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Minecraft is an open-world sandbox game that throws players into a procedurally generated world that they can shape however they see fit. Conceived in 2011 by Mojang Studios, The game has expanded through various crossovers and updates on nearly all video game platforms, eventually becoming the highest-selling game of all time.

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Minecraft
Sandbox
Survival
9.8/10
Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 84%
Released
November 18, 2011
ESRB
E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Mojang
Publisher(s)
Mojang
Engine
LWJGL, PROPRIETARY ENGINE
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer
Franchise
Minecraft

Multiplayer
Online Co-Op, Online Multiplayer

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