Bizarre New Desktop Mobile Release Mimics Phone Experience

If there's one name synonymous with underground video game stardom, it's Pippin Barr. Known for churning out dozens of thought-provoking, unique, and downright weird games, Barr's latest release, It's As If You Were On Your Phone (IAIYWOYP), might just take the cake for the oddest yet.

So, what's IAIYWOYP all about? It's a bizarre twist on mobile gaming where you play as if you're on your phone while pretending not to be. Set in a not-too-distant future, the game reflects a world where societal pressure to appear engaged yet detached from your phone is relentless. The gameplay involves completing prompts and mimicking phone use, a surreal concept for a mobile game itself. While the actual gameplay might not offer much beyond following these prompts, IAIYWOYP serves as a powerful statement and an artistic piece, going beyond the usual "phones are bad" narrative.

It's aaaart!!!Would I recommend diving into IAIYWOYP? It depends on your openness to experimental art. If you're willing to engage with its message, you'll find plenty of food for thought. However, given its focus on following prompts, the game's depth might be limited. Yet, this is Pippin Barr we're talking about; their past releases have been worth exploring for the sheer experience. So, give IAIYWOYP a try and ponder its message, and what it might reveal about you.

For those seeking more conventional gaming experiences, check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.