Minecraft: Story Mode is going on an experimental stage by incorporating the beloved build-it-yourself structure it’s always had with a story. Telltale Game’s renowned series has caused quite a bit of stir, first with the announcement of gender-neutral main character Jesse, whose appearance and gender can be changed according to players’ preferences.
Minecraft: Story Mode Previews First Two Episodes
The first two episodes of Minecraft: Story Mode has received mixed to positive reviews. Naturally, gamers who step out of games like GTA or The Walking Dead may find Minecraft: Story Mode a tad less exciting, but the classic storyline that the episode follows is both timeless and comforting. The canonical story is not original: a group of young heroes are set on a quest to save the world by an elder power, but beta players have said that despite that, Minecraft: Story Mode is surprisingly engaging and players spent a considerable amount of time on ever decision made.
Critics have called this start to the game promising to say the least, judging by The Order of the Stone and Assembly Required. Minecraft: Story Mode has left some critics wanting more, while others praised the family-friendliness of it. Minecraft: Story Mode is sure to grab the hearts of those who become invested in the story, which is still loose compared to other narrative adventure games. While it is not dramatic, reviewers call Minecraft: Story Mode has signature nostalgic jokes, and The Order of the Stone brings a refreshing twist to the series.
Minecraft: Story Mode Could Completely Change the Nature of the Series
The beauty of Minecraft: Story Mode could lie in it’s simplicity. The narrative is simple and is filled with individual quests that give it the Minecraft feel, but there’s plenty of spectacle and drama to be enjoyed. If this works well, the Minecraft series could start to make a shift onto narrative, and that may not be a bad thing.
While gamers might feel Minecraft: Story Mode is unfamiliar, the change could be very welcome. The fact that the story and the player-driven aspects meet halfway could make for a refreshing change for seasoned players, and may even make Minecraft: Story Mode more accessible to new and younger or even older fans.
The third episode in the Minecraft: Story Mode series is titled ‘The Last Place You Look’, and it goes live November 13.
