Being the last episode in the Minecraft: Story Mode story, the episode doesn’t really close out the story of the Order of the Stone as a whole and really only makes it an addition to one of the many adventures that Jessie will have. It seems a little distant from the kind of heroes that the group wanted to be at the closing of the fifth episode, but it could very well be that they aren’t ready for the same kind of adventures that the original Order of the Stone before them had.
Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 8: A Journey's End?
Telltale Games · Sep 13, 2016
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Episode eight of an eight part episodic game series set in the world of Minecraft. With Harper leading them to the world of the Old Builders, Jesse and crew finally have their chance to return home... but it won't be easy, and the stakes are high. You'll need to take on opponents in a series of gladiatorial games to win your freedom, save your friends, and maybe, just maybe, make it back to your own world!
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- I had fun remembering the team's adventures over the last 11 months, but I wish the story had spent a little more time on the events in this episode. Despite some awesome action scenes, the events of the episode feel rushed and the overall conclusion ends abruptly, leaving me unsatisfied with how everything plays out.
- 7.0It's been an interesting adventure with some significant highs and lows but now that the dust has settled and Minecraft: Story Mode and Episode 8: A Journey's End? has finally finished, it is possible to finally look back on everything that has happened. Overall, it's been a relatively enjoyable adventure; however, recurring issues and lacklustre gameplay sour the final product. While it's nice that the series got a second season, and is clearly is going to run and run, it would have been better for it to be wrapped up a bit cleaner.
- 6.0There's a lot wrong with Minecraft: Story Mode. From its technical issues to its plot to its business model, it really has a lot going against it. Yet, despite all that, it still had its memorable moments. As the writing improved, things became more engaging. As the characters established themselves, they became more likeable (and detestable, for some). Hell, one moment even came close to generating tears: an achievement on its own for a game that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon.
- 7.0For me the humour and lighthearted tone is what makes this series so appealing and enjoyable. I have to say I wasn’t sure about how good the series was going to be in the early episodes but I can now safely say that this is a series that’s worth checking out as its enjoyable for people of all ages and still manages to keep the tone and charm of the original game and franchise. I don’t know if the series will have a follow up, but to be honest I wouldn’t be surprised if it does.
- The end itself was pleasing, managing to reminisce about all the adventures Jesse and his/her friends have been on over the course of the eight episodes, but overall A Journey’s End feels a little under-whelming for potentially the last time we see this group of characters. Decisions made over the course of all entries in the series feel a trifle redundant, and while there are entertaining sequences over the course of the play time, I am not sad to say goodbye to Jesse and friends.
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