- September 19, 2017
- Telltale Games
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three
Minecraft: Story Mode season 2 is shaping up to be a really strong adventure.
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Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three is a single player action game. It was developed by Telltale Games and was released on September 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Having bested The Admin's icy obstacles, Jesse and the gang are rewarded with a one-way trip to The Sunshine Institute, a nigh inescapable prison buried at the bottom of the world and filled with all manner of miscreants. In order to make it back home, Jesse has to find a way to break out, even if that means employing a few desperate measures...
- The story is picking up with good exploration of character dynamics and relationships.
- Jailhouse Block features action-packed sequences, great humor, and a well-paced plot.
- The introduction of Prisoner X adds complexity and depth to the adventure.
- Some combat sections can drag on, and previous decisions feel like they lack impact.
- Technical problems, including audio issues, undermine the overall experience.
- The beginning of the episode suffers from a confusing prison hierarchy and one-note characters.
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The story in Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2 has received mixed reviews, with some praising the exploration of character dynamics and the engaging plot of Episode 3, "Jailhouse Block," which is seen as a significant improvement over earlier episodes. However, criticisms include a lack of meaningful impact from previous decisions, technical issues, and a tendency to play it safe with its narrative choices. Overall, while the story shows potential, it struggles with inconsistent development and execution.
“Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2 is shaping up to be a really strong adventure.”
“Story is really picking up now, with a good exploration of character dynamics and relationships in this episode. There are some genuinely scary decisions to be made here.”
“Jailhouse Block is a big step in the right direction for Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2 and is far better than the first two episodes, featuring a really well-paced and fast-flowing plot.”
“Previous decisions didn’t matter, poor story development, writing took a backseat.”
“Minecraft story mode’s latest episode, Jailhouse Block, takes an appealing premise and does very little with it.”
“The third episode of Minecraft: Story Mode season two plays things too safe.”
Minecraft: Story Mode Season 2 – Episode 3 Review
Minecraft: Story Mode season 2 is shaping up to be a really strong adventure.
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65%Minecraft: Story Mode Season Two – Episode Three: Jailhouse Block Review
Jailhouse Block is an action packed episode with some great humour and exciting set-pieces.
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Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three is a action game.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three was released on September 19, 2017.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three was developed by Telltale Games.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two, Episode Three is a single player game.
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