As I indicated in a previous article, I’ve been playing “Minecraft” for quite some time. It didn’t take long for games with variations on the theme to emerge and it wouldn’t be right to call them clones, especially if they offer unique gameplay mechanics that the original game doesn’t. “Block Story” combines both block building and RPG elements to make something pretty unique, though the question remains, does it hold up on its own? Before I answer that question, I’d like to thank Paul Pacheco for sending me a free copy to review. It’s important to note that this particular version is a single player experience only, though a separate MMO version is in the works for those of you who enjoy multiplayer.
Editor’s Note: From time to time, I may reference “Minecraft” in order to compare the two games. When I do, I’m referring to the “vanilla” or unmodded version of “Minecraft” as a standalone product. The same goes for “Block Story.” Also, this review was written 12/27/12…keep that in the back of your mind while reading it. The game has been updated significantly since then. My video series is more up to date, so go check that out after you’re done here.