The new episode of Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror is interactive and it’s blowing people’s minds
A new episode of Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror went live on Netflix today and there’s something extra special about this one.
https://twitter.com/blackmirror/status/1078561186797350913
It’s an interactive, choose your own adventure affair which will ring true with anyone who played those ‘Fighting Fantasy’ books back in the day (or any number of similar things, no doubt).
Oh holy hell it is a Choose Your Own Adventure, they’ve actually done it. https://t.co/H35r0uKYRT
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) December 28, 2018
And it’s blowing people’s minds.
Without spoilers – the whole film is CYOA. Options appear at the bottom of the screen and you tap when prompted.
Amazingly, the screen does not fade to black or stops. The film continues with your option chosen as if you never tapped it.
This is astounding.
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) December 28, 2018
“‘Bandersnatch’ comes with 5 possible endings. Viewers who choose the quickest path, and decide against any do-overs, can make it through the film in around 40 minutes. The average viewing time is around 90 minutes.” https://t.co/7Codm9UU0K
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) December 28, 2018
Omg. This interactive shit is stressing me out. I don’t know what I’m doing. Black mirror is scaring me lmao #Bandersnatch
— Kelli ⚔️ (@Kmacmast) December 28, 2018
I don't know about yall, but I'm now terrified of what happens if I don't make my choice on time. #blackmirror #bandersnatch #netflix
— Ta'Vi (@TaviTalksTrash) December 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/laurafleur/status/1078569074764988416
It chooses one for you at random if you don’t choose
— Robin Edds (@robinedds) December 28, 2018
And this is what it looks like.
Without being too specific on plot here, here’s how it looks.
This won’t be available on some Smart TVs or Apple TV, but they say is available on iOS and devices. pic.twitter.com/Zl0UoW9W3u
— Scott Bryan (@scottygb) December 28, 2018
There’s a longer trailer here.
To conclude …
Black Mirror is always living in 2089 but they have come to snatch us hard with this interactive Netflix episode.
— .:RiotGrlErin:. (@RiotGrlErin) December 28, 2018
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