Among Shadows is a Nightreign-style dark fantasy RPG with a touch of Among Us that makes me think wistfully of Dark Souls at its most treacherous
Among Shadows is the kind of videogame genre arithmetic that often proves less than the sum of its parts, but I'm cautiously enthused by its talk of disease, betrayal and Elden Ring: Nightreign -flavoured swordwizarding. The gist: this is a fantasy action-RPG with an Among Us -style social deduction element. You are a member of the Order of the Secret Fire, sent into a supernaturally blighted…
Among Shadows is a dark fantasy RPG that combines elements of Among Us with a touch of Dark Souls. The game puts players in the role of members of the Order of the Secret Fire, tasked with hunting down sources of corruption in a supernaturally tainted region. They loot gear, level up, and defend themselves against various enemies including zombies, fanatics, wraiths, and boglins.
However, not everyone on the team is trustworthy. One or more players may be traitors sent by the underworld to spread disease, set traps, and eliminate other players. At night, players have the option to call a meeting to discuss their suspicions and identify the traitor. The game features a trailer and an in-game video on its Steam page, though it is not localized in English.
While the game may seem like a rehash of popular trends, the developers at TMXN Games appear to have a unique approach by emphasizing social deduction and betrayal. This adds an extra layer of mistrust to the already treacherous atmosphere reminiscent of the Souls games and Dark Souls 3. Among Shadows is set to release later this year.
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