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A guide for Minecraft mobile to help new and seasoned players alike succeed in the game

A guide for Minecraft mobile to help new and seasoned players alike succeed in the game

Vote: (1,878 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Minecraft Pocket Edition 2018

Version: 2.0

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(1,878 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Minecraft Pocket Edition 2018

2.0

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Tells you the differences between the full and mobile versions of Minecraft.
  • The loading speed is usually quick if you don't get many ads.
  • Navigation is easy as you go between different pages.

Cons

  • The information is technical and only useful for experienced players.
  • Some of the information is obsolete and from several game versions ago.
  • There are many advertisements.

Minecraft Pocked Edition 2018 Guide is a guide that helps introduce computers players to the mobile version of Minecraft. There are numerous differences between the full and pocket versions of Minecraft and this guide serves to bridge the gap between them. This is also useful for newcomers to Minecraft who want to better understand the mechanics.

Introduction to Minecraft Pocket Edition

As one of the most popular video games ever, almost everyone has played or seen Minecraft. Most people are first introduced to the computer version, which is also known as the full version. This game has more power, blocks, crafting and other mechanics. While the Pocket Edition, also known as the mobile version, retains most of the mechanics and features from the full game, some corners had to be cut to ensure the game was stable on smartphones and tablets.

This guide is made specifically for players transitioning from the computer version to the Pocket Edition. There are many changes and experienced players will notice them immediately. This guide ensures that you know all the differences so that you can explore the world confidently and still have fun.

While it was made specifically for transitioning players, this guide also helps introduce new players to the world of Minecraft, but it might be too technical for those who have very little knowledge of Minecraft. If you were looking for strategies and survival skills, then this guide may not be right for you.

Technical Descriptions

Minecraft Pocked Edition 2018 Guide sticks to limited and technical descriptions of the changes between versions. For example, it will succinctly tell you the exact changes between the full and mobile versions of the game, but it won't go much into what those changes mean or how to make the best of them. It sticks to telling you the difference and letting the player figure out the rest.

If you are an experienced player and already know the mechanics, then this type of guide should be fine for you. It tells you the differences and you're good to go. If you're completely new to Minecraft and wanted to learn about how to play the game or how to fend off enemies, then this guide probably won't be too useful. It's quite technically and only tells you the differences between each version.

Many Advertisements

Almost every free app has advertisements. This makes sense because the developers want to get paid for their work. The best free apps limit the ads so that you still have a good experience. The unfortunate truth is that Minecraft Pocket Edition 2018 Guide has a tremendous amount of advertisements littered throughout the screen. You'll see them on every page, whenever you navigate to a new area and they will sometimes take up the whole screen for several seconds.

You won't be able to avoid the ads no matter how hard you try. This can take away from your experience and some users might find it very annoying. You can limit exposure by navigating to the proper section as quickly as possible.

New Versions and Updates

This app asks for your phone number when you first install and open it. The reasoning for this is that the developers want to tell you when there are updates. While most apps will just download a new version or give you a notification, this app wants your phone number for a more direct connection. While updates have proven to be limited, this will send you a text message when a new version is available.

Some users might like this as it ensures you know about changes and updates. Other users might find it too intrusive. You don't have to give them your phone number, but the app tries to insist on it.

Obsolete Information

While the app is updated and you will be alerted when those updates are released, one other problem with this guide is that the information is usually obsolete by one or two versions. For example, changes with bedrock material wasn't listed until two game versions later.

This means that some of the information in this app is either late or no longer exists in the current game. That could be a problem for experienced players who want to make the most of their time, and it could be a problem for newcomers who may not understand why certain functions aren't working as explained in the guide.

Simple Navigation

Navigating this app is surprisingly easy. It's easy to see all the differences between the current full and mobile versions of Minecraft. You can also go back to previous versions and see what the differences were in the past. The descriptions also have sections and you can easily navigate through the sections to find exactly what you're looking for.

While ads will get in the way as you go between pages and sections, the good navigation ensures that you shouldn't need much time to go from one section to the next.

Usually Fast

Some apps are very slow, but Minecraft Pocket Edition 2018 Guide tends to be very fast. You should be able to go between the different pages and sections in seconds, which is handy when you want to find something specific. This ensures that you should be able to find what you're looking for without spending too much time on the app.

At the same time, it all depends on which ads you get when opening the app. If you get ads that only stay along the sides, then they shouldn't interfere with your experience. If you get the ads that take up the whole screen, then you might need to wait around 15 to 30 seconds before you can close the ad and continue navigating through the app.

Pros

  • Tells you the differences between the full and mobile versions of Minecraft.
  • The loading speed is usually quick if you don't get many ads.
  • Navigation is easy as you go between different pages.

Cons

  • The information is technical and only useful for experienced players.
  • Some of the information is obsolete and from several game versions ago.
  • There are many advertisements.