Game Overview
Shirin’s sun-baked streets hide political rot, ancient danger, and a looming disaster in this hand-drawn point-and-click adventure. Picking up after NAIRI: Tower of Shirin, the story follows Nairi as she searches for her missing family while navigating a city threatened by an apocalyptic prophecy. Its world balances serious stakes with a disarmingly cute cast of animals, oddballs, and suspicious locals, giving the adventure a warm storybook look without losing its sense of tension. The result is a puzzle-driven journey built around conversation, observation, and gradually uncovering what lies beneath Shirin’s colorful surface.
Most of the action revolves around exploring screens, speaking with characters, collecting useful objects, and figuring out how seemingly unrelated items solve environmental problems. The new Toolbelt system lets Nairi combine inventory items into more inventive solutions, making puzzles feel less like simple key-and-lock obstacles and more like compact logic challenges. Larger puzzle-dungeons add a more demanding layer, connecting multiple rooms and mechanics into extended brainteasers that require players to track clues and think ahead. A map, fast-travel options, and adjustable guidance tools help reduce the friction common to classic adventure games, while still allowing puzzle veterans to rely on their own deduction.
What stands out is the contrast between the adorable illustrated cast and the increasingly ominous plot surrounding Shirin. Every location carries a carefully drawn, expressive visual identity, and optional coins can be spent on collectibles such as character art, figurines, and extra lore for players who want a fuller picture of the setting. Rather than chasing action or reflex challenges, NAIRI: Rising Tide rewards patience, curiosity, and a willingness to test strange combinations. Fans of Deponia, Broken Age, or modern puzzle adventures with personality should feel at home, while its hint systems make it far more approachable for newcomers than many old-school point-and-clicks.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to NAIRI: Rising Tide.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 3000
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 5 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Display resolution of 1280 x 720 or higher
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for NAIRI: Rising Tide?
After extracting NAIRI: Rising Tide, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 1.61 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.