Problematique Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 With the current sales in the UK and Australasia I really hope that a cricket game is on the cards. Whether it be part of the Brian Lara Cricket series (although considering how 2007 was such a big step back from 2005 I'd hope not...) or from a smaller, dedicated studio (hopefully) I think this could translate very well onto the console. There's definitely the scope for 1st person batting (although maybe in advanced modes only) and it'd be damn satisfying putting a drive right through the covers with the Wiimote. Bowling could be slightly more conventional (placement cursor, power meter, use of buttons etc.)...but perhaps using the orientation of the Wiimote could dictate spin/cut/swing. Fielding could be possibly done using a throwing motion although controlling the fielders might be more difficult (considering that the game would probably be easiest without nunchucks). Cricket's a hard game to code. But if there's a dedicated studio it could be pretty damn good. Thoughts?
AshMat Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 As long as i ahve to o proper rolling my arm bowls, and proepr batting position, i would buy it.
The Bard Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 I think a Cricket game would be awesome on Wii, if they put any effort into it.
killer kirby Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 if they put any effort into it. Thats what has me worried.
Problematique Posted July 1, 2007 Author Posted July 1, 2007 I think the team behind the original Brian Lara Cricket (now Swordfish studios) would do a great job (they also did Brian Lara 2005 which was a great game despite the graphical flaws and a few gameplay omissions. Got the AI pacing right though!) I'm sure that a few studios would be willing to have a crack at it as there is a market for it.
Excelle Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 I've been thinking about a cricket game for a while. I really don't like the sport to spectate, but playing it is quite good fun. I remember the old Graham Gooch's etc on the Amiga and I'd like to play again!
mcj metroid Posted July 1, 2007 Posted July 1, 2007 But seriously if a baseball game could work the cricket game should. But sometimes no effort is put into these things. I have played bad ones.
Problematique Posted July 2, 2007 Author Posted July 2, 2007 As I said earlier, if Swordfish (BLC/BLC 2005) made it we could have a really impressive game on our hands. But I hope that whichever studio makes it cares about the sport...
mike-zim Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 i have been really hoping for a cricket game for ages. Lets hope someone has a crack at it for the wii.
flameboy Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 Check this out: http://www.wiiwantcricket.com/ its a fan site that first started doing the rounds after Wii Sports was revealed and people saw baseball and thought how cricket could work. I wasn't really into cricket until the world cup, but now really enjoy ODI and Twenty20...
mike-zim Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 Yes we have another converted. i actually prefer to watch a 5 day. but when i was younger and just getting into the game i loved ODI's. Once you have ODI's down you then have to think of the more tactical side and that is your test match cricket. Any way nice link i will check it out properly later.
mike-zim Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 Do you love it!?? can't believe i missed that opportunity, my ....................... powers.......................... are...................fading NNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
DCK Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 Cricket is the pinnacle of British weirdness. You should be ashamed of yourselves. *Goes to put some more mayonnaise on his chips*
Cube Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 *Goes to put some more mayonnaise on his chips* You think the British are weird? At least we don't ruin our chips with that disgusting stuff.
mike-zim Posted July 2, 2007 Posted July 2, 2007 Hey the dutch were in the world cup. They were almost as bad as engerland.
Problematique Posted July 2, 2007 Author Posted July 2, 2007 Cricket is the pinnacle of British weirdness. You should be ashamed of yourselves. *Goes to put some more mayonnaise on his chips* There's nothing quite like a a batsman playing a perfect cover drive off a googly between mid-off and cover for a 4.
flameboy Posted July 3, 2007 Posted July 3, 2007 Yes we have another converted. i actually prefer to watch a 5 day. but when i was younger and just getting into the game i loved ODI's. Once you have ODI's down you then have to think of the more tactical side and that is your test match cricket. Any way nice link i will check it out properly later. nah doubt I will get into test cricket to be honest, have tried many a time got into the Ashes 2 years ago but 5 days playing a game is just too much of slog to be remotely interesting to me... I don't see how a game that takes 5 days to reach tis conclusion can be regarded as a gripping sport and therefore be regarded on a par with the likes football, tennis, rugby etc...
tapedeck Posted July 3, 2007 Posted July 3, 2007 Cricket on Wii sounds too good to resist. Plus dads would buy it like they've been buying Tiger Woods. And it would rekindle Aussies sales;) As long as there is a (Drunken) Freddy Flintoff pedalow mini game ..I'm sold!
mike-zim Posted July 4, 2007 Posted July 4, 2007 Cricket on Wii sounds too good to resist. Plus dads would buy it like they've been buying Tiger Woods. And it would rekindle Aussies sales;) As long as there is a (Drunken) Freddy Flintoff pedalow mini game ..I'm sold! love the idea of a drunken freddie.
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