Minecraft is without a doubt one of the most successful video game success stories, rising from an indie title to one of the industry's most recognizable IPs. Its rise to fame over the last decade or so cannot be overstated, and with Mojang's recent release of The Wild update, it will almost certainly remain one of the most popular mainstream games available. Much of this success can be attributed to a dedicated community that not only uses what the developer provides them with to create interesting builds and even animations.

Many people don't think of Minecraft as a place for animation, but that's exactly what Reddit user CatchImpossible6123 has done, or at least shown. An animated sequence depicting lightning striking the ground and a giant rising from the ground has been created using stop motion. The giant then swipes at the floor, causing a massive explosion that results in the goliath crumbling. The end result is an incredible short that clearly demonstrates the user's building abilities.

According to some comments, the player must have spent a long time putting the animation together because they would have had to build and rebuild every frame before taking each snapshot. There are numerous examples of fans using Minecraft to create stop motion animation, but this one demonstrates an incredible amount of dedication on the part of its creator. It should be noted that a few commenters mentioned that this may not have been created by the user who uploaded the clip, but whoever did create it, it is unquestionably incredible.

Minecraft is still enjoyed by millions of people today for this and other reasons. The fact that it is one of the most played games of 2022, despite being released more than ten years ago, demonstrates the impact it has had on the industry and the number of fans who continue to create within its world.

It's a testament to its longevity, but Minecraft is also one of the most relaxing video games available. Minecraft's tranquil music and opportunities to build near-infinite structures in the ever-expanding landscape make it unlikely that it will lose popularity, especially with the developer frequently updating the game and incorporating new ideas.