Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2848 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Codemasters
• Released on: 2007-03-23
• Rating: Universal, particularly children
• Platform: PlayStation2

Manufacturer's Description:
Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 expands the series’ trademark fluid, dynamic gameplay mechanics to deliver a thoroughly entertaining and competitive game that captures all the tension, skill and intensity of world-class international cricket. Thanks to the official ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 content, Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 features licensed players, including world cricket stars Andrew Flintoff, Ricky Ponting, Mahendra Dhoni, Muttiah Muralitharan and of course, Brian Lara himself.

In addition to players, the game leads with a dedicated ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 mode featuring all the official teams, stadia, kits and equipment of the tournament. Further modes include a fully licensed ICC Champions’ Trophy competition and exhibition matches including One Day Games, Test Matches and exciting 20-over run fests.

Brian Lara International Cricket 2007 adds extra depth to the series’ complete batting, bowling and fielding experience whilst retaining its trademark accessible playability. The acclaimed batting play sees the introduction of subtle edges, sweepshots and the ability to use your feet to dance down wicket and smash the ball over the boundary for six.

Bowling sees a much-improved set of delivery types, thanks to changes in the way the ball swings in the air and reacts off the pitch, showcasing Shane Warne’s huge variation of spinning deliveries and Steve Harmison’s raw pace and even reverse swing as the ball degrades. In Fielding, there’s a new reflex-testing slip catch system and players can now be run out at both ends and be stumped by alert wicket keepers.

A striking advancement is the photo-realistic visuals; with hundreds of real player likenesses being modelled in high detail, complete with animated facial expressions to capture the intensity and emotion of international cricket. Stadia, including all eight official World Cup venues, have also been created with a new level of textured detail and they make use of proprietary shader technology for realistic, subtle and changing lighting effects, such as time of day and weather.

Customer Reviews

Disappointed...
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.
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
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!