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…
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Reviews
- Fun and enjoyable for lacrosse fans, especially with team and player creation features.
- Offers a decent gameplay experience once you adjust to the controls, with improved mechanics over previous versions.
- Customizable options like teams, jerseys, and stadiums add to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including frame rate drops and connectivity issues in multiplayer mode.
- Graphics and gameplay mechanics are considered subpar compared to other releases, leading to disappointment among players.
- Requires a controller and has a steep learning curve, making it less accessible for new players.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for lacking innovation and having poor mechanics, while others appreciate the solid mechanics and overall enjoyment, particularly for fans of lacrosse.
“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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players noting frequent bugs and erratic AI behavior that can lead to frustration. While some believe that persistence can lead to a more enjoyable experience, others feel that the game's issues make it unworthy of its price point. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for many users.
“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 and the AI can have strange activities, it's not bad.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received criticism for being below the standard of other releases from the same period, with multiple users expressing disappointment. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay and editing features. Overall, the graphics are considered a weak point in the game's overall experience.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has shown some improvement compared to its predecessor; however, many users report significant performance issues, including bugs and poor performance even on systems that exceed the recommended specifications. For a $60 title, players expect a smoother experience with minimal technical problems.
“Poorly optimized and didn't run well on my PC with better specs than those recommended for the game.”
“Poorly optimized and didn't run well on my PC with better specs than those recommended for the game.”
