A quirky murder mystery game, "Among Us" has steadily been gaining popularity as gamers from across the world chime in to catch the imposter. "Among Us" is not only available on mobile devices, but through your computer as well. The game supports crossplay, meaning that PC and mobile users can game together in the same lobby. "Among Us" is a multiplayer game that consists of a group of spaceship crew members. Among the members can be from one to three imposters who are tasked with eliminating the regular members of the crew before they are caught. All crew members are tasked with a variety of tasks to complete in different areas of the game's map. If the crew members finish their tasks before they are all eliminated, they automatically win the game. On the other hand, they can also win if they successfully vote all of the imposters out of the ship.

Imposters have several advantages over the regular crew members of the ship. Not only can they transport via vents or perform tasks like regular crew members, but they can also actively participate in voting discussions. When a dead body is discovered, or when someone has seen a crew member exhibit suspicious activity, a discussion will begin. In this discussion, all remaining members will discuss what they saw and who they believe is an imposter. No matter if he is the imposter or not, the person with the most votes will be thrown off of the ship and into space.

The game can consist of 4-10 players and the number of imposters will be decided based on the population of your game lobby. You can either join through your wifi network or connect to an online, randomized game. Although the game was released in 2018, it has recently gained mass popularity and is currently the top streaming game on Twitch. The game was recently reported to have over 1.5 million players, causing server problems in various parts of the world.

Players report that one of the main reasons it has been gaining popularity is because it is not only fun to play, but to spectate. Every match is full of unique personalities, and some are bound to collide when people are accused. It can be interesting to see just how far some people may go when attempting to defend themselves, or when trying to pin the blame on someone else.

Even if you die within the first few minutes of the game, you can still float around as a ghost and "haunt" the imposter who murdered you. The only downside is that while you know who the imposter is, you cannot contribute to the discussion and inform the crew members who are left alive.

Pros and Cons

"Among Us" can be a very addicting game if you enjoy playing it. Like any other game, you may find yourself spending hours of your days playing it, and as such, it is important to balance your screen time with other aspects of your daily lives.

While "Among Us" can be addicting, it is also very stimulating to the brain. Because it is a murder mystery game, it requires a lot of critical thinking and analysis. You might also find that your social and communication skills have improved after playing this game for some time. While learning how to identify suspicious characters, you can also apply this in real-life situations.

Not to mention, playing "Among Us" with a group of friends can be a great activity to relieve boredom. It can be a fun party game, as well as something to simply pass time. While playing, you may strengthen your friendships, or perhaps cause tension when you accidentally vote your friend off of the ship.

Thankfully, "Among Us" is completely free to play. It does not require in-game purchases and you have a good chance of winning even without spending money. The only things you can buy are accessories for your characters.

If you are looking for a great game to play, "Among Us" is now among the top games of both the Google Playstore and AppleStore. While there is a mobile app, it can also be purchased on Steam. Obtaining the game is as simple as navigating to the app store, finding the game, and clicking, "install." You can also download it via Steam on your laptop or computer.

The mobile app is more convenient because it can be played at any location that has a stable internet connection. Once you have launched the game, you will be given a game code that you can share with your friends for a private multiplayer game. The algorithm of the software will then randomly choose crew members and imposters. After this, the game will commence.

If you cannot locate the app to install on the app store for any reason, you can also download it via a third-party app on any of your smart devices.