Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. GamingTrend
    Sep 22, 2017
    75
    Minecraft: New 3DS Edition is a surprisingly competent version of the game despite its obvious limitations. However, the draw distances are terrible, multiplayer isn’t available at the beginning, and it won’t stack up to the console versions. If you truly want Minecraft on the go and own a Nintendo Switch, I suggest buying that version instead as it is the same price and, unlike the New Nintendo 3DS Edition, it will be receiving the Better Together Update this Winter.

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#28 Best 3DS Game of 2017
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#14 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2017
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#27 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2017

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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 47
  3. Negative: 14 out of 47
  1. SANICHEDGE
    Sep 17, 2017
    9
    It's basically Pocket Edition on a 3DS. And it has buttons. (You can only use this on the NEW 3DS) I'm glad Nintendo added the ZR and ZLIt's basically Pocket Edition on a 3DS. And it has buttons. (You can only use this on the NEW 3DS) I'm glad Nintendo added the ZR and ZL buttons to 3DS.… Full Review »
  2. OllyReynolds
    Oct 31, 2017
    1
    The fact that it’s only on the new 3ds blows my mind Minecraft fans that have the 2ds and old 3ds and xl systems are missing out if they addedThe fact that it’s only on the new 3ds blows my mind Minecraft fans that have the 2ds and old 3ds and xl systems are missing out if they added circle pad pro support. However the original 3ds and 2ds systems have a slightly slow cpu. If they made a version for the older 3ds they would make more money so why didn’t they make it? It is because the new 3ds Minecraft was rushed you can tell by the menus and gameplay. However if you want a better portable version of Minecraft I recommend getting it on the psvita or Nintendo switch.… Full Review »
  3. AceDetective002
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Minecraft New 3DS edition is exactly what you expect, it's fun and creative like any other platform of Minecraft but portable. However, thisMinecraft New 3DS edition is exactly what you expect, it's fun and creative like any other platform of Minecraft but portable. However, this version crashes occasionally if I play too long, you can fall endlessly in creative, and the other problem is saving your game is a bit inconsistent, like if I die and lose all my items I can't exit the game and come back to my last save, if I do then the data with all my items and enchantment level gone and back to the re spawn area. Even so, this version of Minecraft is still enjoyable, I don't need maps, the controls are fine and adjustable, no lag, and it doesn't look like a downgraded version of Minecraft at all. So if you want to have Minecraft on the go, the new 3DS edition is acceptable, or the Switch edition is also option.… Full Review »
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