Fans discuss features that define the Minecraft experience

Minecraft has many features, mobs, and gameplay mechanics that endear it to players. From the sneaky and explosive creeper mob to the redstone item that makes seemingly impossible things a reality, it is difficult to point out a particular item or mob that makes Mojang Studios' hit title iconic.

Redditor u/ConnectionOld2837 shared a post on the Minecraft subreddit asking which items, if removed, would rob the game of its essence. In other words, which aspect of Minecraft is so iconic that it cannot be removed?

What thing in Minecraft, if removed, wouldn't make it feel like Minecraft? byu/ConnectionOld2837 inMinecraft

Reacting to the post, u/Illustrious-Cold-521 said that it would be the passive mobs. The user added that exploring different biomes and finding unique animals exclusive to the area is an important aspect.

Comment byu/ConnectionOld2837 from discussion inMinecraft

To make exploration more fun, Mojang Studios recently announced new mob variants for pigs, chickens, and cows. Now players can find a variety of animals in colder and warmer regions, along with the normal variant.

Comment byu/ConnectionOld2837 from discussion inMinecraft

u/thejevster said that despite their dislike towards the creepers, they are the face of Minecraft; even more so than Steve. In fact, the new logo for the game’s launcher is the face of a creeper.

u/Maxxiethefem14 replied that it's hilarious how a simple development mistake became one of the most prominent mobs of the game, other than mining and crafting. u/New_Lengthiness_7830 asked regarding this development mistake.

Redditors talk about the origin of the creeper mob (Image via Reddit)

u/D_r_D_a_p_p_e_r explaining that Markus Persson, the creator of Minecraft, made an error while modelling the pig which resulted in the shape of the creeper. Persson then took this model and turned it into the now iconic mob.

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The many items of Minecraft

The locator map will soon be coming to the game (Image via Mojang Studios)

Since its release in 2009, the world of Minecraft has seen a lot of new additions; more items result in increased gameplay mechanics. Hostile mobs such as the ender dragon, the wither, and the recently added Creaking present a challenge that pushes players to refine their combat abilities.

It seems Mojang Studios is now focusing on improving the game’s ambiance and overall exploration. The addition of mob variants including eight new wolf types and the firefly bush is a step in the right direction. The locator bar is another great addition that will soon make its way to the blocky world.