Don Bradman Cricket 14

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Don Bradman Cricket 14 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Big Ant Studios and was released on June 25, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 offers a fresh take on cricket games with its realistic cricket simulation. Create your own cricket career, control every shot and delivery with unique batting and bowling controls, and experience full-featured fielding and physics systems. Play with over 100 teams or choose from 14,000 online from the Academy, and expect realistic ball physics and player attributes.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 771 reviews

graphics46 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

Easily the best cricket game ever made, with realistic gameplay and mechanics.
Great customization options and community support for player and team updates.
Challenging career mode that immerses players in the cricket experience.

Frequent crashes and bugs, especially on Windows 11, making the game frustrating to play.
Requires an online connection to play, which can be inconvenient for some users.
Commentary is repetitive and lacks depth, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their realism and adaptability for low-end PCs, while others note that they feel outdated or have minor glitches. Some players appreciate the detailed environments and player models, but a few criticize the graphics for not being as impressive as those in newer titles. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good, with room for improvement in future iterations.
- “The graphics are very realistic even for a decade-old game.”
- “Graphics are fluid and easy on the eyes; the stadiums, the equipment, and the game mechanics as a whole are well designed.”
- “The graphics are the best I have seen in any cricket game, and with the ability to download player-made content adding depth, I see this game being around for a while!”
- “The graphics are odd.”
- “Graphics quality from the stadium models to the actual textures are anywhere from average to extremely poor.”
- “Sub-par graphics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the cricket game is praised for its depth, realism, and engaging mechanics, particularly in batting and bowling, making it one of the most complete cricket experiences available. However, some users report issues with freezing, crashes, and inconsistent fielding mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the game's complexity and the developers' commitment to improving gameplay through updates and community engagement.
- “It's arguably the most realistic game in terms of depth, mechanics, physics, and customization options.”
- “The gameplay experience improved a lot over time.”
- “Easily the greatest cricket game ever... the depth of its gameplay is unparalleled, and deserves to be played so that we can get a sequel at some stage.”
- “I played lots of Don Bradman, but recently I'm experiencing freezing problems with this game; it exits abruptly during gameplay.”
- “I have played DB14 and DB17, and I have come to the conclusion that DB14 is way better in terms of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay doesn't make sense sometimes, and you'll probably have more fun creating caricatures as playable characters for the laughs.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received significant criticism, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly on PC, despite having adequate system specifications. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its gameplay, the persistent glitches and stability issues detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration during matches. Overall, while the game shows promise, its current stability problems need urgent attention from the developers.
- “Game always freezes in between the match; otherwise, it is a great game!”
- “The only thing that lets it down is I've played 4 hours and experienced probably 10-15 freezes in that time, where I'll try to start a match and the game just freezes straight away and I have to Ctrl+Alt+Delete my way out.”
- “Great game - shocking stability, freezes on PC constantly.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and good graphics, others find it severely lacking, making the game unplayable for them. The 'be a pro' career mode is praised for its depth and impact on gameplay, but optimization issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Other bigger games run smoothly on my laptop.”
- “As a result, the games are quicker (you can simulate the bits you're not playing), and your performance is more in the spotlight.”
- “Graphics are pretty good too and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Optimization: now here comes a part that makes the game literally unplayable.”
music
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The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing the main menu tracks as repetitive and unenjoyable. There is a notable absence of licensed music, and players express frustration over the inability to add custom tracks. Overall, the limited selection of music detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The only thing that is missing is the option to replace the title music with 'Soul Limbo' by Booker T & the MG's.”
- “I guess my biggest complaints are the lack of licensed content (addressed by the Don Bradman Academy system, but it's not quite the same), and the menu music.”
- “Main menu music is awful; it feels as though none would have been better.”
- “I guess my biggest complaints are the lack of licensed content (addressed by the Don Bradman Academy system, but it's not quite the same) and the menu music.”
- “They only included a handful of tracks that get quite tiresome after a while, and I haven't found any way to add custom music to the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is derived from its quirky shortcomings, such as odd catching animations that lead to amusing moments, like wicketkeepers diving backward to make catches. Additionally, the commentary adds to the comedic experience, being described as enjoyable and funny. Overall, the humor is a mix of intentional and unintentional elements that contribute to the game's charm.
- “The game seems incomplete, jarring, baffling, and sometimes just straight funny in its shortcomings.”
- “Catching animations are also a little odd, especially when the wicketkeeper is catching edges instead of just taking a regulation catch. They will turn their back towards the ball and somehow just dive on it but catch it nonetheless. Although funny, I don't think we would see MS Dhoni do that! :p”
- “Commentary is good, funny, and enjoyable.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy is criticized for prioritizing profit over player experience, with developers initially offering quality content only to later resort to subpar offerings aimed at maximizing revenue.
- “They bring out a gem and then follow up with garbage for a cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who spend money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending.”
story
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The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its linearity and lack of an engaging narrative, particularly in the career mode, which many players found disappointing.
- “Quite disappointed with the career mode, which is very linear and lacks any engaging story elements.”
- “The narrative feels shallow and fails to draw players into the world.”
- “There are no meaningful choices or character development, making the story forgettable.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is highly immersive, making players feel as though they are truly present in the game world.
- “Atmospherically, it's like being there.”
- “The game's atmosphere immerses you completely, making you feel as if you're part of the world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after you put the game down.”

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Don Bradman Cricket 14 is a sport game.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 354 hours playing Don Bradman Cricket 14.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 was released on June 25, 2014.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 was developed by Big Ant Studios.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Don Bradman Cricket 14 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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