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What it is
Don Bradman Cricket 17 is a cricket simulation from Big Ant Studios, released in 2017. Its batting, bowling and fielding controls support a range of shots and deliveries, including helicopter shots, reverse sweeps, leg-cutters and spin. Fielding adds reflex catches, slides, tap backs and relay throws. Career mode lets players start as either a rookie in club cricket or a seasoned professional. The game also includes motion-captured first-class cricketers, including female cricketers in all game modes, and tools to create and share stadiums and logos. Community-made players, teams, umpires, stadiums and logos are available to download. Play includes single-player, multiplayer, PvP, co-op and shared/split-screen options. The listed platform is Windows. One startup requirement matters: an internet connection is needed to launch the game, though it can be disconnected after reaching the main menu. Big Ant Studios is also the publisher.
What players like, and what they don't
- Career mode supports rookie or seasoned-pro starts
- Includes batting, bowling and fielding options
- Create and share stadiums and logos
- Community-created players, teams and officials can be downloaded
- Requires internet to start the game
- Windows is the only listed platform
Who it suits
It suits cricket fans who want solo career play or multiplayer and co-op options, with shared/split-screen play also listed. Players interested in creating or downloading community-made teams, players, stadiums and logos may also find its tools relevant.
Don Bradman Cricket 17 combines cricket play modes and career progression with creator tools and community content. Plan on an internet connection for startup, even though the game can be disconnected from the internet at the main menu.
