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Review of International Cricket Captain 2001 Ashes Edition on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Jan 2001
Cover image of International Cricket Captain 2001 Ashes Edition on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 01 Jan 2001
Genre: Sports Simulation
Developer: Empire Interactive
Publisher: Empire Interactive

Introduction

Imagine being the captain of a cricket team, where your biggest worry isn't the weather or your team's fitness but whether you accidentally selected a player who thinks a two-played role is a new hairstyle. Welcome to the wonders of 'International Cricket Captain 2001: Ashes Edition' for the PlayStation, where cricket meets comedy. Yes, that's right; put down the Jenga, it's time to become a digital cricketing genius, or at least try to be!

Gameplay

In this hilarious journey of leadership, you get to manage an English County Cricket squad, which would inevitably lead to the ultimate honor (or tragic sitcom), being asked to captain the national side! As if the pressure of getting picked wasn't enough, you also need to figure out how to juggle player transfers and scouting times without it turning into a game of musical chairs where someone ends up crying. You'll coach players, scout opposition teams, and most importantly, endure your share of digital cricketing drama! Oh boy, just when you thought the only drama involved was at the punter level. Oh, the shame! The game hints at elaborate strategy with charts and graphs, so be prepared to impress your friends with your fluent cricket jargon shortly after hours upon hours of fumbling about. Want to buy your star player? Get your financial caper right or you might be left with an old sock as your only player. Want to manage a team through a grueling season? Hope you have enough patience, because whether they are bulky bowlers or featherweight batsmen, your players are destined to bungle it at least once, and you'll want to smack your head for frustratingly navigating through decisions and strategies that make Jenga look easy...

Graphics

Calling the graphics breathtaking would be as misleading as saying cricket doesn't involve enough tea breaks. They're functional, and by that, I mean they're like your pretty average Sunday league cricket graphics-good enough to know what's going on but not quite enough to grab a director's attention at a gaming convention. It's clear that this game was made for the nostalgic gamer who remembers 2001 fondly, so if you expected a Windows 95 aesthetic with a bit of flair, newsflash: you might want to adjust those expectations while settling in for a nice nostalgic trip! You'll find it hard to be overly critical on the graphics when you're wrapped up in the tactics of leading a team through to the Ashes, but a sparkly finish wouldn't have hurt anyone now, would it?

Conclusion

In conclusion, 'International Cricket Captain 2001: Ashes Edition' is a delightful bundle of strategy, simulating your dreams of becoming the ultimate cricket savior with a healthy streak of digital hilarity. Whether you're trying to manage the boys or laughing at players who decided to have a mental day during a major match, you're bound to be entertained! While it might not break any boundaries in graphics or gameplay, it's a delightful smorgasbord of management fun. So, grab your controllers, channel your inner cricket captain, and try not to give your real coach a heart attack with your wild strategies? Let the game commence and remember, when all else fails: blame the weather or the umpire - it's basically the universal language of cricket!

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