Thanks to the newest update from developer InnerSloth, communication in Among Us is easier than ever. This is due to the new Quickchat feature, a wheel of chat options designed to make the game run faster and safer. Fans have been asking for a smoother way to communicate in the game for some time, but is Among Us' Quickchat wheel actually better than typing?
The Quickchat wheel in Among Us comes with seven message categories to choose from, including "Response" and "Question." It also comes with options regarding the crew, systems, and map locations. From there, users can select more specific options. For example, users can select "Question" and then the more specific option of asking where a specific crewmate is. Additionally, users will need to select the correct crewmate from the Quickchat wheel.
While InnerSloth has aimed for Among Us' Quickchat wheel to make the game easier to play, the wheel can be pretty overwhelming at first. There are a lot of options and sub-options to go through, and it can really slow down gameplay initially, as players get used to where everything is located. So, does Among Us' new Quickchat wheel really make communication easier than just typing?
Among Us: Pros & Cons Of Quickchat
Admittedly, the Quickchat feature can take some getting used to. For players who are already used to typing anyway, the Quickchat wheel feels much slower. However, once players familiarize themselves with the wheel and all its options, it can actually make games run faster. A lot of attention went into the various Quickchat message options, but more specific questions or answers will still need to be typed out. This could prove a problem, since users under the age of 13 are required to use Quickchat for safety measures.
Overall, though, the various message options are pretty thorough and are based on the questions and statements players use the most. There's definitely a learning curve as players figure out everything that Among Us' new Quickchat feature does, but once the message categories and options are memorized, gameplay really will run faster. As more people get familiar with the Quickchat wheel, the more people will probably actually use it in-game.
Ultimately, the use of the Quickchat wheel will come down to player preferences. For those using the Switch, where it's more difficult to type, the Quickchat wheel in Among Us is really nice. PC players (and even mobile players) may not like it, though - at least until they get used to the categories and options.