Used Minecraft: Story Mode for Windows?
Editors’ Review
Download.com staff
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Fans enjoy the story and characters set in the Minecraft world, with solid production values and voice acting, and a couple of episodes offering choices that meaningfully change how the story plays out.
What The Community Is Saying
- The Highs
- The Lows
A recurring complaint is that most choices do not actually change the ending, some episodes feel short and rushed, and several people say the light, QTE heavy gameplay was not what they expected from the Minecraft name.
- The Verdict
An enjoyable enough Telltale style story for fans of the setting, just go in knowing it plays nothing like actual Minecraft.
Pros
- Decision-driven narrative allows for personalized story outcomes
- Professional voice cast enhances character depth and immersion
- Multi-part episodic structure organizes the adventure into distinct chapters
- Integration of iconic Minecraft environments and lore elements
- Interactive dialogue and action sequences define the gameplay experience
Cons
- Story content is limited to five discrete episodes
- Experience excludes traditional open-world sandbox building features
- Player agency is restricted to specific decision points and actions
Used Minecraft: Story Mode for Windows?