Bizarre New Desktop Mobile Release: Experience Your Phone on Your Computer

If there's anyone who could be called a true underground video game celebrity, it's the prolific solo developer Pippin Barr. With dozens of releases under his belt, Barr has consistently offered thought-provoking, unique, and downright quirky experiences for gamers. His latest project, *It's As If You Were On Your Phone* (IAIYWOYP), might just be his most peculiar yet.

So, what's the deal with IAIYWOYP? At its core, it's a game about pretending to be on your phone while actually not being on it. Set in a near future where the societal pressure to appear connected without truly engaging is overwhelming, players must complete various prompts and mimic phone-related gestures. It's a setup that's both strange and surreal, especially for a mobile game.

As a gameplay experience, IAIYWOYP might not offer much beyond following the prompts. However, as an artistic statement, it raises intriguing questions about our relationship with technology and the pressures of conformity. It goes beyond the usual "phones are bad" narrative to explore deeper themes.

**It's aaaart!!!**

Would I recommend playing IAIYWOYP? That depends on your openness to unconventional gaming experiences. If you're willing to delve into its message and reflect on its commentary about societal norms and personal behavior, you might find it quite thought-provoking. However, given its focus on simply following prompts, the gameplay itself might not hold your attention for long.

Yet, this is Pippin Barr we're talking about, whose past releases have been worth exploring for the experience alone. So, consider giving IAIYWOYP a try and ponder what it's trying to convey about you and the world around us.

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