ASMR Slicing
The App Accompanying the ASMR Trend
ASMR Slicing by Crazy Labs, free (with IAP) iOS and Android. Review date: Dec 3, 2020 by Joanna Guaimano
Ready, set…. slice.
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) slicing signifies the subjective experience of “low-grade euphoria” characterized by “a combination of positive feelings and a distinct static-like tingling sensation on the skin.”
In other words, you slice an object until there is nothing left to slice. This is a great game for players looking for a slower pace. However, the game controls are limited.
After the free version of the app is downloaded; here’s what you can expect.
Level one contains a tutorial. The directions ask you to hold down on a part of the screen until the knife cuts cleanly through the object. Once it does, the cut piece falls out of frame, the object slides forward to the edge of the table, and the knife automatically resets to cut the next slice.
Level two introduces a new random object, material, or shape. The objects vary from kinetic sand shapes, toys, food, and even historical monuments. The app is designed to let you control when the knife cuts the object. However, there are still some objectives on random levels, such as to cut the object into four equal pieces.
Although you can decide when to cut there are limitations on the maximum cut length.
The knife cuts in one direction, which is straight down. The option to cut in any other style is non-existent. Also, there is no option to adjust the speed of the cut. If you’re looking for variety this might not be the best app for you.
This game offers an abundance of objects to cut. The graphics of the game are not boring, because they add an element of silliness when cutting something physically impossible to cut, such as the pyramids of Giza.
There is an option to change the cutting tool as well, most must be earned with points from completing levels, or paying money.
Since the game is an ASMR simulation, it offers a sensory satisfaction of hearing the cut along with some haptic feedback (you can feel your device vibrate as you cut). For that reason, it has the appropriate features for its app category.
The bottom line
For a free app, you get a lot of good slicing. The basic functions are solid, but there are not many bells and whistles.
The graphics, object variety, and haptic feedback is nice although there are limited functions.
Other ASMR apps from the same studio include Soap Cutting and RubberBand Cutting.
For the cost, or lack of, the app is worth a download for anyone looking to try a basic beginner ASMR simulation app.
Joanna Guaimano is a senior at the College of New Jersey, she studies Urban Elementary Education and Art. In her free time, she makes art, hangs with her pets, reads, and takes on impulsive projects. A fun fact about her is that Monopoly is her favorite board game, and she collects versions that pique her interest. IG: @joannaguaimano @jguaimanoart
