Cricket Captain 2021

Haven't played a title in this franchise for about 5-6 years, had to double check I installed 2021 as the game is pretty much the exact same since 2010. The CC franchise is still good (if you're yet to jump in) but you would be better off trying older titles as they offer an identical experience. Childish things are just taking the mickey out of us now. DEVELOP THE GAME FOR GOODNESS SAKE OR MAKE AN EDITOR!!

Its like the updated of all the previous versions from 2014-2020 very disappointed need something new

First version i've bought in a few years. The game plays very well. Excellent menus. Great to see the animations have been improved and the stats and calendar are fantastic. A wealth of scenarios to get through. Well worth a purchase!

The developers don't deserve to continue making money from this game. I've purchased every version since 2014 and every year I try to tell myself the game's getting better.. But it's not. The yellow shading over the buttons is some weird rehash from the early 2000's that looks cheap and tacky. The fact you can't click on the angle you want your bowler to aim for but now have to cycle through the three options? Infuriating. The amount of maidens in the last 10 overs of an ODI chase when you're at high aggression. The unrealistic AI bowling plans. Their refusal to include an editor to open the game up because it would take away the realism factor of the game.... It's a simulator! The whole point of a simulator is to give the user the ability to simulate different scenarios. Looking forward to next years edition though, 'cause the cricket addict in me knows i'll keep buying it.

If you're all about fancy, modern graphics, this cricket game is not for you. If, like Football Manager enthusiasts, the interactivity and realism of the simulation and management is your priority, you will enjoy this. Like Football Manager, it still looks like it belongs in the 2000s. But in a way, that's part of the charm. As a full time worker with a 9mo baby, I don't have time for highlights. Being able to open up my career save and punch out half an hour of matches is a fantastic way to relax. The developers do not have an enormous EA Sports-like team or budget but they have a real commitment to listen to the feedback of their players. Rarely these days do you see developers reading and replying to suggestions, bugs and criticisms on a forum, but many of the changes in this 2021 edition - such as improvements to the T20 engine - have been a direct response to consumer demand. For me, that's an initiative worth supporting annually. Once again, the changes and additions from ...

Upgraded from Cricket Captain 2020 to 2021 and really hate the new bowling line/length selection functionality. Old one was much better. Game seems slightly smoother from 2020 but gameplay no changes. Just slight UI changes that too the selection buttons changed from curve borders to sharp borders. Really disappointed. First thing I really wish a change is that they change back the bowling line/length selection options back and please literally please change the selection highlight color to something non-yellow.

This is my first time trying the Cricket Captain series, gotta say the Management side of things dont seem too bad but the gameplay and graphics look like they are 20 years old,

This is an excellent cricket strategy game which allows you to go into as much or as little tactical detail as you wish in all formats of cricket. The attention to statistical detail is immense but the playability is easy to get the hang of - even if you need more time to get to grips with the strategies of T20 format cricket! This is a great game which represents what is currently being played in the real world. You can manage the players who played in real games or make different selections based on your own strategy (aiming to win or draw) coupled with the weather conditions (overcast bowling conditions or sunny flat batting conditions).

I'm going to play this review with a very straight bat. Summer is over and trips to the pub long gone and forgotten. Eye candy is out of fashion and flat tracks, bouncers and maiden overs back in vogue. Cricket Captain 2021 is in town and for me that means the world stops revolving. This year's CC21 is much the same as last year but with Childish Games usual added tweaks and boot polish. Game play and statistics improve year on year and this latest version has a large spoonful of both. The new English County Championship format being my favourite thus far. If you love cricket then you'll adore CC21s realistic cricket simulation and matchplay. The game covers most of the major T20, one day and first-class domestic cricket leagues as well as Test series, One Day and T20 international series and major trophies. A smooth-running and pleasing to the eye cricket simulation. Highly recommended.

If you've played other games in the series, it's the same old formula but with more features than before and a fresh coat of paint and polish. If you haven't played CC before, then you're in for a stat-rich sports sim with an immense player base from major domestic competitions around the world and of course a full international fixture.