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Among Us

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  Smaller indie titles often live their whole lives in the shadows, yearning for a big break that never comes. That was almost the fate of Among Us , a simple yet addictive take on the classic group game, mafia. However, the world took an unexpected turn in 2020 that left people aching for a way to connect with each other, and Among Us was how many filled that void. With a low price tag and a big community, the game's accessibility helped to make it into the runaway success that it became. The gameplay revolves around the crew of a spaceship attempting to keep things running, despite the presence of imposters whose only goal is to kill everyone on board. When a round starts, your role is automatically assigned, and then it's a mad dash to get everything done before the opposition succeeds in there mission. The major point of interaction that made this game perfect for 2020 comes once a body is discovered (or when someone calls an emergency meeting). In the meetings, players at