Minecraft Review

Minecraft is a game that needs no introduction. What started as a single man hobby has become a mark of the greatest success in the game industry, breaking every rule in the book at the same time breaking every ceiling ever set. Mojang was bought by Microsoft in 2014 by nothing less than 2.5 billion dollars and counts with over 100 millions units sold to date. A nice and extremely rare transparency counter, from the days Mojang was a private company, marks over 28 millions of copies sold on PC alone.

An explored gigantic cave formation.

Gameplay itself is very simple, you can move around, jump and smack things. The world is made by square blocks that can be broken. Once broken, you can keep and place the block wherever and whenever you want. Not only the procedural and near infinite world makes for a blank canvas of creativity, the algorithms of creation make some natural structures that are a wonder to explore. The game is divided in two main modes, Creative and Survival. In the Creative mode you have infinite access to every single thing, you are invulnerable and can fly, almost like a God Mode. That way you can enjoy building and exploring without worries. The survival mode on the other hand is what we could call "real life". You got to eat to keep alive, monsters will chase and kill you and if you want a block/resource you gotta go get it yourself.

A very enchanted tool.

Because of the way the game is, progression comes from crafting and building. As you explore the world and find the rare resources, you will use them to craft and build whatever your mind desires. You will also become more resilient and be able to take greater challenges by using experience acquired through your actions (killing creatures, mining, etc.) to enchant your gear with powerful effects. There is "an end" to the game, but it is not "the end", just the toughest creature around to be faced.

Very simple Redstone example.

To wrap things up there is a little thing called Redstone. And what makes it extra special is that Redstone works as a circuit. Once activated it carries a signal (or energy/electricity if you prefer), not just making you able to activate things remotely, but opening up the options of buildings you can create. Complex and autonomous structures are a thing on itself, from secret passages to crazy contraptions, Redstone is by far our favorite aspect of the game.

Minecraft is a game of imagination. The possibilities are enormous, and that's not even considering the multiplayer aspect the game has to offer. From the simplest buildings to the most intricate survival experience, there is a lot to be enjoyed by a lot of people. It's no wonder that Minecraft is one of the most popular games of all time, enjoyed by all ages. Happy building.