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Don Bradman Cricket 14

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 • 2014

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Quick resume

The first thing to think about when you start playing Don Bradman Cricket 14 is to forget what you know about Cricket games and start afresh…it's cricket like you've never seen it before!

Global score

87/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Sport

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    Pros

    • Authentic and challenging gameplay
    • Extensive customization and modding
    • Deep career mode with progression
    • Active community and multiplayer
    • Realistic cricket simulation

    Cons

    • Some bugs and animation issues
    • Repetitive commentary
    • Fielding ai can be frustrating
    • Requires controller for best experience
    • Online matchmaking can be slow

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have control over batting, bowling, fielding, and career progression with many customization options and ability to create players and teams."

    • Competence
      5

      "High skill ceiling with challenging controls for batting and bowling; rewarding mastery and realistic gameplay."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes online multiplayer and leaderboards but some complaints about low online player counts and matchmaking."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Players report addictive gameplay with long career modes and hundreds of hours played."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Multiplayer modes exist allowing cooperative play, but many players focus on solo career mode."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Extensive customization of players, teams, kits, and community-created content."

    • Domination
      -2

      "Focus on fair play and skill rather than exerting superiority; no reports of toxic domination."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game for immersive cricket experience and stress relief, escaping real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of passion for cricket and intrinsic interest."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players explore various shots, bowling styles, and strategies; modding community adds experimentation."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some exploration in career mode and different game modes, but mostly familiar cricket environments."

    • Expression
      4

      "Strong self-expression through player and team customization and modding."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Focus on realistic cricket simulation rather than fantasy or improbable events."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Active community and multiplayer modes foster social connection, though many play solo."

    • Growth
      4

      "Career mode and skill development provide learning and personal improvement opportunities."

    • Health
      -5

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

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and skillful input, not suited for idle or casual background play."

    • Intimacy
      -2

      "Some social interaction in multiplayer but limited emotional sharing or close relationships."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some leadership elements in career mode and team management but mostly individual control."

    • Progression
      4

      "Career mode progression, skill upgrades, and item/team collection provide strong progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Players find flow and satisfaction in mastering skills, though some tension in challenging gameplay."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Enjoyable visuals and sound design enhance sensory experience, though not highly stimulating."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition via online leaderboards and community, but not a primary focus."

    • Story
      1

      "Career mode offers some narrative immersion but no deep overarching plot."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires planning bowling and batting strategies, field placements, and match tactics."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Tension and excitement from close matches and challenging gameplay."

    • Value
      4

      "Players feel good value for money due to depth, replayability, and community support."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Focus on constructive sports simulation, no combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      3

      "Challenge of avoiding dismissal and managing resources in matches provides survival elements."

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