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Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two - Episode 1: Hero in Residence
Released On: Jul 11, 2017
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4.8
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
71
36% Positive
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4 Reviews
64% Mixed
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7 Reviews
0% Negative
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For the two hours it took me to complete, Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2 is off to a grand start. I never thought I’d enjoy something that’s so outside of my gaming ballpark, but I genuinely can’t wait to see how the rest of Jesse’s second journey unfolds, even if it’s not heavily weighted by my decisions.
With only a few exceptions, Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2 looks to hold true to Telltale’s own brand of storytelling while expanding on the characters it created during the first season. Sure, we’re only one episode in, but as introduction to the whole kit and kaboodle for me, I thought it did a great job and not only showing me the world, but not making me feel bad for skipping the previous season. If the rest of the episodes can fix the small pacing issues of Episode 1, we might be in for quite the funny, heartfelt ride.
While not having the exploration of Minecraft, this story-centric title provides an interesting experience that will give any player a few hours of entertainment. The addition of Crowd Play makes the game far more interesting than some other Telltale games.
Minecraft: Story Mode season 2 kicks off with a really strong debut. The writing and characters are sharp and humorous, and the story has me intrigued so far. I’m still very skeptical about your choices really having consequences in the game, but who knows? Maybe they’ll have an actual impact on events this time.
Despite its problems, Hero in Residence presents situations I want to see progress over the next four episodes. Though the pacing is inconsistent and the decision points are questionable in their weight, the new mechanics and revamped combat make me wonder what else Telltale has in store this season. Though I have my problems with this episode, I'm interested to see the direction the tale takes from here.
The first episode is a good start for Minecraft: Story Mode: Season two, but we need some innovations for this gameplay.
Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two starts off a bit rocky with a content-filled but overall kind of dull episode. Jesse's story continues here with some tried-and-true story beats that might keep younger players engaged, but more experience gamers will want to wait for more episodes to see if this hits Telltale's usual level of quality.
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Based on 33 User Ratings
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Generally Unfavorable
Based on 33 User Ratings
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39% Positive
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15% Mixed
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Summary Now that Jesse and the gang have vanquished the Wither Storm, saved the world, and become totally super famous heroes, life has gotten a bit more… complicated. With more responsibilities and less time for adventure, old friendships have started to fade — at least until Jesse’s hand gets stuck in a creepy gauntlet that belongs to an ancie...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Jul 11, 2017
Developer:
- Telltale Games
Publisher: Telltale Games
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