In India, the excitement of playing cricket in a tight alley often surpasses the thrill of a traditional field game. Capturing this unique experience, an indie Indian studio named 5th Ocean Studios has launched their latest cricket game, Gully Gangs: Street Cricket, into Open Beta on Android.

Not Your Typical Cricket Sim

Gully Gangs: Street Cricket introduces a fresh twist to the genre with its 4v4 multiplayer format, set amidst the bustling Indian gullies—narrow alleys that are a hallmark of Indian neighborhoods. This game marks the first-ever 4v4 street cricket experience, where players can engage in rooftop catches, dodge scooters, and even deal with the inevitable yelling from nosy uncles warning about broken windows. Adding to the excitement, the game also supports a 1v1 mode for those looking for a more intimate challenge.

In Gully Gangs: Street Cricket, players can unleash powerful moves and communicate with their team through voice chat. This feature allows for real-time sledging, dropping emojis in the middle of a match, and executing some sneaky tricks to outsmart opponents. The game's environments are rich with the vibrancy of Indian neighborhood life, featuring broken stumps, makeshift pitches, and unpredictable bounces off uneven walls.

Customization is a key component of the game, enabling players to build their gang, dress them in funky outfits, and unlock various skins to personalize their gameplay experience.

Gully Gangs: Street Cricket Is Now in Open Beta

Currently, 5th Ocean Studios is rolling out numerous updates for Gully Gangs: Street Cricket, including new street maps, fresh outfits, regular events, clan wars, and an upcoming esports mode. The game will also feature leaderboards, daily and weekly challenges, and intense gang vs. gang matchups.

While the game is exclusively available on Android during its Open Beta phase, 5th Ocean Studios plans to expand to iOS and Steam in the future. They are also working on full controller support and cross-platform features to enhance the gaming experience. If you're eager to dive into the world of street cricket, you can download Gully Gangs: Street Cricket from the Google Play Store.

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