Battle for the Ashes

Box front of Battle for the Ashes

Details

Released
1995
Developer
Audiogenic Software Ltd.
Publisher
Audiogenic Software Ltd.
Genre
Sports / Cricket
Players
Up to 2; single player, multiplayer
Type
Commercial
Platform
MS-DOS
Pack
eXoDOS
Manual
Included in the pack (PDF)

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Title screen of Battle for the Ashes
Title screen
Gameplay of Battle for the Ashes
Gameplay

About this game

Cricket internationals are known as 'test' matches, but to many English and Australian players, most games are a mere test of ability to play in the Ashes, the fabled tours between the 2 countries taking place roughly every 18 months. Those who regard everything else as a time-filling exercise between these ancient duels between colonial power and one-time convict dumping ground will appreciate this release from Audiogenic.

Battle For the Ashes was released at budget price, as a cut down of the company's cricket game, released under various licenses worldwide offering only 5-day matches between England and Australia. Gameplay is unchanged, with batting involving precise timing and stroke selection, and bowling involving waggling to set speed or spin, with control over where the ball pitches.