Among Us

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Dec 22, 2020
    90
    Among Us is a brilliant multiplayer experience and one that’s sorely needed given the current climate. While I wouldn’t recommend playing this against randoms online, if you can gather nine friends and set up a voice chat, then you’re guaranteed one of the best gaming experiences of 2020.
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 17, 2021
    85
    We needed an experience like Among Us to cope with the events of the previous year, and its emergent possibilities ensure that we'll continue to enjoy it for many months or years to come. [Issue #51 – March/April 2021, p. 26]
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  3. God is a Geek
    Dec 24, 2020
    85
    Among Us is a superb multiplayer game that is great on Nintendo Switch. It's easy to pick up, but difficult to put down.
  5. Universo Nintendo
    Dec 23, 2020
    85
    Among Us brings to the Switch the award-winning experience of 2020's Best Multiplayer Game. Giving us the best of both worlds, the use of touch screen integrated with the control stick movements, at least in portable mode, makes it very comfortable to play. It's really worth it, even if you already have it on other platforms; the Switch experience, at least for me, was better than either on PC and on mobile.
  6. GameSkinny
    Dec 23, 2020
    80
    Flaws aside, Among Us is a clever game that deserves its time in the spotlight. It works a surprisingly complex concept into a simple and accessible package where matches are quick, fun, usually hilarious, and sometimes even intense.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Dec 21, 2020
    80
    Among Us is an instantly accessible and super-addictive casual gaming experience that serves up some hilarious whodunnit hijinks in short bursts that are perfectly suited to portable play. There are a few niggles here with regards to controls that make communication fussier than it really needs to be, but this is a fine port that finally enables Switch gamers to jump in and see what all the fuss is about with this most unlikely of gaming sensations.
  8. MGG Spain
    Dec 17, 2020
    80
    A good port of an excellent game that works perfectly despite requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription and isn't missing anything that the mobile or PC version doesn't already have.
  9. Video Chums
    Dec 16, 2020
    72
    Among Us is a game made for those who have a lot of online friends or followers. If you don't fit that description then you can have fun but will more than likely get irritated while playing with random players who obviously have no idea what they're doing.
  10. 4Players.de
    Feb 9, 2021
    68
    If you want nothing more than a party snack, this is it – especially with the cross-platform gaming. But in the long run it lacks variety.

Awards & Rankings

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#74 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#74 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 34 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 9 out of 34
  1. Jdjdjdhbd
    Dec 27, 2020
    0
    The game keeps kicking me out saying I don’t have the latest version, but I do. It also takes forever to find a game. And it doesn’t tellThe game keeps kicking me out saying I don’t have the latest version, but I do. It also takes forever to find a game. And it doesn’t tell you if a game is full before you click on it and then it takes you to the main screen and you have to redo finding one. When you do get in you’re stuck in the little spaceship for way to long while other people try to find the game. And then you can get kicked out still for “not having the most recent version”. Paying $5 for this game is too much. Plus you have to have Nintendo Switch Online which is dumb. The people are rude on it as well. Getting into the game and then demanding you switch the parameters. This game is terrible.… Full Review »
  2. tarant75
    Dec 16, 2020
    3
    The game gets boring very quickly. The tasks are repetitive. Most of the time you "discuss". Actually, you exchange mini-words and vote. SoThe game gets boring very quickly. The tasks are repetitive. Most of the time you "discuss". Actually, you exchange mini-words and vote. So most of the time you are waiting. Be it during votes or in the booth before the game starts. The game is massively overhyped!… Full Review »
  3. HipMahoko
    Feb 7, 2021
    2
    So many people are hyped for a casual mobile game, which gameplay is repetive and bores quickly. I may understand that the developers triedSo many people are hyped for a casual mobile game, which gameplay is repetive and bores quickly. I may understand that the developers tried and even cried with happiness when their game received the title of "best mobile game of 2020", even though it was released in 2018. But still, this game is overrated, and it became popular because the streamers promoted it. And now we have a terrible community, consisting of toxic kids and marginals.

    Guys, I love indie games. By indie games I mean good ones like Hades or Forgotten Anne. Not this meme material **** And many people are worshipping Among Us as the best game of 2020. I played this game for a few days and it was dissapointment. There are so many cheaters here. The whole gameplay is nothing but just a guess game. I expected a good detective story, but instead we got oversimplified version of Werewolf.    … Full Review »
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