Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 2 Review

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After a plodding first episode, Minecraft: Story Mode wastes no time in getting to the good stuff in its latest installment. , Episode Two is an incident-packed, propulsive adventure that again feels quintessentially Minecraft, both in how it taps into the game's lore and the huge community that has sprung up around it.

 

(Watch out--there be story spoilers below. If you want to go into this episode fresh, skip to the last paragraph. Read our review for Episode One here if you want to catch up on our thoughts so far).

 

This episode's intention to move quickly is evident from the get-go, placing you (as lead character Jesse) in a minecart speeding through the Nether. Your partner in the cart is determined by which member of the famous Order of the Stone you decided to pursue at the end of Episode One. If you decided to try and track down Magnus the Griefer, then burly Axel is your wingman, but if you went for Ellegaard the Redstone Engineer, then inquisitive Olivia is your partner. Both of these paths offer engaging gameplay, but you'll only get to experience one in any single playthrough as their disparate paths converge in the second half of the episode.

 

It's worthwhile playing through both of these, as they're fun in quite different ways. Magnus' path is the more action-orientated offering, filled with twitch quicktime events as you navigate through the aptly named Boom Town while being pursued by packs of Griefers. As in the actual game of Minecraft, Griefers here exist primarily to annoy and blow stuff up, and quick reflexes are required to avoid the barrage of TNT thrown your way. It's good to spend time, too, with the character of Magnus himself, who's wonderfully brought to life thanks to a quirky performance from Corey Feldman.

 

More Info:

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/minecraft-story-mode-episode-two-assembly-required/1900-6416299/