Minecraft Legends

Minecraft Legends is a 2023 real-time action-strategy[1][2][3] 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.

Minecraft Legends
Official cover art
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)Xbox Game Studios
SeriesMinecraft
Platform(s)
ReleaseApril 18, 2023
Genre(s)Action, strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay

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.[4]

Plot

Minecraft Legends takes place in the Minecraft universe during an invasion by the piglins from the Nether. As the Nether spreads its corruption across the Overworld, the player brings their banner to save the Overworld and bring together its mobs to help defend their home.

Development

Minecraft Legends began development in 2018. The game was announced during the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase on June 12, 2022.[5] After the show, a trailer on the Minecraft YouTube channel confirmed additional platforms.[6] 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.[7]

Legends was released on April 18, 2023.[8]

Reception

Minecraft Legends received "mixed or average" reviews, according to the review aggregator Metacritic.[9][10]

References
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  4. Romano, Sal (June 12, 2022). "Action strategy game Minecraft Legends announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  5. Carpenter, Nicole (June 12, 2022). "Minecraft gets a strategy spinoff, Minecraft Legends". Polygon. Retrieved June 12, 2022.
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  10. "Minecraft Legends for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  11. Monbleau, Timothy (April 14, 2023). "Review: Minecraft Legends". Destructoid. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  12. Franzese, Tomas (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends review: Age of Empires meets Pikmin in this approachable strategy game". Digital Trends. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  13. Thwaites, Sarah (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends Review - A Strategic Retreat". Game Informer. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  14. Gilbert, John (April 17, 2023). "Minecraft Legends Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  15. Ramee, Jordan (April 19, 2023). "Minecraft Legends Review - Tides Of War". GameSpot. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  16. West, Josh (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends review: "Point, click, and hope for the best"". GamesRadar+. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  17. Koreis, Justin (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends Review". IGN. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  18. Allen, Jen (April 14, 2023). "'Minecraft Legends' review: charming if not always gripping". NME. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  19. Morton, Lauren (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends review". PC Gamer. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  20. Farrell, Andrew (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends review – a bridge mostly far enough". PCGamesN. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  21. Cuevas, Zackery (April 26, 2023). "Minecraft Legends - A surprising miss for the legendary series". PCMag. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  22. Erskine, Donovan (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends review: War for the Overworld". Shacknews. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  23. Donaldson, Alex (April 14, 2023). "Minecraft Legends review: a cute kid-friendly strategy adventure, but missing the series' magic". VG247. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
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