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Cricket 22

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

Cricket 22 delivers the Ashes, the Big Bash, The Hundred, and a multitude of other fan-favourite competitions! All-new mechanics, commentary, and a captivating, narrative driven career mode, will immediately immerse you in the ultimate cricket experience to date.

Global score

81/100

Genres

Simulator, Sport

Pros

  • Realistic and skillful gameplay
  • Engaging career mode with progression
  • Good graphics and animations
  • Customizable teams and players
  • Active developer support and updates

Cons

  • Bugs and glitches especially at launch
  • Limited licensed teams (e.g. india, ipl)
  • Fielding ai and mechanics need improvement
  • Some repetitive commentary and cutscenes
  • Online multiplayer connectivity issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have control over batting, bowling, fielding, and career decisions with customizable settings and roles."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game offers skill-based gameplay with timing, shot selection, bowling mechanics, and AI difficulty adjustments."

  • Competition
    3

    "Includes online multiplayer, leaderboards, and competitive modes, though some online issues reported."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long play sessions, career mode engagement, and habitual play despite some bugs."

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Some cooperative elements in multiplayer and team play, but mostly individual control over actions."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Community creation tools, custom teams, players, and tournaments allow creative expression."

  • Domination
    -2

    "Focus is on balanced team play and career progression rather than exerting superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game to relax, relieve frustration, and immerse in cricket away from real life."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily out of passion and interest rather than obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with controls, settings, shot types, and career strategies."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration mainly through discovering new shots, bowling styles, and career progression rather than new areas."

  • Expression
    3

    "Customization of players, teams, and career avatars supports self-expression."

  • Fantasy
    -1

    "Game focuses on realistic cricket simulation with licensed players and authentic gameplay."

  • Fellowship
    2

    "Some community and multiplayer interaction, but many players focus on solo career mode."

  • Growth
    4

    "Career mode and training systems encourage skill development and personal progression."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of video games with no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and active engagement during matches and career progression."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some social interaction in multiplayer but limited emotional or close relationship formation."

  • Leadership
    3

    "Players take captain roles in career mode, making strategic decisions and managing teams."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong emphasis on career progression, skill upgrades, and accumulating achievements."

  • Relaxation
    3

    "Players find flow and enjoyment balancing challenge and skill in gameplay."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Improved graphics, animations, and sound provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status
    2

    "Recognition through career achievements and online leaderboards, though not dominant focus."

  • Story
    3

    "Career mode includes narrative elements, cutscenes, and immersive cricket journey."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning field settings, bowling tactics, and batting strategies."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Tension and suspense from close matches and challenging gameplay moments."

  • Value
    3

    "Players perceive good value from gameplay depth and ongoing updates despite some bugs."

  • Violence
    -5

    "Game centers on constructive sports play, no combat or destructive elements."

  • Survival
    2

    "Managing wickets and match situations involves some survival-like challenge."

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    Last update: 06/03/2026