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Review of Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two on Nintendo Switch

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Nov 2018
Cover image of Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 06 Nov 2018
Genre: Point-and-click Adventure
Developer: Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games

Introduction

Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two picks up where the first season left off, delivering more blocky banter and pixelated puzzles. It's a point-and-click adventure that's as much about crafting friendships as it is about crafting items. Buckle up; we're diving into Jesse's latest misadventures, which demand more from your brain than your typical homework assignment. Spoilers: there are no pop quizzes, but there might be a crush on a talking llama.

Gameplay

In Season Two, players once again step into the shoes of Jesse, who, with a healthy helping of nostalgic optimism and the occasional existential crisis, embarks on another whirlwind adventure! Expect classic Telltale fare: decision-making with all the angst of choosing a side in a pizza debate (pineapple? Never!) and the joy of very little actual gameplay. You'll navigate conversation trees that are more complicated than your love life and solve puzzles that may have you questioning your intelligence (seriously, just click everything). Quick Time Events (QTEs) are your new best friend here; miss a few prompts and you'll find yourself tumbling down the digital rabbit hole faster than Alice after a White Rabbit. But fear not! Much like your little brother's insistence that their Minecraft world is cooler than yours, failure doesn't end the game; it just leads to more humorous consequences. Perhaps Jesse loses a shoe this time - seriously, how does one lose a shoe in a game world? Oh right, Telltale logic - that's how!

Graphics

Graphically, it's what you'd expect from Minecraft: think blocky, low-res goodness that looks like it was designed by an over-caffeinated Lego enthusiast. The game keeps its aesthetic cute yet quaint, cozying up alongside the original Minecraft visuals, with a little extra polish from Telltale's storytelling expertise. Cutscenes are visually delightful - like a cherry on top of a well-crafted cake, albeit one made of pixelated dirt and frost, from an undisclosed Minecraft biomes. In short, don't expect hyper-realism here; just a charming, colorful environment that's entirely passable for the game's whimsical narrative. Just remember, you're not here for a visual feast; you're here for the experience! And if you want great graphics, perhaps it's time you took the leap into some neon-colored games instead.

Conclusion

To wrap up this merry adventure through pixelated portals, Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two remains a delightful, light-hearted romp rife with humor, friendship, and just enough critical thinking to make your mom wonder if you're actually doing homework. It might not push the boundaries of the genre, but it strikes a reliable chord with fans of Minecraft and newcomers alike. In a world where games often become too serious, it's refreshing to see pixels and puns sprinkle a little joy. So, grab your friends, throw on some cozy socks, and dive into this episodic escapade. You might just discover that the biggest challenge was deciding which snacks to munch on while saving the world. 8/10 for the humor, the choice-driven gameplay, and heroic llama encounters! Now go forth and conquer all those emotional decision trees!

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