Cricket Captain 2023
- June 13, 2023
- Childish Things Ltd
Get on Steam"Cricket Captain 2023" puts you in control of a dynamic cricket team, with a new aggression system inspired by the "Bazball" approach. The game features an intense international schedule, including the Ashes and the 2023 World Cup. Realistic player rankings, form, and historical data add depth to the management simulation.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great simulation with enjoyable gameplay, especially for cricket fans.
- Improvements in AI and aggressive batting make the game more engaging.
- Fun and easy to understand, providing countless hours of play for fans of cricket management.
- Lack of significant improvements and features compared to previous editions, making it feel like a roster update.
- Poor UI design and technical issues persist, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- No player editor or customization options, limiting the depth and potential of player development.
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users expressing disappointment in their quality, likening them to outdated PlayStation One visuals. While some minor aesthetic improvements, such as new kits and updated UI, have been noted, the overall consensus is that the graphics do not meet the expectations for a new release. Players suggest that unless one is specifically interested in the latest players and tournaments, the graphics may not justify the purchase.
“Lots of aesthetic changes, including UI and the look of the match engine, but it still functions as it has in previous years.”
“Dev finally done something in graphics like new detailed kits (better than last time, that's it) and a few new faces.”
“Terrible graphics for a new game; bowling is too hard on normal. Don't waste your money like I did. I was looking forward to it but am totally disappointed.”
“Graphics and interface are reminiscent of PlayStation One graphics and performance.”
“Go with it if you are looking for the latest players & tournaments and a few minor graphics changes and UI; otherwise, avoid it.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of innovation and similarity to previous titles, with calls for an overhaul and updates to kits and training systems. While some improvements, such as tweaks to the match engine, have been noted, many players feel the overall experience remains stagnant and uninspired, with poor UI design and repetitive commentary contributing to a sense of laziness in development.
“The match engine tweak makes it a better gameplay experience than 2020, but other than that it still has the same issues and lack of progress.”
“Squads updated for 2023; only played as Lancashire so far, gameplay as good as CC22, not had a chance to explore it all.”
“Would love to see some upgrades in kits during gameplay, but apart from that, not bad.”
“Poor UI design that ignores the basics, the same commentary, the same gameplay, no innovation in training, no innovation in stats, and honestly, just a lazy game.”
“The match engine tweak makes it a better gameplay experience than 2020, but other than that, it still has the same daft issues and lack of progress.”
“Overall, the gameplay is the same; the feel is the same.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for its outdated graphics and interface, which resemble those of PlayStation One, leading to subpar performance.
“The graphics and interface are reminiscent of PlayStation One graphics and performance.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Loading times are excessively long, making the overall experience frustrating.”
