Minecraft: Pocket Edition s a version of Minecraft released for mobile devices, originally released for Xperia Play on the Google Play store on August 16, 2011 for $6.99. On October 7th of that very year it was rereleased for Android with the iOS version coming to the iTunes App Store on November 17th 2011. Minecraft: Pocket Edition is developed by the same company that originally brought us Minecraft, Swedish gaming company Mojang AB.
It’s no surprise that Minecraft: Pocket Edition has reached the upper echelons of mobile gaming success considering the near universal appeal of the original game which to date has over 70 million copies sold and is worth around 2.5 billion USD. On the Google Play Store the over one million reviewers who’ve rated the game have given it a 4.5/5. Similarly over 400,000 have given this a 4.5 on the iTunes App Store.
Play Minecraft: Pocket Edition on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch provided your device is running iOS 5.1.1 or later. For Android devices compatibility will vary with the device. The Google Play Store rates Minecraft: Pocket Edition as appropriate for users aged 7 and over similarly the iTunes App Store recommends it for users aged 9+ due to some fear elements and mild cartoon violence. Minecraft: Pocket Edition is $6.99 to download and offers in app purchases of $0.99.
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Largely built around the sandbox creative building concept, in Minecraft: Pocket Edition players can create constructions made of various textured cubes in a 3 dimensional world. There are also exploration, gathering, resourcing, crafting and combat modes available. In creative mode you’re given free rein to create whatever you’d like with an infinite number of resources available to you, you can also fly around into space or sink into the lava filled pits of the subterranean realm.
If you’re looking for a more game feel than begin by playing in survival mode where you have to acquire resources to build a world and maintain your health against an onslaught of zombies and other creatures. There’s also a cross platform multiplayer mode that lets you interact with all Minecraft: Pocket Edition players.
Several adaptations from the desktop version have been implemented in Minecraft: Pocket Edition to account for the differing input types and the various limitations and strengths of touchscreen devices. To start off the Heads Up Display (HUD) has been adapted for improved visibility and interactions. The crafting system now uses the Minecraft Advanced Touch Technology Interface System (MATTIS) for crafting, although the same 2×2 and 3×3 grids, the items will already appear in the correct slots, there will be a list of items that can be crafted in the middle of the screen. Overall the MATTIS system employs unique features to make crafting as easy as possible for touchscreen users.
Another noticeable alteration is that the disposing of items occurs by long tapping the icon in the hot bar. The graphics have also become arguably better with lighting and shading affected by the sun’s position, a revised terrain, and Minecraft: Pocket Edition exclusive items. Multiplayer also allows for three distinct ways to connect: via a Local Access Network (LAN) which allows up to 5 players to be on a single server through Pocket Realms, or through a user created external server.
The controls are fairly straightforward and intuitive, largely a replica of the original Minecraft controls with a few exceptions. There’s a directional pad at the bottom left corner of the screen which directs movement in 8 directions: North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West Northwest. Two strafing buttons appear when moving forward and if a block is one level higher than you as you approach it, your player will automatically jump on top of that block. Blocks are places by first selecting the block you want from the inventory and then tapping anywhere on the screen. Blocks can be destroyed by holding your finger on them. Swipe on the right side of screen to look around and to jump press the button on the lower right hand side, to fly double tap that very button and fly up and down via the two arrows above and below the jump button.
As far as storage goes Minecraft: Pocket Edition is a fairy small file size, 9.5 MB for iOS and 12.5 MB to download for Android, however, it is recommend you expect to utilize between 100 MB to 1 G for world saving. A data connection isn’t required for most types of gameplay with the exception of multiplayer mode which can be accessed via your own LAN or by going online. Make sure your battery is charged or your device is plugged in before playing as 3d gaming substantially drains battery life.
After creating your first world you’ll be asked whether you’d like to input a seed, these are merely code packs which load specific features such as the terrain, whether, etc. It provides a premade layout that could cater towards your creative tendencies. Feel free to look online for thousands of free seeds. There are plenty of these seeds available all you have to do is enter the following codes by hitting the advanced button in the top right corner, they are case sensitive so if you see an uppercase make sure to type it in as such on your device. Here are several seeds
johnny appleseed: this one takes you to several neighboring villages
SkyBlock
Watergate
nyan
superpig: this seed spawns you next to a village atop a high mountain range
AcE: a village floating in the ocean
1388582293: a massive Minecraft village
Sugarcane
Minecraftia
batman
hell : pretty self explanatory, lots of fire, lots of lava
chalkcircles
gargamel
speedway
As the name implies, survival mode is not going to be easy, to get started in survival mode just go up to a tree and start punching it, eventually that will get harvested and it will be the first item you’ll have. Once you have a few trees in your inventory go to the crafting menu and create a crafting table, use this to create items to help you along the way. One of the easiest tools to begin creating is a wooden pickaxe, use this to get some stone and then you can build stone tools, etc.
Since creative mode gives you an unlimited number of resources there really aren’t many tips and cheat to give out there besides just have fun and if you want to share your creation keep an eye out for that seed number specially created for you. Most of these cheats and tips are dealing more with survival mode.
After obtaining your stone tools look towards harvesting coal as the next objective. Spotted rocks will sometimes hint that there lies coals beneath those walls, also you can dig beneath the earth to find coal. Do as much as you can during the day as night time will bring with it monsters and zombies. On your first day it’s unlikely you will have enough time to construct a house, dig a hole instead and make sure to keep a torch with you as it will repel the intruders. Once you do build a home remember that zombies can open doors too, a good cheat is to build a fence where your door would normally go so they can’t get in.
Be careful though as getting yourself in a too deep hole with no source of light could mean endless minutes spent trying to dig your way out with no idea where you are going. This is why it is recommended to always keep some sticks with you or a prepared torch to light the way. Once you’ve survived your first few nights in a hole and you’ve harvested enough supplies, fashion yourself a sturdy home with doors to keep the ghouls at bay. Make use of reusable items so nothing is wasted when building your home.
If you enjoy the challenge of survival mode but you’d rather not deal with monsters go into options and slide the difficulty setting all the way to the left, thus initiating peaceful mode. Also consider your environment before creating your house. If you are near an open vat of lava don’t construct your house of wood as it will easily catch fire, similarly if you are constantly engaging in flint activities b careful as this could also light your house on fire.
Mining is pretty important and there are several materials that can be mined. Coal is the most common and can be found fairly easily. Iron is found mostly in the bedrock. Redstone is also very common and is found near bedrock. Lapis can’t be found near bedrock and is usually above it. Gold is found in bedrock around layer 40. Diamond is very rare and is always near bedrock. Emeralds are the rarest minerals and are only found in hills.
Multiplayer is a great way to meet people or even to play with people you already know. Make sure you sign into or create a Mojang account so you can access the Realms multiplayer.
There’s a cool cheat that works for the current version which allows you to infinitely duplicate items, to do this you’ll need two devices with the full version of Minecraft: Pocket Edition. First, place the item you want to duplicate in a chest and have both device characters go into that chest and select the item at the same time. Here timing is everything so if doesn’t work just try again until it does.
Although I still prefer the desktop version to both Minecraft: Pocket Edition, the Windows 8 version, and the console version, this is easily the best version of Minecraft I’ve played in 2016. In certain respects it has improved on some deficiencies in the original.
Compared to the Minecraft Lite and the other Minecraft knockoffs, Minecraft: Pocket Edition is vastly superior in terms of features, contents, multiplayer capabilities, community support, and creativity. Unfortunately the one thing I did miss was the in game music which had over the years become synonymous with Minecraft itself in my mind, nonetheless I didn’t lament the loss for too long when I found it music would be added in a future update.
The adaptations for touch screen devices were very well thought out, before long I had completely acclimated to the new controls. Multiplayer mode was upgraded with the LAN capability, and survival mode is as entertaining as ever.
Ratings
Art 9/10
Plenty of upgrades from the previous version in terms of graphics, without sacrificing the vintage pixelated look that has become an endearing feature of the franchise
Music / Special Effects 6/10
A lot lacking in the music department, everything else was fairly standard
Originality/Creativity 10/10
Minecraft isn’t the first open world crafting game but in terms of features and creative capabilities the possibilities are endless
Gameplay 9.5/10
A lot has been done to make the transition to touchscreen as smooth as possible, however, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out and improved upon, like getting rid of blocks often leads to blocks being destroyed that were needed, the selection process isn’t as accurate as you would have with a mouse. Still, these are compensated to some extent with improved range and other upgrades.
Addictiveness 10/10
Once you start playing Minecraft you’re instantly hooked, be it in survival mode, multiplayer, or creative, the fact that there’s so much you can do makes you want to build and build ad infinitum.
Overall: 8.9