
Among Us review
Among Us
Among Us is a 2018 online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by American game studio Innersloth. The game is based on the party game Mafia and the science fiction horror film The Thing. It allows for cross-platform play, first being released on iOS and Android devices in June 2018 and on Windows later that year in November. The game received positive reviews from critics, being praised for its gameplay and setting but criticized for technical issues.
Gameplay
Gameplay consists of Crewmates, who are trying to complete tasks around the map while also identifying and eliminating Impostors, who are trying to sabotage the mission either by killing the Crewmates before they complete all their tasks or by triggering a disaster that cannot be resolved. The game is cross-platform, and 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. Gameplay involves two teams: Crewmates and Impostors. Crewmates have a goal to complete tasks and identify Impostors, who have a goal to kill Crewmates. The gameplay mainly involves the Crewmates discussing who they think is an Impostor and voting them out.
Graphics
The game's graphics resemble a colorful armless cartoon astronaut. The game features a variety of weapons, items, and equipment that can be found or crafted by players to assist them in their mission.
Multiplayer
Among Us is a multiplayer social deduction game. The game takes place in a space-themed setting where players look like colorful armless cartoon astronauts. The goal is to complete the mission which can be done by Crewmates or Impostors, but the Crewmates have the upper hand because they know who the Impostors are.
Replayable
The game is very replayable. Among Us is a social deduction game that takes place in a space-themed setting. The gameplay mainly involves the Crewmates discussing who they think is an Impostor and voting them out. The game's graphics resembles a colorful armless cartoon astronaut.
Advantages
- The gameplay and graphics are not affected by the number of players or if you are playing in real-time or not
- It is a lot of fun and easy to play
- The game is addicting
- Gameplay is simple and easy to learn
- The game is funny and lighthearted
- The game is free
- The game is competitive
Disadvantages
- The game might be too simplistic and boring for some players
- The game requires internet connection to play
- The game is too short and can be completed in one sitting
- There is no way to know your current rank and your rank in the world
- The game does not have a lot of content
Conclusion
In Among Us, players take on the role of one of two types of characters, Crewmates or Impostors. Most players are Crewmates, which does not alter their appearance, while the Impostors appear as green-colored armless cartoon astronauts. Crewmates are tasked with identifying the Impostors and completing missions, while Impostors are tasked with sabotaging the missions. The game received positive reviews, being praised for its gameplay and setting but criticized for technical issues.









