| Minecraft | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| November 18, 2011 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Sand-Box, Open-World, Adventure, Simulation | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$29.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Mojang Studios | Mojang Studios, Xbox Game Studios |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1-4, 1-10 (Realms), 1-100 (Large Servers) |
E |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 200+ Hours | Yes |
| Official Website | Official Website for Minecraft |
Minecraft Latest News
⚫︎ Minecraft just dropped new testing features, available on both Java and Bedrock edition. Players can now test two new pig variations, ambient features and more.
⚫︎ As reported by Game8, Markus Persson, Minecraft’s original creator, admitted he’s planning a sequel for the game, after asking followers on Twitter (X) if they’d prefer a successor to Minecraft over a new game.
⚫︎ The BWT Alpine Team shared they have courses on Minecraft’s Education Edition where players can learn all about their headquarters and what it’s like to be an engineer in an F1 team.
⚫︎ In a new update from Minecraft, Bundles, which help with organizing your inventory is now available. Additionally, Hardcore Mode can now be played on Realms.
⚫︎ Just in time for the spooky season, Minecraft introduces twelve new maps of phobias. The maps are designed to be fun, like one where the phobia is getting shunned for your bad taste in fashion.
⚫︎ Permadeath, an option where you can never revive after dying finally becomes available in Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
Minecraft Overview
Minecraft is an open-world, sand-box game created by Markus "Notch" Persson, a Swedish game developer, and initially released in 2009 as an early-access game. Set in a procedurally generated blocky world, it allows players to explore, build, and survive across diverse biomes filled with unique creatures and resources. With its sandbox mechanics and an open-world design, it rapidly grew in popularity. In 2011, Minecraft saw its full release by Mojang Studios, the development studio Persson co-founded to support the game's growing success. Mojang continued to refine and expand Minecraft, eventually becoming a cultural phenomenon that appealed to players of all ages and backgrounds. In 2014, Microsoft acquired Mojang Studios and the Minecraft IP for $2.5 billion, marking a major shift in the game's potential reach and development resources.
When Minecraft was first released, it came as Minecraft: Java Edition in 2009, designed specifically for PC platforms. This was the original version created by Markus Persson and continued to serve as the primary Minecraft experience during its early years. In 2011, Minecraft officially left its beta phase and Mojang released the full version of Minecraft: Java Edition. Over the years, Java Edition has developed a dedicated player base, particularly among PC users, due to its extensive modding capabilities, flexible customizations, and exclusive features.
In 2011, following the success of Java Edition, Mojang launched Minecraft: Pocket Edition for mobile devices, which eventually evolved into the Bedrock Edition in November of 2016. Bedrock Edition was designed as a more flexible and unified version, playable across a broader range of devices, including consoles, mobile, and Windows 10 PCs. Bedrock Edition introduced cross-platform play, allowing players on different devices to join each other’s worlds, making it a go-to version for multiplayer-focused gameplay.
| PlayStation |
Xbox |
Switch |
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| $19.99 | $29.99 | ||||
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 Google Play |
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| Price | $6.99 | ||||
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Minecraft Gameplay
In Minecraft, the gameplay centers around survival, creativity, and exploration. The game begins in Survival Mode, where players gather resources to craft items, build structures, and fend off threats. Daytime in the world is mostly peaceful, giving players a chance to gather materials and build shelter, while nighttime brings monsters like zombies, skeletons, and the iconic Creeper. Crafting is key, as players can make everything from tools to complex machines, allowing them to transform raw resources into various items, from simple tools to elaborate contraptions.
Players can also choose to play in Creative Mode, where all resources and blocks are available for building without restrictions. This mode offers boundless possibilities for constructing elaborate worlds and structures without worrying about survival.
Beyond Survival and Creative modes, players can delve into Adventure Mode, where custom maps created by other players offer unique challenges and puzzles. Minecraft’s multiplayer experience is a huge draw, allowing friends to join forces, compete, or collaborate in each other’s worlds. From managing hunger and health to exploring treacherous biomes like Nether and The End, each Minecraft world is an adventure for players to uncover at their own pace.
Minecraft Characters
Steve
Steve is the default playable character in Minecraft. With no established backstory, Steve represents a blank slate, allowing players to project their adventures, choices, and discoveries onto him. Known for his resilience and adaptability, Steve faces every new environment and enemy with unyielding determination, whether he’s exploring cave systems, building intricate structures, or going head-to-head with the Ender Dragon.
Alex
Alex is the alternative playable character, introduced to provide players with more representation options. Like Steve, Alex has no fixed narrative, embodying the same traits of courage and creativity. With unique animations and a similar survival mindset, Alex can farm, build, and conquer right alongside Steve, embodying the spirit of Minecraft’s open-world journey.
Ender Dragon
The Ender Dragon is Minecraft’s formidable final boss, residing in The End dimension. Defeating the Ender Dragon is often seen as the game’s ultimate achievement, though it’s entirely optional. The creature’s presence adds a layer of challenge and intrigue, marking the culmination of many players’ journeys as they attempt to beat the game.
Minecraft Reviews
A Massive Hit For All Ages
IGN gave a 9/10 score, commending the game as a perfect blank canvas for adventures. Metacritic awarded it universal acclaim with a 93/100 score, with critics highlighting Minecraft’s endless possibilities for players to explore. Player reception for Minecraft on Google Play remains positive, with a rating of 4.4/5 from 5.18 million reviews. Common user feedback describes Minecraft as a creative’s dream, offering the freedom to build and imagine without limits, embodying nostalgia, peace, excitement, and countless adventures.
Minecraft Announcement Trailer
First Official Trailer
In its early days, Minecraft didn’t have an announcement trailer, but an official trailer was released in 2011. This trailer invites players into a blocky world where the only limit is their imagination. This nostalgic video marked the beginning of a community that remains dedicated to the game to this day.
Minecraft Trivia
⚫︎ Minecraft is one of the best-selling video games of all time, with over 300 million copies sold, joining other top titles like Tetris and GTA V.
⚫︎ In Sweden, Minecraft is part of some schools' curriculums, where students learn about city planning, environmental issues, and teamwork through gameplay.
⚫︎ A common phenomenon among Minecraft players is the "two-week phase," where each year, players get the urge to dive back into Minecraft, obsess over it for almost two weeks, then take a break, only to repeat the cycle annually.
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