The Rise and The Fall - Among Us 🤨

2023-10-22 21:22

Hello Guys This is Sourav, hope you are doing extremely well and we are back again with a fresh new series - The Rise and The Fall , where we are going to see how a game become so popular that it was installed on almost every device and how it became obselete. This is EP6 and we are gonna take a look at The Rise and The Fall of Anong Us 😶‍🌫️.

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Introduction

Among Us is a game that needs no introduction. It is a social deduction game where players have to work together as crewmates to complete tasks on a spaceship, while avoiding being killed by impostors who are secretly among them. The game was released in 2018 by a small indie studio called Innersloth, but it did not receive much attention until 2020, when it suddenly exploded in popularity thanks to streamers, celebrities, and even politicians playing it online.

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The Rise

The game became a global phenomenon, with millions of players and viewers, countless memes and fan art, and even merchandise and spin-offs. It was praised for its simple yet addictive gameplay, its diverse and customizable characters, and its ability to foster social interaction and fun among friends and strangers. It was also seen as a perfect escape from the isolation and boredom caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as it allowed people to connect and have fun online.

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However, the game also faced many challenges and controversies, such as hacking, cheating, toxicity, harassment, and plagiarism. The developers struggled to keep up with the demand and expectations of the fans, as they had to deal with server issues, bug fixes, updates, and new content. They also had to deal with the pressure and competition from other similar games, such as Garry’s Mod, Town of Salem, Project Winter, and Werewolf Online.

The game’s popularity peaked in September 2020, when it had over 100 million downloads and 3.8 million concurrent players.

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The Fall

However, it soon started to decline, as players got bored or frustrated with the game, or moved on to other games. The game’s viewership on Twitch also dropped significantly, from over 200 million hours watched in October 2020 to less than 20 million hours watched in March 2021.

The game is not dead yet, as it still has a loyal fan base and a dedicated development team. The game has recently received some major updates, such as the addition of a new map called The Airship, the introduction of an account system, and the announcement of a sequel called Among Us 2. The game is also planned to be released on other platforms, such as Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.

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However, the game faces an uncertain future, as it has to compete with other games that offer similar or better experiences. The game also has to deal with the changing tastes and preferences of the gamers, who may prefer more complex or realistic games. The game also has to overcome its own limitations and flaws, such as its repetitive gameplay, its lack of depth and variety, its technical issues, and its toxic community.