Among Us is a social deduction game about space exploration. The game is a mixture of elements of the board game Mafia and the science fiction horror film The Thing and is played on a digital game board. Players are split into two teams, and each team has a different objective. The Crewmates’ objective is to complete tasks around the map without being killed by the Impostors; the Impostors’ objective is to kill the Crewmates and sabotage the ship. The game is an online game, which means that it can be played across multiple platforms.

Gameplay

The game unfolds in two contrasting teams and dual stages. The initial stage, known as the day phase, sees Crewmates endeavoring to accomplish their objectives while evading death at the hands of the Impostors. Come nightfall, the Impostors take the helm with a mandate to assassinate Crewmates and wreak havoc on the ship. 

Engaging in this social deduction gameplay necessitates a prearranged number of Impostors. The primary aim for the Crewmates is to unveil and oust the Impostors, whereas the prime objective of the Impostors is to dispatch the Crewmates whilst systematically sabotaging the ship. 

The victory lies with the Crewmates if they succeed in eradicating all Impostors or fulfilling all tasks. On the flip side, the Impostors claim triumph if an equal measure of Impostors and Crewmates remains, or if a pivotal act of sabotage goes all but unnoticed.

Graphics

Among Us has a space-themed setting, in which the Crewmates are all human, and the Impostors are either a robot or an alien. The game provides a spaceship environment, which is a digital game board. The spaceship includes a holodeck, control room, engine room, and a number of other areas.

Replayability

The game has some replayability because of the different maps and player characters, but it is mostly about the gameplay.

Pros

• It is a social deduction game, which is a fun and unique game mechanic
• Has a space-themed setting, which is a refreshing change from typical social deduction games
• It is played by two teams (Crewmates and Impostors), which gives the game a whole new level of strategy
• Has a variety of game modes, with the most popular being the chase mode
• Has a variety of maps, which gives it a lot of replayability
• Has a variety of different player characters, which gives it a lot of replayability
• It can be played on mobile devices and on desktop computers

Cons

• Has a variety of glitches, which is a disappointment for those who are familiar with the game and its predecessors
• Has a lot of technical and graphical issues, which are especially disappointing because the game was released in 2018
• It is available for iOS devices, Android devices, and Windows devices, which is a drawback for those who are not looking to purchase a new device
• Has a lot of advertisements, and it is not possible to purchase the game without signing up for a subscription or paying money
• It is mainly a multiplayer game, which means that the gameplay may be uninteresting or frustrating for some players

Conclusion

Among Us is a social deduction game that is set in space. The game is a mix of elements from the board game Mafia and the science fiction horror film The Thing. The goal of the Crewmates is to complete tasks without being killed by the Impostors, while the Impostors’ goal is to kill the Crewmates and sabotage the ship. The game is an online game that can be played across multiple platforms. The game has some replayability because of the different maps and player characters, but it is mostly about the gameplay. The game has a lot of glitches and technical and graphical issues. The game is available for iOS devices, Android devices, and Windows devices. The game is mainly a multiplayer game, which may be uninteresting or frustrating for some players.