Customer Reviews
Not Suitable for Windows 7 - By: Andrew Stedman, 07 Jul 2010 
Becareful when buying this game as it is NOT applicable to Windows 7 & the makers of the game have no date set for any patches to download.
Exciting times ahead..... - By: The Dark Destroyer, 01 Jul 2010 
Only just received this game, which was obtained at a knock down price.
My only 2 gripes were that firstly, the disc installation defaults immediately to your C:Drive, if you want to put it elsewhere you need to click on the custom installation button & then typein the Drive number you want it to install to. This took 4 goes, before it responded to my demands. Secondly, you need to have the discin your computer/laptop whenever you want to play the game, not really what I wanted, especially, if you are going to play for several hours, the disc becomes very warm after a time.
On the plus side, the graphics are excellent, the manual covers all the techniques & training with the help of "Beefy" Botham's verbal tuitions which were interesting to listen to. It takes a while to get to grips with the way batsmen & bowlers behavein defence & attack modes, but, practice makes perfect. The sound effects are brilliant & allin all it's very good, Cannot give it top marks though I'm afraid because of my personal preferences, but, as a new PC cricket game it's nearly there.....
Cricket - By: Juan McGuinness, 13 Sep 2009 
Initially I really quite enjoyed this game however after a few short hours of play I became intensely annoyed with the difficulty swing between whupping kenya & getting bent over by the aussies.
My main gripe however is the inability to save the game mid test match which resultedin the PC being left on overnight.
Allin all it is great if you love cricket but not great if you have a passing interest & want some fun
Best cricket game out in the market, by far. - By: Umar L. Lone, 10 Sep 2009 
Well, what can i say. Ashes 09 is great fun, brilliant graphics/gameplay. Anyone who loves cricket will enjoy this latest release from codemasters. 10 out of 10! Best game availabein comparison to other EA or recent codemaster releases like brian lara so etc.. Don't waste time deciding on little things, purchase it & experience it for youself.
ashes 2009 pc - By: W. Bennett, 17 Aug 2009 I have had lots of cricket gamesin the past, this is the best so far. It looks fantastic & is very easy to get too grips with. You can play all modes of cricket & with any of the test playing nations.
Gameplay is ok, over rates when you are bowling is down to about 5 an over with good bowling & fielding.
Some reviews have gone on about only getting the opposition out with runouts. I have found that I get a side out with all varities of outs, LBW, bowling & catches. On average only one run out per innings, seems realistic to me. The commentry tends to be a bit repetitive, graphics are fantastic with the grounds & the background looking fantastic.
Like cricket? BUY IT....
