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New Star Cricket

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72%Game Brain Score
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72% User Score Based on 961 reviews

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New Star Cricket is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by New Star Publishing Ltd. and was released on November 10, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In New Star Cricket, become a professional cricket player, starting as a promising academy athlete and working your way up to international competitions. Manage relationships, purchase cricket gear, and navigate dilemmas as you progress in your career. This engaging mobile game, inspired by real cricket leagues, offers both short-term and long-term play, promising authenticity and enjoyment for cricket fans.

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 961 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
monetization31 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive cricket simulation experience, similar to New Star Soccer.
  • The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, allowing players to enjoy both on-field and off-field aspects of a cricketer's life.
  • The game features a good amount of detail and research, particularly in representing different countries.
  • The energy system is frustrating, with high costs for energy drinks that make it difficult to progress without spending real money.
  • Match ratings are often unfair, penalizing players harshly for minor mistakes, which can lead to a lack of motivation.
  • Fielding mechanics are overly complicated and imprecise, making it difficult to perform well in matches.
  • gameplay
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the intuitive mechanics and variety, while others criticize the repetitive nature and frustrating elements, such as clunky controls and unfair pay-to-play mechanics. Many users appreciate the fun factor but express disappointment over the lack of progression and the high costs associated with maintaining energy and relationships in the game. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it is marred by issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is brilliant, I'm really enjoying playing the matches of cricket, but there's one really frustrating aspect.”
    • “I love cricket and they've managed to create a very enjoyable game with plenty of variety in gameplay.”
    • “The controls, gameplay, and menu are amazing!”
    • “The game uses the same forms of gameplay as other New Star games, but does not come across as being anywhere near as mature.”
    • “Enjoyable to start but clearly designed for pay to play and some of the game mechanics are very clunky, for example catching and running.”
    • “The awkward controls and strange game mechanics are frustrating enough on their own, but the worst part is definitely having to spend real money to be competitive against the AI.”
  • monetization
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay and a perceived pay-to-win model that forces players to make in-app purchases to progress. Many players express frustration with the frequency and intrusive nature of the ads, which often lead to technical issues and hinder the overall gaming experience. While some appreciate the option to pay for an ad-free experience, the consensus is that the current monetization approach detracts from the game's enjoyment.

    • “And yes, I paid for no ads because the game at its heart is worth it.”
    • “In-app purchases for game items.”
    • “Fun at first to suck you in, but then the game is rigged for you to make in-app purchases. I tried doing my career two different ways and had the same outcome, heavily penalized for one mistake which otherwise would have had the perfect game and match rating.”
    • “If only the devs hadn't gotten so greedy... it's ruined by the level of pay to win and the number of ads.”
    • “The whole game is set up to make you sink money into it, yet it is also full of ads (greedy devs) it is a real shame.”
    • “Fun at first to suck you in but then the game is rigged for you to make in-app purchases. I tried doing my career two different ways and had the same outcome, heavily penalized for one mistake which otherwise would have had the perfect game and match rating.”
  • graphics
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the beautiful visuals and color themes, while others report significant glitches, lag, and a need for improvement. Many users express a desire for enhanced graphics to elevate the overall experience, indicating that while the game has potential, it currently suffers from technical issues that detract from its appeal. Overall, the consensus suggests that while there are strong elements, the graphics require further refinement and updates.

    • “Love the new colour theme and graphics!”
    • “Beautiful graphics and excellent experience of a cricket player's life. Thank you, New Star Cricket, one of the best cricket games.”
    • “Brilliant game with great graphics.”
    • “Huge graphic glitch, it shows up on my phone and my tablet as rectangles and squares and stuff, doesn't show the text for some things either like asking if I want the tutorials or not... needs fixing.”
    • “If you slightly do something wrong it says you played terribly, it's really laggy and a 5-year-old could probably make better graphics.”
    • “Please do not download, pathetic game and graphics!!!”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been criticized for significant slowdowns after a year or two of play, impacting overall performance. Additionally, the contract and performance evaluation systems are deemed flawed, as they unfairly penalize players for actions that don't directly lead to wickets, leading to dissatisfaction with the scoring metrics.

    • “The only way the current system for match rating would work is if it started on 5 not 0 and then went up or down depending on performance.”
    • “The contract system is terrible; can you change it to be based on your performance and skills, then offer you a new contract salary?”
    • “The only way the current system for match rating would work is if it started at 5 instead of 0 and then adjusted up or down depending on performance.”
    • “Only scoring 90 runs and getting 2 wickets is rated as a 5/10 performance?”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that detract from the overall experience.

    • “It's way too buggy.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable at times.”
    • “I experience constant lag and glitches that ruin the experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding in the game can be a slow process, requiring patience and a willingness to invest time or money for progress. Those who can tolerate this aspect are likely to find enjoyment in the experience.

    • “If you can stand grinding ever so slowly forward, or you're prepared to invest for success, you'll enjoy it.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and often tedious, making progress feel more like a chore than a rewarding experience.”
    • “I found the grinding to be repetitive and uninspired, which made it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, indicating that players find the comedic elements engaging and enjoyable.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; the quirky characters and absurd situations are a delight.”
    • “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a desire for a more developed storyline in the game, suggesting that missions could enhance gameplay by providing rewards like energy drinks. Overall, the game is well-received, with no major complaints, but players are hopeful for a more engaging narrative in the future.

    • “This game is really good... no complaints so far. Hopefully, there will be a great story on this too.”
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New Star Cricket is a casual sport game.

New Star Cricket is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 70 hours playing New Star Cricket.

New Star Cricket was released on November 10, 2016.

New Star Cricket was developed by New Star Publishing Ltd..

New Star Cricket has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

New Star Cricket is a single player game.

Similar games include New Star Baseball, New Star Soccer, Retro Goal, Champion Soccer Star: Cup Game, Flick Kick Football Legends and others.