During these challenging times, individuals worldwide are seeking a sense of control amidst the emotional and political turmoil that plagues our society. From tidying up our rooms to experimenting with hair color, we all strive for a sense of order in our lives. 

Introducing BitLife, a captivating life simulation mobile game where you can personalize, mix things up, and create lasting memories with your virtual lives. BitLife is a super fun game where you get to experience life as a completely random character with a unique name. Your goal is to make the most out of this new life and live it to the fullest! Your choices have a significant impact on your life, and in some cases, they can even determine your survival. (...During the game, naturally.) 

This game has become incredibly popular worldwide and is considered one of the most addictive apps, in my personal view. Once you've embarked on your first journey, it becomes impossible to resist its allure. 

In a fast-paced and unpredictable world, many individuals, including myself, seek solace in the comforts that money can provide. For instance, I recently opted for a $1.99 Bitizenship subscription as a means of finding some stability and enjoyment. So, get this: I'm totally hooked on this game called bitlife. I mean, according to my phone's screen time, I spend over an hour and a half playing it every single day. Can you believe that? I understand that an hour and a half may not seem like a significant amount of time. However, the idea of spending multiple hours each day mindlessly playing a repetitive game on your phone without any clear objective is quite concerning. 

I can still vividly recall my initial experience with BitLife. During seventh period World Cultures, I didn't have an iPhone, but my friend did. At that time, it was only available on IOS. As I was casually exploring her phone, snapping photos and enjoying some games, I unexpectedly came across a vibrant red app featuring a sperm cell icon. 

I found myself torn between focusing on my studies and indulging in this captivating game, causing a constant battle within my thoughts. I felt a bit vulnerable, and the vibrant red on the cover caught my attention. 

I launched the app. 

I stumbled upon a forgotten creation of my friend and cautiously inquired, "May I give it a try?" Yep, she agreed. Things went downhill after that. 

After I finally got my hands on an iPhone, I was overcome with an indescribable joy. My fingers moved with lightning speed as I eagerly downloaded BitLife. 

I couldn't resist playing it for a solid 3 hours without taking a break. 

I've been spending days playing life after life, getting more and more obsessed with this interactive game. I can't help but crave another round, and I even get a bit irritable if I go without playing for more than a day. 

Back then, BitLife was the sole source of entertainment that I absolutely adored. Every evening, I found myself consumed by dreams of the game. In the morning, I couldn't wait to satisfy my urge to tap on a screen. I couldn't help but daydream about different lives and scenarios, all while eagerly anticipating the chance to play this game. 

Classes were failed (Okay, maybe I just missed one or two assignments). Friendships, gone (Okay, so I might have yelled at my friend in seventh period for not letting me play.) At one point, I had become so involved in this game that no one could tear me away from my phone. 

At one point, an intervention attempt was made. My friends took my phone and explained that if I wanted to keep my grades up, I would stop playing this game – but my love of BitLife outweighed the love of my friends and family. 

I didn’t play the game for three days. 

THREE DAYS? You might ask. Appalling, I know, but truly all motivation to play the game was lost, I just found myself uninterested. Even the mere mention of the game had me annoyed, and without explanation, it seemed like having the opportunity to play the game all the time resulted in my depreciation for the game. 

I began to hate it and I didn’t even have insight on why. 

A reverse withdrawal, the doctor called it, but it felt like I was a motionless zombie coasting through life. BitLife no longer excited me, and nothing had made me as happy prior to, so what was left for me? 

After a while of this meandering, I decided to give it another chance. At this point, I hadn’t played the game in a week and a half, and I was desperate for the relief that it may bring. 

It wasn’t long before I fell back into the downward spiral. This time it was worse than before. I played it every chance I got. I woke up in the middle of the night, sweating and yearning to check my phone just so I could make sure that my Bit-life was going well. At one point, I had a dream that my virtual character died without my knowledge. Horrifying. 

I asked around to see if other people experienced an obsession with the app as well, and while nobody’s experience was as extreme as mine, a lot of people agreed that it is a very addicting game. It is currently right next to Cat Condo as being one of the most entertaining apps in my opinion, BitLife brings an entirely new aspect to daily gaming for teenagers.