Dropped on New 3DS. Yes, you’re about to read an unironic review on this version. I don’t think I’ll be the only one to say that this is absolutely the worst version of Minecraft. But first, what does the New 3DS Edition bring to the table?
Mario Mashup Pack - Already available on Switch and Wii U, and runs like hot ASS at that. It has a 30fps cap, but manages to run even worse than that; usually 20fps at the best. Sure, it’s a handheld console from 2014, but still.
2016x2016 world size - This is a legitimate knock against the old-school console editions. Consoles had a limit of 1024x1024; at least every console edition minus Gen 8. The New 3DS edition features a unique size of 2016x2016; bigger than the old-gen console editions.
Bottom screen - Similar to Terraria, New 3DS Edition uses the touchscreen for inventory, maps are displayed on the bottom screen, and the menus are… different. Not in a bad way; it just looks oddly interesting to me.
Updates all the way to 2019 - Not much to say here.
That’s it. There were literally no bonuses other than that, based on my experience with the game (and also checking the wiki). Now let’s talk about the negatives; a majority of this review.
The performance is a NIGHTMARE. The game has a 60fps cap in regular gameplay and 30fps in the mashup packs. However, it rarely manages to even GRACE 50fps, let alone 40fps. This isn’t necessarily bad, but this is a “death by a thoushand papercuts” deal.
The controls aren’t that great. The face buttons work fine but the C Stick is not suited for this game. This is a criticism of the New 3DS as a whole, but it’s not good for camera controls. This ultimately kills this game as you can barely aim your shots.
You know the main aspect of the 3DS? The 3D slider? It’s not present here, basically making this port entirely WORTHLESS. Why was this port even made?
Minecraft on 3DS is bad. It’s not a good port and it’s controls are frustrating. Don’t even bother with it as a joke. It’s an annoying experience.
Mario Mashup Pack - Already available on Switch and Wii U, and runs like hot ASS at that. It has a 30fps cap, but manages to run even worse than that; usually 20fps at the best. Sure, it’s a handheld console from 2014, but still.
2016x2016 world size - This is a legitimate knock against the old-school console editions. Consoles had a limit of 1024x1024; at least every console edition minus Gen 8. The New 3DS edition features a unique size of 2016x2016; bigger than the old-gen console editions.
Bottom screen - Similar to Terraria, New 3DS Edition uses the touchscreen for inventory, maps are displayed on the bottom screen, and the menus are… different. Not in a bad way; it just looks oddly interesting to me.
Updates all the way to 2019 - Not much to say here.
That’s it. There were literally no bonuses other than that, based on my experience with the game (and also checking the wiki). Now let’s talk about the negatives; a majority of this review.
The performance is a NIGHTMARE. The game has a 60fps cap in regular gameplay and 30fps in the mashup packs. However, it rarely manages to even GRACE 50fps, let alone 40fps. This isn’t necessarily bad, but this is a “death by a thoushand papercuts” deal.
The controls aren’t that great. The face buttons work fine but the C Stick is not suited for this game. This is a criticism of the New 3DS as a whole, but it’s not good for camera controls. This ultimately kills this game as you can barely aim your shots.
You know the main aspect of the 3DS? The 3D slider? It’s not present here, basically making this port entirely WORTHLESS. Why was this port even made?
Minecraft on 3DS is bad. It’s not a good port and it’s controls are frustrating. Don’t even bother with it as a joke. It’s an annoying experience.