As the sole cricket title released for the Super Nintendo (SNES), this 1994 release by Beam Software takes a fast-paced, arcade approach to the gentleman’s game. It features a behind-the-batter perspective, digitised voice samples including the umpire’s “Howzat!” appeal, and eight international teams loosely based on their real-world rosters from the era.
How to Play
Players can compete in Test matches, One Day Internationals, or a World Series tournament. You control the batter’s stance, swing timing, and shot direction, while bowling involves selecting the ball type, pace, and pitch location. The default SNES controls map the D-pad to movement and aiming, while the face buttons are used for different shots and deliveries. In the browser, the D-pad is mapped to your arrow keys, with the SNES face buttons (A, B, X, Y) mapped to the Z, X, A, and S keys, and Start/Select mapped to Enter and Shift.
Tips
- When bowling fast deliveries, aim for the batter’s toes to throw a yorker, maximizing your chances of getting them out bowled or LBW.
- Moving around the batting crease before the bowler delivers can help create better angles for boundaries, but it leaves your stumps vulnerable if you misjudge the swing.
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