Bizarre New Desktop Mobile Release: It's As If You Were On Your Phone

If there's anyone who could be called a bona fide underground video game celebrity, it's developer Pippin Barr. With dozens of thought-provoking, unique, and downright *weird* releases under his belt, Barr's latest game, *It's As If You Were On Your Phone* (IAIYWOYP), might just be his most unusual yet.

So, what is IAIYWOYP all about? It's a bizarre concept where you play on your phone while pretending *not* to be using it. Set in a near future where societal pressure to be on your phone without actually using it is intense, the game challenges you to follow prompts and mimic phone usage. It's a surreal setup, especially for a mobile game, blending reality with an almost dystopian future.

As a gameplay experience, IAIYWOYP might not offer much in terms of traditional engagement, but as an artistic statement, it raises intriguing questions beyond the usual "phones are bad" narrative. The game prompts you to perform actions like "Stretch Your Neck Quickly" or drag a pink ball to a specific spot, creating an interactive art piece that challenges the player's perception of technology and social norms.

**It's aaaart!!!**

Would I recommend playing IAIYWOYP? It depends on your openness to experimental gaming. If you're willing to dive into its message and explore what it says about our relationship with technology, there's a lot to ponder. However, since the gameplay revolves around following prompts, it may not offer much beyond that surface level.

Yet, this is Pippin Barr we're discussing, and his previous works have been worth experiencing for their novelty alone. So, perhaps give IAIYWOYP a try and reflect on its commentary—both on society and on yourself.

If you're after something more conventional, feel free to check out our list of the top five new mobile games to try this week.