Minecraft is a sandbox-adventure game developed and published by Mojang. In the game, the players task is to create constructions out of various types of materials they have to mine in an open-world environment. Minecraft players can participate in several gameplay modes including Survival, Creative and Adventure mode. The game also features a multiplayer mode, where players can cooperate in building constructions or compete against each other In PvP mode. Minecraft for Xbox One received favorable reviews from the critics and has become a cultural phenomenon with millions of dedicated fans.
The player starts a game of Minecraft in a procedurally generated open environment, consisting of forests, plains, hills and other areas. Their job is to use whatever materials they can find to build constructions. The materials in the game appear in the form of blocks, from which the player can construct. Each type of blocks has different properties and can be used for different purposes. The player can visit other planes, Nether and The End, where they can find exclusive resources and items.
Minecraft received high critical acclaim for its simplicity and creative potential. Both critics and players noted the near-endless possibilities offered by the open-world environment as the main selling point of the title. The game received several awards and has quickly grown into a cultural phenomenon, inspiring creators and audiences around the world.