Cricket 22
- December 2, 2021
- Big Ant Studios
- 68h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Cricket 22" is a detailed cricket simulation game featuring licensed teams from various countries and competitions, including the Men's and Women's games. The game offers enhanced bowling and fielding controls, and a range of new innovations for a more immersive cricket experience. Players can compete in various cricket matches, including the Ashes, Big Bash T20, The Hundred, and CPL.
Reviews
- The game features improved graphics and realistic gameplay mechanics, making it enjoyable for cricket fans.
- The career mode is engaging, with new features like gym training and press conferences that add depth to the experience.
- The developers are actively working on patches to fix bugs and improve gameplay, showing commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including crashes, AI fielding issues, and problems with player animations, making it frustrating to play.
- Many players have reported issues with the online mode, including connection errors and difficulties in matchmaking.
- The commentary is repetitive and often inaccurate, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.
- graphics159 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the improvements over previous titles like Cricket 19, highlighting realistic player models and detailed stadiums. However, some users criticize the graphics as being unpolished, with glitches and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the visuals stunning and immersive, others feel they fall short of expectations, particularly for a game released in 2021.
“Great game, looks like real, top-notch graphics and realistic gameplay.”
“The game's graphics and presentation have taken a commendable leap forward, showcasing detailed player models and realistic stadiums.”
“This game has improved a lot from Cricket 19; the graphics are insane, the shots are better and look more realistic, and you can play in more than 60fps. The game looks really smooth!”
“Poor graphics, lots of bugs, unpolished, but the best cricket game you're going to get right now.”
“Graphics wise - for a game that came out in late 2021, I'd expect something more than a game that looks like the last PS2 games.”
“Very poor graphics as compared to Cricket 19... this game's graphics resemble PS2 graphics.”
- gameplay136 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Cricket 22 has received mixed reviews, with many praising its refined mechanics, intuitive batting, and strategic bowling, making it accessible for both new and experienced players. However, several users have criticized the game for persistent bugs, unrealistic match dynamics, and a lack of improvement over its predecessor, Cricket 19, particularly in fielding and AI behavior. Overall, while the game offers a more immersive experience with enhanced visuals and new features, it still requires significant fixes to reach its full potential.
“First and foremost, the gameplay mechanics in Cricket 22 are refined to near perfection.”
“Batting feels intuitive with realistic shot mechanics, while bowling demands strategy and precision.”
“The gameplay is where the game scores quite well.”
“Commentary sounds bored, the matches play out unrealistically and bowling mechanics get tedious.”
“This game is another example of graphics isn't everything and that if the gameplay was like cricket 19 this title would've been an improvement but it unfortunately failed at the gameplay.”
“The gameplay feels terrible and completely unrealistic.”
- stability97 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, bugs, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have noted issues such as unrealistic fielding, run-out glitches, and problems with online features, leading to a frustrating experience. While some updates have improved the situation, the game is still considered too buggy for a stable and enjoyable experience, especially at its price point.
“Much more balanced and bug-free than Cricket 19.”
“The game is stable and offers a smoother experience compared to its predecessor.”
“I appreciate the improvements in stability; it makes gameplay much more enjoyable.”
“The bugs and glitches are unbearable and I can't enjoy the game at all.”
“But it's so buggy it's unplayable really - getting run out when I did not even leave the crease, crashing when a new batsman comes in and now can't even start the game.”
“The game is still buggy.”
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users criticizing it as minimal and lacking depth. The career mode's storyline is described as thin and not significantly enhancing the gameplay experience, leading some players to suggest reverting to a more traditional star player mode. Overall, the narrative elements feel underdeveloped and fail to engage players meaningfully.
“This storytelling feature in commentary will add more realism and fun to the game.”
“In Cricket 19, I posted a suggestion for a story mode, and in Cricket 22, we have a story mode. Very happy!”
“Thank you so much for listening to cricket fans for the story mode in this game.”
“Just shifts from one match to another without much of a story or cutscenes.”
“The so-called storyline in career mode is beyond barebones.”
“You could have done so much to make this game legendary and let the public set this as the benchmark, but instead you decided to add a story mode to career mode and license three more teams without actually showing it.”
- humor5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The humor in the game primarily stems from amusing commentary errors, such as misreporting a six as a four, and a variety of entertaining glitches that occur during gameplay. While some players find these bugs to be cosmetic and overlookable, they contribute to a comedic experience that feels far removed from a realistic cricket simulation. Overall, the combination of quirky visuals and humorous commentary adds a lighthearted touch to the game.
“What makes it funny is when commentators comment on the last ball being hit for a four when it was hit for a six.”
“There are a ton of hilarious bugs just playing a casual one-off game; I can kind of overlook some of them as they are cosmetic.”
“Now I want @developers to comment if I am lying because I have all the recordings of these funny fielders.”
“It's just so far away from an actual game of cricket it's not funny.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often unrealistic, with repetitive mini-games that feel pointless for character development. Many express that the experience can be overly time-consuming, suggesting it may require excessive effort to progress.
“It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
“Commentary sounds bored, the matches play out unrealistically and bowling mechanics get tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Training consists of a series of tedious mini-games which seem to mostly be pointless for player development.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting numerous bugs, AI issues, and crowd performance problems. While some players have noted improvements after updates, there are still significant areas that require attention, particularly in stadium creation and frame rate stability. Many hope for future patches to enhance the overall experience.
“Have you considered offering some sort of virtual currency you earn depending on your performance in the game - and then allowing the user to spend it on increasing attributes?”
“I love this game; it runs smoothly, and the graphics have improved. I'm waiting for full keyboard support, but the glitch in speed is still a section that needs improvement by providing a patch.”
“The game really needs improvement; currently, there are a lot of fielding bugs, AI issues, and crowd problems. I hope this game gets better in the future, as I'm not happy with its current performance.”
“The game is smooth after updates, but there is still work to be done in the stadium creator, and FPS and crowd optimization are needed.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its realistic player animations and detailed stadium designs, effectively capturing the essence of a live cricket match. While the overall atmosphere and realism are impressive, some users note that there are still minor flaws present.
“From the realistic player animations to the accurate stadium designs, every aspect of the game is meticulously crafted to recreate the atmosphere of a live cricket match.”
“This game has fantastic atmosphere and realism, but like many games, it has its faults.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the experience during key moments, particularly when scoring. However, players have noted an issue where the music briefly cuts out when selecting a team in the main menu.
“The music in this game is nice and it plays quite well during mid-match, especially when you score the big shots in the game.”
“Oh, and before I sign off, Big Ant Studios, kindly tell me why the music turns off for a few seconds when I select a team in the main menu?”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the realistic scenarios in Cricket 19, which enhance its replayability, but express a desire for improvements in Cricket 22 to make it even more engaging and playable.
“Cricket 19 offers a realistic scenario that enhances replayability, making each match feel unique and engaging.”
“The variety of gameplay options in Cricket 19 keeps me coming back for more, as every match presents new challenges.”
“I love how Cricket 19 allows for different strategies and outcomes, ensuring that no two games are ever the same.”
“After only 5 overs, the fielding must improve. Cricket 19 is great at that realistic scenario, so Mr. Symonds, please sort that out. I love Cricket 19, but please make 22 much more playable. Thank you.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to stay engaged after the first few runs. Once you've played through the main modes, there's little incentive to return.”
“I found the game enjoyable at first, but after completing the main objectives, I realized there wasn't much left to explore or experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being misleading, with users reporting numerous bugs and instances of false advertising.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money.”
“I was disappointed by the aggressive in-game purchases that overshadow the gameplay.”
“The game is riddled with bugs, and the advertising is misleading about what you actually get.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the emotional depth of "Cricket 22," emphasizing its unique ability to capture the spirit and quality of the game, creating an unparalleled experience that resonates with players.
