Death Note Anime Release "Among Us" Clone

Death Note: Killer Within: An Among Us-Style Anime Game Arriving November 5th

Bandai Namco's highly anticipated Death Note: Killer Within is set to launch on November 5th, bringing the thrilling world of Death Note to a new generation of gamers. This online-only game, developed by Grounding, Inc., promises a social deduction experience reminiscent of Among Us, but with a distinctly anime twist.

A Battle of Wits: Kira vs. L

Players will be divided into two teams: Kira's followers and L's investigators. Up to ten players per game will engage in a high-stakes game of deception and deduction. Kira's team must protect their identity and eliminate L's team, while L's team aims to expose Kira and seize the Death Note. The game's core mechanics mirror the chaotic fun of Among Us, requiring players to utilize strategy, deception, and a touch of luck to succeed. As Bandai Namco states, "The Death Note is hidden among the players, leading to a thrilling game of cat and mouse."

Extensive customization options are available, allowing players to unlock seven different accessory types and unique visual effects during key moments. While the game is online-only, voice chat is highly recommended for effective teamwork – or for dramatic accusations!

PlayStation Plus Launch and Pricing Uncertainty

Death Note: Killer Within will be available on PlayStation Plus for PS4 and PS5, offering early access to subscribers at no additional cost. It will also be released on PC via Steam, with cross-play functionality enabled. However, the price for non-subscribers remains unannounced. The developers face the challenge of avoiding a fate similar to Fall Guys, which initially struggled due to its price point relative to its features.

Gameplay: Action and Accusation

The gameplay unfolds in two phases:

• Action Phase: Players navigate the virtual world, collecting clues, completing tasks, and subtly observing their fellow players for suspicious behavior. Kira can secretly use the Death Note to eliminate NPCs or even other players.
• Meeting Phase: Players convene to discuss their findings, vote on potential Kira suspects, and attempt to bring them to justice (or potentially wrongly accuse an innocent teammate).

Unlike Among Us, Kira has followers who can communicate privately, steal IDs (a crucial resource), and even potentially inherit the Death Note. Investigators, meanwhile, piece together clues to narrow down the suspect pool. L possesses unique investigative abilities, such as deploying surveillance cameras and strategically guiding discussions during the Meeting Phase.

Teamwork and deception are paramount to victory. The success of Death Note: Killer Within hinges on its ability to capture the attention of both existing fans and new players alike.