Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series - 'Access Denied'
Overview -
'Access Denied' is the seventh and penultimate episode in the first season of 'Minecraft: Story Mode', following 'A Portal to Mystery' in the bonus, post-Witherstorm storyline.
Video Review
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PAMA looks exactly as you might expect; a massive computer screen with emojis for a face. She is a sassy copy of HAL 9000, but with less angst. I was hoping for a nice set piece like we've seen the last few episodes, but the village in 'Access Denied' is pretty tame. The engine runs along smoothly for once.
Audio Review
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Great voice acting abounds, and it's a small cast so each character stands out. New addition Harper has only a small role, but her actress (Yvette Nicole Brown, 'Community') successfully imparts her sarcasm and comically high blood pressure. The music and sound effects have changed little from previous entries; quite good and in line with the low-key nature of 'Minecraft' audio.
Final Thoughts
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After last episode's streamer spectacle, I was hoping 'Minecraft: Story Mode' could shake off the cobwebs and head for the finish line with grace and aplomb. Instead, we have a tiny little episode with almost zero interactivity and a predictable plot. It's better than 'A Portal to Mystery', but that's a rather dubious honor.