Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

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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: 54 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 63
  3. Negative: 0 out of 63
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    May 7, 2012
    100
    4J has turned in an accomplished port, boasting crisp, high-resolution visuals and a reorganised inventory...In terms of console sims, nothing touches it. Minecraft's world is one that everybody should experience.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    May 8, 2012
    90
    A perfect console porting for the Notch's masterpiece, with the promises of new, free of charge updates.
  3. Hyper Magazine
    Jun 13, 2012
    90
    A learning experience of the best kind. [July 2012, p.67]
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  4. Metro GameCentral
    May 8, 2012
    80
    The amount of missing features is disappointing, but as a first step this is an excellent console version of one of gaming's most open-ended and creative experiences.
  5. Eurogamer Portugal
    May 22, 2012
    80
    This version is somewhat limited compared to the original, but overall it is a decent adaptation and absolutely obligatory for anyone who has never experienced the game on PC.
  6. 4P.de
    May 11, 2012
    80
    Only on the console you'll get basic explanations as well as comfortable crafting without having to read through millions of forum pages. But the pad-explored worlds are limited and not infinite like on the PC with the result of you losing a sense of freedom. It is still fascinating, though.
  7. EGM
    May 10, 2012
    55
    If Minecraft on the PC is the video game equivelent of LEGO, then Minecraft on XBLA is Duplo. It's a perfect introduction to the game and its experience-but it won't take long for you to outgrow it and want the real thing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 198
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 198
  3. Negative: 20 out of 198
  1. Kriizgamer
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    Imagine a world where you can create anything. You can create your own city, replica, or the house of your dreams. That's minecraft, a bigImagine a world where you can create anything. You can create your own city, replica, or the house of your dreams. That's minecraft, a big build it yourself game, and also an adventure game! You can play 4 split-screen multiplayer or go online with your buddies to up to 8 players in a same game.

    Sure its not the same as the minecraft from pc. It those not have Texture Packs, Mods, dedicated servers, nor it has the updates that you could find on the pc version, but still it is a great game to have on your Xbox an have a good time with your buddies.

    Those that haven't played minecraft on pc, and can't play it, go give it a try! Believe me its worth your Microsoft points if you have someone to play it in coop.    … Expand
  2. Kdog152
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    It's Minecraft, that's all I need to say. It's unfortunate that this version doesn't get updated anymore. Inferior to the PC version, butIt's Minecraft, that's all I need to say. It's unfortunate that this version doesn't get updated anymore. Inferior to the PC version, but great none the less.… Expand
  4. Rexonfire
    May 16, 2012
    10
    I found it great adaptation. The music is very good and the only thing that could improve the control. I played a bit on PC and the keyboardI found it great adaptation. The music is very good and the only thing that could improve the control. I played a bit on PC and the keyboard is still the best but having Minecraft on the xbox is superb. Really recommended and justified the 1600 MP.… Expand
  5. Scream9631
    Nov 15, 2012
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is my favorite game of all time it is so fun because there is always something to do the only thing I don't like is that there is no soap but besides that Minecraft is the best game EVER!!!… Expand
  6. bolacola
    Apr 9, 2015
    8
    Comparatively speaking to the massive worlds and expansive game-play of the PC version this port is lacking, however taking into account theComparatively speaking to the massive worlds and expansive game-play of the PC version this port is lacking, however taking into account the limited RAM of the XBOX 360 this is a good port, with solid game-play and nigh endless possibilities it deserves an 8 of 10.… Expand
  7. DemonSlayerNate
    Jul 21, 2014
    7
    It's the great open world minecraft we all know and love, but now it has split screen co-op. Which is AWESOME. They're also online play withIt's the great open world minecraft we all know and love, but now it has split screen co-op. Which is AWESOME. They're also online play with xbox live. If you don't know minecraft it's a endless open world game with no objective, it's up to the player to decide what to do. It's either really fun, or really boring. This game is either going to make you play it for hours on end, or you'll get bored of it after 5 minutes.… Expand
  8. ExplosiveGames
    Dec 28, 2013
    0
    They took minecraft went back a few updates, made terrible controls, made it a really small map, you cant get mods, you cant get texture packsThey took minecraft went back a few updates, made terrible controls, made it a really small map, you cant get mods, you cant get texture packs and its generaly for people that cant afford a good pc.… Expand

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#37 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#15 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012