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How Minecraft Legends Failed less than ONE Year after Release
Why did Minecraft Legends fail? Released one year ago, but already abandoned. Find out why in this video with comparisons to Pikmin, Age of Empires and Minecraft itself, but also by analyzing its Game Design and Marketing choices. Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - What was Minecraft Legends?
02:29 - Did Minecraft Legends fail?
03:01 - Merchandise & Efforts
04:23 - Minecraft Legends' Downfall
05:18 - Minecraft Legends and live service games
07:00 - Why is Pikmin fun but Minecraft Legends isn't?
08:42 - Was it supposed to be like Age of Empires?
10:10 - Is it even a Minecraft game?
12:22 - Accidentally having fun
13:12 - Where Minecraft Dungeons did it better
14:52 - Lost Legends, more like lost potential
16:10 - How Minecraft Legends could've been saved
17:27 - Last breath of life
19:03 - Saying Goodbye to Minecraft Legends
20:12 - Celebrating a channel milestone
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Is Minecraft 3DS Edition Really THAT Bad?
zhlédnutí 405KPřed 3 měsíci
Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition - Does it suck or is it actually good? I went on a journey to kill the Ender Dragon in order to find out. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Release date & Version 01:30 - Achievements & Characters 02:10 - 3DS Nub / C-Stick 03:17 - Render Distance 03:30 - 3D Functionality 04:42 - Dual Screen 05:07 - World Size 05:57 - Mining & Controls 08:24 - Building & Performa...
F-Zero 99: Your chance to become above average
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 7 měsíci
F-Zero 99 is the latest Nintendo Direct reveal! It's a free online battle royale racing game against 98 players - can you win? We'll explore the nostalgia of the SNES F-Zero and learn what makes the new game so fun for all skill levels! If you have a Nintendo Switch online subscription you can join the celebration of F-Zero's return and aim to be above average! I hope you enjoy the video, and i...
Cities Skylines Nintendo Switch Edition - Is It Worth It?
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 9 měsíci
Did you know there's a Nintendo Switch port of Cities Skylines? In this honest review I'll put the game to the test with a city of 100K inhabitants. Expect lots of gameplay footage, as well as my own experience and opinion on it. So, is it really as bad as some people claim? Enjoy the video :) Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Graphics 02:25 - Controls 03:20 - Touch Controls 04:04 - Contents & DLC...
Minecraft Legends - Honest Review on the Switch
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 10 měsíci
What is Minecraft Legends? And is it a fun game for the Nintendo Switch? In this honest review you'll learn about the gameplay mechanics, all modes such as Lost Legends, Myths and Versus, the performance on the Nintendo Switch compared to other systems (Steam Deck in this case) and much more! There is so much to say about Minecraft Legends, both when it comes to Pros and Cons - From its beautif...
Why So Many People Refunded Minecraft Legends within an Hour
zhlédnutí 2,1MPřed 11 měsíci
Is Minecraft Legends really that Bad? Can we already call it a Failure? Join me as we analyze the game's pacing issues, delve into its gameplay mechanics, and highlight missed opportunities. While the initial 10 minutes showed promise, the following hour proved to be underwhelming, prompting a significant number of players to request refunds. Find out all the details in this video! All footage ...
Your 3DS can run PS1 Games
zhlédnutí 136KPřed rokem
The New Nintendo 3DS with Homebrew can run PS1 Games! I found RetroArch's PCSX ReARMed Emulator so incredible, that I wanted to share some gameplay of 12 amazing PS1 Games running on my hacked 3DS. It's impressive what this modded handheld console from 2014 still can achieve to this day. In this video I will let the games primarily speak for themselves, with some added comments about the perfor...
hShop: Should you Download Free Games from the eShop Alternative?
zhlédnutí 107KPřed rokem
Are you worried about losing access to your favorite Nintendo 3DS games now that the eShop has closed? Look no further than hShop. It allows you to download all 3DS games, updates and DLCs for free, making the entire game library available to everyone. But is hShop safe? Is it piracy? And should you hack your Nintendo 3DS? In this video, I dive into the recent controversy surrounding 3DS Homebr...
N64 Emulator on Homebrew 3DS: Playing 10 Great Games!
zhlédnutí 35KPřed rokem
Is Nintendo 64 Emulation good on a Homebrew 3DS? In this gameplay video, I tested 10 different N64 games on my 3DS using the DaedalusX64 emulator. I played each game for around an hour and evaluated the performance, stability, and overall experience. While some games ran smoothly, others were plagued by crashes and slow speeds. I'll give you an honest overview of what the 3DS can and can't do w...
Get Help from Strangers, Is Kind Words a Good Idea?
zhlédnutí 934Před rokem
Kind Words blurs the lines between psychology and gaming. Unlike any other game, players have the opportunity to write and receive anonymous letters of encouragement and support, creating a safe space for self-expression and connection with others. The game's minimalistic aesthetic and use of lo-fi chill beats add to the ambiance of this unique experience. With its uplifting messages, Kind Word...
Is Minecraft on Nintendo Switch Worth It?
zhlédnutí 306KPřed rokem
Is the Minecraft Bedrock Edition really that bad for Nintendo Switch? In this review, I'll be sharing my gameplay experiences and giving you my honest opinion on its good and bad points. I'll be discussing the controls (handheld, joy-con & pro controller), gameplay, marketplace and performance, as well as some cool features that you might not know about the Console Edition. While some reviewers...
Improve Your Language Skills while Gaming (2018 Reupload)
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed rokem
This video is a reupload from 2018. After weeks and months of travelling, experimenting and experiencing in Switzerland, I put together this little project! For years I've used gaming as a tool to support my language learning. With different websites and apps designed with gaming concepts in mind, I've finally decided to share a few of my methods. Whether all of this works, you will find out in...

Komentáře

  • @___Q719
    @___Q719 Před 4 hodinami

    I would buy a modded 3ds, but I'm afraid im gonna be arrested

  • @poketales9207
    @poketales9207 Před 4 hodinami

    minecraft summoner class

  • @antonberkbigler5759
    @antonberkbigler5759 Před 8 hodinami

    Idk if this is true or not but I read somewhere (the wiki I think) that the deluxe edition for the switch is about 6 gigs, while the steam version is *24 gigs* somehow. How in the hell is there such a big discrepancy? Also I specify the deluxe edition, because for whatever reason the standard edition for the switch is 7 gigs. None of this makes sense to me.

  • @user-uo8ny1kj4c
    @user-uo8ny1kj4c Před 8 hodinami

    thank god minecraft is on the steam deck now

  • @rustyshackleford234
    @rustyshackleford234 Před 15 hodinami

    There’s a charm about Minecraft and terraria for 3DS. It’s like a nostalgia trip every time I play them, almost like I stepped back into 2015.

  • @Jamppitz
    @Jamppitz Před 16 hodinami

    13:03 every terrorist origin story

  • @ethribin4188
    @ethribin4188 Před 20 hodinami

    Ahh yes. The tutorial is made for babies, but the majority of mechanics are explained in the in game wiki. Which in turn is explained by fan made wikis online. The failuer of 90% of complex games....

  • @waralo191
    @waralo191 Před 20 hodinami

    They probably made the game for gamepass, meaning it earns by hour played, not an initial payment. Same tragedy happened to starfield, where they streched everything to increase playtime

  • @ethribin4188
    @ethribin4188 Před 20 hodinami

    It realy feels like they stretched out the intreduction part WAY to much. One base/village per mechanic? Thats way to slow. Give a base or two to distribute introducing all mechanics on. And then throw the player in a situation where all mechanics are needed. A relatively easy one, but still. Like... why werent towers and nether spreaders in the same introduction. Or enemy walls and building your own walls part of the same mission?

  • @T1ttyLedz
    @T1ttyLedz Před 22 hodinami

    The worst thing is both spin offs done minecraft better than minecraft, from the nether update to the biome upgrades, yet still mc legends failed to even get me interested, and I was very much into the idea

  • @T1ttyLedz
    @T1ttyLedz Před 22 hodinami

    I think the worst thing about this game is that they still don't the nether update better than mojang who make the main title

  • @firelogarithm
    @firelogarithm Před dnem

    Is that spore creatures bg music at 2:09

  • @firelogarithm
    @firelogarithm Před dnem

    There are physical copies... I have one sitting next to me that I got from gamestop and it now permanently lives in a game cart holder.

  • @almicc
    @almicc Před dnem

    While I want to blame Mojang/ Microsoft whoever for killing the project, there's a few core design choices that the developer made that are just amateurish at best. Fast travel is the biggest red flag. If your play testers complain that traveling is boring, then you make it not boring. Fast travel is an admission that your open world sucks and isn't worth exploring. Fast travel kneecaps your open world game like crazy, too. It removes all incentive the developer themselves have to make exploring fun. It instantly turns your game into a chore simulator, and a bad one at that.

    • @almicc
      @almicc Před dnem

      I think the likely possibility is that they decided to have fast travel day 1 in the project. If so, then the designers had no clue what they were doing on a fundamental level. If was because players asked for a fast travel mechanic, then they lacked the intuition to ask "why do they ask for fast travel? oh, because the world sucks, let's make it more interesting then." Every open world game has little events that are unique in some ways. Some unit group that's unlike all the others is just traveling, they have a big treasure chest on a cart. A group of guards are escorting prisoners who are begging for you to help them. You stumble onto a campsite that's deserted with a rare item that just looks like a trap, you collect it anyway and then get ambushed. Legends has none of that.

  • @almicc
    @almicc Před dnem

    I forgot I bought this game and I think I played it for about 5 hours. I was kinda forcing myself to get into it as a way to take my mind off other things. The first minute of this video made me realize it's all been a copy of "another settlement needs your help" from fallout.

  • @mrrmgaming6922
    @mrrmgaming6922 Před dnem

    It failed because no one thought you’d be stuck riding an animal the whole time

  • @goosebums67
    @goosebums67 Před dnem

    At least we got some good lore from it

  • @jresker
    @jresker Před dnem

    I despised Minecraft Legends from its inception. Mojang has divided its development team to focus on spin-offs when it should have used its resources to focus on improving the base game. There are so many issues that still exist with the base vanilla game and the updates are so disappointing anymore! Minecraft Legends is responsible for my loss of love for Minecraft completely.

  • @MisterBones223
    @MisterBones223 Před dnem

    Mojang is absolutely full of complete idiots who have no idea how video games work. There is not a single appealing factor this game has. They have no idea how game design works. They are legitimately the kind of people who think throwing money at an IP will make a good game. Without Microsoft, Mojang would be dead in the water

  • @Mungnum
    @Mungnum Před dnem

    In the “dissecting the first hour” segment. Interestingly, you’re actually graphing /engagement/ this is a great practice to dissect something using engagement theory. (Yes I have a useless degree in all this.) Neat stuff! Accidentally spoke my language.

  • @jerin_dd5586
    @jerin_dd5586 Před dnem

    Tbh I didn’t even realize this game released, not that I had any interest in playing in the first place.

  • @jamesroy791
    @jamesroy791 Před dnem

    It was a Cool idea until it was a live service

  • @trentoliver5357
    @trentoliver5357 Před 2 dny

    Im ngl the game was too complicated and no rewarding enough for the grind. I also never liked the fact we get new items shown, but never in the main Game.

  • @moewzers9136
    @moewzers9136 Před 2 dny

    The best by date bit genuinely made me laugh out loud

  • @yesteryearr
    @yesteryearr Před 2 dny

    This game pissed me off so much cause it could have been really fun but it was a FLOPPPPPPP

  • @Red_Steampunker
    @Red_Steampunker Před 2 dny

    I feel like they would need to rework how the campaign works. You start with one single village, and an ai general enemy. The general has a mega base you can’t challenge in the start of the game. And actively attacks the rest of the world. The more nether that spreads the more outposts they build, the more outposts the stronger their side gets. They could have major nodes that enhance the area as well, that you need to defeat. You have your center village you need to defend, with no others yet. Making it a main base. You are encouraged to fight at the front to fight the nether back. Cleaning up biomes which you can found your own village at, it’s basically your version of an outpost. It gathers resources from that place and sends them to the main base with a caravan system. You need to make units speakers to defend them or lose the resources. To make outposts you would need to have some villagers move there, wearing the village you took them from temporarily. Meaning you need to defend it. They’d also need a research system to learn and improve what units you have, and what you can build. If you don’t the general will overpower you. You also can’t see exactly where the nether is all at until later on, making you unsure how far it has moved. After enough time you challenge the general base, huge boss fight and all. And they lose. Them you can have another general emerge or even have two that inherit some outposts or something. The whole idea is to have the difficulty scale based on your movements, making it fun but challenging. Encouraging exploration to empower your bases and units. And more replayability since generals won’t move the same every time. It would also kinda teach what multiplayer would work like. DLC factions could later be made. From Dungeons lore to help. Undead rebel, losing them as a necromancer general appears. Illigers could revolt and you could fight them. The End could invade. The skulk could appear, proving more lore about how it took over ancient cities for example. With these DLC you could eventually have a “pick your Race” in multiplayer or even In campaign. Where you are a piglin general, or a necromancer. Fighting other factions you chose. There is lots of potential for this game, I hope they don’t abandon it.

  • @higgsbonbon
    @higgsbonbon Před 2 dny

    Mojang just has ADHD.

  • @Radio_gaming22
    @Radio_gaming22 Před 2 dny

    Fun fact it just came out as a free game for ps + (PS4/PS5 gamepass)

  • @c.fyffe0
    @c.fyffe0 Před 2 dny

    I got it for free i cant complain

  • @pokemonmasterdevillan4999

    It died because you have a limit on what you place

  • @tythus654
    @tythus654 Před 2 dny

    It's funny how they keep trying to make a new Minecraft spinoff a thing instead of adding actualy meaningful content to the game proper

  • @fraizbloxalt
    @fraizbloxalt Před 2 dny

    first 3 seconds and android, ios, mac are not gaming platforms great video

  • @NoOnesBCE
    @NoOnesBCE Před 2 dny

    5000 concurrent was abysmal from the start.

  • @356Krisu
    @356Krisu Před 2 dny

    Imagine having this kind of fuck-off money and still not being able to hire anyone with an actual ideas for the product. And i say product, not video game, because thats exactly what it is.

  • @356Krisu
    @356Krisu Před 2 dny

    The artstyle direction is just awful. I just can't stand how the game looks

  • @Mojomanmax123
    @Mojomanmax123 Před 2 dny

    I worked at house of how for the on the development of the dlc myths it was kind of a nightmare to work on that project, we were given very little direction and limited support from the main developers. we had to figure out how to mod the game with zero tools without understanding how the base game worked at all lol.

  • @I-will-become-back-my-money

    Ngl dungeons is significantly better than this

  • @omegahaxors3306
    @omegahaxors3306 Před 2 dny

    Minecraft Legends is what happens when you take a game about rejecting everything that's wrong with the games industry and make a spinoff which is everything that's wrong with the games industry.

  • @edenmairay60
    @edenmairay60 Před 2 dny

    I saw this game at a game shop for the switch... for $70 💀

  • @layyodious
    @layyodious Před 3 dny

    shit looks like trove

  • @gtsctts5398
    @gtsctts5398 Před 3 dny

    I dont get why it has to be MINECRAFT specifically, trying to make it anything other than a sandbox has never worked. I dont get it, Mojang has other IPs, why not make a new Cobalt, or create a new IP? Making Minecraft a ‘multimedia’ IP has not and will not ever work - at this point, the Minecraft IP has more failed unnecessary spinoffs than it has successful ones.

  • @ethananderson423
    @ethananderson423 Před 3 dny

    You kidding? It died even before launch. The CZcamsrs all agreed it was repetitive.

  • @ghostoflazlo
    @ghostoflazlo Před 3 dny

    Wow The mobile game of mobile games

  • @Falling_Down
    @Falling_Down Před 3 dny

    It died in like a month at best

  • @penguinohr7050
    @penguinohr7050 Před 3 dny

    Mojang has to stop working on other games, they gotta help the „real“ Minecraft, then we would get more and better updates

  • @NsaneG
    @NsaneG Před 3 dny

    Why dont they just focus on vanilla and bedrock minecraft

  • @itskitt3237
    @itskitt3237 Před 3 dny

    Honestly for me personally, I didn’t get past the first few hours of the game because it was just so boring to me. When I play a game, the tutorial sequence doesn’t need to be fun, but in the cases where it isn’t fun then it’s at least either short or interesting. Minecraft Legends had neither of those things, so I got bored and dropped it. The story wasn’t compelling, and the gameplay was somehow even less so. No part of it hooked me at all and that was my problem with it

  • @philsharpe4315
    @philsharpe4315 Před 3 dny

    Bro it died withen two days of release

  • @willcrafters.
    @willcrafters. Před 3 dny

    I like this game

  • @cristianlopez3343
    @cristianlopez3343 Před 4 dny

    Oh boy if I had this back in 2012 I'd would've been the coolest in 6th grade. I had to beg my mom to buy a second hand laptop and enjoyed Minecraft for years until I lost my virginity in 2016 that is and I decided to start working lmao