Cricket Captain 2017
- July 6, 2017
- Childish Things
Get on Steam"Cricket Captain 2017" is a cricket management simulation game with 130 domestic teams across 8 countries. The game features new twenty-over leagues in West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, as well as full West Indies and Pakistan domestic leagues. Improvements include updated interface, refined match engine, improved player generation, and more statistics. Play in 20 over leagues from India, England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and New Zealand.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and offers realistic scoring and various strategies for gameplay.
- It features a comprehensive database of real teams and players, along with an accurate fixture list.
- Despite some graphical limitations, the game is enjoyable for cricket fans who appreciate stats and management elements.
- The game has not significantly changed from previous versions, leading to feelings of it being a cash grab.
- Gameplay mechanics are often criticized for being unrealistic, with AI teams performing inconsistently compared to real-life statistics.
- There is a lack of depth in customization and management options, making the game feel repetitive and limiting.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and innovation, with many players finding it boring and poorly balanced, particularly favoring teams from England, Australia, and India. Users have pointed out significant flaws in mechanics, such as broken one-day formats and unplayable T20 modes, alongside a limited and inaccurate player rating system. Overall, the game is seen as a repetitive experience that fails to improve upon its predecessors, with a focus on quantity over quality in its offerings.
“Gameplay plays like this...”
“The developer doesn't really expand the gameplay - they add different national competitions to the game which (I expect) expands their market reach and means they sell more copies of what is essentially the same game it's been for 20 years.”
“If you are anything like me then playing in one of these expanded markets adds nothing whatsoever to my gameplay experience.”
“Omg, spent so much time trying out different levels, field settings, and even ball by ball for a few overs. This game is terrible for those who like management games. The stats are so far off, the gameplay is boring, and there are no adjustments in settings, no sliders, nothing!”
“The developer doesn't really expand the gameplay - they add different national competitions to the game which, I expect, expands their market reach and means they sell more copies of what is essentially the same game it's been for 20 years.”
“If you are anything like me, then playing in one of these expanded markets adds nothing whatsoever to my gameplay experience.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received significant criticism, with many reviewers describing them as poor and outdated, lacking depth and quality. Despite some players arguing that graphics are not the main focus of the game, the overall presentation is considered unattractive and in need of improvement. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's mechanics overshadowing the visual aspects, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“Graphics have not changed at all!”
“Terrible graphics that the creators focus on too much (few people really watch them); very ugly presentation - this series needs a graphic designer.”
“3D graphics?”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being repetitive and lacking originality, with users noting that it feels like the same narrative is recycled annually.
“The story is the same every year.”
“The narrative feels repetitive and lacks originality.”
“I was disappointed by the predictable plot twists.”
