Cricket 22 is a sports game that focuses on - as to be expected - the sport of cricket. After a rather messy launch, the game was patched and now it is in a much better state than before.
Thanks to the new patches which made the game actually playable, many people have been going to Cricket 22 in hopes of experiencing it anew for themselves. However, there are still some people who may end up getting lost along the way, or not knowing what to do. As such, these tips for fans new to the game should help quite a bit.
7 Try Using Direct Hits
Direct hits are only available during manual fielding. For people who are only using automatic fielding (which is still recommended), they will not have to worry about this, but direct hits can have a bit of a payoff.
When the ball starts going towards a close fielder, a new camera angle will come into play. The game will slow down, and the player will be given a button prompt. Succeeding this prompt will spark a direct hit, which can be what makes or breaks the player’s gameplay if they are skilled.
6 Make Sure To Try Appealing
Appealing starts as manual when a player first boots up the game of Cricket 22. In order to set it to automatic, the player will have to go into the settings and turn it on. A player should try to appeal as much as possible.
Appealing may actually be what saves the player a few times, as it can end up turning the tide back in the favor of the player. However, fans should not try to appeal too much, as they will only have a limited amount of reviews per game.
5 Don’t Be Afraid To Upgrade To Different Systems
Cricket 22 is available on many systems, and players are allowed to upgrade their game or switch it to a different console for free. A player does not have to worry about being shafted with a version of Cricket 22 on an older system.
Sometimes, players will want to use Cricket 22 on a different console, whether this is because the game plays on a different system, or they are on a newer version (and as such can get upgrades). Whatever the reason is, players can rest assured that there’s plenty of flexibility in this regard.
4 Experiment With Different Teams
There are many teams that a player can play as in Cricket 22. There are a few controversial choices of teams, yes, but that is alright, as there are plenty of options to scroll through during gameplay.
A player can try out all sorts of teams during gameplay. It may seem like switching teams are just for cosmetic purposes, but some teams actually do offer minor benefits (such as being able to swing faster, and so on). There is no harm in playing around with teams a little bit to get a feel for each one.
3 Set Fielding To Automatic
Even though manual fielding comes with the benefits of being able to make direct hits, it’s just a good idea in the long run for a player to set their fielding to automatic. It is far easier to have automatic fielding.
It is just downright difficult to use manual fielding. There are so many buttons that a player needs to press with manual fielding, that it is just better if a player changed it to automatic. A player needs perfect timing for Cricket 22, and anything that would slow them down or catch them off guard is not good for gameplay.
2 Take A Look At Unlicensed Teams
On top of there being official teams for a player to choose from in Cricket 22, there are also unofficial (or unlicensed) teams to use. These teams are fan-made by other players of the game.
These fan-made teams are actually pretty fun for a player to go through, and can work pretty well (if not better) than the official teams. Teams made by players are specifically tailor-made for certain goals, so a player who, for example, wants to have a team that can strike fast might find a player-made team specifically for that.
1 Learn About Net Sessions
Net sessions are actually very important when it comes to honing a player’s skills. It’s essentially practice mode in a way, and shouldn’t be overlooked at all. These net sessions can help a player learn more advanced skills to use in real matches.
There are actually quite a bit of options that are hidden away in the net session’s menu. This is strange, as turning these options on can help improve a player’s skills (such as facing off against a human or a machine, or the type of pitch a player wants).
Cricket 22 is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows.
