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Don Bradman Cricket 14
By Big Ant Studios, released 1 Jan 2014
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
What it is
Don Bradman Cricket 14 is a cricket sports game by Big Ant Studios, with career, match, and player-customization features. Career Mode follows an aspiring cricketer through the ranks toward international play. Batting offers 360-degree shot control, while bowling uses line and length delivery without pitch markers. Fielding keeps players involved in plays such as chasing the ball, stopping a boundary, catching, or attempting a run out. Ball and player physics cover movement off the pitch, edges, catches, and individual player attributes including height and weight. Players can challenge umpire decisions through an appeal and electronic review system, and practice nets are available for skill-building. The game also includes changing time of day, weather, and pitch conditions. It lists more than 100 teams, plus over 14,000 teams available online from the Academy. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, co-op, shared or split screen, full controller support, Steam Cloud, leaderboards, and Remote Play options. It is listed for Windows and PlayStation 3.
What players like, and what they don't
- Career Mode follows a player toward international play.
- Batting provides 360-degree shot control.
- More than 100 teams are included.
- Co-op and shared or split-screen play are listed.
- Full controller support is listed.
- The listed platforms are Windows and PlayStation 3.
- Online Academy teams require online access.
Who it suits
It suits cricket fans who want a career mode, detailed batting and bowling controls, or practice nets. Its multiplayer, co-op, and shared or split-screen options also suit players looking to play with others.
Don Bradman Cricket 14 combines player career progression with detailed batting, bowling, and fielding systems. Its Academy team selection and multiplayer options add ways to shape and share play.
