Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series - 'A Block and a Hard Place'
Overview -
'A Block and a Hard Place' is the fourth episode in 'Minecraft: Story Mode', following 'The Order of the Stone', 'Assembly Required', and 'The Last Place You Look'.
Video Review
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The glitch wall, Ivor’s maze, enlarged wither storm, and more are some of the nicest set pieces we’ve seen to date in 'Minecraft: Story Mode'. The only issue is a moderate framerate drop towards the end of the episode.
Audio Review
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The cast gives another great performance, especially Paul Reubens’ turn as a remorseful Ivor. The sound is otherwise similar to the other episodes and has no glaring problems.
Final Thoughts
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'A Block and a Hard Place' is a return to form for 'Story Mode', shoring up the series after the last few episodes have faltered. The climax comes a bit sooner than expected, but the pacing during the wither episodes felt rushed at times, so there’s no harm in moving on before the final outing.