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

As a Netflix subscriber, you might have already delved into the latest season of Black Mirror, which dropped all six episodes of Season 7 just yesterday. The buzz around the series is strong, but my focus today isn't on the show itself, but rather on Netflix's latest 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 just how unsettling this game can be. For those who haven't yet seen it, let me give you a brief overview. The episode transports us between the years 2034 and 1994, focusing on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. The story begins with Cameron in custody for shoplifting, but it quickly evolves into a deeper narrative exploring childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the signature Black Mirror theme of being trapped in a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets is inspired by the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game, Plaything, featured in the episode. This game was supposedly developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, the Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror entries like Bandersnatch and Nosedive. For mobile devices, Night School, one of Netflix's game studios, has brought this concept to life. Initially reminiscent of a glitchy Tamagotchi, the game soon delves into more existential territory.

In Thronglets, you're tasked with caring for digital pets, or rather, *digital life forms*. These creatures evolve and learn independently, starting as a single quirky pixel blob and eventually forming a full-fledged 'Throng' that observes and learns from your actions.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you engage more with Thronglets, the game begins to analyze your decisions and behavior. Over time, it generates a personality assessment based on how you've interacted with your Throng. You can also share and compare these results with friends for an added layer of fun.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode it's based on, Plaything, delve into themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation, offering an emotional and dark experience. Whether you're a fan of the series or simply looking to explore a unique game, you can find Thronglets on the Google Play Store.

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