Your eyes open. You're on a beach. You look down at your tattered clothing, and you can't help but notice that everything you owned, everything you carried, is gone. You have nothing with which to defend yourself from the world around but your two blocky fists.

Over 200 crafting recipes and a Creative Mode offer endless hours of gameplay; and a thriving community makes playing with others exceptionally fun

The game still feels buggy and unpolished at the time of writing; griefers plague many servers

The hugely-popular sandbox game finally comes to consoles, but is it just as addictive as it was on PC? Find out in our full review.

+ So much to see and do; + Love the music; + Retro look and feel; + Translates well to console

Crafting menu can be cumbersome; Glitches from time to time

Despite the well-deserved critical acclaim, Minecraft isn't for everyone. For a newcomer, the PC version can be extremely intimidating. Nothing is really explained, which plenty of gamers have learnt to love and appreciate – look at the wealth of amazing footage out there, the stories people have...

When I was young, I used to play with Lego's all the time. Like, obsessively so. I can't tell you how much time I spent coming up with new uses for those colorful bricks. Over the years I crafted some impressive things, but my favorite was a Resident Evil-inspired town that was being invaded by the...

Since it first hit PCs a couple of years ago, Minecraft has taken the world by storm. There's now a yearly MineCon convention. And Minecraft has even been taught in schools. Now, the game has sold a million copies within a few days of its release on Xbox Live.

Make your own creations; Blocky world feels real; Co-op ability

World is slightly smaller than on the PC; Inventory is harder to navigate

I happened to come across Minecraft due to a popular web comic making a joke towards it's addictive and seemingly tedious gameplay. To better understand the joke I looked the game up, and decided it looked ridiculous and couldn't be fun at all.

Easy to learn; Clever crafting system; Massive levels

Still in BETA

Why is Minecraft one of the most famous indie games of all time? Versatility and near-infinite replayability. Want to accomplish a series of goals and clear the final boss? Minecraft has that. Want to explore a series of underground ruins and caverns, unearthing fabulous treasures? That, too.

Building any blocky thing you can imagine; Stumbling onto interesting new areas and caves; New; detailed potion/enchanting system

Enjoyment is directly proportional to effort; Breaking a pick deep inside a mineshaft; Your social life disappearing

Minecraft is a sandbox in its purest sense, leaving you to fend for yourself in a wild and expansive land with nothing but your own thoughts to keep you company. That said, you might not be as alone as you think as you can invite up to 3 friends to join in on the fun.

Open-ended gameplay allowing you to do what ever you want

Requires you to literally build your own fun which some may find bothersome

Whether you're mining, crafting, building, or fighting - either alone, or with friends - there's nothing quite like Minecraft. An accomplished, streamlined port that's a perfect fit for Xbox 360.

Fiendishly addictive; Superb new crafting system; Open-ended gameplay

No persistent servers; Some PC features missing

The Creepers are coming!