One indie game that has been a runaway hit is Innersloth’sAmong Us. Originally released in 2018, the game saw a huge re-surgence in playability due to its online multiplayer aspect, since the pandemic forced a lot of people to stay home. This explosion in popularity saw the game being ported from Steam and Mobile devices to current-gen consoles, as well asAmong UsPhysical Collector’s Edition releases. Not to be outdone, many fan projects have been released revolving around the game, from animations to full-on fan games. One fan has decided to turnAmong Usinto a traditional 2D fighting game, titledAmong Us Arena.
Starcutter, or ResidentBeedrill on Twitter, is a casual fighting game fan and developer. Some of the games they’re a fan of includeDragon Ball FighterZ,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, andThem’s Fightin' Herds, among others. He’s also contributed mods to games likeRivals of Aether, creating a playable Kid Goku character submitted to the Rivals Workshop on Steam. It’s clear to see that they’re a huge fan of some ofthe best fighting games available, which is the primary inspiration for this fan game.
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Among Us Arenawas released onto itch.io for free, where it pits the different colored imposters in a2D fighting game. It has three game modes, one for training, one for a traditional arcade mode, and one multiplayer mode. The game also comes with both local and online multiplayer modes, though online play requires both players being on the same build and being in the same region to ensure the best connectivity and stability.
There are 16 selectable colors that players can choose from, though they share the same moves. The moveset involves the usage of the many differentweapons that Imposters can use, such as knives and guns. Very shortly after the game’s release, many different videos were uploaded to Twitter showcasing the combos that players were able to pull off. These show some hyper aggressive plays that can stack some incredible hits and damage.
The game has been a real hit for Starcutter, as evidenced by these videos and overall positive reception towards the concept of takingAmong Usinto the fighting game space. A community Discord server has been opened up for players to discussAmong Us Arenaas well as overall updates.Among Us Arenais noted to be a little lacking, as the game is only being developed by a single person as a side project. It’s further been noted that the game isn’t planning to have too many other new features, as with any donations made will be going towards the development of a major unnamed fighting game that they are working on.
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