Overview & Technical Summary
High-stakes 3D cricket game
In
Cricket Career 2016,
embarking on your own virtual journey toward
cricket
stardom is easy. With
high-grade graphics
and
motion-captured shots
that elevate the overall experience, this free-to-play game will bring you authentically close to the
sport
. Start from the bottom and work your way upward through various
matches
and
tournaments
.
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Developed by Zealcity, Cricket Career 2016 is a super
realistic cricket
simulation
that thrusts you into the dynamic world of cricket. On it, you have to begin from scratch,
design your avatar
, and
win against opponents
in different matches. There are various
seasons
and
competitions
to overcome.
Forge your cricket championship destiny
As mentioned, players of Cricket Career 2016 will have to go through various steps in order to achieve absolute success in the sport. First, you have to create your own avatar — customize its
name
,
country of origin
,
skin tone
, and more. The customization options are plenty, although they are not diverse and
do not include more specific details
like being able to change facial features or the uniform.
Then, you will have to undergo a series of matches — a true-to-life season system that features
World Cups
,
domestic competitions
, and even
T20 leagues
— and rise above your opponents. What makes things more exciting is the superb
3D graphics
, complete with thrilling strokes and animations that are motion-captured through international cricket star
Murali Vijay
. There are
more than 30 stadiums
to play in, too.
Moreover, you can choose your starting batter from one of the
300 teams
across
10 countries
. As you play, you can also attract the attention of
virtual sponsors
, who will then aid you in your conquest to the top. Buying luxury items and
equipment upgrades
is possible as you earn money, improving your overall gameplay. However, it’s reported to have quite
a lot of bugs
that disrupt gameplay at times.
A game that’s worth your while
If you look past the intermittent bugs you will encounter, you will find that playing Cricket Career 2016 is a worthwhile experience. The premise is promising, requiring you to come up with your own little upstart cricket batter and take him all the way to the top of the ranks. Its detailed 3D graphics and animation add a layer of charm, too, especially the motion-captured moves from cricketer Murali Vijay.