Netflix Games' Squid Game: Unleashed Gets a Release Date and a New Trailer
Squid Game: Unleashed, the upcoming mobile game adaptation exclusive to Netflix Games, finally has a release date. A new trailer showcases the violent action players can expect.
The game launches on December 17th for iOS and Android.
Netflix's track record with adaptations of its original series is mixed. While some, like the Stranger Things pixel-art adventure, have been successful, others haven't resonated as well. However, Squid Game: Unleashed aims to deliver action and violence for fans eager for a more intense experience.
Squid Game: Unleashed pits players against friends and strangers in a recreation of the show's deadly games, albeit with a more lighthearted tone. Whether this approach works will depend on individual preferences, but the game clearly capitalizes on the original series' popularity.
The game features iconic scenarios from the show, along with some new additions. Its release just before the arrival of Squid Game season two on December 26th is a strategic move. Pre-registration is open now!
CalamariThe irony of a show about the dehumanization of individuals and the exploitation of their deaths for entertainment 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 users, even if they aren't engaged with all of the streaming service's content.
While you wait for the game's release, consider checking out other new releases. Jack Brassel's positive review of Honey Grove, a relaxing gardening simulator, is worth a look.
