wore on me sometimes as I played.
All in all though, I'm glad I played it through. I still think about this game months after I've played it, and I think that's a clear sign that it's a Very Good Game™.
However, I've never been too fond of old point-and-click adventure games, and Perfect Tides attempts to emulate too much of what I don't like about them. Repetitive MIDI music, no sound effects, confusing controls, and a general feeling of "what am I supposed to do next?" did hamper the experience somewhat.
I can imagine that if you grew up playing these kinds of games, this kind of thing won't bother you, and might even be charming in some way. However, I did not, and I admit it kind of wore on me sometimes as I played.
All in all though, I'm glad I played it through. I still think about this game months after I've played it, and I think that's a clear sign that it's a Very Good Game™.