sprunki phase 17
Sprunki Phase 17: The Version I Always Skip But Finally Played
Sunday afternoon. Nothing to do. Scrolling through the Sprunki collection, and I always skip Phase 17. Why? No reason. It's just... there. Between the popular Phase 16 and the weird Phase 18. The middle child nobody pays attention to.
Well, today I gave it a shot. And... it's actually kind of interesting? In a "what were they smoking in 2019?" kind of way.
First off: the color scheme. Very... brown. And orange. Like a 1970s living room. Not my aesthetic, but it has character. The icons look like they're made of wood or something. Weird choice, but okay.
Q: What's Phase 17's "thing"?
A: Honestly? I'm not sure. It doesn't have a clear gimmick like Phase 6's water sounds or Phase 9's space theme. It feels like a transition phase (pun intended) between two more polished versions. Some sounds are clearly leftover from Phase 16, others preview what comes in Phase 18.
Q: Is it worth playing in 2024?
A: If you're a completionist, yes. If you're just looking for a good time... maybe? It has this one percussion sound that's actually really crisp. Like tapping on a hollow log. That alone might be worth the download.
My "Trying to Like This" Combo
After 15 minutes of mild frustration (the UI is clunky, not gonna lie), I found a sequence that almost works:
1. The brown circle on the left – click it twice
2. The orange triangle – drag it to the center, then back out
3. The weird green squiggle – ignore it at first, then tap it once after 5 seconds
What you get is this stuttering rhythm that somehow resolves into something melodic. It's not dance music, but it's... something. Background music for sorting your sock drawer.
Speaking of background music – Phase 17 is actually decent for that. The sounds are generally mellow, not too intrusive. Unlike Phase 22 which assaults your ears with sirens and lasers.
Phase 17 vs. Its Siblings: The Awkward Teenager
You know how Phase 16 feels polished and Phase 18 feels experimental? Phase 17 is stuck between them, trying to figure out its identity. It wants to be innovative but also safe. Result: confused.
Actually, that reminds me of my attempt to imitate rain with Phase 17. Failed spectacularly. Sounded more like popcorn popping. Which, honestly, is a mood.
"Just play Phase 17 for the brown circle sound. That's it. That's the review." – My friend Mark, who claims to be a Phase 17 "expert" (he played it once in 2020).
The "Limited to 3 Icons" Challenge That Wasn"t a Challenge
I limited myself to 3 icons. Picked: brown circle, orange triangle, blue square (the boring one).
Result: Predictably boring. But then I discovered if you spam-click the brown circle, it creates this weird echo effect. Unintentional feature? Probably. Cool? Yeah, kinda.
Why Phase 17 Deserves... Something
Look, it's not the best Sprunki. It might not even be in the top 10. But there's something charming about its mediocrity. It's not trying too hard. It's just... there. Existing. Doing its thing.
If you've burned through all the popular phases and are looking for something different without the full-on weirdness of Phase 30 or 40, give 17 a shot. Play it for 10 minutes while waiting for your laundry. Don't expect miracles.
Personal highlight: There's a hidden(?) sound if you click the title logo three times. Sounds like a door creaking. Why? No idea. Easter egg? Bug? Who cares – it's there.
Final verdict: Phase 17 is the musical equivalent of a B-movie. Flawed, dated, but has its moments. Would I recommend it to a friend? Maybe if they were really bored. Would I play it again? Probably not. But I'm glad I tried it once.
Now back to actually good games. Or maybe I'll just go click that brown circle echo a few more times... it's weirdly addictive.
PS: The green squiggle icon is still useless. Change my mind.
