Allan Border's Cricket (Genesis)

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Description

One of the few computer games recreating cricket, the traditional summer pastime in many English-speaking countries. The game had different licenses with well-known cricketers in different countries. It was Audiogenic's second cricket game, 8 years after Graham Gooch's Test Match.

All the international sides are present, with the chance to change the player data and choose the team yourself. Test match and limited-overs matches are available, with 1 or 2 innings per team, and you can turn the Leg-before-wicket dismissal off, which makes the game easier to understand.

There are 3 skill levels - Amateur, Professional and World Class. The bowling involves positioning a cursor to place the bowl, then controlling the speed/spin (depending on the type of bowler selected). Batting involves timing one of the many available shots, and fielding is largely automated.

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Alternate Titles

• "Jonty Rhodes Cricket" -- South African title
• "Graham Gooch World Class Cricket" -- UK title
• "Brian Lara Cricket: World Test Record Holder" -- Genesis tag-lined title
• "Brian Lara Cricket" -- European title

Part of the Following Groups

• Audiogenic World Class Sports series
• Brian Lara Cricket series
• Licensed title: Athletes

User Reviews

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Critic Reviews

Mean Machines	Jun, 1995	88 out of 100	88
Computer and Video Games (CVG)	Jun, 1995	77 out of 100	77

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Trivia

Player graphics

All the players in the game are depicted as Caucasians with dark hair - even in the versions licensed by West Indian star Brian Lara. It's as if the D'Olivera affair never happened.