Take on strategic battles in the world of Microcrafters!　New Action Strategy "Minecraft Legends" Play Review

That "Minecraft" spin-off!　It is up to ...... you to save the beautiful overworld from crisis!

This title is a spin-off of the well-known popular sandbox game "Minecraft". As I probably don't need to explain about "Minecraft" at this point, it is a game where you can freely enjoy survival and adventure by building and arranging blocks in a vast world. The game has sold over 200 million copies in total, making it the "best-selling computer game in the world.

Minecraft Legends" is a spin-off of "Minecraft" and has attracted a lot of attention from gamers even before its release. As I was addicted to "Minecraft Dungeons," another Minecraft spin-off, I was one of the gamers who were eagerly awaiting the release of "Minecraft Legends.

The image is "Minecraft Dungeons.

Let's start with the story of the game.

The setting of the game is the "overworld," surrounded by lush nature. At one point, the overworld is about to be devoured by ferocious piglins who have invaded from another world. Right now, this beautiful paradise is on the verge of destruction.

Then, the three watchmen of this world, Action, Foresight, and Knowledge, discover that there is one person who can save this world. That person is you. Thus, you will embark on an adventurous journey to save this crumbling world. You will meet the mobs that live in this world, as well as new friends, and take on the challenge of fighting the Piglins. ......

The shocking story of the "Minecraft" world on the brink of an unprecedented crisis is the main attraction of this title. The event movies that are interspersed throughout the game are beautiful and lively, and you can't help but become immersed in the story.

The fact that familiar Minecraft mobs, such as creepers and skeletons, fight alongside the player as companions is also very exciting. The new characters in this title, the three wise men of Action, Foresight, and Knowledge, are all cute and charming, and I wished ...... that they would appear in the original Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons! I'm sure I'm not the only player.

Collect, build, and summon!　Lead your summoned golems into battle against enemy armies!

From here, let me introduce the game system in detail.

The main objective of the "Campaign Mode" is to explore the overworld, destroy the strongholds of the invading piglins, and defend villages under attack by the piglins. The basic action of this title is to control the main character as he runs around the field, collecting materials, crafting various items, and fighting enemies. From the outside, the game looks similar to playing "Minecraft" from a third-person perspective, and those who have experience with Minecraft will be able to easily get into the game.

However, there are several points in this title that differ significantly from the original Minecraft. One of them is that the player is not the one who collects materials and builds structures. The main character in this title is given a musical item called a "legendary lute" by the aforementioned three wise men, which he uses to call a fairy-like being called "Alley" to collect and build buildings. This may seem complicated at first glance, but the operation is as simple as selecting and pressing a button.

Materials are needed throughout the game, such as for building structures and summoning friends, which will be discussed later. The types of materials include wood, stone, coal, redstone, diamonds, etc., all of which are familiar from the original Minecraft, and the types and quantities of these materials vary depending on the biome, such as jungle or wilderness, just as in Minecraft. As mentioned earlier, the collection of such materials is not done by the player himself, but by the array. The array automatically collects the materials within the range specified by the player, making it quite easy.

Similarly, the building system allows the player to select a structure, such as a staircase or a tower, and specify its location, and the system will automatically build it. Some players may find this system a bit tasteless compared to the original Minecraft, but it is an essential system for this real-time action-strategy game.

As in the case of material collection and building, the way in which the player fights enemies differs greatly from the original Minecraft.
While it is possible for players to attack enemies themselves, in this game, the main focus is on commanding friends such as golems and mobs to fight against enemies. To summon golems, players use the "Flame of Creation," a sponer-like item given to them by the Three Wise Men, and consume materials such as wood and stone. In the original Minecraft, the golem is a spawner that spawns mobs one after another, but in this game, on the contrary, the golem is an important entity that creates friends by the player's hand, which is another interesting difference. Golems and mobs differ in their attack methods and behavior, so it is important to create a strategy that makes the most of each one's characteristics.

The "Banner of Courage," an item given by the Three Wise Men, can be used to give instructions to summoned golems and allied mobs. They can follow the player, stand by, or march in the direction of the player's command, and when they do, they will automatically attack any piglins or enemy structures they come across.

The most appealing and enjoyable aspect of this game is the military strategist-like experience of watching the battlefield as it changes in real time due to enemy invasions and quickly and accurately taking command of the situation. This "busy but fun" feeling gives players a thrill that makes their hands sweat and a pleasant sense of fatigue, and it is easy to become addicted to the game.

Some of you may have thought that the system is a bit complicated. In fact, from my own experience, there is a lot to learn about how to play and operate the game, and I must admit that it took me some time to get used to it. However, this game has a tutorial, so it is possible to get used to the game slowly as you play it. Furthermore, as the game progresses, the number of things you can do gradually increases, so you don't have to learn everything out of the blue. In general, I felt that even players who have never played in the real-time strategy genre can feel comfortable playing this game. Another user-friendly point is that the game displays a window that tells you what you need to do next and how to operate the game, and you can check how to play the game from the menu at any time.

This is great!　My personal recommendation for "Minecraft Legends

Now, let me introduce some of my personal highlights of "Minecraft Legends".

1、"A whole new experience" unfolds in the familiar Minecraft world

This spin-off of Minecraft has a completely different system and gameplay from the original, but the characters, scenery, and worldview are firmly "Minecraft". The experience of leading your friends into battle in the familiar world of Minecraft is a completely new sensation that is sure to excite any player who has ever played Minecraft.

What I found particularly interesting was the ability to summon mobs. The same mobs that plagued players in the original Minecraft (?) are now available to be summoned in the game. The experience of summoning zombies, skeletons, creepers, and other mobs to fight alongside you is so fresh and appealing that I couldn't help but smile as I played.

All of the mobs in Minecraft are cute-looking, but the mobs in this game, summoned by the player, follow the player's lead and charge into enemy territory under the player's command, are very cute, brave, and dependable. I felt that this game has a lot of charm just from the fact that players can enjoy the heroic figures of these mobs, which cannot be seen in the original Minecraft.

2，Cross-platform PvP "Battle Mode

One of the most enjoyable aspects of Minecraft is the multiplayer mode, where you can enjoy playing together with friends and other players. The appeal of Minecraft is that you can play quietly by yourself or with others, and this "Minecraft Legends" game also has a multiplayer mode. One such feature is the "Battle Mode.

For the first time in the Minecraft series, the game features full-fledged PvP (player versus player), allowing players to enjoy up to four-player battles. The game offers a different experience from the Campaign Mode (Story Mode), which uses the same game system, but with a different feel from the Campaign Mode.

The campaign mode can be played online only with friends.

This title has a cross-platform feature that allows players to enjoy online play together with players on different platforms. Since this title is available on a wide range of platforms, including PC, Xbox, PS4/PS5, and Switch, cross-platform support is a welcome addition.

Experience the action-packed strategy in "Minecraft Legends!

So, that's our review of "Minecraft Legends.

Set in the well-known "Minecraft" world, this title offers a sweaty action-strategy experience. Cross-platform online multiplayer is also an attraction, so if you are interested in this game, why not jump into the overworld and try to protect the world from the invasion of the Piggly Wiggly?

• Title Information
• Minecraft Legends " (Mojang/Microsoft Japan)
• Release date: April 19, 2023
• Price: 5,280 yen (tax included)
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Author: Nero Hyakkabe

Freelance writer who buys too many games. Currently has a stack of more than 300 games. Also a novelist. His works include "Yubisaki Kaidan: 140 Scary Stories" (PHP Kenkyujo) and "Goa-ken: Unrated Edition" (Kodansha).

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