{"id":2312,"date":"2020-05-24T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-24T07:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-minecraft-dungeons\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:18:36","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T17:18:36","slug":"review-minecraft-dungeons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-minecraft-dungeons\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Minecraft Dungeons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Minecraft<\/strong> is a global phenomenon. Its success elevated its creator, Marcus “Notch” Persson, to prominence when Microsoft acquired the title. More importantly, it fostered a massive, continuously expanding community, exhibiting a distinct generational presence. Full disclosure: I had never played Minecraft<\/em> before this review. To me, it appeared to be a digital LEGO simulator lacking a definitive objective. It seemed to lack a clear path to victory. Therefore, when Minecraft Dungeons<\/strong> arrived, I enlisted our junior reviewer and Minecraft<\/em> aficionado, Liam (11 years old), to provide expert guidance and to experience some multiplayer dungeon crawling. The resulting experience proved highly enjoyable and insightful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Those familiar with Diablo<\/em> or similar dungeon crawlers will recognize the core gameplay loop. Photo: Mojang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Minecraft Dungeons<\/em> can be succinctly described as a Minecraft<\/em>-themed action RPG in the vein of Diablo<\/a>. It incorporates the blocky aesthetic and recognizable elements from the Minecraft<\/em> universe, while offering a difficulty curve suitable for both newcomers and experienced players. Players navigate procedurally generated levels (dungeons), discovering treasure chests (loot) and battling iconic Minecraft<\/em> adversaries like skeletons and Creepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inventory management and stat tracking are streamlined and intuitive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Liam noted some deviations from established Minecraft<\/em> conventions, such as zombies attacking during daylight hours. However, these alterations did not detract from the overall experience. For a dedicated Minecraft<\/em> player like him, the familiar elements contributed significantly to the game’s appeal. While enjoyable in single-player mode, Minecraft Dungeons<\/em> truly excels in multiplayer. Team members can coordinate and explore different sections of the map simultaneously. The game features a health regeneration mechanic governed by a cooldown timer, offering unlimited use with sufficient waiting time. Similar to Huntdown<\/a><\/strong>, players can revive fallen teammates, enhancing both the accessibility and dynamism of the gameplay. Our testing involved a two-player online session (utilizing Discord for communication), which performed admirably. The potential for collaborative fun with up to four<\/em> players, either locally or online, is considerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Minecraft Dungeons<\/em> presents itself as an accessible and engaging game suitable for family play. Its mechanics are easily grasped, offering a level of challenge that maintains interest without becoming overly frustrating. Hardcore dungeon crawler enthusiasts awaiting Diablo 4<\/strong> might find the experience somewhat simplistic. However, for Minecraft<\/em> devotees, or those seeking an enjoyable cooperative experience with younger players, Minecraft Dungeons<\/em> comes highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Minecraft Dungeons launched on May 26th and is available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers (on both Xbox One and PC). Liam rated the game 9\/10, while I scored it 7\/10, resulting in an average rating of 8\/10.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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