Among Us

Among Us is a 2018 online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by American game studio Innersloth. It was released on iOS and Android devices in June 2018 and on Windows in November 2018, featuring cross-platform play between these platforms. The game was also ported for the Nintendo Switch in December 2020, and has planned releases for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in 2021.

Gameplay

The game takes place in a space-themed setting, in which players each take on one of two roles, most being Crewmates, and a predetermined number being Impostors. The goal of the Crewmates are to identify the Impostors, eliminate them, and complete tasks around the map; the Impostors' goal is to covertly sabotage and destroy the Crewmates before they complete all of their tasks. Players suspected to be Impostors may be eliminated via a plurality vote, which any player may initiate by calling an emergency meeting (except during a crisis) or reporting a dead body. Crewmates win if all Impostors are ejected or all tasks are completed, whereas Impostors win if there is an equal number of Impostors and Crewmates, or if a critical sabotage goes unresolved.

While the game was initially released in 2018 to little mainstream attention, it received a massive influx of popularity in 2020 due to many well-known Twitch streamers and YouTubers playing it. The COVID-19 pandemic has also been credited to the growth of the game. The game received positive reviews from critics, being praised for its gameplay and setting, although it was criticized for its technical issues. In response to the game's popularity, Among Us 2 was announced in August 2020. However, the planned sequel was canceled a month later, and the team shifted its focus to improving the original game. Merchandise based on the game, such as toys, shirts, etc., were announced and released.

In the game, players are divided into two teams, the Crewmates and the Impostors. The Crewmates have to identify and vote out the Impostors, and the Impostors have to destroy all of the Crewmates. The Impostors win if they outnumber the Crewmates, or if the Crewmates fail to complete their tasks.

Graphics

Graphics in Among Us are 3D and rendered in Unity. They are mainly based on the Dreamcast as the game's development team is fond of the Dreamcast's graphics. Among Us also features 1080p display.

Information about replayability

The game has three maps available with one map still in development. The maps are The Skeld, MIRA HQ, Polus and The Airship.

Pros

• The game is well-received with very positive reviews
• The game is very replayable, with the multiplayer aspect
• The game is very addictive due to the suspense and the thrill
• The game is very suspenseful
• The game is very thrilling
• The game is very high-quality
• The game is very engaging

Cons

• The game is very expensive
• The game is very difficult, as it is a challenge to identify the Impostors
• The game can be quite slow at times
• The game can be frustrating at times
• The game may be very frustrating for players who are new to the game