A comprehensive, high-stakes cricket game
As the latest installment of Big Ant Studios’s cricket video game series, Cricket 24 blends tried-and-true gameplay elements with a host of new aspects. The zenith of a decade of relentless efforts in sports video game development, this pay-to-play title brings together teams from every corner of the cricketing world.
In Cricket 24, players can relish the opportunity to compete against major cricket nations like Australia, England, West Indies, New Zealand, Ireland, and for the first time, professional Indian T20 teams. Matches will be held in more than 50 well-detailed stadiums. If you enjoyed previous iterations Cricket 19 and Cricket 22, then this one is for you as well.
Make your way to the top of the cricketing world
Cricket 24 boasts over 300 players fully captured through photogrammetry and features major cricket nations and tournaments, including The Ashes, KFC BBL and Weber WBBL, The Hundred, the Caribbean Premier League, and even professional Indian T20 teams. As mentioned, it also features more than 50 stadiums crafted in the most meticulous manner, ensuring attention to detail down to the last spectator in the crowd.
The Career Mode offers an exhilarating journey from a club cricketer to an international superstar. You can shape your destiny in-game — become a short-form sensation, prove your mettle in Test cricket, or balance both to etch your name in cricket folklore. Engage in this historic rivalry like never before, with immersive, detailed cutscenes that capture every thrilling moment of the journey.
Plus, press conferences and training sessions are designed to make you feel like a part of the team and unique commentary adds an extra layer of authenticity. Concurrently, it also features customizable difficulty settings, which can be a make or break for some as they have a rather steep learning curve. However, the AI is quite wonky, especially in terms of fielding.
Climb up the ranks
The Tower of Cricket is an all-new game mode for Cricket 24 that challenges players to climb through a series of increasingly difficult tiers. Each level presents stronger opposing teams, testing your own team’s overall skill and prowess. Completing a tier rewards you with player packs, in-game currency, and experience points. It’s a great mode to test out your team’s strengths and to see how far they can manage against powerful opponents.
Unlike the regular matches, this mode encourages players to adapt by adjusting their lineups and tactics per match, since they’ll face tougher opponents as they ascend up the tower. New challenges are present for each level, offering a fresh experience and increasing replayability. It offers veterans a new competitive challenge to dive into once they’ve gotten bored with the other modes that the game has.
Worthwhile title despite the caveats
Overall, Cricket 24 tries its best to brilliantly capture the essence of cricket, providing an authentic, immersive experience that transports players straight to the heart of the action. With its vast array of teams, an impressive roster of players, painstakingly detailed stadiums, and engaging career mode, it sets a new benchmark for cricket video games. It comes with minor drawbacks, but it still promises a challenging and enjoyable cricket gaming experience.
