International Cricket Captain 2008 - A Preview
Cricket is such a game that it can be very realistically adapted to a game. Growing up, playing these cricket games was quite a source of pastime for me and my friends. There have been many many games, right from the DOS based Graham Gooch Cricket (with the funny analog sounds), to the highly advances Brian Lara Cricket 2008. Even the wonderful presentations by EA over the years cannot be forgotten. Lots of games, each lost with the others.
One such game caught my attention around 8 years ago. It was called International Cricket Captain 2000, a sort of a simulation engine which let you choose your team and then be hands on with all aspects of their cricket, right from where you want the bowlers to bowl to how aggressive you want the batsmen to be. That was not all. Off the field, you had the option to control the training, the team selection and the game tactics. You also had the option to scout for fresh talent and induct them to your team. An amazing thing was that the game had a roster of every current player playing cricket in the world, even the Second XIs of Indian State teams. Amazing.
The game is back, with a brand new version. I can’t wait to get my hands on it in order to review it for you guys. The launch is June 27th, so don’t miss it. Trust me, its fun. Here are a few things the game promises:
Product Information:
International Cricket Captain 2008 is the most realistic and in-depth cricket management game to date. Take charge of a domestic or international team and experience the highs and lows of cricket management on the road to ultimate glory. With a complete statistical update and brand new features, this edition raises the benchmark for cricket management simulation.
Complete statistical update
• Complete player database containing every player currently playing first class or List-A limited overs cricket from around the world. (Over 3000 players).
• Comprehensive domestic and international fixtures for 2008 and all future scheduled fixtures.
• Accurate and up to date rules reflecting the latest regulations.
More game play options & features
• More game play options with NEW coaching and player development attributes.
• NEW youth player options, develop and select youth players in your first team squad.
• NEW and improved match screen, including an all-new integrated ball-tracker and statistics window.
• Improved 3D game highlights with an extensive range of NEW diving and slip catch animations.
• Re-balanced game engine with accurate match simulation.
• Optimised game engine speeds up game play.
• Improved new player generation keeps the game realistic for over 100 years.
• Track your bowler’s performance with realistic ball dynamics accurately simulating bowling speeds, spin and swing.
• Full range of over 60 classic strokes and aggressive slogs covering classic shots such as; defense, sweeps, drives, cuts, hooks and more.
• Online play: challenge players from all over the world using your own team and score rating points in our online league.
• Two player: Play against a friend with your choice of teams in a test or one-day series.
• Includes tips and advice for novices and managers of all levels.
• Real-time updates as play progresses.
• Commentary from Test Match Special’s Jonathan (Aggers) Agnew.
Match modes
• County & International Career: captain both the county team and international team of your choice from the start of the game.
• Exhibition Match: go straight into a one off match with two international teams in either Twenty20 or a One Day International (ODI) match.
• Match Series: create a Test or One Day series of your choice with any two international teams.
• World Cup Series: replay the 2007 World Cup tournament in the West Indies.
• Play against a friend or challenge 1000’s of teams online for ultimate cricketing glory.
I will be back with the review.
Photo : Empire Interactive
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