Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series

I haven't played this game before, though I have seen its gameplay, and from what I know, this is a cinematic masterpiece. Some people might say Minecraft doesn't have a story, and it was never intended to have one, although what makes Minecraft special is that YOU create the story. This spinoff is a great example of that; it represents how creative the Minecraft community is. I would even say that this game is, by all means, BETTER than whatever "A Minecraft Movie" was. (DISCLAIMER: I haven't seen the movie yet, so what do I know?) I'm only giving this game 9 stars because Telltale Games shut down. NetUser94 approves!

It doesn't have the best of writing and doesn't have the best of animations either... though it is a fun experience! Especially for Casual Minecraft players who want more out of the series. Most of everything in this game can be (or has been) modded/built in the vanilla game. (Which is honestly pretty cool) they really did improve once season two was being made, and that kinda revived the game. Don't expect a season 3 as Mojang isn't planning on any new seasons as far as I know. TLDR: it's not the best Minecraft game out there, and most hardcore Minecraft players probably wouldn't enjoy it much, but to the casual players... this is something to try.

Let me be clear I adore Telltale Games, and I find Minecraft to be an enjoyable relaxing experience. So merge them and it'll be great, right?

Well actually no, or at least I don't think do.

You play a generic square boy/girl in the Minecraft universe teaming with your friends to go on an adventure. And along for the ride are all the blocks, zombies, spiders and token Minecraft tropes you'd expect.

So what went wrong? Well for a start I struggled to take it seriously, being in the Minecraft style it just didn't sit right with me. Then you have the story which was about as interesting as a 5hr lecture on toenails.

To make matters worse the gameplay just wasn't engaging. Sure it's Telltale so I use the term gameplay loosely but still! When you take over as your character and potter round this little world the puzzles and engagements simply aren't very enjoyable.

The game does have a great voice cast and has it's moments, but when a certain bad thing happened to a certain character (No spoilers here) it angered me more than it should. That was just bad writing.

Story Mode for me is a swing and a miss, certainly a contender for the worst Telltale game.

The Good:

Telltale charm

Great voice cast

The Bad:

An adventure in that square universe just doesn't look right

Not very interesting plot

Dull interactive sections

"That" scene.

'Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series (2015)' isn't Telltale's most mature, affecting or, even, fun game. It is, however, an enjoyably silly adventure that remains entertaining enough throughout. Even its extended episodes, which sort of feel detached from the main game even though they begin before the initially shipped story ends, are entertaining. They're essentially one-shot romps with a breezy pace and a care-free attitude. They also cross over a fair few genres, which keeps them feeling fresh. The game is a typical, modern-day 'choose your own adventure'. Its gameplay primarily consists of dialogue options and quick-time events, though it does contain some more classic - if rudimentary - puzzles, too. The choices don't change a huge amount but they still feel impactful. Telltale continue to display some great writing, keeping you onboard with the absurd story they want to tell and, even, giving you an inevitable lump in your throat. Look, this isn't exactly the pinnacle of gaming. Yet, there's enough here to keep you engaged and it's an enjoyable experience on the whole. 7/10

I'm a Minecraft fan. A bit older (42), so I would rate this lower. But, my kids (6 and 12) love it, hence 9/10. I won't go into details about this interactive show, but remember, the rating given is aimed at younger Minecraft fans only.