Among Us VR

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Among Us VR is a multiplayer party game for ages 13 and up, now in VR. Complete tasks, uncover impostors, and sabotage others as you navigate through the ship with up to 10 players. Experience VR-exclusive features including proximity chat, new minigames, customization options, and cross-platform play. Adjust settings for comfort and safety, and choose your preferred locomotion option.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,517 reviews

humor132 positive mentions

stability68 negative mentions

humor
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
2%
The humor in the game is largely derived from chaotic interactions with children, leading to hilarious moments of trolling and absurdity. Players find joy in the unpredictable nature of voice chat, where kids often engage in nonsensical arguments and inappropriate humor, creating a comedic atmosphere. While some players express frustration with the overwhelming presence of younger players, many agree that the game's humor shines through in its chaotic and lighthearted gameplay.
- “I was completely useless in that next meeting because I had been full on laughing for a solid minute of chasing this poor kid around as he screamed in fear... I wasn't even the imposter.”
- “Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of laughter and deceit in the cosmos with Among Us, the game that turns friendships into funny frenemies!”
- “Watching these oddly attired beings run around, desperately trying to complete tasks, is a visual feast that adds an extra layer of absurdity to the already hilarious gameplay.”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You're not funny!”
- “You're not funny!”
gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
79%
5%
The gameplay of Among Us VR is praised for its immersive experience, enhancing the original game's mechanics with physical tasks and a first-person perspective that adds tension and humor. New features like proximity chat and challenging tasks refresh the gameplay, although some players note issues with controls and missing features from the original game. Overall, the adaptation successfully retains the core elements of Among Us while introducing engaging new dynamics, making it a fun experience for both new and returning players.
- “Overall, Among Us VR takes the already addictive gameplay of Among Us and elevates it to new heights in virtual reality.”
- “A new way to be sus; seriously, VR refreshes everything about Among Us' typical gameplay loop in a brilliant manner. The new tasks are challenging enough to be anxiety-inducing (like face scan or motor's levers), and the way you can point and blame your fellow crewmates with proximity voice chat is amazing. Above all, the first-person point of view gives a wicked twist to the game; it's free paranoia.”
- “The gameplay is simple but effective in creating a sense of tension.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are bad, user interface is awkward, game engine optimization is poor.”
- “Key mechanics such as the surveillance camera system have been removed, even though the room they were in remains.”
- “There's no lobby setting, meaning you can't tweak the gameplay like the original Among Us.”
story
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
92%
4%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth while others appreciate the engaging gameplay mechanics that provide a sense of purpose. Many comments focus on the multiplayer experience rather than a traditional story, highlighting issues with player demographics and cross-platform interactions. Overall, the game's narrative elements seem minimal, with players more concerned about gameplay dynamics and community interactions.
- “From the story to the graphics, even the attention to detail, this game is just perfect.”
- “Great story, lots of replayability, tons of new community-driven updates.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “☑ no story”
- “This is where your story ends.”
- “Garbage game 0 players just buy the Oculus Quest version nobody plays PC version scam”
stability
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and connection problems that severely hinder gameplay. Players frequently experience unresponsive controls, matchmaking failures, and crashes, leading many to recommend waiting for updates before purchasing. Overall, the game's current state is described as "buggy as hell," with hopes for improvements in the future.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and crashes often.”
- “If the host disconnects, the entire lobby freezes for a couple of minutes before getting kicked back to the main menu.”
- “Matchmaking is incredibly buggy; sometimes you will get a match, and other times you will get a black screen of nothing, but with audible footsteps as if there were players in the lobby you couldn't see, only to be booted back to the main menu after about a minute.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
8%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their visual appeal and optimization for VR, creating an immersive experience with a cute and stylized aesthetic. While some users noted that the graphics can feel small at times and the loading icon is inconveniently placed, the overall design and attention to detail contribute to a fun ambiance. The game runs smoothly even on minimum specs, enhancing the enjoyment of its visuals.
- “The graphics and visuals are well-optimized for VR, creating a visually appealing and immersive world.”
- “From the story to the graphics, even the attention to detail, this game is just perfect.”
- “Unique and confident in its design, Among Us VR boasts a stylized and quite agreeable aesthetic that predecessors, such as Among Us VRChat, have yet to achieve.”
- “The graphics are bare minimum for VR.”
- “It also runs smoothly on the minimum specs (at least for me, with my specs) and has graphics that you would expect if Among Us was turned into something real.”
- “The lighting and art style for this game is overall very fitting and brings a better and more real feeling tone to Among Us (somehow).”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
21%
37%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the well-optimized graphics for VR and smooth performance on minimum specs, others report significant issues such as stuttering, rubberbanding, and overall poor optimization, particularly on higher-end systems. Despite these criticisms, some users still find the game enjoyable due to its low price and visual appeal.
- “The graphics and visuals are well-optimized for VR, creating a visually appealing and immersive world.”
- “It also runs smoothly on the minimum specs (at least for me, with my specs) and has graphics that you would expect if Among Us was turned into something real.”
- “Game is very optimized using basic culling techniques.”
- “Expected them to expand on the pancake version at least a bit after waiting for this to come out; it's just the same game again but in VR and runs worse. Was stuttering on a 3080, refunded it pretty fast.”
- “Poorly optimized, no matchmaking, almost no tasks, no age filter, lack of customization, already dead on release.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are bad, user interface is awkward, game engine optimization is poor.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, others describe it as overwhelming and irritating, contributing to a frustrating experience. The game's sound design includes various elements like music, footsteps, and other noises, which can lead to sensory overload for some users. Overall, the music aspect seems to be a significant factor in the game's appeal and longevity, especially for players using crossplay with meta headsets.
- “Music to my ears.”
- “I feel like the game will be alive for a long time, because the game supports crossplay with meta headsets and for them, this is one of the best games they can get.”
- “Screaming, squeaking, music, footsteps - all the ingredients to a migraine and loss of hearing.”
- “It is a good game, but the mic stopped working and some music kept playing, and I could not turn it off.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Players overwhelmingly agree that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time that feels akin to needing a "second life" to complete.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotional connections and frustrations within the game. While heartfelt moments and shared experiences with friends are cherished, technical issues and a lack of active lobbies detract from the overall emotional engagement. The nostalgia of memorable interactions, such as playful encounters, highlights the game's potential for emotional depth despite its shortcomings.
- “To my good friend Lime, I truly appreciate our heartfelt moments together. The core memory of the time you ran away from my loving hands, screaming as I just wanted to give you a very nice hug, will forever be engraved in my mind.”
- “We've saluted the impostor in the emergency meeting; it was emotional o7.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, criticizing the prevalence of cosmetic advertisements in public lobbies and the main menu. Many feel that the focus on ads detracts from the overall content and experience, suggesting a need for more substantial gameplay elements rather than cosmetic promotions.
- “Needs more content and less cosmetic ads on the main menu.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game currently offers minimal replayability, primarily being seen as a VR version of "Among Us," which limits its long-term appeal. However, players express hope that future updates will enhance the experience and add more features, potentially increasing its replay value over time.
- “This gives the game virtually no replay value other than 'lol it's Among Us but in VR'.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised, effectively enhancing the game's fear factor through its immersive design and the limitation of a front view perspective. This combination creates a tense and engaging experience that aligns well with the game's genre.
- “The atmosphere is great for this kind of game, and having only your front view adds so much more fear into the game.”