Simplex Resource Pack 1.8.9

In the vast sea of overwhelmingly detailed, high-resolution resource packs, the Simplex resource pack is a refreshing take on a minimalistic look that can rarely be seen these days. However, the simplicity of this pack doesn’t come at the cost of quality. It’s important to note that while it does enhance the overall atmosphere and even makes the world look a bit cartoonish, it still manages to keep the original blocky feel of Minecraft. Casual players are going to be pleasantly surprised by the relaxing feel that these retextures bring to the table. The first thing that you’ll notice is the flat look of the blocks. They don’t try to complicate the texture’s structure – instead, they’re fairly simple with a lot of details and outlines that the modern, real-life motivated resource packs are lacking. You won’t be overwhelmed and left wondering whether you’re looking at a block of stone or cobblestone.

The developer applies this elegant, unique formula to every part of the game. According to his words, Simplex’s goal is to combine a simple and blocky style with the detail of HD textures – and he’s been pretty successful with this. While the pack still isn’t 100% completed, the most common blocks are more or less redone. While you might expect Simplex to be a low-resolution resource pack, that’s not the case – the two available versions are 64×64 and 128×128. This is because even though the overall look of the textures is simple, there is an impressive amount of depth to them that couldn’t otherwise be realized. If you’re on a lower-end PC, this might cause performance drops, so make sure to run it alongside Optifine if that’s the case. Although Simplex’s original release is getting close to its tenth birthday, it still manages to remain relevant and unique even today.