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

If you're a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already delved into the newest season of Black Mirror. Season 7 hit the platform yesterday, boasting all six episodes, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. While the series itself is captivating, my interest today lies with 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 Black Mirror: Thronglets can be. For those who haven't, let me give you a brief overview. The episode transports viewers between the years 2034 and 1994, focusing on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. The story begins with Cameron in custody for shoplifting, but evolves to explore themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror twist of being trapped inside a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game, Plaything, from the episode. Originally developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, a Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive, the game has been brought to mobile devices by Night School, one of Netflix’s game studios. It starts off reminiscent of a glitchy Tamagotchi, but quickly evolves into something far more existential.

In the game, Thronglets are not just digital pets; they are *digital life forms* that evolve and learn from your actions. You begin with a single pixelated blob, which eventually grows into a full Throng, each entity quietly observing and learning from your behavior.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you spend more time with Thronglets, the game meticulously tracks your decisions and actions. Over time, it compiles these into a personalized personality assessment based on your interaction with your Throng. You can even compare your results with friends for added fun.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode Plaything delve into themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation, crafting an emotionally charged and dark narrative. If you're a fan of the series or looking for a unique gaming experience, give Thronglets a try, available now on the Google Play Store.

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