After a lot of rumors, Among Us is finally on the Nintendo Switch. The social deduction game has been a hit this year, although it was previously only available on PC and mobile devices. Now, fans with a Switch can experience the game for themselves, although Among Us on Switch has some expected differences.
One of the more shocking reveals during Nintendo's Indie World showcase today was that Among Us was not only coming to Switch - but it was dropping immediately after the stream. To add to the excitement is that the often discussed "Nintendo tax" doesn't seem to be present, since Among Us still only costs $5 on the eShop, the same price Among Us costs on Steam. Because Among Us was originally for PC and mobile devices, though, some differences are noticeable when playing it on the Nintendo Switch.
The first noticeable difference (besides the 720p screen) is the controller layout. Since the Nintendo Switch version of Among Us uses controllers and the touchscreen, it can take some getting used to - especially for those who've been familiar with playing the game solely on a touchscreen or with a mouse and keyboard already. The weird mixture of using the Switch's touchscreen and Joy-Con controllers certainly takes some getting used to, bust a skilled Among Us player will likely pick it up pretty quickly.
How Among Us Plays On The Nintendo Switch
This also leads to another big Switch Among Us difference: having discussions in-game. It's much harder to type using the Switch's touchscreen or moving the controller to specific letters on the keyboard than it is using a phone or computer keyboard. In fact, it can make discussions during Emergency Meetings a bit more complicated. The conversation in Among Us on Switch is even more frantic and quick than it is on PC or mobile, so newcomers may be especially overwhelmed early on.
Overall, Among Us plays on Switch very similarly to how it runs on PC and mobile. The controls are probably going to be the biggest hurdle most players have to overcome. Local and Freeplay options are still available, so it might be a good idea to try the game with friends and get used to how Among Us feels on Switch before hopping into some online multiplayer.
Now that Among Us has arrived on Switch, an entirely new audience can be exposed to this great social deduction game. While the game runs smoothly on Nintendo's console, people who are already used to playing Among Us on PC and mobile may not like the controls as well - and it certainly makes having discussions harder. Overall, though, there aren't too many differences in the Switch version.