Cricket Web's Review of Ashes Cricket 2009

[James]

Cricket Web's Review of Ashes Cricket 2009
Cricket Web Staff Member Neil Pickup has reviewed Ashes Cricket 2009 detailing the highs and lows of the latest release in the continued series of cricket arcade games.

 

[duffer]

39.84% - This is Ian Bell's test average, and this is an Ian Bell kind of game: I'm sure some people will find something in it, but I sure as heck don't.

Heh, Pickup has nailed it with this and the rest.

 

[sledger]

Good review.

 

[barmyarmy]

Great review Neil. Sadly you're spot on although I personally think it's more of a Matt Prior than an Ian Bell.

 

[Nate]

Good review Neil. Won't be getting the game now.

 

[ripper868]

Agree totally mate, Game is tripe and nobody should purchase it.

 

[Matt79]

Matt sad now. Have dusted off BLIC 2005 - it's better than 07, and from the sounds of it 09 as well.

 

[sledger]

Matt sad now. Have dusted off BLIC 2005 - it's better than 07, and from the sounds of it 09 as well.

EA Cricket 2002 imo.

 

[Pratters]

EA Cricket 97 FTW.

 

[Josh]

Sounds like utter tripe. Sticking to cricket coach, tbh.

 

[nightprowler10]

Matt sad now. Have dusted off BLIC 2005 - it's better than 07, and from the sounds of it 09 as well.

I don't know, I prefer the new one over 05, at the moment at least.

Good review Neil.

 

[Matt79]

Was actually going to ask this - is the new game actually better than 05 in peoples opinions? I'm quite happy playing 05, but it's certainly not without it's faults in terms of AI, shots not making sense all the time, etc.

 

[nightprowler10]

Was actually going to ask this - is the new game actually better than 05 in peoples opinions? I'm quite happy playing 05, but it's certainly not without it's faults in terms of AI, shots not making sense all the time, etc.

The new one is a lot more fun IMO simply because batting has a much nicer feel to it. Fielding controls make more sense and bowling is slightly better. There's the runout bug that wasn't present in '05 but overall its better.

Though I don't think its worth spending $60-80 on if you're happy enough with '05. Get it if you can find it cheap, otherwise don't bother IMO.

 

[superkingdave]

Just watching the advert on the tv now and the commentary comments that are on it are the exact same ones that were used in 2005..is that the same for all the versions or just the wiii one

 

[nightprowler10]

Not sure if they're all the same but I thought most if not all play related comments were similar if not the same. Of course there is a lot more commentary that is pretty general (like the importance of the hook shot and some other good ones) that are new.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I bought it today, quite enjoying playing it despite it's obvious flaws.

Will have a crack online if you're up for it np.

 

[GIMH]

Smitteh get a mate of yours to play against me and a mate 2-on-2

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I could do that. Give me a time and place and I'll see what I can do.

Assuming you've got it for PS3, that is.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I could do that. Give me a time and place and I'll see what I can do.

Assuming you've got it for PS3, that is.

 

[GIMH]

My mate has it on 360, brings it round here most weekends.

Failing that my bro has it on PS3, could sort that. haven't had him round to stay in a while.

Don't have anything other than a PS2 myself.

Will discuss next time I catch you on msgr.