Minecraft: Xbox One Edition

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 447 Ratings

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  1. MonkiReviews
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    A great version of my favorite game ever! The gameplay is fun. I can build what I want, explore a huge world, and fight monsters. The online also is improving a lot, and playing online is great. They have a lot of new stuff coming out and that is always exciting. This game is easy to like, and hard to get bored from. It is worth playing for sure!
  2. Kermee
    Feb 1, 2015
    9
    Minecraft is the same but with minor improvements like adding horses and new music. So I don't really got anything new for the game but it's still fun. So I give it a 9 out of 10
  3. Jenkins
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    Larger map size and enhanced graphics seem to be the only incentive for making the jump from 360 to One. Supposedly, more will come to the next gen titles, like the addition of servers, so perhaps it's a fee worth paying. Furthermore, for those who do not own a console iteration, definitely go with either the Xbox One or PS4 edition. It's a leg up from last gen's underwhelming console ports.
  4. Vengeance_AU
    Sep 18, 2014
    10
    Minecraft X1 Edition is WONDERFUL. If you're on the fence about this game (thinking it's only for kids like I did before I played it), you're VERY far from the truth -- Minecraft gives you the reigns for endless creativity, build what your heart desires and destroy what you don't admire.

    The gameplay is without a doubt endless and does not cease to impress me no matter how many hours I    Minecraft X1 Edition is WONDERFUL. If you're on the fence about this game (thinking it's only for kids like I did before I played it), you're VERY far from the truth -- Minecraft gives you the reigns for endless creativity, build what your heart desires and destroy what you don't admire.

    The gameplay is without a doubt endless and does not cease to impress me no matter how many hours I sink into it! The $5 upgrade from 360 edition is the cherry on top. You shouldn't think twice about this masterpiece.    … Expand
  5. OttawaExile
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    Fun, deep, varied gameplay. Minecraft is one of those games that can be played so many different ways, next gen just makes it a little deeper and look prettier. For the price it is any easy buy. Don't expect a whole new game just expect the same great game with a graphical bump if you owned it on 360 and loved it, it is a no brainier. Come on what are you going to do, not play Minecraft.
  6. Approved22
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    If you liked it on 360 you will love it even more on xbox one. Bigger worlds, better graphics, and more fun. It's a must have for those who love to build (and destroy).
  7. gdutton
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    I have to say while I originally had no interest in this game I got sucked in by an 8 year old! After that I could not put it down! It is a complete waist of time and pointless but none the less its great!!!
    For the price paid you really cant go wrong and should you have an 8 year-old to play with, so much the better!!!
  8. DaleFraser
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    My kids love this, downloaded and played from day one. The ability to play split side by side is awesome, no fighting for whos turn it is. I also purchase a couple packs, a skin pack for my son who wanted to be a squid and the candy texture pack for my daughter who loves pink. This is how games should be, low cost, download, buy extras for $1 or $2. Rather than $90 and $30 DLC items. ImMy kids love this, downloaded and played from day one. The ability to play split side by side is awesome, no fighting for whos turn it is. I also purchase a couple packs, a skin pack for my son who wanted to be a squid and the candy texture pack for my daughter who loves pink. This is how games should be, low cost, download, buy extras for $1 or $2. Rather than $90 and $30 DLC items. Im sure if this game was $80 I still would have purchased it, but its worthy of a 10 score for value, playability, replayability and minecraft awesomeness.… Expand
  9. XBOXftw
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Even though the hype of minecraft has worn off for me, it was still nice to see a next-gen remake with a noticeably higher frame rate and graphical improvements. Also the render distance was improved, which is always a nice thing too see.
  10. Le__Xenomorph
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    A more optimized version of the Xbox 360 version. Definitely worth the buy if you want to play Minecraft with your Xbox One friends. 10/10 (Masterpiece)
  11. Fabrizzio1000
    Feb 12, 2015
    10
    My kids love this, downloaded and played from day one. The ability to play split side by side is awesome, no fighting for whos turn it is. I also purchase a couple packs, a skin pack for my son who wanted to be a squid and the candy texture pack for my daughter who loves pink. This is how games should be, low cost, download, buy extras for $1 or $2. Rather than $90 and $30 DLC items. ImMy kids love this, downloaded and played from day one. The ability to play split side by side is awesome, no fighting for whos turn it is. I also purchase a couple packs, a skin pack for my son who wanted to be a squid and the candy texture pack for my daughter who loves pink. This is how games should be, low cost, download, buy extras for $1 or $2. Rather than $90 and $30 DLC items. Im sure if this game was $80 I still would have purchased it, but its worthy of a 10 score for value, playability, replayability and minecraft awesomeness.… Expand
  12. Strangerman
    Sep 6, 2014
    10
    One of the best games ever made, which is why so many people are playing it. Massive maps and eight player online have made it to the consoles. That joined in with the smart and easy to use crafting system the X1 and PS4 versions now have a leg up on the pc version of the game. The multiplayer is simple to get into and adds so much joy to a already great game. Do what you want and be aOne of the best games ever made, which is why so many people are playing it. Massive maps and eight player online have made it to the consoles. That joined in with the smart and easy to use crafting system the X1 and PS4 versions now have a leg up on the pc version of the game. The multiplayer is simple to get into and adds so much joy to a already great game. Do what you want and be a king in your own world, build shape, and destroy at your will this is what makes minecraft one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  13. ooGODLESSoo
    Sep 10, 2014
    10
    A survival game that has more depth to it than most would ever imagine.
    The game has potential that is only limited by the imagination of the developers and those playing it.
    I Love what they have so far, and can't wait to see where all all leads. I would like to see a skin pack that provided a more realistic look to the blocks, but this is purely cosmetic and nothing that would change    A survival game that has more depth to it than most would ever imagine.
    The game has potential that is only limited by the imagination of the developers and those playing it.
    I Love what they have so far, and can't wait to see where all all leads.
    I would like to see a skin pack that provided a more realistic look to the blocks, but this is purely cosmetic and nothing that would change the game in any meaningful way.
    Highly recommended for all ages, and if you're not into the survival side of it, you can just create things in peaceful mode.    … Expand
  14. jeremy_perrow
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    It's Minecraft! You know what you get with this. While the game has no story to speak of, that's not the point. The point is imagination and making up your own stories!

    Minecraft can get old pretty quickly. But when you feel like just messing around, or getting back to creating something epic, there is no better feeling. This version of the game expands the worlds, so you have even more    It's Minecraft! You know what you get with this. While the game has no story to speak of, that's not the point. The point is imagination and making up your own stories!

    Minecraft can get old pretty quickly. But when you feel like just messing around, or getting back to creating something epic, there is no better feeling. This version of the game expands the worlds, so you have even more room to build bigger things.

    Recommended for people with a lot of time on their hands and even if you don't, you can still tinker around in creative mode and over time build something cool!    … Expand
  15. frannyboy99
    Sep 9, 2014
    9
    Minecraft for the Xbox One is a great improvement over the original. The worlds are much larger than the Xbox 360 edition and the game has never been more clean and polished from bugs. While the Xbox 360 suffered from a lack of achievements, this version does not. With 50 achievements or so you always feel like you are striving toward some type of worthwhile reward. One thing that annoyedMinecraft for the Xbox One is a great improvement over the original. The worlds are much larger than the Xbox 360 edition and the game has never been more clean and polished from bugs. While the Xbox 360 suffered from a lack of achievements, this version does not. With 50 achievements or so you always feel like you are striving toward some type of worthwhile reward. One thing that annoyed me was the lack of a full world map. I couldn't help but get lost when I ventured off the map and had no way of knowing how to get back to my town. With a $4.99 price tag for Xbox 360 Edition users, it is impossible to pass this version up when you upgrade to that shiny new Xbox One.… Expand
  16. BavariaCritics
    Sep 7, 2014
    9
    Perfection lies in simplicity. This game shows that game-play is really more worth than graphic and that a game is just as good as the one who plays it.
  17. TSapper
    Apr 7, 2015
    8
    Tried Minecraft years ago on PC but wasn't my type of game. Bought the X1 edition for when younger extended family members are around ... and found myself enjoying playing through the tutorial. So much so that I'm now moving on to building my own world. And my neice showed me how to make Nether portals!
    I don't think I'll become a Minecraft time-slave as many others have, though I'm    Tried Minecraft years ago on PC but wasn't my type of game. Bought the X1 edition for when younger extended family members are around ... and found myself enjoying playing through the tutorial. So much so that I'm now moving on to building my own world. And my neice showed me how to make Nether portals!
    I don't think I'll become a Minecraft time-slave as many others have, though I'm thoroughly enjoying myself in the block universe. I'm now bouncing between MC, Neverwinter, and the always-a-hoot Sunset Overdrive awesomepocalypse.
    Bring on the remastered State of Decay, MKX, ESO, Arkham Knight ... and HALO 5!!!    … Expand
  18. Showstopper139
    Sep 5, 2014
    9
    If you loved Minecraft Xbox 360: Edition, then you must he in luck. On September 5, 2014 was released to the world and criticized by the masses. What good news I must share with everyone that loves Minecraft, it is bigger, better, and is improved. Yet, we still are on the same update, the maps are massive, so you'll never have a dull moment of exploring the blocky worlds Miners call asIf you loved Minecraft Xbox 360: Edition, then you must he in luck. On September 5, 2014 was released to the world and criticized by the masses. What good news I must share with everyone that loves Minecraft, it is bigger, better, and is improved. Yet, we still are on the same update, the maps are massive, so you'll never have a dull moment of exploring the blocky worlds Miners call as homes. The crafting layout is the same, so that is very good, because of the simplicity, many can mine effectively. Also, I could not stand the blocky like pieces of the 360 , but I am very happy to turn my music to 100, because this soundtrack is so lovely as is epic. Not too rough on the ears, I love the soundtrack. So, if you are updating the game for $5 or are a new Minecraft $20 player, so much joy is to be had in this game.… Expand
  19. Carlinhoscwbr3
    Sep 9, 2014
    8
    Minecraft is back on the Xbox One in its simplistic form, continues legal and enjoyable to play and now with more customization options, larger maps and graphics have gotten better. Recommend to anyone who likes to play a survival with friends
  20. TheQuietGamer
    May 2, 2015
    9
    Minecraft on consoles takes a huge step forward. The ability to transfer your worlds and purchases from the 360 version make it so there's really no excuse to make this upgrade. It's obviously still not up to the scope of the PC version, but consoles have never been closer. With the promise of more to come in future updates it might not be long until it's there. Even without all of the PCMinecraft on consoles takes a huge step forward. The ability to transfer your worlds and purchases from the 360 version make it so there's really no excuse to make this upgrade. It's obviously still not up to the scope of the PC version, but consoles have never been closer. With the promise of more to come in future updates it might not be long until it's there. Even without all of the PC benefits Minecraft on consoles is still a highly addictive experience.

    There are no goals in the game other than the ones you make for yourself. It's a game that requires player driven exploration, creation, and destruction. The results are liberating. Finding new things to craft and shaping the world to look however you want it to is a blast. Animals and dangerous monsters who only appear at night give the world some extra life. You can get pets or fight until dawn against enemies like the explosive creeper that can destroy what you've built. Or you can focus on raising animals for food and sleep the night away so that you don't have to deal with monster.

    The building mechanics are simple to use and give you an almost endless amount of freedom. Having friends along for the ride only serves to make the game more fun and increase your productivity. The larger world size compared to previous console versions means that there is even more potential and freedom to do whatever you want. The gameplay experience is truly endless.

    If you have never experienced Minecraft then there is no better way to do it on consoles. While the PC version is still the way you will want to go for the biggest and more content rich version, with future updates on the horizon it's not hard to see how the game might one day match the PC version. As of right now though it is still an excellent way to play an excellent game. It's a non-stop source of player driven and created fun. One that I highly recommend experiencing.

    I give "Minecraft: Xbox One Edition" a 9.1/10.    … Expand
  21. LUFCXI
    Nov 24, 2014
    8
    Great fun to be had here. Minecraft is Minecraft, unless you've lived under a rock for the past 5 years, you know what you are going to get.

    The reason I have knocked 2 marks off and not give it a perfect 10 is 1. A lot of people see this as a plus but I personally think the map is far too big. And 2, The version released Day One is too far behind the recent update that is currently    Great fun to be had here. Minecraft is Minecraft, unless you've lived under a rock for the past 5 years, you know what you are going to get.

    The reason I have knocked 2 marks off and not give it a perfect 10 is 1. A lot of people see this as a plus but I personally think the map is far too big. And 2, The version released Day One is too far behind the recent update that is currently available on PC,

    I would have much preferred them to compromise on map size and give us the additions of the latest Minecraft edition on PC.

    Saying that, I love playing this with my brothers and my children both of which are at completely the opposite ends of the scale!    … Expand
  22. mickyworm
    Mar 1, 2015
    10
    Only started playing Minecraft a few weeks ago (late to dinner i know) but i finally relise why this game is so popular! spend many hours building n mining stuff everyone should give this a try you wont regret it.
  23. Panchogul
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Aún no comprendo mucho la mecánica de este juego, pero hasta el momento me ha encantado.
  24. Achtlos
    Apr 24, 2016
    10
    OK s it gets a 10 because 2 and a bit years after paying next to nothing for this game, the kids (all my kids) are still playing this on and off. There's not a lot to offer on Xbox for 5 - 10 year olds, Kinect is DEAD right? So the kids play this and a mixture of the various Lego games. Minecraft has been a real entertainment mainstay for years, what other game can make the same claim?
  25. ITZZZPERRY
    Jul 21, 2015
    9
    Minecraft: Xbox One Edition is the same great game everybody has come to love. If you have any console, this is definitely a must-have, as there are endless hours of fun to be had.
  26. LongSlayer
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    Minecraft is an amazing adventure that has you playing for hours upon hours and has unlimited possibilities. Gathering materials from the land and mines below the earth allows you to create what ever you want, and it's fun doing it. The world is absolutely huge and will take a VERY long time to explore the whole thing. The graphics is what makes the game unique, everything is pixelated andMinecraft is an amazing adventure that has you playing for hours upon hours and has unlimited possibilities. Gathering materials from the land and mines below the earth allows you to create what ever you want, and it's fun doing it. The world is absolutely huge and will take a VERY long time to explore the whole thing. The graphics is what makes the game unique, everything is pixelated and everything is made of blocks. Mining can be very fun but if some of those can run on forever, and it becomes overwhelming. If this happens I usually get lost and frustrated then I give up. The game is never complete, it keeps getting updated and new stuff is always added. Overtime, a lot of the stuff they added was too much, and I didn't like it because the game was loosing its roots of just simple mining, gathering, and building. Now there's enchanting, potion brewing, and many more items and mobs. It's not all bad, I actually like some of the new textures, biomes, and objects. But is the game gonna ever be 100% done? Minecraft is an addicting open world game with many things to do in it, and you'll never get bored.… Expand
  27. Ninja7Everin
    Sep 21, 2014
    8
    There's no doubt Minecraft is a pretty awesome game. You can build anything and everything you want, or use survival mode to build a stronghold, create weapons and seek out new villages or mines and dungeons, ultimately facing down with the mighty enderdragon. Unforunately, the only difference between the Xbox One vrsion and the XBox360 verson is slight mount of clarity with the graphcs.There's no doubt Minecraft is a pretty awesome game. You can build anything and everything you want, or use survival mode to build a stronghold, create weapons and seek out new villages or mines and dungeons, ultimately facing down with the mighty enderdragon. Unforunately, the only difference between the Xbox One vrsion and the XBox360 verson is slight mount of clarity with the graphcs. That's about it. The PC versn, as usual, still reigns supreme. You would think the Xone version would be powerful enough to include the rabbits and horses and diorite etc., but hey, then the makers wouldn't be able to rob more money out of you for content that should be as automatic as it is on PC.… Expand
  28. Ninjamonkey321
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    Good game, still some catching up to do to get up to the PC's standard but still really fun to play! controls really well even with a controller and a lot easier to make worlds and play with friends than on PC because of the messing around with servers. But all in all a good rendition of a great game.
  29. Gman2142
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    Minecraft is just a really solid game that likely has the best multiplayer I've ever played. I would say it's a 9/10, but with a 6.2 user score ill give it a 10/10
  30. MrScorsese
    Nov 24, 2014
    9
    I have to say I was very impressed with how smooth this game felt from the start. Given I enjoyed the crafting on my PC version better, it still did a great job of keeping me exploring the world to try and find that one extra thing I need. Coop also works really well, I very rarely play alone.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Nov 8, 2014
    90
    It seems pointless praising a game everyone knows is great, but this version provides a much more stable gaming experience.
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  2. GameSpot
    Oct 28, 2014
    90
    Much like going from a rustic shelter to a statuesque castle, Minecraft: Xbox One Edition will only offer more in time, with future updates adding even more hours to a game already brimming with near-endless potential.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Oct 14, 2014
    80
    You know the game, and the good thing is that on Xbox One it works well, thanks to a good optimization.
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