Among Us isn’t currently on Xbox, but Project Winter fills the void
Among Us has dominated internet discourse in recent months by delivering an enchanting and accessible social experience. While the game is currently available on most platforms, Xbox players are temporarily missing out on the fun. Thankfully, a title recently released on Xbox Game Pass that combines the deduction-driven elements of Among Us with the harsh survival gameplay of The Long Dark. If you’re looking for something to fill the Among Us void on Xbox, Project Winter is totally worth your time.
What is Project Winter?
It’s essential for both Survivors and Traitors to scavenge for the necessary survival supplies. Gathering wood, stone, food, and other resources allows players to craft tools or weapons, which can be used to combat devastating weather conditions or your fellow survivors. Not only will you need to manage your own hunger and temperature, but you’ll also want to keep a close eye on the activities of other players.
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The unique balance of Survivor vs Traitor interactions, extreme weather events like blizzards, and the overall focus on simply surviving against the odds makes Project Winter an engaging and often hilarious experience. Very few games give you the freedom to kill your friends by poisoning a pot pie and then let you cook and eat their human heart. I don’t think we’ll be seeing cannibalism coming to Among Us any time soon.
Communication is key
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What about methods of more discreet communication? Well, Project Winter also incorporates a fascinating color-coded walkie-talkie system, which lets players on different channels speak privately. The two Traitors begin the match with red walkie-talkies, allowing them to immediately begin conspiring against the Survivors. As for the other players, they can find various walkie-talkies scattered throughout the map. Unlike proximity chat, only folks on the proper channel can hear these conversations. The captivating dynamic of public and private conversations goes a long way in sowing the seeds of distrust between players. Survivors can never be entirely sure who to trust and this makes every round exciting.
It’s also worth noting just how fluid everything feels on console. Traditionally games in this style require a keyboard if you don’t want to gamble on the horrors of public game-chat, but an intuitive wheel of quick commands and emotes makes playing on a controller quick and easy. With Project Winter supporting crossplay between PC and console, it’s great to know that you’re not at any real disadvantage if you prefer to use a controller. That being said, I’d still recommend voice chat as the best way to experience the game because of the ways proximity chat is ingeniously implemented.
Should you play Project Winter on Xbox?
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The addition of survival gameplay elements seamlessly blends with the ever-enthralling juggle of player deception and deduction. If you’re looking for a game filled with murder, moose, and mystery Project Winter is hands down one of the most fun releases of 2021 so far and totally fills the Among Us void on Xbox consoles.
Share your thoughts!
What are your thoughts on Project Winter? Have you given this social survival game a try? Does it look like something that can truly fill the Among Us void on Xbox? Let us know in the comment section below!
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