Ashes Cricket 2009

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

3
Bad:

1

Pros:

The controls are simple to use for batting, bowling and fielding. The stadiums are well presented. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew is great.
Accessible but nuanced gameplay, High resolution graphics and smooth frame rate.
Intricate batting mechanics, Great training mode, Revamped and polished bowling mechanics, Confidence system is great

Cons:

Player likenesses need some work, as does the crowd.
Tough to find players for online matches, Inconsistent difficulty scaling against the CPU, Fielding bugs and glitches ruin chances of wickets, Offline cooperative and competitive multiplayer scrapped.

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Last revision on April 4, 2013

Reviewers Liked

The controls are simple to use for batting, bowling and fielding. The stadiums are well presented. Commentary from Jonathan Agnew is great
Accessible but nuanced gameplay, High resolution graphics and smooth frame rate
Intricate batting mechanics, Great training mode, Revamped and polished bowling mechanics, Confidence system is great

Reviewers Didn't Like

Player likenesses need some work, as does the crowd
Tough to find players for online matches, Inconsistent difficulty scaling against the CPU, Fielding bugs and glitches ruin chances of wickets, Offline cooperative and competitive multiplayer scrapped
Bad optimization, Steep learning curve can tick off casual players, Sloppy animation

Expert reviews and ratings

A solid and well-presented game of cricket that's undermined by a lack of longevity...

By PC Pro on October 09, 2009

The Ashes – the oldest and arguably greatest trophy in world cricket. the prize given to the winner of the biennial test series between arch-rivals England and Australia. The prize that only a month or so ago was regained by England on their home...

By Hooked Gamers on September 25, 2009

Bugs and glitches mar an otherwise fair attempt at bringing the gentlemans sport to the PC....

By GameSpot on September 24, 2009

There have been a number of cricket simulations throughout the years, most of them fiddly and awkward affairs that relied on the gamer having a fairly solid knowledge of the game, the rules and the unique terminology surrounding it. Brian Lara Cricket...

By Stuff NZ on September 17, 2009

The Ashes have concluded this year, so we’ll guess you’re swilling down the champagne in various toasts to England’s improbable victory. If you just don’t care about cricket, why are you even reading this? Go on, piss off out of...

By Games Radar on August 25, 2009

The other major aspect of cricket - Bowling - isnt as easy as it is in other games since its rather different. Bowling well consistently requires you to be on your toes, as you try and get both your placement and execution quality perfect for each...

By Tech2 on August 24, 2009

A solid move forward for Codemasters cricket engine, and a fine recreation of the sport of cricket. The result of the actual Ashes competition only adds to its appeal this year. Codemasters - Ashes Cricket 2009 price Buy Ashes Cricket 2009 securely...

By itreviews.com on September 10, 2009