Cricket Captain 2021

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"Cricket Captain 2021" offers a new season of cricket action, including the Test Match Championship, ODI World Championship, and the 100 Ball competition. The game features improved 20 Over match simulation, enhanced batting aggression control, and updated scoring rate accuracy for a more realistic cricket experience. Experience an in-depth cricket management simulation with vastly expanded competitions and formats.

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Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a deep and immersive cricket management experience, appealing to cricket lovers with its detailed statistics and gameplay mechanics.
Improvements to the match engine and smoother animations enhance the overall gameplay experience compared to previous iterations.
The developers are responsive to player feedback, making incremental improvements that keep the game fresh for returning players.

Many players feel the game has not significantly changed over the years, with graphics and gameplay mechanics remaining largely the same since earlier versions.
The difficulty balance is criticized, with unrealistic AI performance and frustrating match outcomes that detract from the enjoyment of the game.
Some users report issues with the user interface and gameplay mechanics, finding them unintuitive and outdated, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they feel outdated and reminiscent of pre-2010 titles, lacking significant improvements or modern aesthetics. While some praise the game's immersive experience and smooth performance, others express disappointment over the absence of graphical updates, suggesting that the visuals appear 20 years old. Overall, the game prioritizes gameplay features over flashy graphics, which may not appeal to those seeking a contemporary visual experience.
- “Really great game, best cricket game on PC by far, amazing graphics and concept, runs smooth, commentary is amazing and non-stop fun.”
- “Although the graphics are essentially unchanged, there are many new features (additional competitions/countries, changing clubs mid-game, stats, plus others), and the match engine has been improved.”
- “So you won't get flashy graphics, but you will get the most immersive and detailed experience of any cricketing game.”
- “Not only has the appearance of the game and graphics barely changed since pre-2010, the scripting, though the developers will deny it, makes the game feel so pointless.”
- “Very poor graphics; it's like an Amiga game.”
- “If you're all about fancy, modern graphics, this cricket game is not for you.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the cricket game has been criticized for its lack of innovation, with many noting that it feels outdated and offers minimal changes from previous versions. While some players appreciate the extensive database and find the game challenging, the overall mechanics and graphics are seen as stagnant and in need of significant improvement.
- “If you've had cricket captain games before, and you don't care for database updates and little changes to game mechanics, then don't buy it. Your choice, but the game is interesting and challenging for me, and worth all the money, even though I have bought every cricket captain game since 2018.”
- “Game seems slightly smoother from 2020, but gameplay has no changes.”
- “Gameplay is very limited, especially in batting. The only plus is the database this game has; except for that, there's nothing worth mentioning in a 2021 game.”
- “Limited overs format gameplay is a complete joke.”
- “Gameplay is very limited, especially in batting. The only plus is the database this game has; other than that, there's nothing worth mentioning in a 2021 game.”
- “But the gameplay and graphics look like they are 20 years old.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as overly aggressive, with many players feeling it prioritizes profit over player experience, leading to accusations of cash grabbing.
- “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it clear that the game is designed to extract as much money as possible.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment, turning what could be a great game into a money-making scheme.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is memorable to the point of being stuck in players' heads, often described as catchy but potentially annoying.
- “At this point, I can play it in my head like an annoying song just by thinking about it.”