To compare the sudden craze of Fortnite in the past two years to the eternal dynasty of Minecraft is, in a word, dumb. Since the release of Minecraft by Mojang in 2009, it has taken over the world. The numbers can’t lie. Fortnite had 78.3 million monthly players in August, while Minecraft had 91 million. In September, that number broke 100 million. The long-term staying power of Minecraft makes it clear which game remains supreme.
The selling point for Minecraft that makes it worth that $26.95 is the freedom it gives its players, because no matter how competitive or relaxed they are, Minecraft has a way to engage and excite them. Even in singleplayer, the options range from creative mode, where players can build whatever they can imagine, all the way to hardcore mode, a one-shot chance at surviving in a world.
Fortnite also doesn’t compare in terms of multiplayer games. While Fortnite does let players create squads of friends up to four, Minecraft allows as many friends to play on the same server as they would like and communicate within the game through chats. These servers can be survival mode, player vs. player, or can even be recreations of games like hide and seek. The extent of what can be built goes as far as the extents of the player’s imagination.
Furthermore, while Minecraft gives players endless opportunities within the game, it also allows them to change the game through things like mods and texture packs. This is a level of player interaction that can never be reached on Fortnite.
Ultimately, where Fortnite falls flat in terms of sustainable interest and varied gameplay, Minecraft rises above to take its place as one of the best video games ever created.
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