Cube Creator 3D
A Minecraft-style sandbox game for Nintendo 3DS.
Cube Creator 3D is a sandbox game from 2015, created and published by the American studio Big John Games for the Nintendo 3DS. It was released on April 23, 2015. The game lets players explore a world similar to *Minecraft*, and it was often called a clone of that game. It got mostly positive reviews.
The game has two modes: Survival and Creative. It works with the New Nintendo 3DS’s C-Stick and the Circle Pad Pro accessory. In Survival mode, players build and fight in a randomly generated world where hostile creatures like bears and mummies appear. Defeating them gives items. The world has biomes such as forests, deserts, mountains, and snowy areas, and players can move between them by building a portal. Creative mode gives players all items and the ability to fly. A 2018 update added local two-player multiplayer and a third-person view.
Critics liked that Cube Creator 3D brought a *Minecraft*-like experience to Nintendo, but noted it had less depth. Mitch Vogel of NintendoLife said it captured the adventurous spirit of its inspiration, even if it wasn’t as deep. Pierre Yves of Digitally Downloaded said it got the interface right and used the hardware well. Bryan Rose of Nintendo World Report praised Creative mode but found Survival less fun. Neal Ronaghan of IGN highlighted its low price.
Two sequels followed: *Cube Creator DX* (2018) and *Cube Creator X* (2019), both for the Nintendo Switch. Japanese publisher Arc System Works got the publishing rights for the series. *Cube Creator X* also came out on Windows in 2019.
- developer
- Big John Games
- publisher
- Big John Games
- platform
- Nintendo 3DS
- release_date
- April 23, 2015
- genre
- Sandbox
- modes
- Single-player, local multiplayer (added in 2018 update)
- sequels
- Cube Creator DX (2018), Cube Creator X (2019)
Lore & Background
Cube Creator 3D was developed and published by the American studio Big John Games, launching on the Nintendo 3DS on April 23, 2015. The game features two primary modes: Survival mode, where players explore a randomly generated world with hostile mobs such as bears and mummies, and Creative mode, which grants access to all items and the ability to fly. Biomes include forests, deserts, mountains, and snowy landscapes, and players can travel between them using a craftable portal. The game supports the C-Stick of the New Nintendo 3DS and the Circle Pad Pro accessory. A 2018 update added local two-player multiplayer and third-person viewing.
Reader's Guide
Cube Creator 3D is significant as one of the earliest Minecraft-inspired games to bring a block-building sandbox experience to the Nintendo 3DS. Critics noted that while it lacked the depth of Minecraft, it successfully captured the adventurous spirit of its inspiration and made effective use of the 3DS hardware. Its low price was praised, and the Creative mode was highlighted as a strong feature, though Survival mode received mixed reactions. The game's legacy includes two sequels for the Nintendo Switch—Cube Creator DX (2018) and Cube Creator X (2019)—with Japanese publisher Arc System Works later acquiring publishing rights. Cube Creator X was also released on Windows in 2019. The game is often cited as a Minecraft clone, but it provided a portable alternative for Nintendo fans.
Did You Know?
- Cube Creator 3D was released on April 23, 2015, for the Nintendo 3DS.
- The game includes hostile mobs such as bears and mummies.
- A 2018 update added local two-player multiplayer and third-person viewing.
- Two sequels, Cube Creator DX and Cube Creator X, were released for the Nintendo Switch.
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