PBJ - The Musical: A Surreal Shakespearean Sandwich Story
PBJ - The Musical offers a unique, surreal twist on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, reimagined as a musical featuring a star-crossed strawberry and peanut butter. This quirky mobile game, launching March 26th on iPhone and iPad, allows players to either actively guide the narrative or passively enjoy the automated storyline.
The game unfolds through ten musical acts, employing handmade stop-motion animation and amateur Shakespearean voice acting. Players interact by dragging and dropping story elements, ensuring each playthrough offers a distinct experience. Follow the journey of these unlikely lovers through a bizarre and captivating retelling of a classic tale.
A Quirky Delight (or Not?)
The game's inherent quirkiness is central to its appeal. Whether or not you'll enjoy PBJ - The Musical will likely depend on your tolerance for unconventional storytelling. The evident dedication and effort invested in the game are intriguing, and its reception upon release will be fascinating to observe.
In the realm of mobile musicals, PBJ - The Musical shares some similarities with Adventures of a Cat in Space, though the latter focuses on a spacefaring feline rather than a Shakespearean adaptation.