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

If you're a Netflix subscriber, you're likely familiar with the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7, which dropped all six episodes just yesterday, has garnered positive reviews. But today, my focus isn't on the series itself, but 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 already seen the fourth episode of Season 7, you're aware of the eerie experience that this game promises. For those who haven't, here's a brief overview: set initially in 2034, the episode then transports us back to 1994, focusing on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. Starting with Cameron in custody for shoplifting, the narrative delves into themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the signature Black Mirror exploration of simulated realities.

Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game featured in the episode, Plaything. This game, supposedly developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, the Tuckersoft developer from other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive, has been brought to mobile devices by Night School, one of Netflix's game studios. It starts as a glitchy Tamagotchi-like experience but quickly evolves into a deeper, existential journey.

In Thronglets, you care for digital pets—or rather, *digital life forms*—that evolve into sentient organisms. You begin with a single peculiar pixel blob, which eventually multiplies into a 'Throng' that learns from your actions and behaviors.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you engage more with Thronglets, the game observes your choices and behavior, ultimately providing a personality assessment based on your interactions with your Throng. You can even compare your results with friends for added enjoyment.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode Plaything explore themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation. The episode itself is deeply emotional and dark, making the game an intriguing extension for fans of the series or anyone looking to dive into a unique gaming experience. You can find Thronglets on the Google Play Store.

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