sprunki phase 1.9
Sprunki Phase 1.9: The "Almost But Not Quite" Edition
After the absolute chaos of the Parasite mods, I needed something... calmer. Simpler. So I went way back to the beginning-ish. Phase 1.9. Which is funny because I don't even think there was an official "Phase 1.9" – this feels like someone's fan version of what Phase 1 might have been before it became, you know, actually good.
It's raining outside as I write this, which matches the nostalgic, slightly melancholy vibe of playing something that feels both familiar and... off. Like seeing a photo of yourself from 10 years ago and cringing at your haircut.
Look at those basic icons. They're trying their best.
First Thoughts: "Wait, Is This It?"
Loaded it up. The interface is... sparse. Like someone made it in MS Paint during their lunch break. Colors are basic – we're talking early 2000s website color palette here. Beige. Light blue. A sad-looking green.
Dragged the first icon. The sound is clean. Almost too clean. Like a MIDI file from 1998. There's no depth to it, no layers. It's just... a sound. Which is refreshing after the audio assault of Parasite 15, but also kind of boring?
My cat, who had fled the room during my Parasite experiments, came back and is now sleeping next to my desk. Phase 1.9 approval: feline certified for low stress.
Here's the thing about Phase 1.9 – it feels unfinished. Incomplete. Like someone made it as a proof of concept and then moved on to Phase 2, but this version somehow survived on a hard drive somewhere until someone uploaded it for nostalgia points.
Actually, it reminds me of playing flash games in computer class in 2007. Everything was simpler back then. Lower expectations. We were happy with basic shapes making basic sounds.
What's Actually Here?
So you've got maybe 6, 7 icons total? I didn't count. There's a drum, a bass thing, a weird whistle, something that might be a synth... the basics. No fancy animations. When you drag them, they just kinda sit there. No bouncing, no special effects. They're just... present.
I tried to make a beat. It was fine. Not great, not terrible. Like microwave popcorn – it does the job but you're not telling your friends about it.
Here's my "recipe" for a decent Phase 1.9 loop:
1. Start with the kick (the red circle). Basic but necessary.
2. Add the snare (yellow triangle). Sounds like someone tapping a desk.
3. Throw in the bass (blue square). It's... there.
4. Add the high hat (green thing). Tinny.
5. Realize you've made the most generic beat imaginable.
6. Sigh.
Q: Can you adjust tempo?
A: I don't think so. Everything moves at one speed. Take it or leave it.
Q: Is it good for learning music basics?
A: Actually... maybe? It's so simple that you can hear exactly what each element does. Unlike the later phases where there's so much going on it's overwhelming. This is Sprunki with training wheels. Or maybe just a balance bike with one wheel missing.
There's a screenshot where all the icons are just sitting in a row, looking lonely. No characters jumping around, no visual feedback. It's almost... sad? Or minimalist. Depends on your mood.
Behold, my creation. It goes "doof tss doof tss".
Why Bother With This Version?
Good question. After playing the polished Phase 4 or the feature-packed Pyramixed Deluxe, why go back to this primitive ancestor?
Nostalgia, maybe. Or curiosity. Like looking at the first iPhone after using an iPhone 15. It's fascinating to see how far things have come.
Or maybe you just want something simple. No pressure to make something amazing. Just dragging a few icons around and hearing basic sounds. It's the gaming equivalent of doodling in the margins of your notebook during a boring meeting.
My personal take: Phase 1.9 is the awkward teenage phase of Sprunki. Not cute like the baby photos (the original concept), not cool like the adult versions (Phases 3+). It's that in-between stage where everything is awkward and nothing quite works right, but there's potential there.
I give it 2.5/5 stars. It's not good, but I appreciate its existence. It's a historical artifact. A digital fossil.
Should you play it? If you're a Sprunki completionist who needs to experience every version, sure. If you're new to Sprunki and want to see where it all started... maybe start with Phase 3 instead. This is like watching the deleted scenes from a movie – interesting for fans, confusing for newcomers.
Actually, you know what? I'm gonna keep my Phase 1.9 "song" as a reminder. A reminder that sometimes simple is okay. That not everything needs to be complex and polished. Sometimes a basic beat made with basic tools is enough.
Or maybe I'm just getting sentimental because it's late and the rain sounds nice. Either way, Phase 1.9 exists. And for about 10 minutes, I existed with it. Then I went back to Phase 4 because let's be real, that one's actually fun.
But hey, thanks for the trip down memory lane, Phase 1.9. You tried. That's what counts, right?
Look at those basic icons. They're trying their best.
Behold, my creation. It goes "doof tss doof tss".
