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

As a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already binged the latest season of Black Mirror, which dropped all six episodes just yesterday. Season 7 has been met with positive reviews, but today, we're diving into Netflix's newest game inspired by the series: Black Mirror: Thronglets.

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

If you've watched Episode 4, you know just how unsettling the game can be. For those who haven't, here's a brief overview: set in the year 2034, the episode takes us back to 1994 and centers around Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. Starting in custody for shoplifting, the narrative unfolds to explore themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror experience of being within a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game from the episode titled 'Plaything,' developed in the '90s by Colin Ritman, the Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror entries such as Bandersnatch and Nosedive. For mobile platforms, Night School, one of Netflix's game studios, has brought this concept to life. Initially reminiscent of a glitchy Tamagotchi, the game evolves into a deeply existential experience.

In Thronglets, you're tasked with nurturing digital pets—or more accurately, *digital life forms*. These entities are evolving organisms with their own consciousness. You begin with a single pixelated blob, but as you progress, you'll find yourself managing a full-blown Throng that learns from your every action.

The Game Is Watching You Too

The deeper you dive into the game, the more it observes your choices and behavior. Eventually, it presents a personality assessment based on your interactions with your Throng. You can even compare your results with friends to add a social element to the experience.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the 'Plaything' episode delve into themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation. The episode itself is emotionally charged and dark, appealing to fans of the series and gamers looking for a new challenge. If this sounds intriguing, you can download Thronglets from the Google Play Store.

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