Perfect Tides is a point-and-click adventure game for Windows developed and published by indie studio Three Bees, released on February 21, 2022. The game centers on Mara Whitefish, a teenage girl living in an idyllic island town in the year 2000 and navigating the bittersweet turbulence of adolescence: family tensions, school life, friendships, crushes, and the pull of the early internet. Across four seasons, you explore the island — from quiet beaches to dim school hallways — interacting with characters, solving classic adventure puzzles, and using an inventory system in a nostalgic 90s point-and-click style interface.
The story unfolds in beautifully designed 2D environments with rich pixel art and emotionally engaging writing that captures both the mundane and profound moments of growing up. Along your journey, you collect items, decode personal messages, and witness Mara’s inner conflicts and hopes for the future. Critics and players have praised Perfect Tides for its honest portrayal of teenage life, humor, character relationships, and thoughtful narrative, making it one of the standout indie narrative games of the year. With Steam Achievements, family sharing support, and a Very Positive rating on Steam, Perfect Tides appeals to fans of story-rich adventures and reflective storytelling.
Features:
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Classic 90s-style point-and-click adventure gameplay.
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Deep, character-driven narrative about teenage life.
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Play as Mara Whitefish in her formative year 2000.
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Explore 45+ beautifully designed rooms across four seasons.
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Inventory interactions and puzzles that advance the story.
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Emotional themes: love, family, friendship, identity.
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Pixel art style with rich, expressive environments.
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Steam Achievements and family sharing support.
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Very Positive overall reviews and critical praise.
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Retro interface with modern storytelling sensibilities.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 or later (Windows 10 recommended).
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Processor: 1.6 GHz or higher.
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Memory: 1 GB RAM minimum.
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DirectX: Version 9.0 compatible.
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Storage: ~1.3 GB available space.
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Graphics: Any DirectX-compatible GPU.
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Recommended OS: Windows 10 for best support.
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Controller: Mouse/keyboard recommended for point-and-click play.
