Netflix Games' highly anticipated mobile adaptation, Squid Game: Unleashed, finally has a release date: December 17th! A new trailer showcases the game's bloody, yet amusing, take on the popular series' deadly contests.
Netflix's track record with adaptations of its original series has been mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't resonated as broadly. However, Squid Game: Unleashed, launching for iOS and Android on December 17th, promises a thrilling and violent experience for fans seeking action.
The game pits players against friends and strangers in iconic, and some new, scenarios from the show. Its release, strategically timed just before the December 26th premiere of Season 2, aims to capitalize on the show's enduring popularity. Pre-registration is open now!
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The irony of a show about the dehumanization of contestants being adapted into a multiplayer battle game is undeniable. However, from a purely objective standpoint, it's a logical move. Netflix seems to have recognized the potential of a dedicated multiplayer audience to retain subscribers, even if other streaming content doesn't fully engage them.
While you wait for the game's release, consider checking out other recent releases. Jack Brassel's positive review of the relaxing gardening sim, Honey Grove, is worth a look.