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

 Xbox One
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2015
    90
    Minecraft fans will adore it, Telltale fans will love it, those who like neither might find something to enjoy, and those who like both will literally explode with joy. [Issue#130, p.74]
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  2. Game Informer
    Oct 13, 2015
    83
    Minecraft fans should enjoy the references to the game, while Telltale fans will enjoy the traditional storytelling elements they’ve come to expect from the studio. The Order of the Stone grabs your attention at a number of points and sets you down the path of actually caring about what’s going on in a story set in the player-driven Minecraft universe.
  3. games(TM)
    Dec 9, 2015
    80
    Everything about it feels lovingly crafted. [Issue#168, p.88]
  5. XGN
    Oct 15, 2015
    80
    Minecraft Story Mode Episode 1 is a very solid first episode. Although the gameplay may seem a bit easy at times, this first episode is truly enjoyable nonetheless and a must have for Minecraft fans.
  6. We Got This Covered
    Oct 14, 2015
    80
    With the first installment of Minecraft: Story Mode, Telltale stays faithful to the popular source material while delivering another enjoyable adventure.
  7. Forbes
    Oct 13, 2015
    80
    A great start to a new series. Although the child-like visuals will put some Telltale fans off this is to miss the huge investment and achievement so far. If the series continues in this vein it’s set to be warmly welcomed by both Minecraft fans and families.
  8. God is a Geek
    Nov 17, 2015
    75
    A solid, functional episode, but one clearly aimed at a younger audience and therefore less involving than previous Telltale adventures.
  9. IGN
    Oct 13, 2015
    73
    Sparse interactivity and a lack of commitment to explaining this world and its inhabitants hold Episode 1 back, but I’m still absorbed in my story, and eager to find out what happens next.
  10. Yahoo!
    Nov 18, 2015
    70
    Overall, the first episode of this family-friendly adventure is engaging enough to keep you playing through its brief 90-minute run time. The cliffhanger is also a doozy that nicely sets up the next episode.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Nov 9, 2015
    70
    Telltale's reinvention of Minecraft captures the game's cosy vibe, but fails to get the blood pumping with its action and puzzling mechanics. [Dec 2015, p.85]
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  12. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 26, 2015
    70
    Another reason I believe in the game’s promise: the character interactions and voice cast are absolutely phenomenal.
  13. Critical Hit
    Oct 26, 2015
    70
    The story presented in this first chapter isn’t the most engaging, but the writing, coupled with the detail makes it all come together. As is usual though, I find it hard to recommend until all of its episodes are released and we can judge it as a whole - but this first episode is indeed promising, laying the groundwork for what should be a grand adventure.
  14. Hobby Consolas
    Oct 22, 2015
    68
    Minecraft: The Story mode is a curious adventure, with touches of fun, that visually looks and feels like the original. It's perfect for kids and fans of Minecraft.

Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#53 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#75 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 72 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 72
  3. Negative: 26 out of 72
  1. McGillotine
    Oct 13, 2015
    3
    Overall, the game is too kid friendly and it dosen't want to take any risks what so ever. Everything from humor, to story, to even the mainOverall, the game is too kid friendly and it dosen't want to take any risks what so ever. Everything from humor, to story, to even the main characters are extremely one dimensional and cringe worthy to watch. I was willing to give this game a try as Patton Oswald voices the male protagonist, and he is generally a very funny stand up comic and for that reason i was expecting humor around the level that tales from the borderlands is at, however the "jokes" that are cracked just come off as bad and not in the sense that its so bad its funny either. Its sad to the point where the game thinks the best joke is "would you fight 100 zombie sized chickens or 10 chicken sized zombies".......and if that poor attempt at humor was enough the first time, they pull the joke twice!

    Now when i think of a minecraft story done right, i think of elementanimation, with there eggs guide to minecraft videos, which is creative in the way that it portrays its characters convincingly in a story that blends comedy and the occasional serious moment together to make it interesting to watch in the first place. Overall telltale bit off more than they could chew this year with this abysmal attempt at storytelling    … Full Review »
  2. tinyrick
    Oct 13, 2015
    7
    I expected something different. It's definitely too aimed at younger gamers but overall I enjoyed some parts. If I was a couple of yearsI expected something different. It's definitely too aimed at younger gamers but overall I enjoyed some parts. If I was a couple of years younger I would love it.… Full Review »
  3. eeyk
    Oct 20, 2015
    9
    I like the game, people give it a 0 or 1 or 2 because they think it's minecraft with a story, but it's a telltale masterpiece. Too bad alI like the game, people give it a 0 or 1 or 2 because they think it's minecraft with a story, but it's a telltale masterpiece. Too bad al those kids doesn't see it because they're kids and have never play a telltale game before!

    Guy's Telltale is a movie driven game you play the story you do not make the story! you press buttons to get further in the game. That's telltale!

    i give it a 9/10 i enjoy it.    … Full Review »
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