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In this guide, we shall go over six of the best cricket video games of all time and try to rank these all-time classics.
Cricket is an international phenomenon, drawing in billions of viewers every year. With such massive viewership, it comes as no surprise that there is demand for the exciting sport in video game format too, and over the years, several developers have answered the call to varying degrees. With so many cricket games over the years, however, it can be a little difficult to find the diamonds in the rough, and this list should help you with just that. In this guide, we shall go over the six best cricket video games and rank them.
6) Cricket 19
Cricket 19 builds upon the fundamentals of 2017’s Ashes Cricket and makes everything bigger and better. The game ups the presentation aspect compared to its predecessor, bringing the visuals, aesthetics, and feel of the game more in line with its real-life counterpart. Shots of the stadium, livelier crowds, and a sense of place are boasted here. It’s not smoke and mirrors, as the game backs the presentation with solid gameplay and better AI. The matches require more strategy, and the gameplay is better for it.
5) Street Cricket 2 Champions
A pick coming in straight from left field, Street Cricket 2 Champions ditches the fancy lights and the roaring crowd and brings cricket back to where it really brews: the streets. Street Cricket 2 Champions runs you through some gorgeous locations, allowing you to play out your childhood cricket fantasies in a smaller arena. The game’s mechanics are simple yet a boatload of fun. The game also offers a bunch of modes for those looking for variety. You really can’t go wrong with this one.
4) Don Bradman Cricket 17
While most cricket games fumble on making bowling fun and intuitive, Don Bradman Cricket 17 defies the trend by giving you a wide selection of possible deliveries to pick from. The game also gives you the freedom to modify the pitch and swing, allowing a greater level of depth to its mechanics. Batting, too, is up to par, offering a wide shot selection that requires you to master timing. Throw in a variety of game modes, and you won’t be dropping Don Bradman Cricket 17 for hours.
3) Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
Brian Lara International Cricket’s release coincided with a hot period for international cricket. The game was released as the official game for the 2007 World Cup and featured a massive licensed international roster. While EA’s title went for a more arcade-like route, Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 focused more on cricket sim elements. The game offered intuitive yet complex controls, allowing you to be more strategic with your shots. Bowling and fielding, too, were tuned to have more depth than just relying on the AI.
2) Cricket 22
Following a three-year break after Cricket 19, Big Ant Studios returned with a bang with Cricket 22. The title rectifies the gameplay flaws of the original, improving upon them in almost every way. The game improves upon the batting, making it more fun than ever, and provides two distinct control schemes so you can comfortably settle into the pitch. The AI, too, sees significant improvement, making Cricket 22 a joy to play.
1) EA Cricket 2007
You grew up on it. I grew up on it. EA Cricket 2007 is one game every cricket fan has played at some point in their life, but it is not nostalgia that puts it at the #1 spot. Cricket 2007, despite being nearly two decades old, is impeccably polished. The game features what is perhaps the liveliest crowd in a cricket game ever, paired with mechanics that are easy to jump into and hard to master. Despite its age, the game is surprisingly complex and features a plethora of modes, all of which you’d expect from an EA Sports game.
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