A reference in sandbox games, Minecraft is a solo and multi-player game in which the possibilities, resources and map are unlimited. Between building, destroying, exploring, making or hunting monsters, this game has a pharaonic lifespan, well-thought-out game mechanics and a fearsome bestiary. You can try a trial version through the Microsoft Store.
Minecraft, what is it?
Released in 2011 and created by Markus Persson, aka Notch, Minecraft has several million active players and hundreds of millions of downloads since its inception. It stands out for its cube graphics and its simple basic principle: mine cubes and build.
This game without any concrete objective is called sandbox because the possibilities between exploration, survival and construction are so immense and because the game map is almost unlimited and procedurally generated, each game will be unique.
How do I play Minecraft?
In Minecraft, the player is free to
choose his goal between building buildings, designing traps, unlocking the secrets of the game or simply surviving. To discover the game step by step, it is advisable to choose the Creative mode in which only imagination counts.
To do so, the game offers several dozen types of blocks that will allow you to assemble materials or obtain different textures and colors. All this with hundreds of recipes of objects, protections, buildings to build.
Many creatures also populate this cubic world, from the quiet pig to the worrying creeper, the bestiary includes both food source animals and predators, a source of concern.
Whether single-player or multiplayer, Minecraft also offers additional content and the opportunity to visit other players' most beautiful achievements.
Survival mode
For those who prefer action and fighting, Minecraft also brings two game modes: Survival and Adventure. The first, similar to the Creative mode, offers a challenging experience with customizable difficulty. The only difference is that it is possible to pass the weapon to the left because of hunger, injury or killed by a creature.
The Adventure mode, on the other hand, completely changes the game, it is no longer possible to mine and replace blocks. It will be necessary to negotiate with villagers to find resources and gain experience.
In addition, the game has been moderated by a strong online community that also offers game modes, custom maps and a plethora of additional content.
What do we think of Minecraft?
A must-have for its gameplay and graphics, Minecraft requires a short period of time to learn its various game mechanics and the possibilities offered in terms of crafting and construction.
Whether solo or multi-player, it is possible to discover this world in many ways. The educational world will also find its account with many resources and constructions available online.
The game available in trial version
Although it is available at around 30 euros off sale, Minecraft is free to try in Survival mode for a limited game time of 90 minutes.
