Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Arcade Sushi
    Oct 15, 2015
    90
    Story Mode is fun and light-hearted, and rekindles those feelings of excitement and adventure you had with friends when you were a kid. It may wear its influences on its sleeve, but that's not such a bad thing when it's handled so well.
  2. Gaming Age
    Oct 27, 2015
    83
    So far so good for Minecraft: Story Mode, even if I’m just slightly underwhelmed by the story elements.
  3. GameCrate
    Oct 14, 2015
    83
    A no-brainer purchase for fans of both Minecraft and Telltale. Those who prefer Telltale's more complex and mature works may find this title a bit lacking, but the exciting story, quality writing, and talented voice cast make this a hard game to dislike.
  5. DarkStation
    Jan 5, 2016
    80
    Episode 1 definitely sets things up well, and while the characters are a little weak so far, the quest itself is interesting enough I can’t wait to see what the next episode holds.
  6. PC PowerPlay
    Dec 3, 2015
    80
    Aimed towards a younger audience but still has enough depth to appeal to mature gamers. [Dec 2015, p.62]
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  7. GamesBeat
    Oct 21, 2015
    80
    Minecraft: Story Mode will never have the same kind of success that Minecraft does. That’s OK — few things do. But what’s important here is that Telltale gets what makes Minecraft tick and has translated that into something that fits its story-focused mold.
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  8. Washington Post
    Oct 21, 2015
    80
    It’s a subtle and sweet work made with an awareness that the best part of a journey comes when you realize that you are the story.
  9. Guardian
    Oct 15, 2015
    80
    A new story in the world that they love, but one in which they’re participating, not just watching – which isn’t afraid to raise some sensitive issues around topics such as friendship. Roll on episode two.
  10. GameWatcher
    Oct 13, 2015
    80
    It’s nothing particularly new, as Telltale games go, but I think that playing with a more family-friendly property has been good for the studio. Those trademark life or death choices were getting a little contrived, so it’s nice to just hang around with a likeable group of characters and go off on a fun, mostly light-hearted adventure. With the occasional eldritch abomination thrown in.

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#57 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 283 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 283
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 283
  3. Negative: 134 out of 283
  1. inkblowout
    Oct 14, 2015
    4
    Before everyone bashes on this game/episode, This game was directed for younger audiences. But this was just embarrassing for Telltale...Before everyone bashes on this game/episode, This game was directed for younger audiences. But this was just embarrassing for Telltale... cheesy lines, and poor acting made this episode unenjoyable for me and my little brother, and if you have played Telltale other games, you would know that this is not their best work. But despite of all the horrible voice acting and the lame jokes... I found that this has potential to become something great. The dialogue system is pretty good and the cinematics are worth looking at.

    I'm going to give this a few more episodes to see if Telltale can redeem itself. But otherwise.. this isn't something I won't recommend to anyone, even if you are a diehard fan of minecraft. I would suggest skipping this.    … Full Review »
  2. C0ncox
    Oct 14, 2015
    2
    Sad to see Telltale sell out, it really is. This game is basically Walking Dead if it had cringe worthy voice acting and endless MinecraftSad to see Telltale sell out, it really is. This game is basically Walking Dead if it had cringe worthy voice acting and endless Minecraft references. The characters are bland and have no likable personality, The story sucks ass, It even has "Memes" as the most tagged...tag(?) on steam which just says "HEY ARE YOU UNDER THE AGE OF 13 AND LIKE MINECRAFT PLS BUY" It's also funny cause some people don't even know what telltale does. People give negative reviews of the game because the game is in Episodes. Despite this game, I believe Telltale can come back with a great game.… Full Review »
  3. OperationLions
    Oct 14, 2015
    0
    I'm a huge fan of Telltale, but it's really sad to see them focus so much on voice acting and animation polish and less and less on story andI'm a huge fan of Telltale, but it's really sad to see them focus so much on voice acting and animation polish and less and less on story and meaningful choices. The writing was super cheesy and overly saccharine. Won't play second episode.… Full Review »
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