There are some spoilers below. Be warned! Drama hasn't been a hallmark of Minecraft Story Mode, with the series' amiable characters and goofy scenarios putting the game squarely in the light entertainment category thus far. But all that changes in this latest episode, A Block and a Hard Place.

Wraps up the "main" quest in a satisfying way; Some nice emotional moments between characters; Fun action sequences

Some character's fates feel a little tacky

Minecraft: Story Mode Episode 2: Assembly Required is disappointingly short, and adds to Episode 1's problems with establishing its world and its characters rather than reducing them.

Genuinely branching story; Great sets

Not much humor; ...or drama; Little interaction; Extremely short

We have come quite a distance in our journey with Jesse and crew, from surviving and defeating the Wither Storm in Jesse's homeworld, to saving the people of the city built in the clouds, solving the

Exciting QTE events; Nice tie up with all the episodes

Pretty unsatisfactory ending to the series; Very short; Feels rushed

Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 6: A Portal to Mystery kicks off with the band of heroes landing in a mysterious world with not the slightest clue as to what they should be doing. Coincidently, there's a floating book that they start reading; turns out they've been invited to a mansion just down the...

Join a group of friends on a quest to find the legendary heroes that can help them stop a monster from destroying their world.

Minecraft is a procedurally-generated sandbox game that boasts millions of loyal fans, creations, and its own culture that spans the full spectrum, from kids to seasoned adults. The level of creativity and freedom it grants players is something to be aspired toward, if not envied, and it shows, from...

The final three episodes of 'Story Mode' are kind of a sitcom, with self-contained storylines that neatly fold into each episode, set within a thin veneer of overarching narrative.

Jesse and friends trip underground to find a lost hero is not the most pleasant one, and not just because of the endermen.

The plot and twists may be too predictable for an older audience, and having to sit out on the action is weird, but it's nice to have a Telltale adventure game that's suitable for youngsters.

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy this game, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.