Honestly, why would a game with mediocre graphics be capable of garnering many addicted players? That is a common question that has plagued many people when Minecraft has been released into the public after its alpha version was finished. First impression wise, Minecraft can disappoint any player back then. Unless they try or know what the game is, they will be not convinced to play it surely.

However, even if its game appearance was deemed its primary disadvantage compared to other sandbox games out on the market, it is also the main factor is responsible for making it popular to the masses. How? Well, as you can see, Minecraft has captured the very essence of Lego. And with most gamers having experienced the joy of playing by building and connecting blocks, it was easy for them to start playing and enjoying Minecraft.

But that is not the only selling point of Minecraft. Together with the capability of playing with blocks, the game also offers certain RPG elements such as monsters, exploration, dungeons (caves and mineshafts), and player equipment. Aside from that, the game has multiplayer capabilities. If a person loves to play online with numerous players, he can certainly enjoy playing Minecraft. And with killer game elements combined, who can resist playing the game? To be honest, only a few can.

If you would check the demographic of the players who have bought and played Minecraft, you can easily conclude that it has attracted a wide range of gaming audience. From the old school players down to kids who are just beginning to discover the fun of playing computer games, the game has captured them all. If you need proof, just check out YouTube. Many adult and children players of the game can be found showing the public how they play the game.