sprunki phase 40
So I Finally Tried Sprunki Phase 40… And It's Weirder Than I Expected
My cousin texted me yesterday like "you gotta check this new Sprunki phase" and honestly, I was skeptical. Like, how different can phase 40 really be from phase 39 or whatever? But okay, fine, I'll be the guinea pig.
The first thing that hits you – and I mean this literally because my volume was up too high – is that green bubble thing on the left. What even is that sound? It's like if a cartoon frog learned to beatbox while being squeezed. I kinda love it but also it's making my dog tilt his head in confusion.
The "Three-Icon Challenge" That Actually Works
Someone on a forum was like "you only need 3 icons to make something decent in this version" and I called BS. But then I tried just using the blue dude, the yellow hat thing, and that weird purple swirl. And… okay, it's not winning any Grammys, but it has a rhythm! Like a malfunctioning coffee machine with aspirations.
Here's my "recipe" if you want to try:
- Click the blue one first – that's your bass, I guess?
- Wait like two beats, then add the yellow hat
- Now the purple one whenever you feel like it
Honestly step 3 is where I mess up every time. Sometimes I add it too early and it sounds like a car alarm, sometimes too late and it's just… sad. Today it's raining here (again) and the whole combo accidentally sounded like water dripping in a tin can. Weirdly satisfying.
That One Character Everyone Argues About
The rocket. Oh my god THE ROCKET. It's this red and white thing that makes this high-pitched woop-woop sound that either makes the whole track or ruins it completely. My friend Sarah says it's "the soul of phase 40" but I think it's annoying as hell. Like, why is there a rocket in a music game anyway? Did the developers just run out of instruments?
But here's the thing – if you drag it instead of click it? The pitch changes. I only found that out because my cat walked on my keyboard. So thanks, Mittens, for that discovery.
Questions People Actually Ask (And My Attempts at Answers)
Q: Can I use this for background music while working?
A: Depends on your job. If you're coding or writing, maybe? The beats can get repetitive in a good way. But if you're on customer service calls… probably not. I tried and my coworker asked if I had a broken appliance on my end.
Q: How does it compare to Sprunki Phase 3?
A: Phase 3 was simpler, cleaner. This one feels… messier? More experimental. Like they threw in every weird sound effect they had left in the folder. I miss the simplicity sometimes, but phase 40 has more surprise moments. That green bubble thing still haunts me.
Q: Are there any hidden tricks?
A: Besides the drag-for-pitch thing? Not that I've found. But I'm also not one of those people who tries every possible combination. Life's too short.
The "I Was Bored" Experiment
Yesterday I tried to make it sound like my refrigerator. You know, that low hum with occasional clicks? Failed spectacularly. Ended up with something that sounded more like a dial-up modem mating call. Saved it anyway because why not.
I think that's what I like about this version – it doesn't take itself too seriously. Like, you're not making "real music," you're just playing with sounds until something makes you smile. Or cringe. Both are valid reactions.
The grey character (or is it gray? I can never remember which spelling they use) looks depressed though. Someone give that dude a coffee.
Anyway, phase 40. It's here. It's weird. The rocket is still annoying. 3.5/5?
PS: If you figure out what the orange diamond thing is supposed to be, let me know. Sounds like a robot choking on glitter.
