incredibox sprunki swap sprunki phase
Okay this one is... a lot
So someone decided to make Sprunki... more Sprunki? This version has phases within phases or something. I don't fully understand it and I've been poking at it for like 20 minutes.
My first attempt sounded like five different radio stations playing at once. In a bad way.
What's actually happening here
From what I can tell (and I might be wrong):
You're not just swapping characters. You're swapping between different "phases" of Sprunki. Like Phase 1 sounds, Phase 3 sounds, etc. All in the same game.
Which means you can start with a simple beat from Phase 1, then suddenly drop in a weird sound from Phase 7, then mix in something from... I don't know, Phase whatever.
It's overwhelming. In an interesting way? Maybe?
My failed experiment
I tried to make something that starts calm and gets progressively more chaotic. Here's what happened:
1. Started with Phase 2 characters (the chill ones, I think?)
2. Added a Phase 4 character for "texture"
3. Got confused about which phase was which
4. Added three more characters randomly
5. Ended up with something that sounded like a robot having an existential crisis
6. My dog left the room
So that didn't work.
Who is this for?
Not beginners. Absolutely not. If you've never played Sprunki before, start literally anywhere else.
This is for people who have played like 10 different Sprunki versions and think "you know what this needs? More options. And confusion."
Or for people who want to create music that sounds intentionally messy and experimental. Which is valid! Just not my thing usually.
Things that confused me
• The interface has more buttons than I'm used to
• The characters don't all look different enough to tell which phase they're from
• There's probably a system to it but I didn't find it
• I think you can save combinations? Maybe? There's a button that looks like it might do that
My friend who's really into experimental music would probably love this. He makes stuff that sounds like broken appliances and calls it art. This is right up his alley.
Random questions I had
Q: How many phases are there actually?
A: More than I can count without getting a headache.
Q: Can you make something actually good with this?
A: Define "good." Can you make something interesting? Absolutely. Pleasant? Maybe not.
Q: Is there a tutorial?
A: Probably not. You're on your own. Good luck.
The good parts (there are some)
1. The sheer variety is impressive. If you can't find a sound you like here, you're too picky.
2. It feels like a "pro" version of Sprunki. Like this is what you graduate to after mastering the basics.
3. When you accidentally stumble on a good combination, it feels like an achievement.
4. It'll keep you busy for more than 5 minutes. Maybe too busy.
Personal hot take: The Phase 6 characters (I think they're Phase 6?) have the best sounds. More metallic, less... beepy. But that's just me.
Comparison to simpler versions
Remember that Star and Heart version I wrote about? This is the exact opposite of that. That was cozy and friendly. This is complex and demanding.
It's like comparing a coloring book to abstract expressionist painting. Both are art, but one requires more... tolerance for chaos.
I just tried a minimalist approach - only two characters, both from the same phase. It actually sounded... coherent? Maybe the trick is restraint. Who would've thought.
Final thoughts at 11:43 PM
It's late. I'm tired. This game is a lot to process.
Rating: 3/5 for me personally, but I can see it being 5/5 for the right person. That person is probably making glitch art or experimental electronic music and thinks normal Sprunki is "too mainstream."
Give it a shot if you're bored of regular music games. Or if you want a challenge. Or if you like pressing buttons and not knowing what will happen.
Just maybe don't start with this one. Work your way up. Like training for a marathon but for... making weird digital sounds.
My brain hurts. I'm going to play something simpler now. Like tic-tac-toe.
