Summary
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amstrad CPC
Cricket Captain: The Ultimate Cricket Simulation
Cricket Captain is a cricket simulation video game developed by Childish Things and published by Empire Interactive. It was first released in 1997 for the PC, and has since been ported to a variety of other platforms, including the PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Cricket Captain is one of the most realistic and in-depth cricket simulations on the market. It features a wide range of options and settings that allow players to customize their experience, including:
- Team selection: Players can choose from over 70 international and domestic teams, including all of the major Test-playing nations.
- Player management: Players can manage their team’s squad, including setting batting orders, bowling attacks, and fielding positions.
- Match simulation: Players can simulate matches in real time, or they can fast-forward through them to get to the results.
- Career mode: Players can take control of a team and guide them through a season, or even multiple seasons.
Cricket Captain is also known for its detailed player database, which includes over 10,000 players from around the world. Each player has their own unique set of skills and attributes, which affects their performance on the field.
Gameplay
Cricket Captain’s gameplay is based on a complex simulation engine that takes into account a wide range of factors, including the player’s skills, the conditions of the pitch, and the weather. The game’s AI is also very sophisticated, and it can provide a challenging and realistic experience for even the most experienced cricket fans.
Players can control their team in a variety of ways. They can set the batting order, bowling attack, and fielding positions, and they can also make tactical decisions during the match, such as when to declare an innings or when to bowl a particular bowler.
Cricket Captain also features a number of different game modes, including:
- Exhibition matches: Players can play one-off matches against the computer or against other human players online.
- Tournaments: Players can compete in a variety of tournaments, including the World Cup and the Ashes.
- Career mode: Players can take control of a team and guide them through a season, or even multiple seasons.
Graphics and presentation
Cricket Captain’s graphics are not as impressive as some other sports games on the market, but they are still good enough to provide a realistic and immersive experience. The game’s presentation is also very good, with clear and concise menus and a wealth of information available to players.
Overall
Cricket Captain is one of the most realistic and in-depth cricket simulations on the market. It features a wide range of options and settings, a detailed player database, and a sophisticated AI. The game’s graphics and presentation are also very good, making it a great choice for cricket fans of all levels.
Score: 9/10
Review Score
9/10
