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Brian Lara International Cricket 2007

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Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
71
6.3 User Score:

Mixed or average reviews

Based on 7 critic reviews
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Based on 3 votes
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Game Info

Publisher: Codemasters

Developer: Codemasters

Genre(s): Sports

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: RP (Rating Pending)

Release Date: March 23, 2007

Summary

(Also known as "Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2007") Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 expands the series' trademark fluid, dynamic gameplay mechanics to deliver a thoroughly entertaining and competitive game that captures all the tension, skill and intensity of world-class international cricket. Thanks to the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 content, Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 features licensed players, including world cricket stars Andrew Flintoff, Ricky Ponting, Mahendra Dhoni, Muttiah Muralitharan and of course, Brian Lara himself. In addition to players, the game leads with a dedicated ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 mode featuring all the official teams, stadia, kits and equipment of the tournament. Further modes include a fully licensed ICC Champions' Trophy competition and exhibition matches including One Day Games, Test Matches and exciting 20-over run fests. When you want to get competitive for real, Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 will deliver with online competitive play on PC (LAN and online) and Xbox Live. BLIC 2007 adds extra depth to the series' complete batting, bowling and fielding experience whilst retaining its trademark accessible playability. The batting play sees the introduction of subtle edges, sweepshots and the ability to use your feet to dance down wicket and smash the ball over the boundary for six. Bowling sees an improved set of delivery types, thanks to changes in the way the ball swings in the air and reacts off the pitch, showcasing Shane Warne's huge variation of spinning deliveries and Steve Harmison's raw pace and even reverse swing as the ball degrades. In Fielding, there's a new reflex-testing slip catch system and players can now be run out at both ends and be stumped by alert wicket keepers. [Codemasters]

What The Critics Said

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

81

PC Format

Brian plays a mean, attractive and thoroughly satisfying game of cricket, perfect for those sunny Sunday afternoons. [May 2007, p.68]

78

PC Gamer UK

Which brings me to fielding, by far the worst aspect of Brian Lara and the sole reason that its score is down in the 70s rather than in the mid-80s. Fielding is totally inconsistent and spoils what is otherwise a fine sports sim - one that almost nails one of the hardest sports to simulate.

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72

Jolt Online Gaming UK

A neat combination of cool single player match options and a brave crack at doing cricket multiplayer that surprisingly works really well. As a sports simulation it does a respectable job of jazzing up a historically dull sport, but we doubt there will be long term appeal for anyone not already obsessed with it.

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70

VideoGamer

The 2005 edition lacks a few of the extra features found in this year's release, but it allowed you to play lengthy matches that mimicked real-life cricket; the aggressive and often stupid AI in 2007 makes this almost impossible.

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65

PALGN

Despite the familiarity, the slight improvements mean Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2007 is still at the top of the table. However, you should only get the PC version if you have no other choice.

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63

PC Zone UK

It's a reasonably effective swing at a cricket game, with a nice range of shot and bolwing types, which suggests that it might find its mark in the multiplayer sector. But if you're expecting a spot-on simulation of the sport, you'll find youself stumped. [June 2007, p.82]

60

Sydney Morning Herald

It's great that fielding is interactive but you'll become frustrated with how often the wicketkeeper drops simple catches because your timing is marginally off.

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What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 6.3 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Matt F. gave it an8:
Currently this is a game split in two. On one hand you have the really poor AI to play against in single player which swiftly offers little or no challenge. However, the on-line component has to be one of the most enjoyable games I've played in years (probably since BF1942 & Desert Combat) and really doesn't too bad a job of reflecting the actual sport. There are many little glitches but they are blemishes currently and will hopefully be swiftly sorted by a patch. Unfortunately I doubt the AI will receive the necessary improvements so if you're buying this game do so will the on-line facet at the for front of your mind.

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