If you're a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already dived into the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7, which dropped all six episodes just yesterday, has been receiving positive reviews. While the series itself is captivating, my focus today is on Netflix's newest game inspired by it: Black Mirror: Thronglets.
If you've watched Episode 4, you'll understand just how unsettling the game can be. For those who haven't seen it yet, here's a brief overview: the episode oscillates between the years 2034 and 1994, focusing on Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. Starting with his arrest for shoplifting, the narrative delves into themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror experience of being trapped in a simulation.
Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game featured in the episode, originally developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, a Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive. For mobile, the game has been crafted by Night School, one of Netflix's game studios. It begins similarly to a glitchy Tamagotchi but evolves into something far more existential.
In Thronglets, you start with a single pixelated blob, which eventually grows into a full-blown Throng of digital life forms. These aren't just pets; they're evolving organisms that learn from your actions and develop a mind of their own.
As you engage with Thronglets, the game closely monitors your decisions and behavior. Over time, it generates a personality assessment based on how you interact with your Throng. You can even compare your results with friends for added enjoyment.
Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode it's based on explore themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation. The episode itself is deeply emotional 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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