GameSpot writes: "International Cricket Captain 2008 for the PC builds on the changes introduced in last year's version of the game, including the new 3D engine, but ultimately this year's edition is little more than an incremental statistical update. Although these revisions will represent a lot of value to the hardcore statistic fans, the overall experience is still hampered by a slight identity crisis and serves only to cheapen a sport loved by so many."
The Good:
* Up-to-date statistics on players
* Dynamic field placement
The Bad:
* Leaves you wanting more action
* Punishes players for not directly playing matches
* Poor animation and character models
CricketGaming.net has recently published an exclusive screenshot of Rockingham Software's upcoming cricket management game, Cricket Coach 2009. Along with the screenshot, there also some exclusive features published by CricketGaming.net.
PcAdvisor Writes:
"That said, after a couple of sessions of playing International Cricket Captain 2008, I found myself fretting over my virtual Michael Vaughan's lack of form and the paucity of my bowling options, to the exclusion of more important things such as family, work and, you know, actual cricket. There are flaws here, but it if you like cricket and you enjoy football-management sims, you'll find International Cricket Captain 2008 a worthy purchase"
GameZine Writes:
"Not everything else is bad, though. The highpoint of the game is clearly the familiar BBC cricket theme tune being piped through your speakers, and for some reason it is quite pleasing to hear your bowlers appeal for an LBW."
"Sadly, at the end of the day, Cricket Captain is only really playable for those who refuse to remove their pads before getting in the shower. If you are desperate for a bit of silly mid-on action, most people would be far better advised to just get the most recent Brian Lara game."
