Info about Among Us 3D:

Official game description:
The definitive social deduction party game in three dimensions! _Among Us 3D_ is a party game of teamwork and betrayal. Grab your crew of 4-10 players and launch into a fully 3D version of the beloved classic.
**Note:** _Among Us 3D_ is NOT compatible and does not feature crossplay with the original _Among Us_ game.
Experience the core _Among Us_ gameplay you know and love, such as tasks, sabotages, Emergency Meetings, and venting — now in 3D!
In Classic gameplay, play as either Crewmate or Impostor.
— **Crewmate Mission**: Complete all tasks or eject the Impostor. Keep your eyes and ears open — someone could be lurking right around the corner. Can you and the crew survive?!
— **Impostor Mission**: Sabotage, deceive, and kill all Crewmates! Sneak through vents, craft the perfect lie, frame the innocent, and survive at any means necessary.
Enjoy classic Crewmate tasks, reimagined with innovative and immersive first-person controls. Beware the Impostor while you try your hand at all new tasks! Customize your gameplay, comfort, and safety settings to build the best experience possible.
Switch things up with Roles, Tag Mode, and Custom Lobbies!
Add even more Roles into the mix with fan-favorites like the vent-using Engineer from the original _Among Us_ or some _AU3D_ exclusives, such as the vengeful Wraith or justice-seeking Vigilante! 
In Tag Mode, it’s Infected versus Crewmates. The Infected try to catch and infect all Crewmates to expand their ranks before the Crewmates can finish a set number of tasks.
Lobby up and connect with other Crewmates — including _Among Us 3D: VR_ players! — with native crossplay. Create custom lobbies for you and your closest pals with personalized gameplay, comfort, and moderation settings.
**Note:** _Among Us 3D_ is NOT compatible and does not feature crossplay with the original _Among Us_ game.
Fashion your Crewmate with an endless number of color, hat, glove, and skin combinations. Expand your wardrobe even more with Stardust. Purchase this in-game currency\* to spend on additional cosmetics and let your true style shine!
**Note**: Stardust is not compatible with and cannot be converted to or from currencies in the original _Among Us_ game.
Team up with or betray your friends using your preferred method of communication:
— Yap away with native, proximity voice chat.  
— Setup private lobbies with your friends without needing external chatting apps.
— Not a talker? Use intuitive and efficient Quick Text Chat options to stay communicative.
— Express yourself through your hands with the all-new Gesture system.

Release date: May 6, 2025

Categories: Social Deduction, Multiplayer, Party Game, First-Person Perspective, Voice Chat, 3D Environment, VR Support

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 60; verdict: Aggressive Monetization; summary: The game has been criticized for its aggressive monetization strategies, particularly the requirement to use real money for all cosmetics and the use of a premium currency system. These practices have led to player frustration and negative reviews.
- Proton/Linux: score 75; verdict: Barely Playable; summary: The game has significant issues on Linux, particularly with microphone compatibility when using Proton. This affects a core part of the gameplay experience. Additionally, there is a perception that developers are not addressing Linux-specific problems despite frequent updates.
- Steam Deck: score 75; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several significant issues impacting the Steam Deck experience. Key problems include microphone issues on Linux, frequent black screens and crashes, server and anti-cheat issues, control and camera discomfort, and the need for workarounds to enable basic functionalities. These issues collectively contribute to a frustrating user experience, requiring considerable tinkering and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well on lower-end hardware, though some users report crashes and networking issues.
  - Sample size: 40 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 26 reports): The game runs well on low-end PCs, though some users experience crashes and networking issues.
  - Caveats: 40 of 1936 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $7.00 - $10.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that multiple users find the game worth the price, indicating that the current price point is acceptable to them. The term 'worth the money' and similar phrases suggest that users feel they are getting good value for the price they paid. Additionally, the mention of a 'fair and comfortable price for players in different regions' supports the idea that the game is reasonably priced across different markets.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides some insights into playtime metrics. The first quote indicates a short play session of 30 minutes, suggesting a session length. The second quote mentions over an hour of playing, which could imply a session length or partial game completion time. The third quote indicates a 2-hour play session before a ban, which could also suggest a session length. The fourth quote mentions waiting for 30 minutes to find a game, which could imply a session length or matchmaking time. However, there is insufficient evidence to confidently determine typical playtimes for game completion, story completion, or endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is most fun when played with friends, as social interactions and voice chat enhance the experience significantly.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Playing with friends
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: voice chat moderation issues; lack of content; playing with strangers
  - Unlock drivers: social interactions; voice chat; immersive experience with friends
  - Conditions: playing with friends; using voice chat; having a group that wants to play properly
- Player Archetypes:
  - Among Us Enthusiast (sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking a fresh experience of a beloved game.
    - Playstyle: Enjoys core gameplay with a twist, such as 3D or VR.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Among Us fan; VR enthusiast
    - Reference games: Among Us; Among Us VR
  - Social Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying the game with friends and avoiding public lobbies.
    - Playstyle: Prefers playing in private groups with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Social player; Group player
    - Reference games: Among Us; Street Fighter 6
  - Frustrated Player (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking a functional and active multiplayer experience.
    - Playstyle: Prefers active and well-populated games.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: Disappointed player; Critical player
    - Reference games: Among Us; Among Us VR
  - Cautious Optimist (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying the game despite its flaws.
    - Playstyle: Balances enjoyment with awareness of the game's issues.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: Optimistic player; Balanced player
    - Reference games: Among Us; Among Us VR


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Positive overall game feedback (weight 0.23): Many players express that the game is good, fun, and entertaining. Some reviews highlight it as the best game ever with an amazing concept.
- Immersive gameplay experience (weight 0.21): The game offers an immersive experience, especially with its 3D perspective and environment. Players enjoy the immersive gameplay and find it enjoyable.
- Enhanced fun with friends (weight 0.17): Players find the game more enjoyable when playing with friends or a group. The social aspect significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- Superior to original Among Us (weight 0.13): Many players feel that this game is a fun twist and an improvement over the original Among Us. It offers a unique and superior gaming experience.
- Voice chat feature (weight 0.12): The game includes a voice chat feature that allows players to socialize and communicate. Proximity voice chat enhances the interactive experience.
- Good 3D mechanics and adaptation (weight 0.11): The game's 3D mechanics are well-received, offering a different and immersive experience compared to the 2D version. The adaptation to 3D is considered super and unique.
- Soundboard enhances experience (weight 0.08): Using a soundboard during gameplay makes the experience more fun and enjoyable. It adds a humorous and entertaining element to the game.
- Worth the money (weight 0.07): Players feel that the game offers fair value for money and is worth every buck spent. It is seen as a good investment for entertainment.
- Intuitive and responsive controls (weight 0.05): The controls are intuitive and responsive, making the game simple to play. Players find the controls easy to use and navigate.
- Beautiful and varied maps (weight 0.05): The game features beautiful and different maps, adding variety to the gameplay. Players appreciate the visual appeal and diversity of the maps.

Common complaints:
- Lobby filling issues (weight 0.18): Players struggle with finding and joining full lobbies. There are long waiting times and difficulties in finding available lobbies.
- Limited chat options (weight 0.11): The game lacks proper text chat options, limiting players to quick chat only. There is no friend list feature, which affects the social experience.
- Networking and server issues (weight 0.1): The game suffers from various networking and server issues, including connection problems and host migration issues.
- Limited language support (weight 0.1): The game does not support several languages, including Portuguese and Russian. This limits accessibility for non-English speaking players.
- Over-moderation in private lobbies (weight 0.09): Players report invasive moderation in private lobbies, including voice chat moderation that cannot be disabled.
- Low player base (weight 0.09): The game has a small and shrinking player base, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the game.
- Lack of maps (weight 0.09): Players express a desire for more maps and better map selection options. The current limited number of maps affects gameplay variety.
- Separate VR purchase (weight 0.08): Players are dissatisfied with having to buy the VR version of the game separately. This requires purchasing the game twice for different modes.
- Paid cosmetics (weight 0.08): All cosmetics in the game require real money purchases. Players express frustration with the lack of free cosmetic options.
- Host control issues (weight 0.06): Hosts can be kicked from their own games and lack the ability to mute or kick players without a vote.
- Hacker problems (weight 0.05): There are issues with hackers ruining the game and a lack of options to report them.
- Limited task variety (weight 0.05): Players find the tasks in the game to be limited and often difficult, affecting the overall enjoyment.
- Higher price point (weight 0.05): The game is significantly more expensive than the original version, which has drawn criticism from players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiplayer features and lobbies (weight 0.18): The game offers a robust multiplayer experience with various features such as lobbies, public matches, and the ability to play with friends.
- Among Us in 3D (weight 0.15): The game is frequently compared to Among Us but set in a 3D environment, offering a similar experience with tasks, impostors, and emergency meetings.
- Voice chat and soundboard (weight 0.13): The game includes voice chat features and a soundboard, which enhance social interaction and fun during gameplay.
- 3D environment and VR (weight 0.13): The game features a 3D environment and includes VR-based gameplay, enhancing the immersive experience for players.
- Variety of roles and modes (weight 0.1): The game offers a variety of roles and game modes, including different types of roles and modes like tag and infection.
- Tasks and sabotages (weight 0.07): The game includes various tasks and sabotage mechanics, making the gameplay more engaging and hands-on.
- Map selection and navigation (weight 0.06): The game features different maps and a 3D layout for navigation, adding complexity to the gameplay.
- Auto-kill and ejection mechanics (weight 0.06): The game includes specific mechanics like auto-kill and ejecting impostors, adding unique strategic elements.
- Voice monitoring and moderation (weight 0.06): The game features voice monitoring and moderation systems, which can be turned off or managed by AI.
- First-person perspective (weight 0.04): The game is played from a first-person perspective, which adds to the immersive experience.
- Meetings and discussions (weight 0.04): The game includes mechanics for meetings and discussions, adding tension and strategic elements to the gameplay.
- Multiplayer with different languages (weight 0.04): The game supports multiplayer interactions with different language speakers, enhancing its accessibility and global appeal.

Performance notes:
- Networking and connection issues (weight 0.1): Players experience various networking issues, including connection problems and errors that kick them to the main menu.
- Loading screen problems (weight 0.1): Players encounter constant and long loading screens, sometimes getting stuck or experiencing infinite loading glitches.
- Poor optimization (weight 0.09): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues, especially noticeable on low-end hardware.
- Server instability and kicks (weight 0.06): Players face server instability issues, including being kicked out of the game and problems with joining servers.
- Performance on PC (weight 0.06): The game shows better performance on PC compared to other platforms, but still has issues like jagged frame rates and motion blur.
- Gameplay interruptions (weight 0.05): The game has issues that interrupt gameplay, such as crashing when the host leaves or pressing the quit button, and freezing during lobby loading.
- Runs well on low-end PCs (weight 0.04): The game is noted to run smoothly on low-end PCs without significant bugs or performance issues.
- Hardware-specific issues (weight 0.03): There are reports of the game not working on specific hardware, which may be related to individual system configurations.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for group play (weight 0.16): The game is often recommended for those who have friends to play with. Playing with a group or on private servers enhances the experience.
- Mixed purchase recommendations (weight 0.1): Opinions on whether to buy the game are mixed. Some players advise against purchasing it, while others suggest buying it, possibly under certain conditions.
- Recommended for Among Us fans (weight 0.06): Fans of Among Us are likely to enjoy this game, especially if they are looking for a VR-like experience similar to Among Us.
- Age-specific recommendations (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for specific age groups, particularly kids and teens, with some caution advised regarding its downsides.
- Recommended for PC players (weight 0.05): The game is highly recommended for PC players, suggesting it may offer a better experience on this platform.
- Language and region issues (weight 0.05): The game is not recommended for non-English speakers or those without friends to play with, due to language barriers and harassment issues.
- General recommendations (weight 0.05): Some players generally recommend the game without specifying particular conditions or groups.
- Player base and waiting times (weight 0.04): The game is not recommended due to long waiting times and difficulty finding players, though setting the game to certain regions may help.
- Unique and immersive experience (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for those seeking a unique and immersive experience, suggesting it offers something different from other games.
- Mixed value for money (weight 0.03): Opinions on the game's value for money are mixed, with some players feeling it is not worth the cost while others believe it is a good purchase.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.42): Players are frustrated primarily due to technical issues such as frequent game crashes, server problems, and long wait times. Additionally, the lack of effective communication tools like text chat and the presence of disruptive young players in voice chat contribute significantly to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.17): Disappointment stems from the lack of content and features compared to the original game, including limited maps and roles. Players also express dissatisfaction with the small player base, language barriers, and the perceived lack of updates and support from developers.
- Excitement (weight 0.13): Players are excited about the addictive and immersive gameplay, particularly the 3D mechanics and VR experience. The potential for fun with friends, new animations, and engaging mechanics like voice chat and detective roles also contribute to this excitement.
- Joy (weight 0.09): Joy is derived from the fun and enjoyable gameplay experiences, especially when playing with friends or meeting new people. The social aspects, such as voice chat and funny moments, enhance the overall positive experience despite some issues.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Satisfaction comes from the good VR experience, faithfulness to the original game, and solid gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the voice chat feature, community engagement, and the game's ability to run well on low-end PCs.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment is driven by the fun gameplay, meeting new people, and the engaging dynamics of different game modes. The voice chat feature and the overall fun atmosphere contribute significantly to this enjoyment.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is primarily caused by issues such as internal errors, invasive voice moderation, and the inability to kick players without a vote. Players also express anger over unjust bans and the game being unplayable after the first attempt.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Happiness is derived from the fun experiences with friends and the positive social interactions within the game. Players enjoy the voice chat feature and the overall friendly atmosphere.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement comes from the funny interactions and scenarios within the game, especially when playing with friends. The humorous moments and reactions of other players contribute to this feeling.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Annoyance is caused by the presence of young kids screaming and swearing in the voice chat. Players are also annoyed by the inability to stay in the same lobby after a game ends.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Hope is driven by the expectation for future improvements and the belief in the game's potential. Players hope for more support and updates from the developers.
- Hopeful (weight 0.01): Players are hopeful about the game's potential for fun with friends on private servers and the possibility of developers adding new features like an optional 18+ Free Chat option.
- Love (weight 0.01): Love for the game is expressed due to the enjoyable 3D gameplay and voice chat features. Players appreciate the overall fun and engaging experience.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from the lack of understanding of in-game communications and the perception of the game feeling laggy.
- Interest (weight 0): Interest is sparked by the potential for mods and additional customization options within the game.
- Nostalgia (weight 0): Nostalgia is evoked by the classic Among Us gameplay experience and the familiar mechanics that remind players of the original game.
- Disgust (weight 0): Disgust is caused by the poor quality of animations and raw models within the game, which detract from the overall experience.
- Distress (weight 0): Distress is caused by the incessant and repetitive chanting within the game, which can be disturbing and affect players' sleep.}