Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 2: Assembly Required

 Xbox One
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. God is a Geek
    Nov 20, 2015
    70
    Assembly Required is a solid, but very short, entry. Here's hoping that episode three can start to pull it back around.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Oct 30, 2015
    70
    The second episode of Telltale's Minecraft: Story Mode provides some fun, but a shorter length, abrupt conclusion, and less impactful moments cause it to pale when compared to its predecessor.
  3. Critical Hit
    Oct 29, 2015
    65
    The second episode of Minecraft Story mode isn't near as charming as the first. Thought it features some genuine character development, its poorer writing and direction leave it feeling flat.
  5. Game Informer
    Oct 28, 2015
    65
    Even with its brief length and scattered pacing, Episode 2 could have been noteworthy if it played to the strengths that propped up Episode 1. Instead, Assembly Required doesn’t bring the charm or the high level of action its predecessor does, and it ends up feeling like an epilogue rather than a full episode.
  6. XGN
    Nov 2, 2015
    55
    The second episode of Minecraft Story Mode feels rushed. It lacks some elements that made episode 1 very enjoyable. Hopefully episode 3 will pick up the pace again.
  7. ICXM
    Jan 8, 2016
    50
    Episode two is a bland entry to a so-far uninspiring series.
  8. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 9, 2015
    50
    While Episode 2: Assembly Required does build on some of the building blocks (ha) from the first episode, it is mostly a step down in terms of quality as well as quantity. I worry that the speed at which the episode was pushed out resulted in some graphical glitches that are not what you expect from a Telltale Games title. It was a solid effort, but mostly just a waste of time.
  9. Game Revolution
    Oct 29, 2015
    50
    The world of Minecraft alongside all the fun inside cracks at geekdom is the right fit for Telltale, but so far these first two episodes have failed to craft anything remotely as engaging as The Walking Dead or the excellent Tales From the Borderlands.

Awards & Rankings

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#90 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 30
  3. Negative: 12 out of 30
  1. Jackokj
    Oct 28, 2015
    0
    As much as i loved the first episode, I absolutely hated this one. This really gets me thinking twice about continuing to play the game even,As much as i loved the first episode, I absolutely hated this one. This really gets me thinking twice about continuing to play the game even, the whole episode was 40 minutes long at least it felt like it and nothing new happened! waste of time to me as this counts as a chapter not a full on episode.… Full Review »
  2. Dunkaccino
    Jan 1, 2023
    7
    A fine continuation from the amazing first episode, but definitely underwhelming.
  3. WendyStamps
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Awesome game dude I love it so much its really amazing and it's really cool
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