Don Bradman Cricket 17

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Don Bradman Cricket 17 is a single player and multiplayer sport game. It was developed by Big Ant Studios and was released on January 16, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Don Bradman Cricket 17" offers a revolutionary control system for realistic batting, bowling, and fielding experiences. Play with precision using new shots like helicopter, reverse sweep, and scoop, and mix up fast or spin deliveries. A deeper career mode, motion-captured cricketers, and customizable stadiums and logos are also included, with options for female cricketers and downloadable community content.

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Audience ScoreBased on 546 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

graphics29 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic cricket experience, especially for fans of the sport.
Career mode is engaging and allows for long-term progression, making it enjoyable for players.
The graphics and gameplay have seen improvements from the previous version, providing a more realistic cricket simulation.

The game is plagued with bugs, including issues with fielding, catching mechanisms, and frequent crashes.
The AI is often unresponsive or unrealistic, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players have reported that the game lacks polish and feels like a downgrade from its predecessor, Don Bradman Cricket 14.

graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
64%
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The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over their quality, often comparing them unfavorably to previous titles like Don Bradman Cricket 14. While some users noted improvements in lighting and certain visual aspects, the overall consensus is that the graphics are outdated, buggy, and fail to meet the standards of modern gaming, leading to a less immersive experience. Despite some positive remarks about specific features, the general sentiment leans towards the need for significant enhancements in future updates.
- “The graphics are an improvement on db14, as is the career mode with the options for creating a player and career progression both improving massively.”
- “Graphics are really good especially lighting (try playing 4:30 pm matches) and fielding is a great improvement; the best part of bowling is that we can adjust the length.”
- “Graphics are smooth and crisp, lighting is absurdly good and although Big Ant is a small developer on a tight budget, they have made every effort imaginable to make this a cricket game for cricket lovers.”
- “For a game released relatively recently, the graphics are awful, the AI is purely dumb and the controls are not intuitive at all.”
- “I'm a massive cricket fan, in the real world and the gaming world but this, this game takes lame to new depths with hit and miss mechanics, terrible graphics and very poor gameplay.”
- “I have compared this game to games from 10 years ago and the graphics and animations are worse on this game.”
gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
66%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its improvements over the previous version, particularly in career mode and the depth of mechanics like batting and bowling. However, many players express disappointment with the overall execution, citing issues such as clunky controls, inconsistent mechanics, and a lack of significant enhancements compared to earlier iterations. While some find the gameplay engaging and fun, others feel it suffers from bugs and graphical downgrades, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall.
- “Bowling is also an in-depth mechanic, with a wide variety of deliveries to choose from.”
- “Gameplay is brilliant and captures all facets of the game really well and keeps you engrossed.”
- “Aside from that, gameplay is definitely better and different from dbc14; it's more realistic and gives the player a new experience.”
- “I'm a massive cricket fan, in the real world and the gaming world, but this game takes lame to new depths with hit and miss mechanics, terrible graphics, and very poor gameplay.”
- “The rebounding physics stuff seems a step in the right direction, but the presentation, gameplay, and quality of life all took a step back and don't look like being fixed.”
- “The balance of the game ceases to be enjoyable, and overall I feel the developers, in their quest to make it better, have actually ruined the gameplay in the process.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some users acknowledge improvements following patches, the initial release was deemed unstable, with issues affecting gameplay, graphics, and online modes. Despite these problems, a portion of the community remains hopeful for future fixes and appreciates the game's potential.
- “Such a waste of money to buy such a buggy game.”
- “Buggy, poor graphics, poor commentary, poor fielding, career mode is half-baked, field management is slow, etc. The worst thing is the amount of tedium they've left in the game, like needing to slowly look around the field to see field changes every single delivery.”
- “Online mode is a total mess with full of glitches; there isn't much customization while creating custom online matches.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant stuttering and freezing issues, particularly at resolutions above 1080p, even on high-end PCs. Despite some positive aspects, such as customization options, the persistent performance problems detract from the overall experience, indicating that the game is poorly optimized and requires further updates to address these issues.
- “Runs smoothly and does the job.”
- “Its customization is second to none, but it needs to be backed up with performance, and it's just not quite there... yet.”
- “Some behind-the-scenes elements (news clippings, buzz on the circuit over a performance, maybe someday clips from cricketers) would be awesome in the career mode, but it is incredibly cool as it is.”
- “The game is poorly optimized and runs in borderless windowed mode.”
- “It starts stuttering and freezing on anything above 1080p, and all detail set to low.”
- “The only cons would be the graphics-related issue with a lot of stuttering during gameplay and especially replays, even after having a very high-end PC.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is a mixed bag; while the stadium ambiance, crowd sounds, and acoustics are praised for creating an immersive experience, some players feel that the overall atmosphere does not match the quality of previous titles like DB14. The commentary is considered average and occasionally irrelevant, but adjusting audio settings can enhance the experience. Overall, opinions vary, with some players enjoying the atmosphere while others find it lacking.
- “The atmosphere in the stadium is incredible; the crowd ambience and the in-stadium announcer contribute significantly to the experience. The acoustics are excellent, and while the commentary is just okay, I recommend setting the sound effects and crowd ambience high in the audio settings to fully enjoy the atmosphere it creates.”
- “The atmosphere is truly immersive, with the crowd's energy and the announcer's presence enhancing the overall experience. The sound design is top-notch, making you feel like you're right in the middle of the action.”
- “The game's atmosphere is captivating, with a vibrant crowd and realistic sound effects that pull you into the experience. It's a fantastic representation of a live sporting event.”
- “Other than that, I felt the graphics didn't live up to the screenshots despite max settings, the commentary was uninspired, the gameplay/controls were clunky, and the atmosphere of cricket just wasn't as good as DB14 - personally, I'm going to stick with DB14.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of realism, particularly in how it abruptly ends innings without player control, which can frustrate players aiming for specific achievements.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the addition of previously missing shots enhances the game's replayability, allowing for a more complete experience and encouraging multiple playthroughs.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by intentionally poor commentary that adds a comedic element, making it amusingly entertaining for players.
- “The commentary is hilariously bad, adding a unique charm to the game.”
- “The humor in the game is spot-on, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the in-game music unremarkable, often opting to play their own music instead, indicating that it does not significantly enhance their gaming experience.

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Don Bradman Cricket 17 is a sport game.

Don Bradman Cricket 17 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 835 hours playing Don Bradman Cricket 17.

Don Bradman Cricket 17 was released on January 16, 2017.

Don Bradman Cricket 17 was developed by Big Ant Studios.

Don Bradman Cricket 17 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Don Bradman Cricket 17 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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