Cube Creator 3D is a 2015 sandbox game developed by Edina based company, Big John Games[1] and released on the Nintendo 3DS on April 23, 2015.[2] The game is often cited as a "Minecraft clone".[3] Despite this, the game received mostly positive reviews. In 2018, the game got an update adding local multiplayer for two players and 3rd-person viewing.
| Cube Creator 3D | |
|---|---|
 Cover art | |
| Developer(s) | Big John Games |
| Publisher(s) | Big John Games |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS |
| Release | April 23, 2015 |
| Genre(s) | Sandbox |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editThe game has two game modes. Survival mode, in which the player is pitted in a randomly generated world, the game has build and combat mechanics in the game. In combat, Cube Creator 3D also has hostile mobs like of bears, mummies. In Creative mode, unlike in survival mode, the game gives full access to all items in the game from the beginning (like in Minecraft). With the choice of different environments from a desert, forest (like in Survival mode) or snow area. The game also has support for the C-Stick and Circle Pad Pro.[4] In 2018, the game got an update adding local multiplayer for two players and 3rd-person viewing.[5]
Reception
editDespite the game being often cited as a "Minecraft clone", the game received mostly positive reviews. Bryan Rose of the Nintendo World Report said "I had fun with Cube Creator 3D. The idea of creating your own environment is fun, and the game’s creative mode helps you accomplish those goals." although stating that Survival mode "isn’t as fun, and I do wish the game had more larger environments and more items to craft and choose from." And gave the game a 7/10.[6]
Mitch Vogel of NintendoLife said "Cube Creator 3D is not just a forgettable rip-off of Minecraft. While it certainly does not approach the level of depth of that source, 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." And gave the game a 7/10.[7]
Pierre Yves of Digitally Downloaded said "Cube Creator 3D was an interesting attempt to bring the Minecraft experience over to the Nintendo 3DS. While not offering anything overly new, it gets the interface right and makes use of the hardware well." And gave the game a 3/5 stars.[8] Neal Ronaghan of IGN praised the game for being a Minecraft clone for the 3DS, and for having a low price.[9]
Sequels
editTwo sequels to Cube Creator 3D where made, entitled Cube Creator DX (2018) for the 3DS[10] and Cube Creator X (2019) which was for the Nintendo Switch and published by ARC Systems Works.[11]
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.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2014-10-31). "Another Minecraft Clone, Cube Creator 3D Coming To 3DS eShop". 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.
- ^ "Cube Creator 3D Review - Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Life, Nintendo (2015-04-24). "Review: Cube Creator 3D (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ "Review: Cube Creator 3D (Nintendo 3DS) – Digitally Downloaded". 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ^ Ronaghan, Neal (2015-04-23). "This Week in the Nintendo eShop". IGN. 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.