Cricket games have a long and storied history on consoles like the Playstation and Xbox, but we nowadays live in an era of fully mobile gaming. The advent of powerful smartphones and consoles like the Nintendo Switch means that you can take your love of cricket with you wherever you go. Here’s a rundown of some of the best fully portable cricket games currently available.
#1 Real Cricket 20
One for purists, Real Cricket 20 does a frankly phenomenal job of bringing cricket’s many (and occasionally confusing) nuances to the small screen. It does this by offering lots of different modes, including challenge and Road to the World Cup. The latter plays out somewhat like a career mode as you build your team towards World Cup victory. All formats of cricket are present and correct, and there’s a solid multiplayer mode, too.
#2 Smash Cricket
If Real Cricket 20 is the game of choice for cricket fanatics, Smash Cricket is more suited to the casual player. The emphasis is on big-hitting and dramatic slogs towards the boundary. Difficulty is low, but bombast is high, so expect lots of crowd noise when you thrash another six. Smash Cricket has some of the best graphics of any smartphone game; it comes with an array of varied challenges and multiplayer functions extremely well. If you like your cricket short and full of action, this is the game for you.
#3 Stick Cricket Premier League
Stick Cricket is a game that feels nearly as old as the Internet itself. It’s existed in basic form for years, but the latest itineration features advanced graphics and more complex gameplay than the “hit and hope” style of old. Gameplay is silky smooth with no hint of slowdown. The game is surprisingly well licensed, too, so players can choose any of their favorite teams from the Indian Premier League. Stick Cricket has come a long way since its early days, and this game stands as a testament to its achievements.
#4 The Umpire
While it might seem overly simplistic at first, this online pokie is heaps of fun and quite unique (not many cricket-themed pokies exist). You’ll find it in most real money casinos and it’s a must-play for cricket enthusiasts. The pokie itself is a simple, 3×3 affair with a single payline, but the cricket-themed bonuses set it apart from the crowd. Fans will love the background and graphics too, especially on the cricket symbols.
#5 World Cup Cricket Championship 2
A later version of this game was recently released, but World Cup Cricket Championship 2 remains the high point of the series. Most of its success can be attributed to the controls, which are fluid and intuitive, so it’s never been easier to smash boundaries. Despite its title, this isn’t a game that’s focused purely on the World Cup. Players can choose a variety of different matches (including the much longer Tests), and there are various challenges to complete. The graphics are a sight to behold, too.
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