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

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 feedback. While the series itself is captivating, my focus today is 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 watched Episode 4, you know just how unsettling this game can be. For those who haven't yet, let me briefly fill you in. The episode, set in 2034, takes us back to 1994, revolving around Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi. Starting in custody for shoplifting, the narrative unfolds, exploring themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror twist of being inside a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game, Plaything, from the episode. This game, supposedly developed in the '90s by Colin Ritman—a Tuckersoft developer featured in other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive—has been brought to mobile platforms by Night School, one of Netflix's game studios. Initially resembling a glitchy Tamagotchi, it soon evolves into something far more existential.

In Thronglets, you're not just raising digital pets; you're nurturing *digital life forms*. These pixelated entities are evolving organisms with their own minds. You begin with a single, peculiar blob, which eventually grows into a full-blown Throng, silently learning from your every action.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you play, Thronglets meticulously tracks your decisions and behavior. Over time, it generates 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 it's based on 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 to explore a new game, give Thronglets a try on the Google Play Store.

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