Minecraft: Pocket Edition

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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 238 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 52 out of 238
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  1. SupahMarioX
    Feb 14, 2013
    9
    Pocket Edition is a wonderful transfer from the PC. Though it lacks the features the PC has, and the controls are a bit wonky, it's still a great game for on-the-go.
  2. Aidandodo
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    Seriously why are all these bad reviews, yes i know its not as good as PC but remember u can go to a restaurant and use it easily, u can use it in A LOT of places, u cant randomly bring your laptop to all these places but u can with ipad/iphone and btw its only $8 and its still an excellent game, still fun! They r still improving it and turning it into PC (dont know why they didnt do likeSeriously why are all these bad reviews, yes i know its not as good as PC but remember u can go to a restaurant and use it easily, u can use it in A LOT of places, u cant randomly bring your laptop to all these places but u can with ipad/iphone and btw its only $8 and its still an excellent game, still fun! They r still improving it and turning it into PC (dont know why they didnt do like PC from the start) but still very good… Expand
  3. Beastprogamer
    Feb 19, 2015
    10
    This game is a MUST GET. It is the most awesome game on iOS and Android. Cheap, but not as good as the PS4 Edition. I am mad to see this Game under-rated. Its such an awesome great game.
  4. TheQuietGamer
    Sep 15, 2013
    5
    Taking the famous PC game and moving it to mobile devices seems like a interesting idea, but it end up being to big of a task for the developers. What you get with "Pocket Edition" is a lifeless and barren world that you craft almost whatever you want in, but the amount of fun you have entirely depends on how much you love to build. If you enjoy exploring caves (which aren't in thisTaking the famous PC game and moving it to mobile devices seems like a interesting idea, but it end up being to big of a task for the developers. What you get with "Pocket Edition" is a lifeless and barren world that you craft almost whatever you want in, but the amount of fun you have entirely depends on how much you love to build. If you enjoy exploring caves (which aren't in this version) and fighting monsters then you're out of luck. I've never played the PC version, but it always looked like a lot of fun to team up with a friend and try to survive while building your own fortress. Unfortunately none of that transfers over into this port. The game is separated into two modes, survival and create. Create gives you endless supplies and lets your imagination run free without any distractions like monsters getting in your way. The problem with this mode is that the world you're placed in is so barren and lifeless that I couldn't stick around to play for more than a few minutes without giving up thanks to boredom. Survival mode throws you into a scarcely populated world, devoid on any monster filled caves, and tasks you with building shelter to survive the night. There's no real enjoyment to be had in this mode either. Only one monster type is available and poses next to no threat. This mode made me give up as well thanks to boredom. Overall the promise on Minecraft on a mobile device sounds too good to be true, and unfortunately it is. "Pocket Edition" is lifeless, barren, and most disappointingly boring.… Expand
  5. Segacritic1998
    Jul 9, 2013
    6
    Its okay but Minecraft pocket edition needs a lot of updates like nether portals, wolfs, and many other missing stuff. But other than that its a fun game to have when your on the road away from your PC.
  6. Buster_Muffins
    Nov 21, 2011
    7
    It's essentially the same as the alpha version was on the pc version. They have said they would update this game in the future like they did with the pc version as well. It's a start and it is still amazing to play any form of minecraft on a phone. It is only fair to be patient because Notch isn't like other developers. He could have released this game in a year or two when it was perfect,It's essentially the same as the alpha version was on the pc version. They have said they would update this game in the future like they did with the pc version as well. It's a start and it is still amazing to play any form of minecraft on a phone. It is only fair to be patient because Notch isn't like other developers. He could have released this game in a year or two when it was perfect, but chose to release it now and support it with updates.… Expand
  7. biggfreeroaer96
    Dec 15, 2011
    6
    Right now it's more of a solid proof of concept than a real game, but add survival mode, inprove or a least let people customise the controls better, and generally bring it up to the standard of the PC version and it could be a master piece. Also work out some way to support mods and texture packs.
  8. mmwpro63
    Aug 12, 2013
    7
    In November 2011 we were treated to Minecraft: Pocket Edition. A Minecraft game that had almost nothing to relate itself to Minecraft except for the blocky world. Almost two years later. Minecraft has reached version .7.2 Alpha and I'm happy to say that this game definitely feels like Minecraft. There are better controls, monsters to hide from, ores to mine, items to craft, houses toIn November 2011 we were treated to Minecraft: Pocket Edition. A Minecraft game that had almost nothing to relate itself to Minecraft except for the blocky world. Almost two years later. Minecraft has reached version .7.2 Alpha and I'm happy to say that this game definitely feels like Minecraft. There are better controls, monsters to hide from, ores to mine, items to craft, houses to build, and a sky to look at. Still, this doesn't mean that things aren't missing. Caves are nowhere to be found,so resources are harder to gather. Red stone nerds can't make any red stone machines. The list of omissions is still endless. Still, that doesn't mean that MCPE isn't fun and addicting.… Expand
  9. jouden
    Mar 25, 2014
    9
    Minecraft is basically a super fun game that takes place in a 3-D block world. You mine, build, craft, and create anything you want. Basically there are two modes, survival and creative. In creative, you have and infinite amount of all resources and blocks and the ability to fly. There are no monsters and lives, and no time (day and night). Say you want to build a roller coaster or a big,Minecraft is basically a super fun game that takes place in a 3-D block world. You mine, build, craft, and create anything you want. Basically there are two modes, survival and creative. In creative, you have and infinite amount of all resources and blocks and the ability to fly. There are no monsters and lives, and no time (day and night). Say you want to build a roller coaster or a big, fancy mansion? No problem in creative. Survival on the other hand is a little trickier but I like it better personally. There are monsters, lives, day and night, and hunger. You start out with nothing and you need to mine and dig for your resources. You can take your original stuff and craft it into better stuff. Say you have a few blocks of wood. You can then turn that into a crafting table which you can make a sword or a shovel on. It becomes super fun once you get far.

    My personal experience with this game is super awesome. I personally like survival better.
    I will tell you, this game i probably best for 7 and up because you do kill little cartoonish monsters. Otherwise, it is a great game, there is no bad language, bad adult stuff such as drinking or drugs, and it definitely inspires kids to be creative and smart. All in all, I love this game and I think everyone should give it a try.    … Expand
  10. mrdixiedi
    Apr 15, 2014
    8
    I don't understand the low score here on Metacritic for MCPE. Anyone who buy the game shouldn't expect a full blown Minecraft PC game but for smartphones but nowadays it's much better than what it used to be at least. I really like how fast they seem to be adopting right now. Though, it's probably not likely it'll ever reach the same features as the PC version but that doesn't matterI don't understand the low score here on Metacritic for MCPE. Anyone who buy the game shouldn't expect a full blown Minecraft PC game but for smartphones but nowadays it's much better than what it used to be at least. I really like how fast they seem to be adopting right now. Though, it's probably not likely it'll ever reach the same features as the PC version but that doesn't matter because it does a wonderful thing at delivering an amazing game for smartphones. I got it for my iPhone and it's the only game I ever play on the iPhone.

    Not only do they have a singleplayer function but also a multiplayer function which have allowed me to at multiple occasions meet up with friends in the game even though we are on different connections to chat and play. External servers (as found here: http://mcpeindex ) is still the most widely used option but there will also be something soon called Minecraft Realms, probably late this year, which will open up for getting servers directly from Minecraft/Mojang AB. It'll be subscription based and apparently work nice for a group of friends who just want to play on some stable online server once in a while.

    I expect to still see the normal/current external servers still as soon as Minecraft Realms comes as it won't be covering the plugins part of the game etc.

    I highly recommend this app. For 6.99 dollars it's a really neat game I think. Best of luck!    … Expand
  11. mgastryker
    Jan 27, 2013
    8
    Okay, so maybe this isn't as great as the PC version of Minecraft, but how can anyone expect it to be. It is called Pocket Edition for a reason. It's supposed to be played on the go. They keep adding new content so it keeps getting better and better. Until the devices you play Pocket Edition on get better, the game will have it's limitations. Go out and buy this game now, before it gets toOkay, so maybe this isn't as great as the PC version of Minecraft, but how can anyone expect it to be. It is called Pocket Edition for a reason. It's supposed to be played on the go. They keep adding new content so it keeps getting better and better. Until the devices you play Pocket Edition on get better, the game will have it's limitations. Go out and buy this game now, before it gets to its full potential and the developers raise the price! This is a great game.… Expand
  12. Xxflame360xx
    Nov 18, 2011
    10
    Im sad to see the 2 poor reviews even one from a critic who should be informed that this is not the final release of minecraft iOS pocket edition. It even says v0.1.2 ALPHA just like normal minecraft this will have updates with new features, they can't simply press a button to transfer from pc to iOS. He mentioned it some time on twitter or his blog.
  13. BloonsM
    Jun 19, 2012
    10
    Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaatttttttttttttt for being porrrrrrrrrrtttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttaaàaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabbbble!!!!!
  14. MusAddict
    Nov 24, 2011
    7
    The pocket edition is where the PC version was 15 months ago developmentally speaking. This is an independent adaptation of an indie game, so think of this as a portable tribute instead of the real deal.
  15. Simon8000
    Mar 30, 2013
    2
    $6.99 at the app store and this is what I get?! Okay, lets go over a few of my favorite things about minecraft pc edition. #1. The infinite worlds. #2. The ton of items you can craft through smelting and mining. Does pe (pocket edition) have that? I think not. The items are what you would expect, the things to make the kids who cant afford $25 minecraft happy. TNT, tools, yadayadayada. The$6.99 at the app store and this is what I get?! Okay, lets go over a few of my favorite things about minecraft pc edition. #1. The infinite worlds. #2. The ton of items you can craft through smelting and mining. Does pe (pocket edition) have that? I think not. The items are what you would expect, the things to make the kids who cant afford $25 minecraft happy. TNT, tools, yadayadayada. The world size is my main point against minecraft because its 100% right. Its tiny!!!!! Its puny! Its not even varied. Its still randomly generated, I will give them that, but in reality, its just a single medium sized grassland biome with about 12 trees and a few light hills, the tallest having a small stone cave. It can vary, but its usually around that. The world is cut off at invisible wall, about 24 seconds of running from the very middle. Mining is where they got somewhere, although not really. Its similar to the pc version so its not THAT bad, but its still missing things like crevices and thing that really make mining fun. The mining combined with the fact its got a few small meh parts got it a 2, but don't buy this app.… Expand
  16. gstiker5
    Jul 6, 2013
    3
    A really downgraded port of the PC version.
    The Good
    Runs smoothly
    It's minecraft in your pocket
    The Bad
    So few features
    Updates contain so little
    The Controls are horrible
    Creative mode dosen't contain all the items in the game
    No randomly generated structures
    £4.99/$6.99
  17. Lucrious
    Nov 18, 2011
    7
    The game is an excellent transfer of the incredible indie hit to a portable device, however it's quite clear that the experience couldn't fully be brought over to the iOS platform, and while an fun distraction from work or whatever else, it's a version of minecraft that won't see you building a giant Charizard or functioning toilets with actual flushing, but still worth the asking price,The game is an excellent transfer of the incredible indie hit to a portable device, however it's quite clear that the experience couldn't fully be brought over to the iOS platform, and while an fun distraction from work or whatever else, it's a version of minecraft that won't see you building a giant Charizard or functioning toilets with actual flushing, but still worth the asking price, especially to continue supporting Mojang which will soon 'release' the actual 'final build' of the game, with many updates to follow swiftly as it has been doing so. DOWNLOAD IT.… Expand
  18. Turbodowg
    Feb 1, 2014
    10
    I cannot imagine why on Earth Minecraft has such a low score. This is an excellent little game. Myself and my seven year old daughter love it. I play on the Kindle Fire HD and She plays on My Samsung Galaxy 3. We often do multiplayer and spend a few hours creating amazing imaginary structures.

    Minecraft is the perfect sandbox game. There are two game types, Survival and Creative.    I cannot imagine why on Earth Minecraft has such a low score. This is an excellent little game. Myself and my seven year old daughter love it. I play on the Kindle Fire HD and She plays on My Samsung Galaxy 3. We often do multiplayer and spend a few hours creating amazing imaginary structures.

    Minecraft is the perfect sandbox game. There are two game types, Survival and Creative. Survival requires you to mine for materials and stay alive by eating food and fighting beasties. Creative gives you an infinite amount of items and materials so you can just build to your hearts content. The worlds are made of square blocks. You can mine into the earth or build upon it. I have had a great time building underwater cities, hollowed out mountain houses, floating islands, underground cave homes and giant castles. The world truly is your oyster.

    With the latest update you can build mine carts and use electric switch systems to really experiment. The game is as deep as you want to make it, you can spend months in survival mode building an impenetrable fortress or simply recreate your own home in creative mode.

    The graphics are bright and the block worlds and characters are really unique. The controls on a touch screen are perfect and feel very natural while playing. I really don’t have a bad thing to say about this game. At just £4.99 it’s a bargain. Make this top of your mobile/tablet game list!    … Expand
  19. Official
    Dec 12, 2013
    6
    This is my second review of "Minecraft: Pocket Edition" because the game has some large updates. The game is progressing to its standards, but definitely cannot match the PC version, nonetheless. The controls aren't as straightforward and easy to use like the PC version, and I doubt that any significant changes will be made to that.
  20. terp31
    Apr 17, 2013
    7
    Although it is a very basic version of minecraft, they are adding new things and it clearly says Alpha when you get to the main menu. This means there are more things to come and the game is not finished. I still think it is very fun and a good way to pass the time
  21. DiamondsPlayMC
    Jul 13, 2013
    3
    This version is nothing compared to Minecraft. Compared to PC, this version DEFINETLY is not as worth it money wise. The graphics, the difficulty, and just the overall gameplay just want you to scream "I'M BORED!"
  22. Dalienfail
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    To the people who give this BAD FUDGING REVIEWS GO YOURSELF.
    This game, is not finished. It is an awesome game, especially because tablets have such less power then PC's. SUCK IT, PEOPLE WHO GIVE IT BAD REVIEWS.
  23. eagleeyeviking
    Dec 17, 2013
    2
    Offering nothing but a pale imitation to its far, far better PC version, Minecraft: Pocket Edition will craft you to boredom with its finite world of no opportunities.
  24. Mariofan
    Feb 23, 2015
    6
    This game is okay. There are many better but It is worth playing. The graphics are fine but too squared. The controls are okay. The blocks are fun. The animals are cool. Minecraft is a good game for IOS but not the best. Haven't played it in AGES but it is worth $7.00.
  25. ComedyPros
    Nov 20, 2011
    5
    i'll be blunt, this is a poor adaption of the much loved (by me) of mine craft. but lets not forget this is version 0.1.2 if I'm not correct so obviously there will be a few (many - hopefully) updates that will fix the slight flaws with having only creative, only 36 items in inventory and the controls are a bit clunky if not annoying but ONLY because i'm playing on the iPhone 4. the app isi'll be blunt, this is a poor adaption of the much loved (by me) of mine craft. but lets not forget this is version 0.1.2 if I'm not correct so obviously there will be a few (many - hopefully) updates that will fix the slight flaws with having only creative, only 36 items in inventory and the controls are a bit clunky if not annoying but ONLY because i'm playing on the iPhone 4. the app is universal so i recommend playing it on the IPAD defiantly. The other thing that annoys me a bit is that the world that is generated are always quite small and this is understandable as this game is being played on a phone but with more powerful phones being made every year i hope there is a point where we can reach an unlimited world. i would recommend for the hardcore fans but think before you by as the price is a bit steep for the little amount of content they give.… Expand
  26. smbz
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    i know its kinda well boring for now but survival mode is coming and its official by notch. i dont see why its so bad its minecraft on the ipod. just be patient and wait a month more and survival mode will come. and more things
  27. prune
    Apr 7, 2013
    10
    well to all of the people who didn't wait for it to become really epic with multiplayer and survival mode and waaaaaaay better controls. i would have to say suck it because the new minecraft is defiantly worth 7.50 dollars
  28. Rockoman100
    Jun 2, 2012
    5
    I love minecraft on PC, and that is why this version is such a shame. The creative mode is alright, but there is a very minimal assortment of blocks to choose from and the controls, but i wouldn't expect decent controls on a touch screen device anyway. What really angers me is the what Mojang tried to pass as "survival" mode. The current survival mode is pretty unbearable, seeing as mostI love minecraft on PC, and that is why this version is such a shame. The creative mode is alright, but there is a very minimal assortment of blocks to choose from and the controls, but i wouldn't expect decent controls on a touch screen device anyway. What really angers me is the what Mojang tried to pass as "survival" mode. The current survival mode is pretty unbearable, seeing as most of the core features of survival mode dont even exist. You needto collect your own materials, but since there is no clay in the game yet you always have unlimited bricks. Same for glass, because there are NO FURNACES. No furnaces. Think about that. Think about all the uses for a furnace. Think about how necessary it is. Yea. That's half the game right there. So making torches is harder because you cant smelt charcoal, but even worse is the fact that dark places are unbearably dark. You can barely see anything. How am i supposed to go mining for coal so i can make torches, when the underground is too dark to see ANYTHING in. So by night time, the game is just annoying and not worth trying. I would just stick to creative. Survival is a disaster.… Expand
  29. ZeroNegative
    Jun 28, 2012
    5
    Minecraft Pocket Edition, first, It was awful, because It was only in Creative Mode, and, in Creative Mode, you can build whatever you want, but It was completely not challenging, It was without zombies, creepers, skeletons, which I would rate that version 3.0, but now, Majong added Survival Mode, which is more fun. .But, still It doesn't have so much things like in PC Version. There youMinecraft Pocket Edition, first, It was awful, because It was only in Creative Mode, and, in Creative Mode, you can build whatever you want, but It was completely not challenging, It was without zombies, creepers, skeletons, which I would rate that version 3.0, but now, Majong added Survival Mode, which is more fun. .But, still It doesn't have so much things like in PC Version. There you don't have a hunger bar, there you can kill only zombie and adding animals, for nothing, It's not necessary. It haves more things to do, but still disappointing.… Expand
  30. WhiteTalpa
    Jan 6, 2013
    5
    The game is ok for IOS however if you want to play minecraft i don't see why u would want to play it on IOS same with the Xbox version its ok but it does not beat the PC version.
  31. Annoymous1
    Jan 7, 2013
    6
    The good about Minecraft PE is that its better than LITE. But the bad is that it cant make the masterpiece of PC version as there is no Creepers, Skeletons, Spiders, chat, brewing, dropping items, villages, redstone, railways and more. There is serious work needed for PE as this do's not capture the full items of Minecraft and another thing is there is no point for mining diamonds sinceThe good about Minecraft PE is that its better than LITE. But the bad is that it cant make the masterpiece of PC version as there is no Creepers, Skeletons, Spiders, chat, brewing, dropping items, villages, redstone, railways and more. There is serious work needed for PE as this do's not capture the full items of Minecraft and another thing is there is no point for mining diamonds since the only mob are zombies.… Expand
  32. btm_2012
    Aug 12, 2013
    1
    minecraft pocket edition is not that good. first of all the worlds are to small and it has nothing compared to the PC/MAC/Linux version. there are practically no blocks and theirs no end or nether world. you can also get minecraft pocket edition for android but its not worth it. they just got BUCKETS in the game. dont buy unless you really want to.and it costs 6.99$
  33. 21MacWs
    Oct 5, 2013
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Face it, Minecraft PE will never live up to the Mac/PC/Linux edition. One major flaw is that there are no unlimited worlds. Compared to the computer edition the nether is an obsidian cave. No bosses, no Enderdragon. Heck, you can barely fly. I know there is more coming to the iOS edition but for now it's terrible.… Expand
  34. Bladeryx
    Dec 23, 2013
    2
    This game is mediocre right now. Barely worth $6.99. The game is underdeveloped and choppy. The crafting is cheap and doesn't contain the excitement as the PC version. As of 0.8.1, this game, while did add lots of new features, still isn't worth the 7 dollars, other than creative. Do not buy until the game is at least to where infinite worlds and better features start to roll in. BasicallyThis game is mediocre right now. Barely worth $6.99. The game is underdeveloped and choppy. The crafting is cheap and doesn't contain the excitement as the PC version. As of 0.8.1, this game, while did add lots of new features, still isn't worth the 7 dollars, other than creative. Do not buy until the game is at least to where infinite worlds and better features start to roll in. Basically a downgraded version of indev PC version.… Expand
  35. chickenman158
    Jan 11, 2014
    4
    This is the rating the original deserved. Not great, but not terrible. People were expecting to get everything from the computer edition in this? No. Of course not. I am not sure it is worth the price, but the PC version is not worth the price, that's for sure. Anyway, I enjoy it about as much as the original. They both have similar problems, but I can give this a bit of leeway because itThis is the rating the original deserved. Not great, but not terrible. People were expecting to get everything from the computer edition in this? No. Of course not. I am not sure it is worth the price, but the PC version is not worth the price, that's for sure. Anyway, I enjoy it about as much as the original. They both have similar problems, but I can give this a bit of leeway because it is a mobile port.… Expand
  36. FilmVirtue
    Apr 6, 2014
    2
    Though the pocket edition of the game is portable, It doesn't mean It's good, or entertaining. Night time in the game is very hard to see, as it is to build anything during it. At a later time maybe it will improve, but faith in the game can be long gone when It's on the I-phone and only the I-Phone
  37. lordT
    Jul 10, 2014
    5
    Just plain boring. That's it!!!! It's just a lite or a demo version of a game that i don't like in the first place. It is addictive but in a lazy way.
  38. xdhollywood
    Oct 6, 2014
    4
    This is just a bad port onto the mobile gaming community of a masterpiece of a game. If you like minecraft then get a PC or a console, don't get this broken game.
  39. Simcity3810
    Oct 22, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a note to mojang AB To make Minecraft pocket edition iOS better I suggest that you at least put in nether portals and some mods or texture packs. Can you please also put in dispenser buttons or pressure plate and red stone torches please. But overall it's a lot better the the demo version.… Expand
  40. SuperAquaLuigi
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    This game has the unfortunate luck of being an iOS game. It was very incomplete upon launch and got bad reviews for it. Despite constantly being updated and improved like any iOS game, almost nobody's re-reviewed it. You can trust me when I say that, as of the day this review was made, it's almost as good as the PC version. I've played it for over 3 years now, and I've seen the game goThis game has the unfortunate luck of being an iOS game. It was very incomplete upon launch and got bad reviews for it. Despite constantly being updated and improved like any iOS game, almost nobody's re-reviewed it. You can trust me when I say that, as of the day this review was made, it's almost as good as the PC version. I've played it for over 3 years now, and I've seen the game go from a watered-down port missing many items and features to an almost identical port only missing a few items and features, and even having some exclusive ones. Something many people take for granted is how the control scheme was adapted to iOS, which I think turned out great. Most of my opinions on the PC version are the same as with this version, except this one doesn't quite have everything, so it isn't quite as good. Also worth mentioning: this is the best iOS game I've played because it's one of the few that plays like a real game, and not a time-waster.… Expand
  41. Thiagoivan
    Apr 19, 2020
    10
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  42. Selenedelgado
    Jun 25, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego no sirve para nada porque si lo comparamos con free god no tiene nada que hacer… Expand
  43. AnonymousPerson
    Jul 29, 2013
    3
    Update: They pinned down some things that needed to be done. Animals in creative, water, and lava are just a few. The score gets bumped up to 5. I hope the game gets even better.
  44. GamerQuinn
    Jul 23, 2013
    6
    I played this before the real PC version. But one thing: flint and steel is useless. it can only be used with TNT. Creative mode sucks. no crafting, no nether reactor working, NO TNT?!?! Creative is only useful in building. Survival is way better. If you want a better experience, crafting, tnt, flint and steel useful, more stuff, GET THE PC VERSION. It is worth 20 bucks. People say "TheI played this before the real PC version. But one thing: flint and steel is useless. it can only be used with TNT. Creative mode sucks. no crafting, no nether reactor working, NO TNT?!?! Creative is only useful in building. Survival is way better. If you want a better experience, crafting, tnt, flint and steel useful, more stuff, GET THE PC VERSION. It is worth 20 bucks. People say "The graphics are so crappy, the game is so crappy." IGNORE THEM! That is not a big deal. It is still good.… Expand
  45. jcareb
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    The best game i have ever played. Pocket Edition is better than Xbox 360. I haven't tried PC yet but this is awesome and this is the best way to play Minecraft in my opinion.
  46. ChrisLight
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    The current Minecraft PE is much better now,it contain more feature,block,item and mobs.It run very smooth on my phone even everything is set to highest.There is something I don't really like is update is coming out very slow.Even update is slow but when a new update is come out it contain lot of new feature.

    Minecraft PE is much better comparing to previous versions,it is worth to buy    The current Minecraft PE is much better now,it contain more feature,block,item and mobs.It run very smooth on my phone even everything is set to highest.There is something I don't really like is update is coming out very slow.Even update is slow but when a new update is come out it contain lot of new feature.

    Minecraft PE is much better comparing to previous versions,it is worth to buy and it need given 10/10 score.    … Expand
  47. Evilscaught
    Dec 5, 2013
    5
    This game is still in early development stage and requires a lot of updates still. The current version of this game is barely Alpha, more like Indev. Just like Minecraft PC, you wander around and break blocks, and build things, but what this game lacks are Redstone contraptions, it has a very narrow selection of building materials, there are no caves, or infinite worlds. Becomes veryThis game is still in early development stage and requires a lot of updates still. The current version of this game is barely Alpha, more like Indev. Just like Minecraft PC, you wander around and break blocks, and build things, but what this game lacks are Redstone contraptions, it has a very narrow selection of building materials, there are no caves, or infinite worlds. Becomes very boring quickly.

    I look foward to the 0.8.0 Update though. I will continue to edit this review as the game progresses. A score of 5 is currently what the game is worthy of, as the game becomes better I will continue to raise its score.    … Expand
  48. AGarcia732
    May 18, 2014
    8
    It seems to me that many played the early versions of the game, and wrote it off once they realized it didn't have ___, ___, and ___. It doesn't have infinite worlds, or certain materials/items, or some mobs/bosses (Enderdragon, anyone?), or places like the Nether and the "End". However, I think it is the prospect of simply being able to build, explore, and survive that attracts many toIt seems to me that many played the early versions of the game, and wrote it off once they realized it didn't have ___, ___, and ___. It doesn't have infinite worlds, or certain materials/items, or some mobs/bosses (Enderdragon, anyone?), or places like the Nether and the "End". However, I think it is the prospect of simply being able to build, explore, and survive that attracts many to the game. It's simplistic nature is what attracts both young and old. To keep from getting bored, I download maps and mods, and play on External multiplayer servers (like Capture the Flag, Survival Games, and DayZ/.

    Minecraft is something of a cultural phenomenon-- it has brought on countless imitations, ripoffs, knockoffs, and spin-offs (PixelGun 3D, Survivalcraft, Roblox, Terraria, etc). It has a wide variety of merchandise: clothes, toys, Lego sets, etc. It is rumored to become a movie one day. It is available on multiple platforms. Many YouTubers dedicate countless videos to the game, many have channels just about the game (ExplodingTNT, Orepros, ItsJerryandHarry, SkyDoesMinecraft, etc). Many 10-year-old noobs (for lack of better word) and wannabes make videos as well on the game. It is such a money-making machine! A game must be really good and appealing, or incredibly overhyped (which it might be) to be such and inspiration.

    Kind of got off topic there, didn't I?

    The game needs more mobs/bosses, more items/blocks, more environments, etc. It would be nice to have infinite worlds as well. Enchanted objects would be a plus. The list of omissions is long. Overall, it's not a perfect port of the PC version-but it'll do for now. Keep in mind it's name--Pocket Edition. It's a mini version. The game can't have everything the PC version has, because the devices many play it on probably couldn't handle it all. I still wish it had updates more often, and that the updates added more. Still needs work, but it bas improved from the beginning.    … Expand
  49. ReviewBot
    Dec 26, 2013
    9
    Minecraft PE is a great port for iOS. It includes some of the features from the PC version. With every major update, MCPE is becoming more like the PC Minecraft. This game is worth $6.99. You should get this game.
  50. Crafter8998
    Apr 11, 2014
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love minecraft I have it on the PC and the PS3 and I have it on my ipod. The PE is........ not the best best minecraft game. The survival gets really boring, creative is fine but it does not change from day to night.
    So over all I would not prefer this game.    … Expand
  51. HJ100
    Jun 5, 2015
    5
    This game is a sandbox simulator worth buying,but you gotta pick PC or IOS? Bad thing is it makes users lose their interest fast and try to build cities and failing.i mean,it doesn't even have physics.blocks float midair like a Helicarrier when they should be reaching terminal velocity at 120 MPH.only thing that makes this game unique is... Is.... I don't know at all,there are way betterThis game is a sandbox simulator worth buying,but you gotta pick PC or IOS? Bad thing is it makes users lose their interest fast and try to build cities and failing.i mean,it doesn't even have physics.blocks float midair like a Helicarrier when they should be reaching terminal velocity at 120 MPH.only thing that makes this game unique is... Is.... I don't know at all,there are way better games and yet this one stands out for no reason.but it deserves a bricked 5/10!… Expand
  52. LegendaryNinjaG
    Jun 19, 2015
    5
    Its not the best of Mobile games but I can see it being an awesome game. I love minecraft of PC but I find P.E a little boring. The mobs are not that great as the PC and the world gen is boring compared to PC.
  53. jdcomix
    Dec 22, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new update is absolutely fantastic. It adds in the Ender Dragon, and just about every feature from The End as of 1.9 PC. Get the app while it's still 9.99 because now that it's out of alpha, the price will be rising to 26.99 in the new year. By far my favorite version because of how smooth it runs and how feature packed it is.… Expand
  54. XDavidX
    Nov 23, 2015
    10
    The game is just amazing. I love play this game. For me this game is amazing ! Nothing more to comment because this game is amazing ! I rate this 10/10 Collapse Collapse
  55. GamecubeLover
    Jul 13, 2016
    7
    I spent hours with my friends on this game but not it's getting stall with it's updates and gets more glitches on and on. There is no effort that much now but it used to be great.
  56. robertoiglesias
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Minecraft Pocket Edition is actually enjoyable. Even though it's not the same as playing it on a PC/Mac or Xbox, it's still pretty good, even though it needs to add the missing things that are on different editions.
  57. Brentopi888
    Jul 7, 2019
    9
    It is worth the money and it gives you the full minecraft experience on your phone. But I am not a fan of the crossplay, where a player with a Windows 10 plays much smoother than on a phone.
  58. reetaplays
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    This game is great. Definitely would recommend to any hardcore gamer out there. #Chasemccain4life.
  59. LedgerDraven
    Jun 14, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing and I think that it deserves more attention! The graphics are amazing and it's really fun! I highly recommend this game!
  60. Bitbat
    Feb 26, 2020
    4
    Pocket edition is probably the worst port of the game. Minecraft is still a masterpiece but this app has abysmal performance on older devices. The controls are hard to get used to, and if you have legacy edition good luck finding a stronghold.
    Xbox live has also been implemented meaning that you will need be logged in to play with your friends. Xbox live is highly restrictive however and    Pocket edition is probably the worst port of the game. Minecraft is still a masterpiece but this app has abysmal performance on older devices. The controls are hard to get used to, and if you have legacy edition good luck finding a stronghold.
    Xbox live has also been implemented meaning that you will need be logged in to play with your friends. Xbox live is highly restrictive however and prevents younger children from interacting with any players.

    The bedrock or java edition on pc is so much better and you can actually play with your friends locally.    … Expand
  61. Daniel_N
    Oct 18, 2020
    6
    This version of Minecraft is fun on the go, but doesn’t compare to console versions of the game. I would recommend for on-the-go Minecraft fans and players.
  62. Aluminite
    May 7, 2019
    9
    Ignore any reviews that were made before 2016. Minecraft for iOS (and by extension, the Android version too) has improved to the point where it's just as good as the PC version.
  63. westfam4190
    Apr 23, 2019
    9
    This game got me into the franchise. It changed my life and many others. This game plays great. Still playing it today
  64. MemingGamer
    Jul 29, 2019
    8
    I love playing this game, it has no limits, and it's very simple. My problem with it is that it's becoming a little too complicated. Then there was a huge texture overhaul, and to be honest, I miss the old ones. They are constantly adding new content when the game was perfectly fine on its own. So, I'm giving it an 8 instead of a 9 or 10.
  65. Therealtruegame
    Feb 17, 2020
    1
    The worst minecraft version I play on ps4 and PC and this was a waste of money (I mean the mobile version)
  66. 49ersBoss
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    The gameplay itself is ok. Its fun to speed run but what i’ll be talking about are the PE servers. Most servers aren’t as good as java servers, but some servers, like mineplex (in home page) and TowerFallGaming (TowerFallGaming.aternos.me Port: 15674) are just amazing. These servers are breathtaking and owners are kalways on. I fcc u play, i suggest ONLY THESE SERVERS. Also, they areThe gameplay itself is ok. Its fun to speed run but what i’ll be talking about are the PE servers. Most servers aren’t as good as java servers, but some servers, like mineplex (in home page) and TowerFallGaming (TowerFallGaming.aternos.me Port: 15674) are just amazing. These servers are breathtaking and owners are kalways on. I fcc u play, i suggest ONLY THESE SERVERS. Also, they are kitpvp, unique game modes and more. The gamemodes have very good players and community and everything is just breathtaking, TowerFallGaming and Mineplex are amazing, gameplay is ok, most of the other servers aren’t as good as u would hope. Thanks… Expand
  67. ryantruexfan
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Minecraft is one of the best games of all time, so being able to play it on the go is amazing
  68. CM95
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    This is a great adaptation of the PC version. Nice graphics and fun gameplay, I definitely recommend this game.
  69. nathano
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    While it may have deserved the mixed reviews in the first year or so after release, I think that now Minecraft: Pocket Edition is on par with all the other editions of Minecraft - maybe a bit below, because the controls are difficult to get used to.
  70. LeilaMediaLab
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    Minecraft is a game that we really like. It's really fun to mine supplies, get materials, and search for diamonds and gold in temples, strongholds, and villages. This is very exciting. The server minigames are pretty fun too. We are looking forward to the new cave update because it looks way more interesting and fun.
  71. Frost_Cube
    Jan 30, 2021
    3
    Taking the famous PC game and moving it to mobile devices seems like a interesting idea, but it end up being to big of a task for the developers.
  72. Pedro_5316C
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    perfeito todo mundo ama e eu também nossa a mincrosoft ta fazendo o melhor continue assim microsoft
  73. super69iner
    Apr 13, 2021
    9
    this Minecraft has changed so much now its almost the same thing as bedrock vision
  74. Imaspy
    Apr 18, 2021
    8
    It's a good game and I love the fact u can play with friends and play on servers but I hate the controls
  75. Nirexs
    May 19, 2021
    10
    This game is my first Minecraft version i have alot memory on this game, but this game now is closed :( and change into bedrock
  76. AndoreMikaeru
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    Diversão: 10 Jogabilidade: 10
    Multiplayers: 09
    Gráfico: 10
    Atualizações: 08
    História: --
  77. Edik191
    Oct 26, 2022
    7
    2016 год много вемени проводил в андроид версии. Версия 0.16.0 и релиз в сердце.
    Кроссплатформенность очень радует. В последних версиях добавляют много платного контента микро-транзанкии(скины, ресрус паки, карты, части скинов и тдп)
    Цена норм рекомендую играть в кооперативе    2016 год много вемени проводил в андроид версии. Версия 0.16.0 и релиз в сердце.
    Кроссплатформенность очень радует. В последних версиях добавляют много платного контента микро-транзанкии(скины, ресрус паки, карты, части скинов и тдп)
    Цена норм рекомендую играть в кооперативе
  78. Kekigri355
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    cool game cool java edition and bedrock edition i like minecraft but 10/10
  79. gammm
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Popular game from kids to adults as the game is easy to understand, not very difficult to play, and there are many different versions. Minecraft is an adventure sandbox game where the aim is not to give players freedom to explore a 3D world made up of square blocks. The game's main gameplay is about breaking and placing blocks, with the game world consisting of block-like objects thatPopular game from kids to adults as the game is easy to understand, not very difficult to play, and there are many different versions. Minecraft is an adventure sandbox game where the aim is not to give players freedom to explore a 3D world made up of square blocks. The game's main gameplay is about breaking and placing blocks, with the game world consisting of block-like objects that represent materials such as soil, rocks, minerals, and wood, and the player harvests various materials to build their tools and buildings. However, the game is not only about destroying and placing blocks, but there are many other systems such as fighting or co-opting with uncontrolled characters like "Mod", animal husbandry and growing plants to make food until the production of some blocks with special procedures.
    Basically, this game has 2 game modes. It has a Survival mode and a Creative mode and you can adjust the difficulty up to 4 levels: Peaceful, Easy, Normal, and Hard. In Survival mode, players must collect materials to craft items and tools and collect experience, and in this mode, the player also has to maintain their blood level and hunger because in this mode, there will be blood, hunger, and inventory and when underwater, they will have oxygen. If the player doesn't maintain their blood and the blood value is run out, the player will die and return to the spawn point, losing all items and experience. And in Creative mode, which is a mode that gives players unlimited access to resources and items, can destroy objects instantly, access to something that doesn't exist in survival mode and in this mode, players will never die because there is no blood, no hunger, and they can still fly! In order to create whatever the player wants.
    In my opinion, Minecraft is a very cool game!! It fostered my imagination and allows me to unleash a lot of creativity in both modes, with a game that gives players complete freedom to explore different areas, which has a downside for new players who may find it challenging to explore areas because they may get lost. On the other hand, people who already know will be able to focus on the target immediately and if playing with friends can cooperate and survive together, but if playing alone I feel a bit boring, but In the game there is also a mod that the Modder finds a way to change the game whether it makes the game easier or harder so that the game doesn't get too boring, but sometimes I'm annoyed by the mod's algorithm. All in all, the mod helps to spice up the game and sometimes even facilitates making it easier to play. In the end, I think this is a very good game and suitable for everyone.    … Expand
  80. Minedayer
    May 19, 2022
    10
    Good port i did not experience any bugs or glithes and ive played it on mobile sience i was 7 and that was like 5 years ago
  81. AnimeLover217
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    I cant speak for the IOS version but i can speak for the android version an it is amazing everything that is in bedrock edition (windows 10 edition) is there but as for everything that is in java edition (computer only) is not such as refined redstone builds meaning easier redstone. but i still like it
  82. Gamewing
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    Don't listen to any of the negative reviews. They were all written about 10 years ago before this game got heaps of updates that makes it easily the best game you can get on mobile. A must have.
  83. SpikeStudio
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    Very nice
  84. AlexMakesToast
    Nov 23, 2022
    4
    Minecraft = 4/10
    ..........................................................
  85. Sou_o_Storm
    Dec 20, 2022
    6
    PT-BR: O jogo é divertido, não vou dizer que é ruim. Mas nos últimos anos ele me pareceu ter sido jogado de lado. O jogo demora de receber atualizações, e ainda existem recursos que ainda não foram adicionados ao game. Não bastando apenas isso, ainda se recusam a pôr bugs do mine de PC por dizerem que são " features". Sendo que coisas como construir encima da bedrock é algo essencialPT-BR: O jogo é divertido, não vou dizer que é ruim. Mas nos últimos anos ele me pareceu ter sido jogado de lado. O jogo demora de receber atualizações, e ainda existem recursos que ainda não foram adicionados ao game. Não bastando apenas isso, ainda se recusam a pôr bugs do mine de PC por dizerem que são " features". Sendo que coisas como construir encima da bedrock é algo essencial para farms, e não podemos fazer isso no mobile.
    EN: The game is fun, I won't say it's bad. But in recent years he seemed to me to have been pushed aside. The game takes time to receive updates, and there are still features that have not yet been added to the game. Not only that, they still refuse to put bugs in the PC mine because they say they are "features". Since things like building on top of bedrock is essential for farms, we can't do that on mobile.    … Expand
  86. LoiOwenLoi
    Jan 31, 2023
    7
    Minecraft pocket edition is different in the worst way possible. It lacks so many good features and servers, it controls pretty poorly, and doesn’t even get snapshots. At the end of the day it’s still Minecraft but a way way weaker version
  87. SpillzYT
    Feb 28, 2023
    7
    Used to play this version of minecraft all of the time but a few years back I switched to xbox, pc, and switch and I will say after the switch between them I’m barely able to play pocket edition because of the finger controls and the lag.
  88. TyeBuster
    Apr 6, 2023
    6
    The game itself not that bad, but the controls... that's some kind of a nounsence
  89. Mrwren
    May 11, 2023
    1
    This game is trash and Java edition is so much better than this garbage. I hate this game a lot because
    1. It’s bedrock edition
    2. It’s extremely laggy
    3. The controls are bad
    Do not buy!
  90. Bandrem2
    Sep 2, 2023
    6
    lonely and controls are a bit wonky, also mods can't be added to liven up the game which was the counter to it being a bit sad

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. Gamereactor Denmark
    Jan 23, 2012
    60
    Not really worth the price in its current form, unless you're a die-hard fan of the Creative game mode of Minecraft. And yet it still manages to be a recommendable series, as there's something zen-like about just building to your hearts content.
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jan 12, 2012
    56
    For now it's all craft and no mine. [Feb 2012, p.87]
  3. Tap!
    Dec 12, 2011
    40
    This iOS version, alas, is akin to the original's early iterations. You're only offered the sandbox creation mode, in which you potter about a vast landscape, placing blocks to build stuff. Recreate your own house; make a fairytale castle; spell out 'help, I'm bored' – the choice is yours. And that's basically it.
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