''Werewolves Within'' is a multiplayer social-deduction VR game for

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, and

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, developed by

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, published by

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, and released on 6 December 2016. ''Werewolves Within'' received positive reviews from critics.

Gameplay

The game is set in a medieval-fantasy town that is being attacked by a werewolf, and players are tasked to guess which of the townsfolk is the werewolf in disguise in a

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-style format.

Reception

''Werewolves Within'' received "generally favorable" reviews, according to

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. The ''

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'' listed it as the ninth best PS VR game.

Film adaptation

In October 2018, it was announced ''Werewolves Within'' was being developed as a feature film, with

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set to write the screenplay for the film, while

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would produce. In January 2020, it was announced Sam Richardson had joined the cast of the film and would serve as a producer, with

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to direct. In February 2020,

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, Wayne Duvall,

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and Rebecca Henderson joined the cast of the film.

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began in February 2020.

References

External links

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