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Brian Lara Cricket 2007 (PS2) | 
| From: Codemasters
Category: Video Games
List Price: £29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 3950
Platform: Playstation2
Rating: To Be Announced
Media: Video Game
Age: 3 - 18 years
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5024866333466
ASIN: B000MDYYSO
Release Date: March 23, 2007
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Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 Disappointed... September 26, 2008
After the fantastic 'Brian Lara International Cricket 2005', I expected another great game in the Brian Lara franchise.
Instead I got a silly game which even on the hardest mode 'Test' you are bound to get the opponent out for under 100 or even 50!
Like the last game this game has a silly name for players on normal mode but unlike the last game you cannot edit them.
The unlockables aren't 'Classic XI' or 'World XI', there are bats and caps.
Overall this is probably the worst cricket game, and yes I cans say that after playing the last game and this one.
I've just got one question which I'm curious about from my review for 'Brian Lara International Cricket 2005', who's S. Akhti? (Sarcastic)
Thank you for reading my review.
4/10.
 Not up to the test. May 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The game is quick, slick and can be fantastic at times.
Mainly in the limited overs area of the game.
Graphics, from players to a selection of grounds looks great, the bowling is simple and so easy to pick up with batting just the same.
But after playing the game for a couple of hours it can quickly become infuriating.
The makers of the game havent seemed to grasp the concept of test cricket, except the fact that it lasts 5 days.
While bowling, opposition batsmen attempt a shot at every single ball.
There is a facility to leave the ball, but the players are very much in T20 mode.
Because batting is so easy, batsman can score off of even the most difficult of balls.
Looking to swing the ball away, outside the off-stump 6 times an over with 'Matthew Higgert' normally means being spread around, and as a result means going for way more then 6 runs an over.
Because the batsmen find it so easy, you change your bowling methods, and mix it up to more of a one-day style which just reveals the unrealstic game play.
In EA cricket, you can play the game in the style one looks for in cricket.
I personally enjoy crafting shots, exposing spaces and latching on to that bad ball to build a target, Just like in real test cricket.
Taking wickets can be easy.
arrowing into the stumps will bring a wicket pretty quickly, as the batsmee are always looking to score, which means they often make mistakes.
Instead of having that sense of pride of taking a wicket through skill or graft.
All this means a 2 innings each test match can be over on the first day.
You will quickly become infuriated as the batsmen take a shot which goes to a fielder, the batsmen dont take a run, infact they dont move an inch, let alone leave the crease.
The ball gets fired into the keeper where they enthusiastically crash into the stumps to remove the bails.
At first its a novelty that the programmers could allow such a thing to happen so often, but it quickly become enfuriating as it happens so often and leads to the appeals from players and judgement from umps which just takes time.
The custom squad feature is almost completely useless.
I spent a bit of time creating a Gloucestershire team to replicate the current squad, only to find that you can only use a custom squad in exhibition limited overs games.
If you're looking to invest some quality hours into building up a game, definatley go for the EA cricket.
It has an in depth player and game details, including english and Australian county teams, players and stats.
T20, pro40, friends provident and LV county league games.
Over a league it also keeps records of player averages, high scores, partnerships, wicket, catches etc stats.
The gameplay and graphics are of a high quality, as you would expect from EA, they might not be as bright and creative as the Brian Lara game, but is much more realistic, playable and detailed.
If you're a real cricket fan and want the experience, go for EA.
If you just want a quick T20 game every now and then, and are willing to overlook some terrible flaws, this game can be exciting and fun.
A good game spoiled by needless additions March 14, 2008
This is potntially a very good game. Both batting and bowling can be enjoyable with a nice selection of shots and good variation of balls on offer. However nearly all the enjoyment of bowling is entirely runied by the manual catching. it is virtually impossible to take a catch, you have to have superhuman reactions to hold onto even simple chances.
The fielding training is equally laughable. You have catching practice. But it is a LOT easier to catch the ball when you know it's coming to you every ball. This feature is a complete joke and takes the overall rating down to a 2 from a potential four or five. Though I've only had the game a few days I have failed to take a single catch!
 non stop action December 24, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Brian lara 2007 is a arcade type of cricket game non stop fun bowling out or sixes. This time your wicket keeper can catch manualy. And you can throw to both ends. It still could be licensed. But if you had a problem choosing between brian lara and cricket 07 I would go for brian lara.
A typical average game August 4, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After playing BLC 2005 i thought this would be a superb game and how wrong was I.
Graphics have almost stayed the same no difference between them and players are unlicensed. How would you like to play with A.Flantiff and S.Hermason in custom matches?
In the world cup games however teams and players are licensed and the game seems to be better. Fielding is very annoying as the wicket keeper always stumps and the crowd always jeer which is soo annoying. Fielding is also very slow and if you overthrow the other team have time to get 4 runs.
Batting is incredibly easy with almost every ball going for a 4 or a 6 and my highest score is over 1000 runs for 5!
I would recommend you to stay with EA's Cricket series as they rule the number 1 spot of cricket games.
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