Not the best Cricket game ever but decent.
http://www.planetcricket.net/games/downloads/file.php?id=907
http://www.planetcricket.net/games/downloads/file.php?id=909
But due to the unfortunate collapse of Transmission games you cannot play online after installing these patches BUT it refines the single player game to a degree ! and you can still play online if you just play without those patches means just make a back-up before you patch the game SO if you'd buy the original game its just 300 INR means just 5.46 $ !!
and trust me this is the BEST cricket game made on earth ! There is NO other cricket game which even plays decently
>>You can play online without Beta patches !!!
>>You can also play more refined single player with Beta patches (Only if you have the original game)
>>You can patch this game you can get all sorts of HQ mods and player names etc made by various indie programmers which makes the gameplay experience brilliant !!
http://www.planetcricket.net/games/ashescricket2009/quickstart.php
SO if you're a cricket fan and are willing to buy a good cricket game THIS IS the best option and better than nothing and i appreciate anyone who buys the original release !
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Gameplay(8.5)
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Its better than any other cricket game on earth and with the official patches and mod kits the gameplay is MUCH MUCH better Trust me !! online gameplay is a BLAST all you need is a decent net connection more than 257 kbps especially playing online is the real reason I've brought the retail version !
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Multi-player 9.0
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Even though you can't play this game online with Beta patches you can still have fun with your friends if you can hook up a controller and play with them
and online play is a blast many ppl are playing this game in 2012 so plz join the lobby !!
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Sound (6.0)
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The commentary is plain and lifeless even with guys like Shane warne the commentary is so uninteresting and robotic but it doesn't matter just switch it off other than that it has decent sound effects
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Graphics (8.9)
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Its the best looking cricket game on earth as i said HQ models and next-gen graphics they make this game much much better you can get all the realistic Logos bats,latest jerseys by downloading mods from planet cricket.com and i have tried them they are done by professionals
Sample >> http://www.planetcricket.net/forums/ashes-cricket-2009-downloads-forum/kabookas-ac09-mods-kabookaburras-out-58481.html
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Content (8.0)
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>>You can play competitive online matches which is great !
>>You can play awesome single player with Beta 1&2 patches makes test matches more realistic and fun
>>You can mod to enhance the gameplay experience
>> But even with that online play just BLOWS !
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Fun Factor (10)
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I'll give this game an overall 10 because this is the best cricket game available at an affordable cheap price with so much of content !!! ALL those whiners are having either slow internet or a pirated version !!
I'll mention the "Other" possible cricket game options
EA Cricket 07 = It is dated and pretty much of restricted gaming experience --
BCKT 07 = It is unrealistic but to some extent fun i don't know if ppl still play this online or not
Cricket Revolution = How can i define this game ? it is close to ashes 09 but somehow its not better than ashes09
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Final verdict
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FOR ANY CRICKET FAN THIS GAME IS A MUST BUY !! ESPECIALLY IF you're an ASIAN CRICKET FAN !! all INDIAN servers are dedicated playing this game online in 2012 !!!
PLEASE BUY this game so that Codemasters MAY change their mind and finally produce another cricket game !! PLZ SUPPORT CRICKET FANS !! T_T
plz support the devs and original release !