"Bizarre New Desktop Mobile Release Mimics Phone Experience"

If there's anyone who could be called a bonafide underground video game celebrity, it's developer Pippin Barr. With dozens of releases under his belt, Barr has consistently aimed to deliver thought-provoking, distinctive, and downright *weird* gaming experiences. His latest release, "It's As If You Were On Your Phone" (IAIYWOYP), might just be his most peculiar yet.

So, what's IAIYWOYP all about? In a bizarre twist, the game is about playing on your phone while pretending *not* to be on it. Set in a not-too-distant future where the pressure to conform by being on your phone without actually using it is overwhelming, IAIYWOYP challenges players to complete prompts and mimic phone usage behaviors.

This surreal setup is perfect for a game, especially one on a mobile device. As an actual gameplay experience, it may not offer much in traditional terms, but as a statement and an artistic piece, it certainly makes a compelling point beyond the usual "phone bad" narrative.

**It's aaaart!!!**

Would I recommend playing IAIYWOYP? It depends on your openness to experimental gaming. If you're willing to engage with its message and understand what it's trying to convey, there are many interesting points to explore. However, given that the game is primarily about following prompts, its depth might be limited beyond that.

Yet, this is Pippin Barr we're discussing, and his previous works have been worth experiencing for their uniqueness alone. So, perhaps give IAIYWOYP a try, ponder its message, and reflect on what it might reveal about *you*.

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