Internet phenomenonAmong Uscontinues to inspire creativity in its fans, one such accomplished level designer going as far as recreating the game to be experienced in the free virtual chatroomVR Chat. Having designed several popular game modes and worlds forVR Chat, including the Murder 2 game world, user Jar raises the bar with a faithful adaptation of InnerSloth’sAmong Us.
Free for PC owners,VR Chatis a 3D virtual chatroom that can be experienced without a VR headset, allowing players to navigate the expansive in-game worlds via mouse and keyboard controls. AsAmong UsandVR Chatcontrol in nearly the same way, emulating the suspicion-fueled party game has proven not only possible, but remarkably popular with fans of both games, especially with theincreasing popularity of VR.
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Having been around since 2018,Among Ushas experienced a surge in popularity with streamers and their audiences, attracting all sorts of fans streaming their own games. Very notably, CongresswomanAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently streamedAmong Usto encourage viewers to vote in this year’s rapidly approaching election. A key part of the indie title’s massive success is how accessible the game is, available for $5 on Steam or free on mobile devices with optional cosmetics available for purchase. In designing a playable fan-project withVR Chatin mind, Jar’s adaptation is nearly as accessible for any fans curious as to howAmong Uswould fare in a 3D setting.
TheVR Chatversion ofAmong Usfeatures nearly identical gameplay to the source material, adapted for a 3D game environment. Players can press buttons with their fingers, swipe identification cards, repair wiring, and even creep through vents with a whole new degree of first-person immersion. While this level of creativity is exciting to see in a community, some modders have taken to usingAmong Usas a platform to harass others with, capitalizing on the popularity of the game to get their message across.
Fortunately, the popularity surroundingAmong Usdoesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon, inspiring its rapidly growing fan base to create more unique extensions of the party game’s infectious community building energy,Among Usmemesand all. With prominent streamers bringing with them their own followings, the enthusiasm forAmong Uswill continue to entertain countless fans, even with the cancellation of the sequel by InnerSloth.
Among Usis available now on PC, iOS, and Android devices.
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