Ashes Cricket

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 482 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.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 482 reviews
gameplay22 positive mentions
stability28 negative mentions
  • Ashes Cricket offers realistic gameplay with smooth bowling and modern batting shots, making it a fun experience for cricket enthusiasts.
  • The game features excellent graphics, dynamic commentary, and a variety of practice options, enhancing the overall immersion.
  • Customization options for teams and players, along with a solid career mode, provide depth and replayability to the game.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with AI behavior, fielding mechanics, and commentary inaccuracies.
  • An always-online requirement can be frustrating for players who want to enjoy the game offline, especially when server issues arise.
  • Some players have reported performance issues, including crashes and lag, even on systems that meet the recommended specifications.
  • gameplay66 mentions

    The gameplay of this cricket game is widely praised for its realism and smooth mechanics, offering a solid experience for both batting and bowling. While some users noted issues with certain mechanics and occasional glitches, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, especially with the inclusion of gameplay modifiers and customization options. However, there are criticisms regarding fielding mechanics and inconsistencies that detract from the experience, suggesting that while the game has made significant improvements, it still has room for refinement.

    • “This is the best cricket game with realistic gameplay that I recommend everyone to play.”
    • “The gameplay is very realistic; not every shot played with ideal timing is a boundary, and some shots played with a little bad timing can reach the ropes.”
    • “Varied gameplay with a sandbox-like experience to create any kind of format you want, any teams, players, kits, stadiums you want. Community creations are the gold in the game.”
    • “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!”
    • “The glitches are awful and the mechanics are terrible!”
    • “The fielding mechanics are a joke.”
  • graphics55 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the realism, smooth animations, and improvements over previous titles, particularly in player likeness and motion capture. However, some users note issues such as lag, dated visuals, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is room for further enhancement and stability.

    • “The graphics are pretty good—licensed players look sharp, and the motion-captured animations for bowling and batting are smooth.”
    • “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.”
  • stability28 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its numerous bugs, glitches, and stability issues, with players frequently experiencing crashes and unrealistic mechanics, particularly in catching and fielding. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and enjoyment factor, they express frustration over its unfinished state and urge for patches to address these problems. Overall, the stability of the game remains a significant concern, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “This game has way too many bugs and glitches.”
    • “Career mode is ambitious but buggy—sometimes outright unplayable.”
    • “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 significant issues such as frame drops, stuttering, and crashes, indicating it requires lower system resources to run smoothly. Despite some players experiencing occasional stuttering during specific gameplay scenarios, the overall performance remains a concern.

    • “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.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Replayability in the game is largely dependent on players' passion for cricket and their enjoyment of customizing teams or improving scores. While there are minor bugs, the overall experience is smooth and offers significant replay value, especially until the next installment is released.

    • “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.”
    • “Replayability hinges on your love for cricket and how much you enjoy tinkering with custom teams or grinding for better scores.”
  • music3 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.”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally poor commentary that adds a comedic element, while the lively crowd reactions, including amusing chatter, enhance the overall experience. Players find the combination of these elements to be entertaining and amusing.

    • “The commentary is hilariously bad.”
    • “This one is hilariously bad.”
    • “The crowd lights up when you hit a six or four, which is awesome, and you can hear normal people talking in the crowd, which is funny.”
  • 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 the AI's decisions, such as not granting boundaries despite player actions, contribute to a sense of disconnection and disappointment in the gameplay experience.

    • “The emotional depth of the characters really drew me in, making me feel connected to their struggles and triumphs.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it resonated with my own experiences and left a lasting impact.”
    • “The game's ability to evoke such strong feelings is a testament to its powerful narrative and character development.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    The grinding aspect in the game's career mode is seen as tedious and barebones, yet it offers a rewarding progression from club to international cricket. Replayability largely depends on players' passion for cricket and their enjoyment of customizing teams or striving for improved scores.

    • “The game's career mode is fairly barebones and tedious, making the grinding feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “Replayability hinges on your love for cricket, but the grinding for better scores can become monotonous and frustrating.”
    • “The constant need to grind for improvements detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
  • story2 mentions

    The career mode lacks a storyline, which some players find disappointing; however, they acknowledge that a more developed narrative might have compromised gameplay quality. 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 gameplay itself would have suffered if they had focused on a story.”
    • “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 about this exact story.”
  • 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.

    • “Although it has an ECB license, all grounds in England have 'Australia Cricket' advertising.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “I find the in-game purchases to be excessive and detrimental to the overall experience.”
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Critic Reviews

74% average critic score

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