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Brian Lara International Cricket 2007
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 7 critic reviews
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Based on 11 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
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Pure Magazine UK
A more in-depth game of cricket than the popular 2005 version. It's still missing that special something to be worthy of a Genius award, but easily bowls over any rivals. [Apr 2007, p.67]
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.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >Play UK
Were it not for the fact that it's (sadly) the best game out there for cricket fans, we'd recommend you stay well clear. [Issue#153, p.76]
Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
A quick-fire, enjoyable game of cricket, but Lara needs some serious polish before it can claim EA's much-prized wicket. [Mar 2007, p.104]
PSM3 Magazine UK
The batting is starting to feel dated and fielding makes you want to impale yourself on a sharpened stump. In these crucial areas, Brian Lara needs to raise its game, and fast. [Apr 2007, p.82]
Read Full Review >Playstation Official Magazine UK
The lack of stat tracking is unforgivable - why no battling and bowling averages as you play through the World Cup? - and there are critical AI flaws. [Apr 2007, p.117]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 11 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Apocalypse B. gave it a6:
Going straight to the point this game is a let down! The A.I. is actually better this time round as the computer takes a more aggressive stance against you. Batting and bowling is also more controlled, and there are better one day options. But the overall options are severally lacking, the graphics are pants, catching with the wicket keeper/slips is near impossible, test cricket is a joke and no more legend matches! This game was clearly rushed and made for one day matches only, which is a huge shame. A dropped catch Codemasters!
Josh S. gave it a10:
A truly amazing game. Only negative is the graphics are not really very good compared to how players actually look.
Frank gave it a4:
Lazy and unimaginative. The last version of the game was a breath of fresh air for cricket gamers, and the best two player cricket game I've ever played. This version is no different based on the PC demo I played, and smacks of being a cheap money grabber for Codemasters during the World Cup. A real shame, and a missed opportunity to really build on something special. Not very impressed and won't be bothering to waste my cash on this!
