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Netflix Launches 'Thronglets,' a Black Mirror-Inspired Interactive Game

The game, tied to the new Black Mirror episode 'Playthings,' blends Tamagotchi-like gameplay with layered storytelling from the Bandersnatch universe.

Overview

  • Thronglets, now available on iOS and Android, lets players hatch, nurture, and evolve virtual creatures while exploring deeper narrative themes.
  • The game integrates backstory video fragments featuring Black Mirror characters Colin Ritman and Mohan Thakur, expanding the Bandersnatch lore.
  • Players unlock narrative content by building 'Throngs' of Thronglets, revealing the fictional history of the game's creator through a documentary-style feature.
  • Developed by Netflix-owned Night School Studio, Thronglets continues the company's push into interactive digital storytelling and gaming.
  • A personality test at the game's conclusion adds a social media engagement layer, allowing players to share their results online.

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