If you're a Netflix subscriber, you've likely already delved into the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7 dropped all six episodes yesterday, and the buzz around them is overwhelmingly positive. While the series itself is captivating, my focus today is on Netflix's newest game, inspired by this season: 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 yet to see it, let me give you a brief overview. The episode toggles between the year 2034 and 1994, focusing on Cameron Walker, portrayed brilliantly by Peter Capaldi. Starting from his arrest for shoplifting, the story unfolds to explore themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror twist of living within a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets is the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game featured in Plaything, supposedly developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, the Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive. For the mobile version, Night School, a studio under Netflix, has brought this game to life. It begins reminiscent of a glitchy Tamagotchi but quickly evolves into something far more existential!

In the game, Thronglets are not mere digital pets; they are evolving life forms with their own consciousness. You start with a single peculiar pixel blob, but soon find yourself managing a full-blown Throng of these entities, each quietly learning from your every action.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you delve deeper into Thronglets, the game closely monitors your decisions and behaviors. Over time, it compiles these into a sort of personality assessment based on your interactions with your Throng. You can even compare your results with friends for an added layer of engagement.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode Plaything explore 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 to try a new and intriguing game, give Thronglets a go on the Google Play Store.

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