Ashes Cricket

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 453 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
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Ashes Cricket isn’t pitch perfect, but it’s the best videogame representation of the sport to date.
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"Ashes Cricket" is a detailed cricket simulation game featuring official players and teams from the Ashes tournament. The game offers a variety of game modes, including career mode, online multiplayer, and a comprehensive set of customization options. Realistic graphics and physics help to provide an immersive and authentic cricketing experience.

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 453 reviews
gameplay20 positive mentions
stability27 negative mentions
  • Ashes Cricket is a visually stunning game with great graphics and realistic physics, making it a must-have for cricket enthusiasts.
  • The gameplay mechanics have improved significantly, offering a more immersive and challenging experience, especially in career mode.
  • The game features extensive customization options, allowing players to create teams, players, and even stadiums, enhancing replayability.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including crashes and issues with AI behavior, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Commentary is often inaccurate and repetitive, leading to a frustrating experience during gameplay.
  • The requirement for an online connection to play can be a major drawback, especially for those who prefer offline gaming.
  • gameplay54 mentions

    The gameplay in this cricket game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its realism, smooth mechanics, and improved animations compared to previous titles. However, some players have criticized certain mechanics as clunky or unrealistic, and noted issues with bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers engaging gameplay modifiers and customization options that keep it interesting for players.

    • “Upgrade modifiers will keep the gameplay challenging and engaging, ensuring a fresh experience every time.”
    • “The actual gameplay with standard controls is easy to pick up and play and provides a good challenge and progression of difficulty.”
    • “Big Ant has made a huge improvement over the gameplay from the DBC series, with motion capture used to make it seem more realistic.”
    • “If people are planning to buy any cricket games, I would advise them to watch some gameplay videos on YouTube and reviews before buying these kinds of trash!”
    • “Gameplay mechanics are bad and it gets boring too soon.”
    • “The glitches are awful and the mechanics are terrible!”
  • graphics51 mentions

    Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the improvements in realism, physics, and animations compared to previous titles. While some users highlight excellent graphics and smooth gameplay, others point out issues such as lag, dated visuals, and bugs that detract from the experience. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the game offers a visually appealing cricket experience, especially for those with higher-end graphics cards.

    • “Graphics and gameplay wise, this title is a huge development over previous games.”
    • “Rich gameplay and beautiful graphics.”
    • “Great game... best cricket game so far I have played.. really they have improved graphics, gameplay, ball aerial marker & many more options.”
    • “Lagging graphics, pathetic experience.”
    • “It's a game released in Dec '17 and the graphics look dated.”
    • “The graphics seem washed out... this is totally not acceptable for a game released with almost 4k INR price tag which is equivalent or more than that FIFA 18/19 demands.”
  • stability27 mentions

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, including unrealistic catching mechanics and freezing issues. While some players appreciate the overall experience and acknowledge improvements since earlier versions, many express frustration over the persistent technical problems, suggesting that the game feels unfinished and in need of further patches. Overall, while the game has potential, its current state is marred by significant stability issues.

    • “This game has way too many bugs and glitches.”
    • “The glitches are awful and the mechanics are shit!”
    • “Very buggy in its current state and I wouldn't recommend any of my friends put their money down for this.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization is generally criticized, with users reporting poor performance characterized by frame drops, stuttering, and crashes. While it requires lower system resources, many players still experience significant technical difficulties that detract from the overall experience.

    • “It also needs lower system resources to run smoothly.”
    • “The game is very poorly optimized.”
    • “However, there are some technical difficulties such as frame drops, stuttering, and crashes.”
    • “I've experienced a lot of stuttering, especially with spinners bowling to me.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express frustration with the game's emotional impact, highlighting a lack of realism that detracts from their enjoyment. The automatic slowing of the ball and AI decisions, such as not awarding boundaries despite clear contact, contribute to a sense of disappointment and disconnection from the gameplay experience.

    • “The emotional weight of the story left me in tears; I felt deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
    • “Every decision I made had a profound impact on the narrative, making me reflect on my own values and choices.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complemented the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience and drawing me into the game's world.”
  • story2 mentions

    The career mode lacks a storyline, which some players find disappointing; however, they acknowledge that a narrative might have compromised gameplay quality given the developers' budget constraints. Overall, the absence of a compelling story has led to negative sentiments towards the developers and their future projects.

    • “There is no storyline to the career mode, which is a little disappointing. However, given the budget Big Ant had to make this game, I can only imagine that gameplay itself would have suffered if a story had been included.”
    • “I'm not only going to avoid Big Ant, but I'm also going to keep a close eye on the individual developers—where they end up working and what they produce. I will studiously avoid buying their products and post on any game forums related to them this exact story.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Players find "Ashes Cricket 19" to have strong replayability, offering a smooth experience despite minor bugs, particularly in fielding animations. The game's engaging content keeps players returning, although some note that its replay value may diminish as the game ages and updates are needed.

    • “Great game with good replay value until Ashes Cricket 19 gets a year older and the bug fixes are dealt with.”
    • “Yes, there are a few small bugs with fielding animations and so on, but overall a smooth experience with tons of replayability.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising the menu music as "awesome" and noting that it enhances the overall experience by making navigation feel smoother and more enjoyable.

    • “The menu music is awesome.”
    • “The menus are a lot cleaner to navigate, and the music is great.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as "hilariously bad," with players finding amusement in the crowd's reactions, such as their lively responses to hits and the amusing background chatter. Overall, the comedic elements contribute to an entertaining experience, despite any shortcomings.

    • “This one is hilariously bad.”
    • “Well, that's one place they have fixed well: the crowds. When you hit a six or four, they just light up; it's awesome! You can also hear normal people talking in the crowd, which is funny.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the career mode to be somewhat simplistic and tedious, yet it offers an enjoyable progression experience from club to international cricket.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I find the grind to level up incredibly tedious; it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The amount of time required to progress through grinding is frustrating and feels like a chore.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game includes prominent advertising for "Australia Cricket" across all grounds in England, despite holding an ECB license, which may raise concerns about brand alignment and regional representation.

    • “Despite having an ECB license, all grounds in England are filled with 'Australia Cricket' advertising.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads.”
    • “I find the in-game purchases to be excessively priced, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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Critic Reviews

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