Great use of Minecraft Approachable RTS gameplay Moldable environments Strong multiplayer

Gets repetitive fast Room for UX improvements

“Minecraft Legends does a great job at making the real-time strategy genre more approachable, even if its campaign gets repetitive.”

Lovely visuals ; Fun cut-scenes ; Simple but rewarding strategy

Takes a while to get going ; Can get a little repetitive

This quaint little strategy title brings the best of Minecraft's family-friendly tone to bear, with some lovely visuals to boot. It's not wildly complex, but is perfect for those looking to enjoy Minecraft's vibe in a new genre. Platform tested: Xbox...

Familiar Minecraft building ; Visually appealing earthscapes ; Simple RTS legion combat ; Engaging hero storyline

Game is massive and a heavy CPU workload ; Slightly smaller focus on sandbox gameplay

Intriguing premise ; Atmospheric sound design

Lifeless open world with bland missions ; Awful UI and half-baked implementation ; Dull enemies with buggy AI ; No matchmaking or shared progression in multiplayer

A huge disappointment. The best way to escape Redfall would be to just avoid it.

An endearing, fun campaign that adds a lot to the Minecraft universe ; Fantastic strategy gameplay that translates well on a controller ; Great extra content with co-op, competitive multiplayer, and Lost Legends challenges ; Undeniable potential to...

Action elements tend to take a backseat compared to strategy ; Core gameplay sometimes feels lacking in features or polish

Minecraft Legends is a wonderful addition to the expanding Minecraft universe, perfectly encapsulating its character while exploring a new, unique action-strategy genre. Its two halves aren't always perfectly balanced, though, and there are certainly...