Casey Powell Lacrosse 18
- April 17, 2018
- Big Ant Studios
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Get on Xbox Games StoreCasey Powell Lacrosse 18 offers sports fans a dynamic, fast, and challenging experience, with all the excitement, speed, and scoring of real-life lacrosse, including a completely reworked series of faceoff, shot, stick and dodging controls. It also features enhanced AI that responds to the complex 6v6 tactics of lacrosse. New motion capture animations for everything from faceoffs and shooting to p…
Reviews
- Fun and enjoyable for lacrosse fans, with great team and player creation features.
- Improved gameplay mechanics compared to previous versions, allowing for better ball control and offensive strategies.
- Offers a decent experience despite bugs, with potential for improvement through updates.
- The game is plagued with bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and disconnections in multiplayer.
- Graphics and overall presentation are below par compared to other games released around the same time.
- Steep learning curve and lack of a practice mode make it difficult for new players to get accustomed to the controls.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for lacking innovation and having poor mechanics, while others appreciate it for its solid gameplay experience, particularly for fans of lacrosse. Overall, the reception suggests a divide between those who find it enjoyable and those who feel it falls short.
“Good game with good mechanics.”
“Almost nothing new to offer and worse gameplay.”
“Only a good game if you like lacrosse; feels like the creators just threw together some code and called it a game. Worst game mechanics I've ever dealt with.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with users noting frequent bugs and erratic AI behavior that can lead to frustration. While some players suggest that persistence may enhance enjoyment, others feel that the game's issues make it unworthy of its price.
“The game can be frustrating and buggy at first, but if you just keep playing it, you'll enjoy it more.”
“Will most likely return this game; $50 for a buggy mess like this is just not worth it.”
“While the game can be buggy at times and the AI can have strange activities, it's not bad.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar compared to other releases from the same period, with some users expressing disappointment in their quality. However, despite these flaws, the game remains enjoyable, particularly in multiplayer settings and through its extensive editing features.
“The game is just bad. I hate the commentary, there are too many fouls, and the graphics are bad. Don't waste your time on this game.”
“It's not without flaws, as the graphics aren't quite up to par with most releases around the same time.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some users note improvements in optimization compared to the previous installment, many express disappointment, citing persistent bugs and performance issues even on higher-spec PCs. For a $60 title, expectations for smooth gameplay are not being met.
“Poorly optimized and didn't run well on my PC with better specs than those recommended for the game.”
