Introduction: Prepare to bat if you've got the balls. Cricket has taken the leap onto the next gen consoles and proves itself to be the definitive Cricket game of all time! Cricket's evolution to the PlayStation 2 has meant an incredible leap in just about all areas of the product. Detail in stadiums, players, player faces, ball physics, team AI, pitch detail, pitch physics and player options. All 10 international teams and 2 minnow nation teams are included, as well as 5 bonus all time squads for the major nations. Test matches as well as One-dayers will also be included for this game so all teams will have both white and colour kits. Other new game options will include World Cup, World Series, Sharjah Trophy, Practice Nets, Exhibition match and Knockout Tournaments. Cricket 2002 will truly be a hallmark game not only in Cricket, but also in sport simulations |
Features: All the international teams and players. 22 accurately modelled stadia, including various accurate pitch types and conditions, detailed weather effects, and night modes for Day/Night matches. Astonishingly high detail in the players, both in their bodies and equipment but also their faces. Commentary by legendary cricketers Bill Lawry and Richie Benaud. Huge depth of gameplay including hidden teams and tournaments. Simple and intuitive controls using the best features for previous cricket games. Batting control includes the ability to charge the bowler, and bowling includes spin, seam and pace control. Huge 3D stadium sound effects based on real crowd sounds from all over the world. Crowd effects change to reflect peaks and troughs in the game. Pitches reflect the real conditions around the world and will wear over the course of a test match. TV style gameplay including TV overlays and a detailed replay feature allowing the player to view the action from any number of camera views (including of course stump cam and helmet cam) or with the free roving camera. Player Editor allows players to change the features of current team members to your own local team. Flexible play allows the player to be fully involved in the selection of batsmen and bowlers, placing of fielders, manual fielding, or simply let the intelligent AI make these choices for you. |
Specifications: Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: HB Studios Platform: PlayStation 2 Release Date: 01/02/2002 Genre: Cricket Rated: Everyone (3+) Players: 1-2 |