If you’re a Netflix subscriber, chances are you've already delved into the latest season of Black Mirror. Season 7 dropped all six episodes just yesterday, and the buzz around it is overwhelmingly positive. 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're familiar with the unsettling atmosphere the game replicates. For those who haven't, let me break it down for you. The episode oscillates between the years 2034 and 1994, with the central character, Cameron Walker, portrayed by Peter Capaldi, initially found in custody for shoplifting. The narrative weaves through themes of childhood trauma, obsession, admiration, and the quintessential Black Mirror motif of being trapped in a simulation.

Black Mirror: Thronglets mirrors the retro pixelated virtual pet simulation game, Plaything, featured in the episode. Developed in the 90s by Colin Ritman, a Tuckersoft developer known from other Black Mirror episodes like Bandersnatch and Nosedive, the game has been brought to mobile by Night School, one of Netflix's game studios. Starting off reminiscent of a glitchy Tamagotchi, the game soon evolves into something much more existential.

In Thronglets, players nurture digital pets, or rather, *digital life forms*. These aren't just static creatures but evolving organisms with their own consciousness. You begin with a single quirky pixel blob, which eventually multiplies into a full-fledged Throng that learns from your every action.

The Game Is Watching You Too

As you immerse yourself in the game, it 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 an added layer of engagement.

Both Black Mirror: Thronglets and the episode Plaything delve into the themes of memory, digital legacy, and isolation, offering a deeply emotional and dark experience. Whether you're a fan of the series or simply looking for a unique gaming experience, consider giving Thronglets a try, available now on the Google Play Store.

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