"Netflix Unveils 'Thronglets,' New Game Inspired by Black Mirror Season 7"

As a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already delved into the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7, which dropped all six episodes just yesterday, has garnered some stellar reviews. But my focus isn't on the series itself, rather on Netflix's newest game inspired by it: Black Mirror: Thronglets.

Black Mirror: Thronglets Is Based on Season 7's Episode 4

If you've seen Episode 4, you're familiar with just how unsettling this game can be. For those who haven't yet watched it, let me give you a brief overview. The episode toggles between the years 2034 and 1994, focusing on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. The narrative begins with Cameron in custody for shoplifting and unfolds into a deeper exploration of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror theme of being trapped in a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets is the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game featured in the episode, originally developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, the Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive. For mobile, the game has been brought to life by Night School, a part of Netflix’s gaming studios. It starts similarly to a glitchy Tamagotchi, but quickly evolves into a more existential experience.

In Thronglets, you begin with a single peculiar pixel blob, which eventually evolves into a full-blown Throng of digital life forms. These aren't just pets; they're evolving organisms with minds of their own, quietly learning from your every action.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you play, Thronglets closely monitors your decisions and behaviors, ultimately presenting you with a personality assessment based on your interactions with your Throng. You can even share and compare results with friends for added enjoyment.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode it's based on delve into themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation. The episode is emotionally charged and dark. If you're a fan of the series or simply looking for a new gaming experience, give Thronglets a try on the Google Play Store.

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