Sprunki
Distracting Sound Design and Experimental Patterns in the Sonic Maze
Sprunki Game is a distinctive game in the rhythmic puzzle genre that purposefully tests the player's concentration using a variety of odd and distracting sound design elements. Sprunki weaponizes disorder, in contrast to music games that strive for harmony. Players are only rewarded when they successfully break through the clutter and perform a precise, frequently counterintuitive experimental pattern of inputs. This game combines behavioral science with music composition in an intriguing way.
This research looks at the game's psychological tricks, the need for unrestricted creativity to solve its central problem, and the compulsive cycle of discovery.