"Netflix Launches 'Thronglets' Game Inspired by Black Mirror Season 7"

As a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already dived into the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7 dropped yesterday, featuring all six episodes and garnering positive reviews. While the series itself is captivating, my spotlight today is 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 watched episode 4, you're familiar with the unsettling atmosphere this game brings. For those who haven't, here's a brief overview: the episode, set initially in 2034 and then flashing back to 1994, focuses on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. Starting in custody for shoplifting, the narrative delves into themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the signature Black Mirror experience of being trapped in a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game featured in the episode titled "Plaything." This game was supposedly developed in the '90s by Colin Ritman, a familiar name from other Black Mirror entries like Bandersnatch and Nosedive. For its mobile adaptation, Night School, a Netflix game studio, has crafted an experience that begins akin to a glitchy Tamagotchi but evolves into something far more existential.

In Thronglets, you're not just nurturing digital pets; you're raising *digital life forms*. These creatures are evolving organisms with their own consciousness. You start with a single pixelated blob, which eventually multiplies into a full-blown "Throng," subtly learning from your every action.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you delve deeper into Thronglets, the game closely monitors your decisions and behavior. Over time, it conducts a personality assessment based on your interactions with your Throng. You can even share and compare results with friends for added engagement.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode "Plaything" explore themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation, offering an emotionally charged and dark experience. If you're a fan of the Black Mirror series or eager to try a unique gaming experience, don't miss out on Thronglets, available now on the Google Play Store.

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