Minecraft

[Mohican]

It's a game, that much I know. My 7yr old son has requested the app for his no-sim Iphone . Is it a game that for him to do well requires the purchase of stuff or as he hopefully progresses through the game, accquire the shizz he needs?  He's been bugging me to download it and been watching endless vids on youtube, so I said I'd ask around before making a decision. Any advice on the game and it's pitfalls would be appreciated.

[AndrewT]

Think it's just a fiver all-in - no in-app purchases after that.

[mulhuzz]

Game is actually really good for kids imo. Strategic thinking and problem solving are important, and won't cost you more than the initial £5er.

[Graham C]

My daughter loves it, as do most of her mates.  I just don't get, how so many people play a game with such poor graphics is beyond me.  

I saw a youtube channel the other day where a guy who played on webcam and uploaded had about 5 million subscribers and all of his videos had about 500k views.   I bet he does Ok out of that!

[blueace]

2nd all the above, never cost more than the initial purchase. Seems unique in that both the 13 year old and the 7 year old can enjoy together, without an unfair advantage. 
With those 'doom like' graphics and hard to fathom game play it beats me whats in it for them but heh i remember enjoying the old tennis and football black and white TV games with a bar and a square ball.

[mondatoo]

My daughter loves it, as do most of her mates.  I just don't get, how so many people play a game with such poor graphics is beyond me.  

I saw a youtube channel the other day where a guy who played on webcam and uploaded had about 5 million subscribers and all of his videos had about 500k views.   I bet he does Ok out of that!

If it's the same guy that was on some bbc show, confirmed Millionaire solely from them videos.