Cricket 24

Cricket 24 is the latest cricket simulation game by Big Ant Studios, known for their long-standing dedication to cricket video games.

Serving as a successor to Cricket 22, this installment aims to deliver the most complete cricket experience yet.



With fully licensed teams, more than 50 stadiums, over 300 photogrammetry-scanned players, and expanded league participation including the Indian T20 franchises and Pakistan Super League (PSL), Cricket 24 for PC aspires to be the definitive virtual cricketing experience for fans around the world.

Key Features

Fully Licensed Teams & Leagues: Includes Australia, England, West Indies, New Zealand, Ireland, The Ashes, BBL, WBBL, CPL, The Hundred, and eight IPL teams.

Over 50 Realistic Stadiums: Every corner of the globe is represented with visually detailed venues.

Career Mode: Start as a club cricketer and rise to international fame. Balancing formats adds a layer of strategy.

Cross-Platform Play: Compete online with friends across all platforms.

Creation Tools: Use the Academy to create and share players, teams, and stadiums.

Overhauled Fielding: Redesigned to offer more control and realism.

Dynamic Cutscenes & Commentary: Career progression is enhanced by press conferences, interviews, and detailed commentary.



User Interface

Cricket 2024 for Windows maintains a familiar UI similar to Cricket 22, which is intuitive for returning players but might feel dated for new users.

Menus are neatly categorized, but lack the polish seen in other modern sports titles.



In-game interfaces are clean but sometimes disrupted by glitchy camera transitions or unclear replay visuals.

All recommendations for this excellent cricket game from the FileHorse review team.

Installation and Setup

Available on Steam for PC, the game requires a 64-bit OS and roughly 60GB of storage space.

Installation is straightforward, but an SSD is highly recommended to reduce loading times.

Upon first launch, users are prompted to configure gameplay sliders, which may overwhelm newcomers.

How to Play

Quick Match: Dive into a casual game with your favorite teams.

Career Mode: Customize a player and progress from local leagues to global stardom.

Tournament Mode: Create custom leagues, including IPL and PSL variants.

Academy: Modify or create players, teams, and stadiums, then share or download from the community.

Multiplayer: Engage in online or offline matches, now with cross-platform support.



FAQs

Does Cricket 24 support real IPL teams?
Yes, eight IPL teams are licensed, but the actual IPL tournament format is not officially included.

Can I play with friends on different platforms?
Yes, it supports full cross-platform play across PC and consoles.

Is the career mode improved from Cricket 22?
Only marginally. While presentation has improved, training features and off-field activities are reduced.

Are all international teams fully licensed?
No, the Indian national team and certain players from Pakistan are not fully licensed.

Is the fielding really better this time?
Fielding controls are revamped, but AI behavior remains inconsistent, affecting immersion.



Pricing

Cricket 24 is a premium title retailing around $49.99 USD at launch. Pricing may vary by region. Unlike previous editions, there is no free demo version, and post-launch updates are expected but not guaranteed.

System Requirements

Minimum:

• OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel i3 2100 / AMD FX 6300
• RAM: 8 GB
• GPU: GTX 770 / Radeon R9 270
• Storage: 60 GB
• DirectX: Version 12

Recommended:

• OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel i5 6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
• RAM: 8 GB
• GPU: GTX 1660 Ti / RX 5700XT
• Storage: 60 GB SSD preferred
• DirectX: Version 12

PROS

• Impressive variety of licensed teams and stadiums
• Cross-platform play increases accessibility
• Enhanced career mode immersion with press conferences and cutscenes
• More realistic ball physics and smoother gameplay than Cricket 22
• Expanded bowling and batting styles
• Strong customization via Academy tools
• Dynamic crowd ambiance enhances match realism
• Graphical improvements, especially in lighting and textures
• Authentic team kits and player likenesses
• Sliders allow fine-tuning of game difficulty and realism

CONS

• Poor fielding AI ruins pivotal match moments
• Commentary remains awkward and often inaccurate
• Career mode is stripped down with fewer training activities
• Licensing is inconsistent (missing Indian team, partial IPL)
• Bugs and animation glitches disrupt immersion
• Visuals of created players remain underdeveloped
• Lack of meaningful AI adaptation mid-match
• Absence of promised Pro Team mode at launch

Conclusion

Cricket 24 is a bold attempt by Big Ant Studios to create the most immersive and authentic cricket game to date.

It introduces a wealth of licensed content, improved visuals, and cross-platform gameplay, all of which push the franchise forward. However, these enhancements are overshadowed by lingering issues—particularly flawed AI, patchy licensing, and limited gameplay innovation.

Veterans of the series may appreciate the upgraded visuals and expanded team selection, but newcomers might struggle with the inconsistent fielding and clunky presentation.

This game shows promise, and future patches may elevate its standing, but at launch, it feels like an incremental upgrade rather than a generational leap. If you already own Cricket 22, this version may not be worth the full price—yet.