If you feel 'nostalgic' then go ahead and try it - not only is the lighting system different (and more vivid!), but there are only two biomes! Many of the things implemented from the full version are not on Alpha, but that's what makes the original minecraft so simple, and for some (including me!), it is good that Minecraft was simple. I'd recommend to give it a try - Beta also has its own experience as well. The lighting system was slightly updated, and I believe this is when the first workings to what you currently see in the lighting system was implemented, later in Beta.
You might also want to know that previous versions of Minecraft are extremely buggy and lack certain features.
Minecraft Alpha is the Creative building Minecraft game. All the materials are infinite, blocks are broken instantly, there are no items, you cannot die and the map is fixed (No new map areas can be generated). Also, there are sponges, but no minecarts, redstone or ladders.
It used to cost around 9 American dollars, but now the beta version costs 14 American dollars. If you bought the alpha verision you did not had to pay for the coming versions, but if you buy the beta today you do have to pay again when the full version comes out
In my knowledge games have three phases
Alpha: The bare-bones version of the game, earliest production, lowest form
Beta: Better, most bugs sorted out, more features, much more expansive
Gamma: The game's actual 'release'. (practically) all bugs have been squashed, there are many features, and the whole thing is an actual completed game.
So the short answer would be the next step in a completed Minecraft.
no
I Never played it but I think so
Minecraft Alpha came out in 2009.
Minecraft is no longer in the Alpha stage. It has been updated to Minecraft Beta. Update your Minecraft game client.
You need an a jar from alpha stages, which you can get with Minecraft Nostalgia.
You cannot in alpha
You can no longer do multiplayer in alpha. Minecraft has moved to Beta now, so there are no more alpha servers. Update the game, and then you can play multiplayer.
Minecraft Alpha is no longer on sale, the whole game is fully out. You can get it at the website for about 30 dollars USD.
Alpha was an earlier version on minecraft beta, it has poorer graphics, less blocks and far fewer crafting recipes.
Yes.
You can't play minecraft alpha 1.2.6. You can currently play minecraft beta 1.8 if you buy the game for $21.95 and then play it in the browser or download it to your computer and play it in an application. Alpha 1.2.6 is long gone, and it is not able to be found anywhere, as far as I know.
Why would you be using 0.3.2 alpha Minecraft? Back then Singleplayer was the only thing you could do.
Minecraft Classic is an outdated but free version of Minecraft. you have no health. unlimited blocks. Alpha terrain.
Sledgehammer? That's a mod! Download it on the minecraft forums.