If you're a Netflix subscriber, chances are you've already dived into the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7 hit the platform yesterday, featuring all six episodes and receiving stellar reviews. While the series itself is captivating, my focus today is 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 aware of just how unsettling this game can be. For those who haven't, let me give you a brief overview. The episode, set in 2034, 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 trapped in a simulation.
Black Mirror: Thronglets is a retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game that mirrors the one seen in the episode, Plaything. Developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, a Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror entries like Bandersnatch and Nosedive, this game has been brought to mobile by Night School, one of Netflix's game studios. It starts off reminiscent of a glitchy Tamagotchi but soon evolves into something far more existential.
In Thronglets, you're not just raising digital pets; you're nurturing *digital life forms*. These creatures are evolving organisms with their own minds. You begin with a single pixelated blob, but as you progress, you'll find yourself managing a full-blown Throng, each learning from your actions.
Watch the trailer here!
The Game Is Watching You Too
As you delve deeper into the game, it 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 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. The episode itself is emotionally charged and dark. Whether you're a fan of the series or simply looking for a new gaming experience, give Thronglets a try on the Google Play Store.
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