Minecraft
combines many elements of gaming such as survival horror, resource collecting,
and construction all set in a virtual world. Although the game’s new release
was in June 2010, the graphics look very dated although with over 100
million subscribers the game is amazingly popular. However this fades into
insignificance as Minecraft possess amazing game play which exceeds the stylish
graphics most modern gamers see as a priority.
The
virtual world in Minecraft consists of a world of cubes in which the layer can
mine for different materials. However, to first mine the player needs to make
items from wood. This wood in Minecraft comes from trees. Simply by tapping a
tree, wood’s produced. This wood serves as the basic material for tools
including axes as well as protection at night in the form of torches.
In
addition, some blocks require crafting to turn into other materials. The game
has many complexities making playing extremely invigorating. Add to this the
survival horror element makes Minecraft an amazing, yet simple game. At night
the monsters come out to attack the layer. If you’ve protected yourself by
using fire torches and have built a suitable shelter you’ll survive the attack.
These randomly spawned creatures range from zombies, skeleton archers, an
exploding creeper, deadly spiders and gelatinous cubes. Each monster has its
own attack method creating significant threats to the potentially unprotected
player.
In
darkened areas exist “Mob Spawners” - these will continue to produce
monsters until destroyed through adequate lighting. These spawn points
illustrate the need to craft wooden torches to eradicate threats from the
monsters. In addition, wood can also craft weapons such as a bow and arrow.
During
the day pigs, chickens, cows and sheep are found throughout the landscape. When
these are killed by the player, they often drop useful resources like leather
and various meats. The meats offer protection against zombie monsters allowing
the player to heal. Leather can become crafted into protective vests offering
some protection against monster attacks.
If killed
in Minecraft, the player drops all his or her items and re-spawns. A time limit
of five minutes exists for the player to return to their corpse and reclaim
their dropped items.
As the
game progresses players can advance technologies building devices to offer
greater protection. Also the payer can build extensive constructions from
advanced railway systems to secure castles with electricity. The game has no
end point but allows a totally sandbox free-forming world to interact with. The
game play provides the pure essence of gaming allowing players to progress
however they wish.
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