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PBJ - The Musical is NOT a musical, sort of, but it\'s coming to mobile in a few months

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 21,2025

PBJ - The Musical: A Surreal Shakespearean Sandwich Story

PBJ - The Musical offers a unique, surreal twist on Shakespeare, blending musical theatre with the humble peanut butter and jelly sandwich. This quirky mobile game, launching March 26th for iPhone and iPad, follows the star-crossed romance of a strawberry and a peanut.

Players can either actively guide the narrative or let the story unfold automatically. The experience unfolds through ten musical acts, featuring handmade stop-motion animation, amateur Shakespearean voice acting, and interactive elements. By dragging and dropping story elements, players shape a distinctive experience each playthrough.

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The game's quirky nature is central to its appeal. The considerable effort invested in its creation is evident, making its reception on iOS a compelling question.

For fans of musical mobile games, another recent release, Adventures of a Cat in Space, offers a similar interactive musical experience, though with a different narrative focus—a cat stranded in space, rather than a Shakespearean reimagining. PBJ - The Musical, however, stands out with its unique blend of classic literature, surrealism, and interactive gameplay.