Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 4: A Block and a Hard Place

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. SpazioGames
    Jan 4, 2016
    80
    This is getting better. It’s definitely getting better. The story is way funnier, it has the best puzzles in the series, and it is also the chapter with the best moral choices. If it keeps growing like this, it could become REALLY good. We didn’t expect it, seeing how it began.
  2. Hardcore Gamer
    Dec 29, 2015
    80
    Minecraft: Story Mode – Episode 4: A Block and a Hard Place is the strongest episode yet in basically every aspect.
  3. Brash Games
    Dec 24, 2015
    80
    The presentation of the game again is spot on and stays true to the world of Minecraft.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Jan 4, 2016
    75
    A satisfying conclusion to this story arc, full of revelations, heartbreak and humour. The only things that really hamper Story Mode’s penultimate episode are some predictable moments and how little much of its cast have developed over the span of the past four episodes.
  6. GamingTrend
    Dec 23, 2015
    75
    As of episode four, Minecraft: Story Mode feels like it’s on the right track to conclude in a more interesting way than it originally appeared, but I’m not sure yet whether that makes dragging yourself through the first three episodes worth it to see the better places the series goes as it nears its conclusion.
  7. Vandal
    Dec 30, 2015
    74
    Telltale is finding the right way to make Minecraft: Story Mode a game for everyone, and not just for kids. It's a little bit late, but if you've liked it so far, you're going to enjoy this fourth episode.
  8. PlaySense
    Dec 24, 2015
    70
    The beginning and ending are strong, but the middle lacks depth and challenge. The story and humor keep the episode interesting throughout.
  9. Push Square
    Jan 7, 2016
    40
    The fourth and penultimate episode of Telltale's first season of Minecraft: Story Mode has yet again failed to impress.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 8 out of 22
  1. calvinbrine
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    minecraft storymode is my second favorite game of all time, and my first favorite is actual minecraft. And this is the best episode of bothminecraft storymode is my second favorite game of all time, and my first favorite is actual minecraft. And this is the best episode of both seasons and the expansion pack. It's PHENOMENAL. Every major decision from every episode has some influence here. People always complain how this game isn't a true chose your own adventure game, but I like the minor details personally. And this one has so many minor details, I've replayed this episode countless times to spot out every one. There's only really one decision here that I don't like the minor implications of, but it's still alright and it has good overall story purposes. I. Love. This.… Full Review »
  2. Arongo_2016
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. very emotional game i cried in the end ilike this gaame very much and this is the best episode… Full Review »
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