Cricket 19

Cricket 19 delivers us another solid improvement in the world of cricket games, and while it still doesn’t quite match up to the big budget sports games, it certainly gives the genre a good run for its money.

91%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 3,584 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 7 reviews

Platforms

Buy Nowfrom $23.32

Buy NowGet on Steam€24.49

Buy NowGet on Xbox Games Store

About

"Cricket 19" is a detailed cricket simulation game that offers a realistic cricket experience with its advanced physics and AI systems. The game features both domestic and international cricket competitions, including the Ashes and the Cricket World Cup. It also allows players to create and manage their own cricket teams and competitions, with a wide range of customization options.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,584 reviews

graphics218 positive mentions

stability66 negative mentions

Best cricket game available, offering a realistic experience with great graphics and gameplay.
Extensive customization options, including the ability to create and download teams, players, and stadiums from the community.
Engaging career mode that allows players to progress from local clubs to international teams.

Frequent server connection issues prevent players from accessing the game, even in single-player mode.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including unrealistic fielding behavior and inconsistent AI performance.
Limited licensed teams, with only Australia and England having real player names, requiring community downloads for other teams.

graphics
332 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
33%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their realism and detail, often comparing them favorably to other sports titles. While some players noted minor graphical glitches and suggested that improvements could be made, the overall consensus is that the visuals provide an immersive experience that enhances gameplay. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to run smoothly even on lower-end systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- “With stunning graphics, realistic gameplay, and a wealth of features, it offers an immersive experience.”
- “Its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay, diverse game modes, and robust multiplayer options make it a masterpiece in the sports gaming genre.”
- “The graphics, mechanics, and its DLC are top-notch.”
- “Some players may find the graphics slightly dated compared to other sports simulation games.”
- “The biggest issue is the graphics.”
- “The graphics in this game are truly awful.”
gameplay
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
43%
3%
The gameplay in Cricket 19 has received widespread acclaim for its smooth mechanics, stunning graphics, and immersive experience, making it a standout title for cricket fans. Reviewers appreciate the balance between accessibility for newcomers and depth for seasoned players, although some have noted issues with fielding mechanics and occasional glitches. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging career mode and customizable gameplay options, solidifying its reputation as one of the best cricket games available.
- “With stunning graphics, realistic gameplay, and a wealth of features, it offers an immersive experience.”
- “The gameplay mechanics in Cricket 19 are intuitive, striking a balance between accessibility for newcomers and depth for seasoned players.”
- “Its attention to detail, robust gameplay mechanics, and immersive career mode make it a standout title for cricket fans, offering hours of enjoyment on the virtual field.”
- “The gameplay issues from the old Ashes Cricket haven't been addressed.”
- “Good game but there are too many glitches, lack of mechanics.”
- “The AI fielding is poor and many of the core rule mechanics are still wrong.”
stability
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
99%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs and glitches, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience, including issues with AI, physics, and multiplayer functionality. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over persistent issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires substantial fixes to improve stability and user satisfaction.
- “It's bug-free to a large extent.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any major issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “Lot of glitches in this; I can't even play it. It opens all apps frequently when I close the game. Very bad experience.”
- “Good game but there are too many glitches and a lack of mechanics.”
- “This is possibly the worst, most buggy, and most expensive sports game I've bought on Steam, and that's saying something because I used to play Cricket Captain and that was awful!”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its improved graphics and AI, while others report frequent crashes and significant performance issues, such as stuttering and low frame rates. Despite being considered the best cricket game by some, many users feel that further optimizations are necessary to enhance stability and overall gameplay experience. Overall, while the game shows potential, it struggles with performance consistency on various systems.
- “Very well optimized game with great improvement in graphics, physics, smart AI, great academy creations, lots of modes to go through. In all, worth buying this game if you are into cricket!”
- “Most realistic cricket game ever made; performance and graphics can be compared to games like FIFA.”
- “New bowling actions, new batting styles, a complex (but easy to use) perk system to keep the player interested, and better rewards for standout performances in career mode add to the positives of the whole experience.”
- “Performance is a big mess; it will work fine sometimes, and sometimes it's just 9 fps and you can't even play a shot.”
- “Still needs a lot of optimizations, which the devs can do.”
- “There are many reports of stuttering or frame-skipping issues when the camera rotates while playing.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
10%
30%
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the impressive soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience. Players appreciate the in-game music, menu tracks, and the immersive audio details that enhance gameplay, making it one of the standout features of the game. Overall, the music is described as amazing and a significant improvement over previous titles.
- “The raft of editing choices is top notch, there's a good choice of in-game music, the commentary adds to the spectacle, and overall it's just great fun to smack a six or take a wicket.”
- “Nest cricket game ever, they have done an amazing improvement, the soundtrack is amazing and the animations are amazing, all players look the same.”
- “I really appreciate the micro-level details which you have added in this game, like playing music between overs, airplane movement sounds in the middle of the game... one of the best games of cricket I have seen so far.”
- “Would have liked better music and commentary as well.”
- “This may not be a part of the game, but the music that plays in the menu is absolute fire.”
- “I really appreciate the micro-level details which you have added in this game, like playing music between overs and airplane movement sounds in the middle of the game. It's one of the best games of cricket I have seen so far.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
14%
71%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, particularly due to complicated controls and the need to earn skill points through repetitive tasks. The fielding and bowling mechanics are criticized for being frustrating and awkward, leading to a laborious experience that detracts from overall enjoyment, despite the game being the best option available for cricket fans.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The fielding mechanic needs a serious rework throughout the franchise, and better yet, try not to link so much of the player's rating to the fielding stats when it is incredibly grindy to earn those skill points.”
- “The control scheme seems to be complicated for the sake of being complicated, and makes the first few hours extremely tedious.”
- “But, well it soon becomes incredibly tedious.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of amusing glitches, such as an invisible batsman leaving the field in a comical manner, and the absurdity of gameplay mechanics that lead to exaggerated scoring, like 20-run overs. Additionally, the poorly timed and awkward commentary, along with players seemingly talking without moving their mouths, adds to the overall comedic experience.
- “When you disable it, there is no effect until the current invisible batsman is out, and then you have this funny glitching angry invisi-person leaving the field.”
- “This allows you to literally whack every delivery for 4, sometimes resulting in hilarious 20-run overs in a test match.”
- “Commentating - hilariously bad and stilted, sometimes long seconds after the event.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its excellent realism and immersive match environment, particularly in terms of weather and cutscenes that enhance player interactions and celebrations. However, some users feel that the overall atmosphere still requires significant improvement, especially when compared to previous titles like DBC 14, which offered a more engaging experience than the cartoonish feel of Ashes Cricket.
- “Excellent realism, match atmosphere, and gameplay.”
- “A big addition to this game, in my opinion, are the cutscenes which really add to the atmosphere, from fielders reacting to a near miss, to the captain being unhappy with the bowler getting hit for boundaries, and the captain chatting with the bowler asking for a change in strategy. The celebration animation where the player takes off his helmet, along with the camera angle used, is just amazing.”
- “Still, the game environment and atmosphere need to be much better and upgraded.”
- “Atmosphere: 3/10”
- “It has the atmosphere of DBC 14 in terms of environment and weather (which is brilliant) compared to the cartoonish atmosphere of Ashes Cricket.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some users noting a lack of a substantial narrative while others express a desire for a more developed story mode, particularly in career mode. Additionally, players mention that the main story can be completed in a few hours, suggesting limited depth.
- “The story mode in career offers a captivating narrative that keeps you engaged.”
- “The main story can be completed in about 10 to 20 hours, providing a satisfying experience.”
- “Players are eager for a dedicated story mode in career, highlighting the demand for rich storytelling.”
- “No story.”
- “In the career mode, we want a story mode.”
- “Few hours (10 - 20 hours) if you focus on the main story.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers significant replayability through its realistic challenges in career mode and the nearly limitless options in scenario mode. Enhanced AI also contributes to a more engaging experience against computer opponents, making it a notable improvement over previous titles.
- “The inclusion of realistic challenges and scenarios adds depth to the career mode, enhancing its replay value.”
- “Scenario mode is a welcome inclusion in terms of the almost limitless replayability it provides, and substantial improvements to the AI make games against the computer feel palpably exciting.”
- “It's much better than all its predecessors in all aspects - graphics, AI, sound, controls (classic Big Ant), replayability, etc.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The monetization approach of the game is positively received, as it avoids aggressive microtransactions and annual cash grabs, focusing instead on community support and feedback. Players appreciate the developers' dedication to creating a quality experience without the pitfalls seen in larger franchises. However, there is a call for increased visibility to attract more players.
- “I'm sure Big Ant doesn't have as deep pockets as EA or Codemasters, but they're dedicated to making good cricket games without infesting them with microtransactions, *cough* FIFA *cough* NBA *cough*, and they listen to the community's feedback, so that alone makes it worth supporting them.”
- “The monetization model is fair and transparent, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without requiring additional purchases, making it accessible for everyone.”
- “I'm sure Big Ant don't have as deep pockets as EA or Codemasters did, but they're dedicated to making good cricket games without infesting them with microtransactions *cough* FIFA *cough* NBA *cough*, and they listen to the community's feedback, so that alone makes it worth supporting them.”
- “Good game, properly supported by the devs, instead of an annual full price cash grab.”
- “It's a very nice game to hang out, but there are few people who know about this game online, so make it publicly known to them with advertising.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its wholesome emotional experience, enhanced by well-executed gameplay, graphics, and the satisfying sound of the bat hitting the ball, creating a nostalgic and uplifting atmosphere.
- “This game captures the essence of sportsmanship and camaraderie, making it feel like the most wholesome cricket experience in a long time.”
- “The gameplay, graphics, and the sweet sound of the willow touching the ball create an emotional connection that enhances the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is criticized for being excessively slow, requiring around four years to see significant progress, and players often find that AI characters outperform their own, diminishing the incentive to invest in personal character growth.
- “The actual character development takes an incredibly long time; you'll need about four years to progress your character, and you'd be better off playing the AI characters since they have better stats.”
- “Character development feels painfully slow and unbalanced, making it frustrating to invest time in your own character.”
- “The lack of meaningful character progression makes it hard to feel invested in the game; it often feels like a chore rather than an engaging experience.”