Cricket 24

Cricket 24 builds on its predecessor with better visuals and presentation but could have used more fine-tuning. If you're happy with Cricket 22, there's little reason to play the sequel.

68%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

stability, optimization

77% User Score Based on 2,436 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 6 reviews

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Cricket 24 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Big Ant Studios and was released on October 4, 2023. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Cricket 24 is a detailed and immersive cricket simulation game featuring official licenses and over 300 players with full photogrammetry. Take on major cricket nations, including Australia and England in the Ashes, and for the first time, professional Indian T20 teams in over 50 official stadiums. Experience the most complete cricket video game simulation with unique cutscenes, press conferences, and team training sessions.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,436 reviews

gameplay80 positive mentions

stability152 negative mentions

Cricket 24 offers an authentic cricketing experience with improved graphics and gameplay mechanics.
The game features a wide range of licensed teams and players, enhancing immersion for cricket fans.
Regular updates from the developers show commitment to fixing bugs and improving the overall experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with fielding AI and frequent crashes during gameplay.
Many players feel that Cricket 24 is just a rehash of Cricket 22 with minimal improvements, leading to disappointment.
The commentary is often inaccurate and repetitive, detracting from the overall immersion of the game.

gameplay
328 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The gameplay in Cricket 24 has received mixed reviews, with many praising the depth and design of batting and bowling mechanics that offer a realistic challenge, while others criticize the game for its numerous bugs, glitches, and lack of significant improvements over its predecessor, Cricket 22. Although the controls are generally precise and the graphics are visually appealing, players have noted issues with fielding mechanics and AI, leading to an overall gameplay experience that feels unbalanced and at times frustrating. While some updates have improved the gameplay, many players feel that core mechanics still require further refinement to fully capture the essence of cricket.
- “The depth of mechanics for both batting and bowling is well-designed, providing a realistic challenge that captures the essence of the sport.”
- “The gameplay, graphics quality, community, teams, players, kits, stadium, etc. has been top-notch.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive, making it easy for newcomers to grasp the basics while providing enough depth for seasoned players to strategize and implement effective game plans.”
- “The gameplay is below average, fielding is garbage, keeper in other words is flash.”
- “Instead of providing a satisfying experience playing the game, allowing you to reach high-tension moments and emulate the game of cricket, there is an overwhelming focus on graphics and animations which ruins the gameplay.”
- “The game is largely unplayable without customized gameplay setting changes due to the fact that almost every ball faced will be edged to the keeper and caught on medium-and-higher difficulty.”
graphics
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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53%
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The graphics in Cricket 24 have received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements in visuals and lighting compared to previous installments, though they still fall short of contemporary AAA titles. While some users praise the realistic player models and immersive environments, others report significant bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers solid graphics for cricket fans, but optimization and stability remain concerns.
- “The graphics in Cricket 24 are nothing short of breathtaking.”
- “Cricket 24 by Big Ant Studios has completely won me over with its stellar graphics and lifelike player movements.”
- “The depth of gameplay, combined with stunning graphics and realistic physics, makes for an engaging and enjoyable experience.”
- “The graphics of the game are very bad and I have been having problems getting the right settings and full screen.”
- “It is very hard to play; its graphics are also waste. I would highly recommend not to purchase; it's a loss of money.”
- “The game is very badly optimized, especially the camera angles are so bad that they interfere with the stadium's structures. Sometimes pillars or stands come in between just before hitting the ball; the graphics are pretty bad as of now.”
stability
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional crashes that disrupt gameplay. While some improvements have been noted, particularly in animations, many users feel that the game remains too unstable, especially in online modes and during critical gameplay moments. Overall, players express hope that ongoing updates will address these issues, but the current state is viewed as frustratingly buggy.
- “The game is a buggy mess, needs patching badly.”
- “Game is buggy as hell, lots of instability and crashes.”
- “The game crashes for people sitting in the same country and different countries, insane fielding glitches...servers and the company is one big mess.”
optimization
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant issues such as poor frame rates (ranging from 9-29 fps), long loading times, and server instability in multiplayer modes. While developers are actively releasing updates, many users feel that the overall performance, including bug fixes and gameplay mechanics, still requires substantial improvement to meet expectations, especially given the game's price point. Despite these shortcomings, some players acknowledge it as a strong contender in the cricket game market, hoping for better optimization in future updates.
- “Additionally, the game's performance optimization on certain systems could be improved to ensure a seamless experience for all players.”
- “Though it needs a lot of optimization, it's the best cricket game on the market.”
- “The developers have been active with updates, which is a positive sign, but there’s still room for optimization, especially in terms of loading times and server stability in multiplayer matches.”
- “I only get between 9-29 fps, and no matter what settings I change— even changing any and all of them at once—nothing affects the performance at all, positively or negatively.”
- “There are a lot of bugs in the game; it has not been optimized properly. When I went to a review count scene, the camera angle got stuck, and the striker batsman changed to the non-striker batsman. Additionally, running between wickets and ball throwing when running between wickets is not at all realistic.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is largely praised for its detailed player models and accurately recreated stadiums, which effectively capture the essence of real-world cricket venues. Sound effects, including the crack of the bat and crowd noise, enhance the immersive experience, while the pre-match huddle adds a layer of authenticity. However, the sparse audience presence detracts from the overall excitement and vibrancy typically expected in a cricket match.
- “Player models are more detailed, and stadiums are recreated with impressive accuracy, capturing the atmosphere of real-world cricket venues.”
- “The sound effects, such as the crack of the bat and crowd noise, are well done and enhance the overall atmosphere.”
- “Beautifully rendered, replicating the atmosphere and ambiance of real-life cricket grounds.”
- “The audience presence in the game is disappointingly sparse, which affects the overall atmosphere and excitement typically associated with a cricket match.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking depth and a cohesive narrative, with players expressing a desire for a dedicated story mode. While the variety of leagues and formats adds some engagement, many feel that the overall storytelling elements are insufficient and need improvement.
- “The ability to choose between different leagues and formats adds variety, though I’d love to see more depth in the interactions and storyline elements.”
- “4 stars because it's a cricket game, but as per price, not much has changed between 2022 and 2024. I would kindly suggest improving the quality and, if possible, adding a story mode.”
- “☐ no story”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of Cricket 24 has drawn significant criticism, with players feeling that the £40 price tag does not reflect the game's quality, especially when compared to free mobile games with similar graphics and gameplay. Many reviewers perceive the game as a cash grab, suggesting that the developers have prioritized profit over delivering a substantial gaming experience.
- “Another game developer ruining their once great reputation by doing as little as possible for a cash grab.”
- “Cricket 24 is nothing less than a blatant cash grab.”
- “This is from the viewpoint of someone who has never played any sports games except for FIFA before, but I have to say I am really disappointed with this £40 purchase - especially when there are mobile games with similar graphics, heightened realism, and performance, and the only caveat being 5-second ads every over.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The music in Cricket 24 has received positive feedback, particularly for its engaging menu soundtrack and background music, which enhance the overall user experience. However, some users note that the commentary is limited and not well integrated with the music. Overall, while the music adds a pleasant atmosphere, it does not significantly elevate the core gameplay.
- “The menu and UI: Cricket 24's new menu sound, background music, and UI are a visual treat.”
- “The menu music playlist is good and a mood booster.”
- “This game is essentially a repackaged version of 22 with very minor improvements to things like the menus, music, and having licensed teams, which are all great additions.”
- “The commentary is very limited and not on song at all.”
- “This game is essentially a repackaged version of 22 with very minor improvements to things like the menus, music, and having licensed teams, which are all great additions, but when it comes to core gameplay, there’s little to look forward to.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is significantly enhanced by community features such as tournaments and leagues, catering to both competitive and casual players. Recent patches have further improved the overall playability and enjoyment, making it a more engaging experience.
- “The community features, like tournaments and leagues, add to the game's replayability, offering something for both competitive and casual players.”
- “Edit: after patches and updates, it is now much more playable and enjoyable.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing a lack of realism in ball physics that detracts from the immersive experience. The exaggerated ball movement after contact with the bat creates a disconnection from authentic cricket dynamics, leading to a less engaging and emotionally resonant gameplay experience.
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game, particularly in bowling, to be tedious and frustrating, as hard work often leads to disappointing outcomes, such as dropped catches and quick scoring by batters. This has led to a sentiment that players may need to invest excessive time or effort to achieve meaningful progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Bowling also is completely unchanged; working for a wicket feels tedious and stupid, especially when hard work and toil rewards an edge, dropped, and the next ball the batter finds their footwork and smashes it over your head for 6.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the humor in the game's issues, noting that while there are problems, many are amusing rather than detrimental to gameplay. The developers' commitment to regular updates is also positively acknowledged.