Cube Creator 3D
| Cube Creator 3D | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer | Big John Games |
| Publisher | Big John Games |
| Platform | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | April 23, 2015 |
| Genre | Sandbox |
| Modes | Single-player, multiplayer |
Cube Creator 3D is a 2015 sandbox game developed by Edina-based Big John Games.[1] It was released for the Nintendo 3DS on April 23, 2015.[2] Gameplay lets the players explore a Minecraft-style game world. Cube Creator 3D is often cited as a Minecraft clone. Despite this, Cube Creator 3D received mostly positive reviews. In 2018, it got an update adding local multiplayer for two players and 3rd-person viewing.
Gameplay
[edit]Cube Creator is a 3D sandbox video game. It offers two game modes. In Survival mode the player is pitted in a randomly generated world. It incorporates build and combat mechanics. In combat, Cube Creator 3D pushes hostile mobs of bears and mummies. In Creative mode, it gives full access to all game items. Environments range from a desert to a snowy mountain. It supports C-Stick and Circle Pad Pro.[3] In 2018, it got an update adding local multiplayer for two players and 3rd-person viewing.[4]
Reception
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Cube Creator 3D received mostly positive reviews. While it was considered a "Minecraft clone",[5][6][7] critics praised the presence of a Minecraft-like experience to Nintendo,[8][7] though they dinged it as having less depth.[6][9] Mitch Vogel of NintendoLife said "While it certainly does not approach the level of depth of [Minecraft], Cube Creator 3D's simple presentation offers enough that it successfully manages to capture the adventurous spirit that made its inspiration such a runaway success."[6] Pierre Yves of Digitally Downloaded stated "While not offering anything overly new, it gets the interface right and makes use of the hardware well."[8] Bryan Rose of the Nintendo World Report praised the creative mode for allowing the player to build their own environment, but found the survival mode less fun.[9] Neal Ronaghan of IGN praised its low price.[7]
Sequels
[edit]Two sequels to Cube Creator 3D were made, entitled Cube Creator DX (2018)[10] and Cube Creator X (2019) for the Nintendo Switch.[11] Cube Creator X was released on Steam in 2019.[12]
See also
[edit]- Total Miner — the second Minecraft-inspired video game on XBLIG
- CastleMiner — the third such game on XBLIG
- FortressCraft — another such game on XBLIG
References
[edit]- ^ Williams, Nick. "Minnesota Makers: Edina videogame maker goes big in Japan". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2015-04-21). "Cube Creator 3D Bringing a Minecraft-Style Experience to 3DS This Week in North America". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Cube Creator 3D to Support C-Stick and Circle Pad Pro - News". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Brian, @NE_Brian (30 June 2018). "Cube Creator 3D version 1.2 is finally live". nintendoeverything.com. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2014-10-31). "Another Minecraft Clone, Cube Creator 3D Coming To 3DS eShop". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b c Life, Nintendo (2015-04-24). "Review: Cube Creator 3D (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b c Ronaghan, Neal (2015-04-23). "This Week in the Nintendo eShop". IGN. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b "Review: Cube Creator 3D (Nintendo 3DS) – Digitally Downloaded". 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ a b "Cube Creator 3D Review - Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2018-11-01). "Cube Creator DX (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2019-11-14). "Nintendo Download: 14th November (North America)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Romano, Sal (2019-11-14). "Cube Creator X now available for PC". Gematsu. Retrieved 2025-09-01.