Brian Lara International Cricket

If you enjoy the short games of cricket instead of the longer tournaments, then Brian Lara International Cricket is an option. The graphics are not that great, but the movements are all right if you enjoy slow and steady. You can play in the ICC World Cup, which is one of the best features of the game. Most of the games that you will play will take place in one day. You don't have to take the team to various locations over the course of only a few days in order to get a game completed.

Features:

1.Fast-Paced One-Day Warm-Up Match

In the Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 demo, experience the intensity of a one-day warm-up match played at The Oval. Engage in thrilling gameplay as you take on the challenging opponents of England, Australia, or the West Indies. Show off your cricket skills and aim to score runs by smashing the ball to all parts of the boundary.

2.Play as Iconic Cricketing Nations

Choose to represent England, Australia, or the West Indies in the demo. Each team offers unique gameplay styles, strengths, and strategies. Represent your favorite cricketing nation and strive for victory against formidable opponents.

3.Exciting Gameplay with Brian Lara Inspiration

Emulate the legendary batsman Brian Lara by trying to master the art of boundary hitting. Take inspiration from Lara's world record-breaking performances and aim to recreate his iconic shots. The demo provides an opportunity to emulate Lara's aggressiveness and precision on the cricket field.

4.Voice Commentary (Full Demo)

While the smaller version of the Brian Lara International Cricket 2005 demo in question does not include voice-over commentary, the full 900MB demo available on the Codemasters website provides this additional feature. Immerse yourself in the game with live commentary that enhances the overall gameplay experience and provides valuable insights into the action.

Game Modes:

Test Matches are the proper tests of endurance. They last for days and require careful strategy to declare at the right time, manage your bowlers’ energy levels, and pace your innings.

One-Day Internationals (ODIs): ODIs are shorter and faster-paced than Test matches, giving players the chance to hit big from the very beginning. This mode focuses more on aggressive strategies, making it an exciting option for players who love quick action.

World Cup Mode: Compete in the Cricket World Cup, taking your team through the stages of the tournament to claim the trophy.

Custom Matches: If you’re in the mood for something specific, custom matches let you set the parameters like team strength, weather, and even overs per side.

Advantages:

The Spice Of Life

For a start there's just about every variety of cricket imaginable. You can have pyjama-based fun in one-day (or night) games; there's a World Cup and a World Series (unfortunately you have to have Australia in that because it's theirs); and there are Tests, Test Series and even an entire Test year. Up to seven years, in fact - in a row, with all your schedules worked out for you. Obviously this would take seven real years to complete, but it's there if you want it. And, Codemasters being Codemasters, there's a password-based Classic Match option (one of those 'win one and you get the next match' efforts). You can go pinch-hitting crazy playing as Sri Lanka versus the Aussies in the World Cup Final at Lahore; thrash the arse off the Aussies in Botham's match at Headingley 1981; and so on.

Oh, What An Atmosphere (Trad.Arr)

And then there's the atmosphere, which the game oozes like a fast-bowler's jockstrap after a long spell up the slope in Karachi. Brian Lara Cricket is really nicely put together, right from when you get Jonathan Agnew and 'Battling' Boycott discussing the pitch. They exchange jolly remarks about Agnew's lack of Bowling ability. They avoid jokes about hook shots. And so on. It's slick, just like on the telly/radio (delete as appropriate).

The grounds (garnered from all the Test-playing countries) look like the real thing, with a real sense of distance when the ball's whacked skywards. They have different weather conditions - and different pitches - as a result (Bowling is affected by the pitches too. Don't worry, you get a handy chart to help.) Shadows lengthen as the day wears on. Even the crowds react appropriately: the English get pissed and start singing boorishly; New Zealanders get pissed and start reappraising their relationships with lanolin-rich farmyard animals; Sri Lankan Tamil Tigers attack the ground in a bus-bomb... Well, sort of.

So How Does It Play?

Pretty well. The players are well-animated and move fluidly to play shots and field (more on that in a minute). Batting is good, with a wide range of shots, and it works logically - play a cut against a ball going down the leg side and you look a right tit. Which is how it should be. Bowling is more or less enjoyable according to who you're bowling with: leg spinners can vary things with googlies and flippers; off-spinners have arm balls, and swing bowlers move it either way; the fast bowlers are the least rewarding to use, with just a slower ball in their repertoire. However, all bowlers can be given pace by a bit of button bashing.

Conclusion:

Named after one of the greatest cricket players in history, Brian Lara Cricket download free delivers an authentic cricketing experience while keeping things accessible for new players. If you're a game veteran or just discovering the world of cricket, this title presents a perfect combination of strategy and action. With teams and players to choose from, it provides an actual cricket experience at your fingertips.