sprunki definitive phase 11 scratch remix
Sprunki Definitive Phase 11 Scratch Remix: Because Why Not?
So you've played some Sprunki before, right? Maybe Phase 3, maybe one of the definitive versions. Then you see "Definitive Phase 11 Scratch Remix" and youre like... what does that even MEAN? Its a remix of a definitive version? Thats like a remaster of a remaster. We're getting meta here.
#83 The Discord has channels for specific versions. The Phase 4 channel is the most active (and unhinged). I imagine theres probably a channel somewhere for this remix where people argue about whether its better than the original definitive version. People get passionate about their blobby music games.
First thing I noticed: the colors are different. Like, not just "slightly adjusted" different, but "someone went into Photoshop and hit randomize on the hue slider" different. The definitive version had this coherent color scheme. This remix? Its like a bag of Skittles exploded. Which isnt necessarily bad, just... surprising at 11 PM when youre trying to relax.
This is actually pretty decent background noise material. Like, you set up a simple loop, let it play while youre doing other stuff, and its just... there. Not too intrusive, not too boring. Just these little electronic sounds bubbling in the background.
How does this compare to professional DAWs? HA. Okay, thats like comparing a tricycle to a Formula 1 car. Professional DAWs have like, actual music theory tools, recording capabilities, mixing boards, plugins... this has colorful icons that go "bloop." But thats the charm! You dont need to know what a compressor is or how EQ works. You just drag stuff and see what happens.
#222 Sounds like what robots listen to when they're sad. Theres this one sound in particular thats just this melancholy little synth note that repeats. Its oddly emotional for something made by clicking cartoon characters.
Is it good for creating ringtones? You know what? Maybe. If you want a ringtone that makes people go "what IS that?" when your phone goes off. The sounds are distinctive enough that youd recognize your own creation. Would I use a Sprunki creation as my ringtone? Probably not, but I also wouldnt judge someone who did. Live your truth.
The "scratch" part of the name makes me think theres supposed to be some DJ scratching elements, but I dont really hear it. More like... glitchy elements? Little stutters and cuts that happen sometimes. Or maybe thats just my browser lagging. Hard to tell with these games sometimes.
#398 Like the music that plays when you're customizing your avatar in 2008. That super specific nostalgia hit. The sounds have this dated-but-charming quality, like they came from a Flash game that somehow survived into the modern era.
If you played the definitive version, youll recognize some sounds but theyre... tweaked. Like someone took the original samples and put them through a filter or something. The bass is a bit punchier, the highs are a bit tinnier. Its not necessarily better or worse, just different. Hence "remix" I guess.
What I like about this version for background noise is that the loops are smoother. Some Sprunki versions have this noticeable gap when the loop restarts that makes my brain twitch. This one flows pretty seamlessly from end to beginning, which is nice when youre trying to focus on something else.
Also, the characters in this remix have these little Scratch cat icons on them sometimes? Or maybe thats just my imagination. The "Scratch" in the name might refer to the platform, might refer to DJ scratching, might just be a random word they added. Sprunki naming conventions are... not exactly consistent.
Overall, this is one of those "if you like the definitive version but want something slightly different" situations. Its familiar enough to be comfortable, different enough to be interesting. Plus, "Scratch Remix" sounds cooler than just "Version 2.0" or whatever.
Would I recommend it to someone whos played a ton of Sprunki games? Yeah, why not. Its another variation to add to the collection. Another set of blobs to click, another set of sounds to combine in weird ways. At this point, my brain is just wired to enjoy dragging icons and hearing electronic noises. This remix delivers on that basic premise with some extra flair.
The takeaway: if you need some background noise while working/studying/pretending to work, and regular music is too distracting, this remix provides that perfect middle ground. Its engaging enough to be interesting if you pay attention, but ignorable enough to fade into the background when needed. Plus, you technically "made" it yourself, which feels more productive than just hitting play on a Spotify playlist. Even if all you did was click some pictures.
