Minecraft

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  • Summary: The game involves players creating and destroying various types of blocks in a three dimensional environment. The player takes an avatar that can destroy or create blocks, forming fantastic structures, creations and artwork across the various multiplayer servers in multiple game modes.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Vooks
    May 30, 2017
    100
    On a console seemingly packed with intense, time-consuming games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Shovel Knight, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition feels like a breath of fresh air. With its endless possibilities and freeform gameplay structure, it can be as casual or intense as you want it to be. Coupled with the ability to undock and take it on the go without having to submit to finicky touch-screen controls, this might just be the best version of Minecraft on the market, and it is undoubtedly one of the best games currently available on the Switch.
  2. DualShockers
    May 22, 2017
    90
    Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition is arguably one of the, if not the best way to enjoy the game. The only thing missing is some online features that would make the game all the better with some friends online.
  3. Impulsegamer
    May 29, 2017
    90
    Minecraft is truly a success on the Nintendo Switch that boasts accessible controls and a glorious interactive environment that will keep players attention for hours upon hours.
  4. Digital Chumps
    May 18, 2017
    85
    Ultimately, the Switch Edition provides players with the most complete and best portable version of this addictive and popular game. The new content alone isn’t worth the asking price, but if you want to get your ‘craft on while on the move, consider the Switch Edition.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Jun 23, 2017
    80
    It's still Minecraft, and after all these years it's held up, especially when you can pop your Switch out of the dock and bring it wherever you want. [Issue #28 – July/August 2017, p. 17]
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  6. Meristation
    May 28, 2017
    80
    Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition borrows the best of the handheld versions and the possibilities of its console siblings, making it a superb version a game that almost everyone can enjoy even if you have player dozens of hours in the past. Touch screen controls and the fact of being able to play wherever you are makes the difference here.
  7. App Trigger
    May 14, 2017
    70
    Minecraft Switch Edition is a strange animal, largely focused around a competent, if simplistic survival game and supplemented with worldbuilding that you can share with maybe one friend who also owns this edition of the game. Stripped of the game’s best aspects and with a limited amount of skin packs, much of Minecraft’s appeal is lost. Split-screen co-op and portability options do what they can to entice an audience, and may attract some eager to expand their Nintendo Switch library.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 104
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 104
  3. Negative: 25 out of 104
  1. darclide
    May 27, 2017
    10
    A great port, I really enjoy having Minecraft on the go.
    It's a bit of a shame that Nintendo does not officially offer Trophys /    A great port, I really enjoy having Minecraft on the go.
    It's a bit of a shame that Nintendo does not officially offer Trophys / Achievements, but the game solves it well.

    Technically all is fine. World size is more than enough for exploring, the limited drawing distance for mobile is acceptable, as the game runs smoothly with 60 frames per second all the time.

    Local multiplayer is a great addition, but of course that only makes sense on a TV, the Switch display is a bit small for it.

    If you don't have Minecraft yet or want a version for on the go: do grab it, it's a great port and deserves love.    … Expand
  2. pTwist1
    Apr 29, 2023
    10
    Wow such a great port. More games need to emulate the crafting system, it works better than any other survival system on console!
  4. Creeper3455
    May 15, 2017
    9
    This new version of Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch feels like that moment when you mix Minecraft Pocket Edition and Minecraft forThis new version of Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch feels like that moment when you mix Minecraft Pocket Edition and Minecraft for Consoles,with some slight improvements. First things first, it's Minecraft,so you don't need to day the pros and cons,it's still your above average experience,with some improvements as well,like the textures,are more colorful and vivid,or the graphics,which are slightly better than PE. I found it a 'Challenge' while playing Battle Mode or Spleef. I only have two Joy-Cons,and that's why i defined it as a Challenge,because,yes i know that there is also a controller for the Joy-Con,but it didn't feel the same way i played them in the Wii U or Xbox One Edition. But at lest it's still fun and enjoyable to play. In the end,Minecraft Nintendo Switch Edition is a mix of improved graphics and textures,the challenging thrills of Battle Mode and Spleef and the delightful potentials of the Nintendo Switch that,combined,make it a better version than Wii U and Pocket Edition,but still not an improvement over its counterparts,such as Xbox One and PS4.… Expand
  5. Goggless
    Apr 15, 2023
    8
    Fun and endless entertainment if you’re creative enough. If not the online play can keep you entertained for awhile
  6. Cronodougs
    Dec 27, 2022
    7
    The first experience I had with the Bedrock version on the Switch was bad, because of the absurd consumption of ram on the Marketplace, whichThe first experience I had with the Bedrock version on the Switch was bad, because of the absurd consumption of ram on the Marketplace, which you have to close and reopen the game after use so as not to destroy the performance of the created world. And the fact that the character creation packages from the "Diversity" update are offline for some reason. After all I noticed that the game runs pretty well at 60fps, with an OK rendering distance, but fully playable. There is the fact that the volume of the game is lower than others. MOJANG does need to do a performance and rendering update on Switch """NOW""", but it's still fun.… Expand
  7. RomanRiabusha
    Jul 17, 2022
    5
    Microsoft sing ining simulator.
    But game is good, i mean this is minecraft, but i litteraly need to push button "Sing in in microsoft    Microsoft sing ining simulator.
    But game is good, i mean this is minecraft, but i litteraly need to push button "Sing in in microsoft account" for 999 time to finally sing in    … Expand
  8. Grindybord
    Nov 20, 2017
    0
    Minecraft for the switch is awful. I hate it so much. If i want to play minecraft i will play in on my PC. My children feels the same! 0/10 soMinecraft for the switch is awful. I hate it so much. If i want to play minecraft i will play in on my PC. My children feels the same! 0/10 so bad!!!!! I dont like it.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#25 Best Switch Game of 2018
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#17 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018
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#11 Most Shared Switch Game of 2018