If I could play that way that’s probably also how I would play it. I believe there are romhacks that let you control twisting with button presses, but then that whole physical interaction is lost.
Speaking of portability LSD is probably a good time on a PS1-capable handheld but like Yume Nikki, a lot is probably lost if one isn’t able to play alone in a dark room with good speakers/headphones and TV as the only light source.