One gaming enthusiast has taken Among Us fan art to a new level by recreating the game's one of the game's characters in terrifyingly realistic 3D. With Among Us continuing its popularity streak into the colder months, the fan dedications have continued to grow. Now one artist has reimagined the simple art style of the crewmates (or is it the elusive Impostor?) in an incredible 3D rendering, bringing a terrifying realism to the social deduction game.
With the easy-going graphics and cartoonish death scenes, it is easy to forget the actual horror that would be unfolding in the crewmates’ minds if this was a real-life scenario. Many games use realistic graphics, first person camera angles and cinematic cutscenes to fully immerse their players in the action. This is not the case for Among Us. Even though the threat is there, there is always a sense of detachment from the consequences of the gameplay with the way the game is portrayed. It is more in keeping with the board game style of play and has been described as the Ultimate Werewolf of the videogame world.
Thanks to one Among Us artist, gamers can now see how the social deduction game would look should it ever become a live-action film, and the results are surprisingly terrifying. Itsgdiggitydog shared the creation on Reddit for fellow Among Us fans to appreciate. Seeing the crewmate spacesuit in a real-life design is highly unnerving, especially as they are bedecked in the notoriously dubious red suit. The addition of a top hat adds to the haunting aura of the image, conjuring up the threat of imposing doom. This artwork leaves no doubt that, if Among Us was released in 3D, the tension and anxiety experienced by players would be significantly elevated.
Among Us 3D Fanart from gaming
This is not the only time fans have conceived more sinister adaptations inspired by Among Us. One inventive video editor made a feature length trailer for the game, using characters inspired by horror film villains, to create truly haunting footage. The results would make the hairs of even the hardiest of gamers stand on end.
Even though Among Us was originally released in 2018, it has only been this year that it has garnered mainstream success within the gaming community. This may in part be due to huge numbers of the population being placed in lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Engaging with friends and family through the gameplay and Discord is an easy way to maintain a good distance physically without losing the social aspect that is a huge part of being human. But, while virtual socializing is safest for everyone in terms of the pandemic, it will not keep players and their crewmates safe from the parasitic in-game Impostor, who looks more sus than ever when it infiltrates the third dimension.
Among Us is available on iOS, Android, and PC
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