Among Us review

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Among Us is a social deduction game where players take on the role of Crewmates or Impostors. The goal of the Crewmates is to identify and eliminate Impostors and complete tasks around the map. The goal of the Impostors is to covertly sabotage and kill Crewmates before they complete all of their tasks.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Among Us consists of two phases. In the first phase, players are given a task to complete. The second phase, the Impostors are revealed, and the Crewmates are tasked with eliminating the Impostors. If there are an even number of Crewmates and Impostors, the Impostors win.

Graphics

The game has a space-themed setting, which is mostly dark, with some lights. The game features cross-platform play between iOS and Android devices, Windows, and the Nintendo Switch.

Information about replayability

The game does not have an in-game story line, meaning that it cannot be played for more than one session. However, the game does have three maps with different settings, which is an advantage. Among Us has the potential to be played indefinitely, as there are currently two maps (The Skeld and MIRA HQ) and three upcoming maps (Polus, The Airship, and The Great Ship).

Conclusion

Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game. The game is easy to learn and has some advantages, but some disadvantages. In conclusion, Among Us is a multiplayer online social deduction game that was inspired by the party game Mafia and the science fiction horror film The Thing.

Pros

The game does not have an in-game story line, meaning that players can replay the game more than one time
The game is easy to learn
The game has a space-themed setting, which is mostly dark, with some lights
There are three different maps, with different settings
The game can be played regardless of internet connection
The game is free to download
The game has an option of cross-platform play, which means that it can be played regardless of device

Cons

The game is free to download, but it costs $5.99 to unlock the full game
The game is only available on iOS and Android devices for now
The game can be played regardless of internet connection, but if the internet connection is disrupted, the game is paused
The game is only available in English for now
The game is not rated by ESRB