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'''''Minecraft Legends''''' is | {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2022}} | ||
{{Infobox video game | |||
| title = Minecraft Legends | |||
| image = Minecraft_Legends_Cover_Art.jpg | |||
| caption = Official cover art | |||
| developer = {{ubl|[[Mojang Studios]]|[[Blackbird Interactive]]}} | |||
| publisher = [[Xbox Game Studios]] | |||
| series = ''[[Minecraft (franchise)|Minecraft]]'' | |||
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Nintendo Switch]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[PlayStation 5]]|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X/S]]}} | |||
| released = April 18, 2023 | |||
| genre = [[Action game|Action]], [[Strategy game|strategy]] | |||
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]] | |||
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'''''Minecraft Legends''''' is a 2023 [[Real-time strategy|real-time]] [[Action game|action]]-[[Strategy video game|strategy]]<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Boddy |first1=Zachary |last2=Brown |first2=Matt |date=2022-10-15 |title=Minecraft Legends coming spring 2023, gameplay debuts at Minecraft Live |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-legends-coming-spring-2023-gameplay-shown-during-minecraft-live-2022 |access-date=2022-10-19 |website=[[Windows Central]] |language=en |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020000929/https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/minecraft/minecraft-legends-coming-spring-2023-gameplay-shown-during-minecraft-live-2022 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Phillips |first=Tom |date=June 12, 2022 |title=Minecraft Legends is a new action strategy game spin-off |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-legends-is-a-new-action-strategy-game-spin-off |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=[[Eurogamer]] |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019145352/https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-legends-is-a-new-action-strategy-game-spin-off |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moon |first=Mariella |date=June 12, 2022 |title='Minecraft Legends' is a new action-strategy game coming 2023 |url=https://www.engadget.com/minecraft-legends-action-strategy-game-coming-2023-180317728.html |access-date=October 19, 2022 |website=[[Engadget]] |archive-date=October 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221019145352/https://www.engadget.com/minecraft-legends-action-strategy-game-coming-2023-180317728.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[video game]] developed by [[Mojang Studios]] and [[Blackbird Interactive]] and published by [[Xbox Game Studios]]. A spin off of the 2011 [[sandbox game]] ''[[Minecraft]]'', it was released for [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation 5]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X/S]] on April 18, 2023. The game received mixed reviews from critics. | |||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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''Minecraft Legends'' is | ''Minecraft Legends'' is an action strategy video game that has strategic elements at its core, with [[Game mechanics|mechanics]] inspired by [[action games]]. It is explored from a third-person perspective. The game features both cooperative and [[competitive multiplayer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/action-strategy-game-minecraft-legends-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc|title=Action strategy game Minecraft Legends announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC|first=Sal|last=Romano|work=Gematsu|date=June 12, 2022|accessdate=September 14, 2022|archive-date=June 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613090709/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/06/action-strategy-game-minecraft-legends-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc|url-status=live}}</ref> It also has a [[PvP]] mode that allows players to compete with each other. | ||
==Plot== | |||
''Minecraft Legends'' takes place in the ''Minecraft'' universe during a war between the Overworld and the piglins from the Nether. The game begins with the player mining in a cave, then they are greeted by 3 people: Action, Knowledge, and Foresight. They persuade the player to help them after their world after a war breaks out between the Nether and the Overworld. The player is then transported to the world. After completing a tutorial, the player must save a few villages being invaded by piglins. Then, the player has to destroy 3 nether outposts that are preparing to invade a village. After that, the player must destroy a total of 9 portals from 3 different sections of the world, "Horde of the Spore," "Horde of the Hunt," and "Horde of the Bastion." Each section with their respective bosses that the player must defeat, "The Devourer" from "Horde of the Spore," "The Beast" from "Horde of the Hunt," and "The Unbreakable" from "Horde of the Bastion." Once the player destroys all of the portals and all of the bosses, the player must fight, "The Great Hog." "The Great Hog" is the final boss of the game. Once the player defeats The Great Hog, there is a big celebration in the Overworld over their win over the piglins. | |||
== | ==Development== | ||
''Minecraft Legends'' began development in 2018. The game was announced during the [[Xbox]] and [[Bethesda Softworks|Bethesda]] Games Showcase on June 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=June 12, 2022 |title=Minecraft gets a strategy spinoff, Minecraft Legends |url=https://www.polygon.com/23164672/microsoft-rts-real-time-strategy-game-announcement |access-date=June 12, 2022 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |language=en-US |archive-date=June 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220612190703/https://www.polygon.com/23164672/microsoft-rts-real-time-strategy-game-announcement |url-status=live }}</ref> After the show, a trailer on the ''Minecraft'' [[YouTube]] channel confirmed additional platforms.<ref name="announcement">{{Citation |title=Minecraft Legends – Announce Trailer |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JSjZqV-YK8 |access-date=June 12, 2022 |publisher=Minecraft Channel |language=en |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613014348/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JSjZqV-YK8 |url-status=live }}</ref> It is developed by series creators [[Mojang Studios]] in collaboration with [[Blackbird Interactive]], a team founded by former [[Relic Entertainment]] employees, who are best known for developing the [[real-time strategy]] video game series ''[[Homeworld]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Middler |first=Jordan |date=June 12, 2022 |title=Strategy game Minecraft Legends announced for release in 2023 |url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/strategy-game-minecraft-legends-has-been-announced-for-release-in-2023/ |access-date=June 12, 2022 |website=[[Video Games Chronicle]] |language=en-GB |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613042509/https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/strategy-game-minecraft-legends-has-been-announced-for-release-in-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
'' | ''Legends'' was released on April 18, 2023.<ref name=pc_gamer1>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-legends-trailer-gameplay-release-date/|title=Minecraft Legends: everything we know about the new strategy spinoff|first=Lauren|last=Morton|website=[[PC Gamer]]|date=June 14, 2022|access-date=June 15, 2022|archive-date=June 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220614234749/https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-legends-trailer-gameplay-release-date/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
=== | == Reception == | ||
{{Video game reviews | |||
[[Minecraft Legends: | | MC = (PC) 65/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/minecraft-legends |title=Minecraft Legends for PC Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=July 5, 2023 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415205330/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/minecraft-legends |url-status=live }}</ref><br>(XSXS) 71/100<ref name="MCXSXS">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/minecraft-legends |title=Minecraft Legends for Xbox Series X Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415145224/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/minecraft-legends |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
| Destruct = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Monbleau |first=Timothy |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/minecraft-legends-review/ |title=Review: Minecraft Legends |website=[[Destructoid]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414131339/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/minecraft-legends-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| DT = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Franzese |first=Tomas |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/minecraft-legends-review-xbox-series-x/ |title=Minecraft Legends review: Age of Empires meets Pikmin in this approachable strategy game |website=[[Digital Trends]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414152152/https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/minecraft-legends-review-xbox-series-x/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| GI = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Thwaites |first=Sarah |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/minecraft-legends/a-strategic-retreat |title=Minecraft Legends Review - A Strategic Retreat |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414111850/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/minecraft-legends/a-strategic-retreat |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| GameRev = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Gilbert |first=John |date=April 17, 2023 |url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/938660-minecraft-legends-review-pc-ps5-ps4-xbox-series-x-s-nintendo-switch-worth-buying-playing-2023 |title=Minecraft Legends Review |website=[[Game Revolution]] |accessdate=April 17, 2023 |archive-date=April 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420114701/https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/938660-minecraft-legends-review-pc-ps5-ps4-xbox-series-x-s-nintendo-switch-worth-buying-playing-2023 |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| GRadar = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=West |first=Josh |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/minecraft-legends-review/ |title=Minecraft Legends review: "Point, click, and hope for the best" |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414131339/https://www.gamesradar.com/minecraft-legends-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| GSpot = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Ramee |first=Jordan |date=April 19, 2023 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/minecraft-legends-review-tides-of-war/1900-6418057/ |title=Minecraft Legends Review - Tides Of War |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=April 19, 2023 |archive-date=April 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419193630/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/minecraft-legends-review-tides-of-war/1900-6418057/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| IGN = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Koreis |first=Justin |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/minecraft-legends-review |title=Minecraft Legends Review |website=[[IGN]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414080156/https://www.ign.com/articles/minecraft-legends-review |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| NME = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Allen |first=Jen |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/minecraft-legends-review-3429887 |title='Minecraft Legends' review: charming if not always gripping |website=[[NME]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415130340/https://www.nme.com/reviews/game-reviews/minecraft-legends-review-3429887 |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| PCGUS = 50/100<ref>{{cite web |last=Morton |first=Lauren |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-legends-review/ |title=Minecraft Legends review |website=[[PC Gamer]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414131338/https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-legends-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| PCGN = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Farrell |first=Andrew |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-legends/review |title=Minecraft Legends review – a bridge mostly far enough |website=[[PCGamesN]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414093154/https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-legends/review |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| PCM = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Cuevas |first=Zackery |date=April 26, 2023 |url=https://uk.pcmag.com/pc-games/146615/minecraft-legends |title=Minecraft Legends - A surprising miss for the legendary series |website=[[PCMag]] |accessdate=April 26, 2023 |archive-date=April 27, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230427193115/https://uk.pcmag.com/pc-games/146615/minecraft-legends |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| SN = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Erskine |first=Donovan |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/135055/minecraft-legends-review-score |title=Minecraft Legends review: War for the Overworld |website=[[Shacknews]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414121948/https://www.shacknews.com/article/135055/minecraft-legends-review-score |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| VG247 = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Alex |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.vg247.com/minecraft-legends-review |title=Minecraft Legends review: a cute kid-friendly strategy adventure, but missing the series' magic |website=[[VG247]] |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415072627/https://www.vg247.com/minecraft-legends-review |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
| VG = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Valantina |first=Marloes |date=April 14, 2023 |url=https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/minecraft-legends-review/ |title=Minecraft Legends review – kid-friendly real-time strategy |website=VideoGamer.com |accessdate=April 14, 2023 |archive-date=April 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414094328/https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/minecraft-legends-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
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''Minecraft Legends'' received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCXSXS"/> | |||
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Revision as of 11:01, 24 October 2023
Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox video game Minecraft Legends is a 2023 real-time action-strategy<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> video game developed by Mojang Studios and Blackbird Interactive and published by Xbox Game Studios. A spin off of the 2011 sandbox game Minecraft, it was released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on April 18, 2023. The game received mixed reviews from critics.
Gameplay
Template:Expand section Minecraft Legends is an action strategy video game that has strategic elements at its core, with mechanics inspired by action games. It is explored from a third-person perspective. The game features both cooperative and competitive multiplayer.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It also has a PvP mode that allows players to compete with each other.
Plot
Minecraft Legends takes place in the Minecraft universe during a war between the Overworld and the piglins from the Nether. The game begins with the player mining in a cave, then they are greeted by 3 people: Action, Knowledge, and Foresight. They persuade the player to help them after their world after a war breaks out between the Nether and the Overworld. The player is then transported to the world. After completing a tutorial, the player must save a few villages being invaded by piglins. Then, the player has to destroy 3 nether outposts that are preparing to invade a village. After that, the player must destroy a total of 9 portals from 3 different sections of the world, "Horde of the Spore," "Horde of the Hunt," and "Horde of the Bastion." Each section with their respective bosses that the player must defeat, "The Devourer" from "Horde of the Spore," "The Beast" from "Horde of the Hunt," and "The Unbreakable" from "Horde of the Bastion." Once the player destroys all of the portals and all of the bosses, the player must fight, "The Great Hog." "The Great Hog" is the final boss of the game. Once the player defeats The Great Hog, there is a big celebration in the Overworld over their win over the piglins.
Development
Minecraft Legends began development in 2018. The game was announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12, 2022.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> After the show, a trailer on the Minecraft YouTube channel confirmed additional platforms.<ref name="announcement">Template:Citation</ref> It is developed by series creators Mojang Studios in collaboration with Blackbird Interactive, a team founded by former Relic Entertainment employees, who are best known for developing the real-time strategy video game series Homeworld.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Legends was released on April 18, 2023.<ref name=pc_gamer1>Template:Cite web</ref>
Reception
Minecraft Legends received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the review aggregator Metacritic.<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCXSXS"/>
References
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- Microsoft games
- Minecraft
- Nintendo Switch games
- PlayStation 4 games
- PlayStation 5 games
- Action games
- Strategy video games
- Fantasy video games
- Video games developed in Sweden
- Video games developed in Canada
- Windows games
- Xbox One games
- Xbox Series X and Series S games
- Multiplayer and single-player video games
- Blackbird Interactive games