iB Cricket
- October 25, 2020
- Salma Sulthana Shaik
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PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Reviews
- Highly immersive experience with realistic physics and gameplay, making players feel like they are actually batting in a cricket match.
- The game is constantly updated with new content and features, showing a commitment from the developers to improve the experience.
- Offers a variety of modes, including practice and challenges, which help players improve their skills and keep the gameplay engaging.
- The game suffers from various glitches, including crashes and issues with the loading bar getting stuck, which can disrupt the experience.
- Graphics and animations are often criticized for being cartoonish and unrealistic, detracting from the overall immersion.
- The commentary is repetitive and lacks enthusiasm, which can diminish the excitement of gameplay.
- graphics19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users praising the realistic animations of players and the immersive atmosphere of the stadiums, while others criticize the cartoonish style and lack of detail. Overall, many players appreciate the polished visuals and the ability to fine-tune settings, contributing to a satisfying gameplay experience. Despite some shortcomings, the graphics are generally considered solid and enhance the realism of the cricket simulation.
“Super realistic graphics are great for immersion, with tons of game options including my favorite, the wagon wheel - where you need to score runs in certain areas of the field to win, great for improving your all-around batting style.”
“Graphics wise it does capture the scale of a cricket ground and it has some nice touches with well-presented stadiums.”
“The graphics, physics, fielder animation, and behavior are all amazing.”
“Horrible graphics!!”
“The visuals of the stadium, the players, and the crowd are lacking.”
“Graphics are acceptable, but the stadiums could use more detail.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its realistic physics and immersive options, making it a standout cricket experience, especially in VR. Community challenges and leaderboards enhance competition and engagement, though the commentary detracts from the overall immersion. Overall, it offers a solid foundation for an in-depth and enjoyable gaming experience.
“Fantastic cricket game with heaps of great gameplay options!”
“Never thought VR was this good, especially to play one of my favorite games with gameplay that feels very close to realistic and skill-based.”
“Fantastic base for a really immersive game; the physics are realistic, the gameplay is in-depth, and the community challenges add great competition.”
“However, the commentary really kills the immersion in terms of gameplay - need some top-class commentary, really important in terms of feeling the tension.”
“Initial impression & gameplay (early access)”
“Initial impression & gameplay (demo)”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment over the lack of a story mode that allows players to progress from club to international levels, viewing it as a missed opportunity for deeper engagement. Additionally, technical issues with the Oculus Quest 2 controllers detract from the overall experience, but these concerns are separate from the game's narrative.
“They missed the opportunity here to create a story mode where you play at club level and work your way up to international level.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant and lively stadium settings, effectively capturing the essence of a cricket match. Users appreciate the solid graphics and animations, which enhance the overall experience, while also highlighting the exceptional customer support provided by the developer.
“The ground atmosphere is top notch, and more than that, Vasanth, the man behind this game, has been extremely friendly and has provided me with the best customer support experience, more like a friend.”
“Graphics are acceptable, and the stadiums have a lively atmosphere.”
“I love this - it captures the atmosphere of a cricket match perfectly.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is enjoyable but suffers from occasional glitches, such as loading issues and freezing after deliveries, which can detract from the experience. However, the development team is actively engaged with the community and works to address these stability problems.
“It's a fun game overall, but there are some glitches; for example, the loading bar gets stuck at halfway.”
“I've found that no matter what settings you try, there will always be the odd instance that freezes after delivery, completely ruining the experience.”
“Very good, but there are a few glitches in the game. However, if you join the Discord channel, the dev team is constantly in contact with the community, sorting these problems.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, featuring responsive menus and clear graphics that enhance the user experience. Players appreciate the detailed performance charts and online scoreboard, which provide valuable insights for improving gameplay and allow for competitive comparisons with others. Overall, the performance is described as very good, contributing to a satisfying and engaging experience.
“There are performance charts, and knowing where you hit the ball and a ton of information that could help you fine-tune your playstyle if you are into that (which I am).”
“Performance is very good, graphics are really nice, menus especially feel so satisfying to go through, buttons are very responsive so going through them is great, charts and graphics and text are all really clear and informative.”
“The game also has an online scoreboard that keeps track of the scores of all players and thus shows a ranking of everyone; it is always nice to compare your performance with others and see how high or low you are compared to all other players.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the potential for a great experience, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I was disappointed to find that even with a high-end setup, the game still struggles with performance, indicating poor optimization.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers multiple modes that enhance skill development, contributing to its high replayability. Players find it engaging enough to return for repeated playthroughs.
“The game offers a variety of modes that enhance skill development and significantly boost replayability.”
“With multiple gameplay modes available, it keeps you coming back for more as you refine your skills.”
“The diverse modes provide endless opportunities for practice and replayability.”
