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Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play International
Cricket
Ricky
Ponting 2007 Pressure Play International Cricket is a PSP exclusive that was designed in
Australia for for not only local gamers but also international gamers
and features a variety of new gameplay modes and playability that
perfectly suits this handheld console. The game also features the ICC
Cricket World Cup 2007 license which allows gamers to experience 16
international teams, 240 licensed international players that include
international greats such as Kevin Pietersen and Brian Lara with real
player names and likenesses.
Probably the most noticeable aspect of
Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play is the Pressure Play mission Mode that
gives the gamer a variety of mini cricket challenges and classic
matches. Needless to say, this new aspect into the cricket gaming
franchise really allows the gamer to not only master the title but also
proves as a great tutorial and relive those classic cricket moments.
The first thing you will
notice about the title is the professional appearance of the game that
comes from the easy to navigate menu system and the catchy menu music.
Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play contains a variety of different gaming
options and also difficulty levels depending on the gamers level of
gaming experience and mastery of the PlayStation Portable.
Although the
title contains a variety of different gameplay modes that is perfect for
those gamers on the goal, for those wanting a little bit more contents
to their game, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 easily fills this void and
allows the player to select their team and hopefully make it through the
entire season.
For something a little bit of fun, it's also nice to play
some of the challenges in the title such as attempting to hit the
winning six in the last over the match which really makes this title
diverse, challenging, frustrating and entertaining. With that said, Codemasters have really nailed the realism of cricket in this title and
is as close as you can get from playing without actually being there.
The gameplay of Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play is perfect on the PSP
and the control system is perfectly mapped on the console without the
controls feeling too awkward or forced. The difficulty of the title
ranges from easy to difficult which depends on what level you are
playing. The batting and fielding aspects are great and your players are
easy to control. The only drawback to the title in terms of gameplay are
the sometimes long load times which is a tad frustrating for such a well
designed title.
Graphically, Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play is a visual treat on the
PSP and it's almost as if you are watching cricket on the television
with its realistic graphics and camera angles. The players have been
modelled on their real world counterparts and when you see Ricky Ponting
or Brian Lara, you really know who these players are. The stadiums are
well designed and have that real international atmosphere. The ball
physics are quite realistic thanks to the numerous algorithms the
designers have implemented into the title. Match that with realistic
"cricket" sound effects, the ambient sounds of the backgrounds and a
great soundtrack and Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play is a well made
title from start to finish.
In conclusion Ricky Ponting 2007 Pressure Play International Cricket is definitely a good
cricket game and is probably one of the best cricket games on any
console at the moment with its varied gameplay options and decent
graphics. The strange thing about cricket games is that you really need
to be a lover of the sport and if you are than I would definitely
recommend you check out this title for some good old fashioned cricket
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