Top 10 Lacrosse Video Games

Lacrosse, similar to other sports, has seen many adaptations of the sport in various forms of media. In terms of video games, there are several lacrosse-themed titles to choose from. Read on to learn more about the best lacrosse video games on the market.

What Are the Best Lacrosse Video Games?

1. Casey Powell Lacrosse 18
2. Casey Powell Lacrosse 16
3. College Lacrosse 2019
4. Blast Lacrosse
5. NLL Lacrosse 2010 & 2011
6. College Lacrosse 2012
7. College Lacrosse 2014
8. Flick Lacrosse Lite
9. Lacrosse Shot
10. Lacrosse Dodge

1. Casey Powell Lacrosse 18

Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 is the best lacrosse video game available. It was released in April 2018 for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows. The game features the most detailed graphics and gameplay of any lacrosse video game to date. Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 allows gamers to play a fast-paced, realistic, and entertaining simulation of both lacrosse games and practices.

New features include the ability to customize stadiums, logos, and team’s identities. Additionally, newly enhanced AI allows the game to feel more authentic by taking into account the complexity and tactics of real offensive and defensive possessions in the sport. Overall, no video game today offers a more realistic and personalized depiction of lacrosse play than Casey Powell Lacrosse 18.

2. Casey Powell Lacrosse 16

Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 is another popular lacrosse video game and a unique predecessor to Powell Lacrosse 18. It was the first popular lacrosse game to be marketed by pairing the iconic Casey Powell name with a video game title. The game was released in March 2016 for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and Microsoft Windows.

Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 featured both singleplayer and multiplayer gameplay with impressively realistic player movements, shooting, and passing techniques. The game included all the key elements of lacrosse including dodging, face-offs, quick stick shooting, ground balls, and transition offense and defense. Before the release of Casey Powell Lacrosse 18 which added numerous improvements, Casey Powell Lacrosse 16 was the standard for lacrosse video games.

3. College Lacrosse 2019

College Lacrosse 2019 is the best lacrosse game for mobile devices available. It was released in early 2019 for IOS and Android phones. The game features full field gameplay with realistic mechanics, online multiplayer, player customizations, and team upgrades and unlocks. Since this game is for mobile devices and not gaming consoles, it naturally doesn’t have the same high quality graphics as games higher on this list.

College Lacrosse 2019 does provide gamers with smooth and entertaining handheld gameplay that exceeds most expectations for a mobile video game. The game is based on collegiate level lacrosse but does not utilize the namesakes or logos of any real NCAA lacrosse programs. Although this game is a step below its console counterparts, College Lacrosse 2019 is definitely the best lacrosse video game currently playable for mobile devices.

4. Blast Lacrosse

Blast Lacrosse is a classic video game and one of the first lacrosse games ever made. It was released on Playstation in 2001 from Sandbox Studios and Acclaim Sports. This iconic lacrosse game was officially licensed to the National Lacrosse League and featured all nine NLL teams at the time. Unlike most lacrosse video games today, Blast Lacrosse is based on 5-versus-5 indoor lacrosse instead of larger scale outdoor lacrosse.

The gameplay in Blast Lacrosse is similar to NBA Jam or NFL Blitz games where players receive a bonus for scoring a hat trick or being “on fire.” Filled with powerful checks, skilled dodges, and high speed shots, this game is a thrilling representation of the sport. Blast Lacrosse was one of the most fun games of its time and set the standard for lacrosse video games of the future.

5. NLL Lacrosse 2010 & 2011

NLL Lacrosse 2010 and NLL Lacrosse 2011 are a series of indie games featuring the National Lacrosse League. The two video games are included in one ranking because they are essentially the same game released in consecutive years, with minor changes. NLL Lacrosse 2011 is playable via Xbox 360’s indie games channel for $5, but it is not playable on any other consoles at the moment.

NLL Lacrosse 2010 was released in early 2010 and was the first lacrosse video game to have an official company sponsor (Reebok). The games featured all eleven NLL teams at the time and their players. Although these games were not extremely popular due to their small budget, they still provided a fun and mostly accurate simulation of playing lacrosse. This was pleasing to fans who had been waiting years for another lacrosse video game to be released.

6. College Lacrosse 2012

College Lacrosse 2012 is an in-depth indie game that provides the full lacrosse experience. It was released in early 2012 to be playable on Microsoft Windows, with a plan to release the game for Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and IOS devices in the following years. The game featured impressive graphics for its time and had an accurate representation of lacrosse mechanics.

College Lacrosse 2012 offered single players, online multiplayer, and challenge modes. The game uses a joystick shooting mechanic, which was unique in comparison to other lacrosse video games at the time. The game’s unique control scheme allowed for realistic movements and responsive shooting, passing, and checking while playing the game. Although College Lacrosse 2012 never made it to its full release on other consoles, the game had promising gameplay that kept fans entertained and visually pleased.

7. College Lacrosse 2014

College Lacrosse 2014 was the first ever full-field lacrosse video game for mobile devices. It was released in 2014 for IOS and Android devices via their respective app stores. The game has quick play or full season modes, where players can participate in an entire 14 week college lacrosse season.

College Lacrosse 2014 includes features like player progression, roster customization, and enhanced abilities as the season progresses. The fast paced gameplay has quick and realistic animations for face-offs, ground balls, dodging, shooting, passing, and more. As the original 10 versus 10 mobile lacrosse game, College Lacrosse 2014 was a huge hit among lacrosse fans until it was replaced by College Lacrosse 2019.

8. Flick Lacrosse Lite

Flick Lacrosse Lite is a fun mobile lacrosse game that has mini-game-style gameplay. It was released in 2013 for IOS and Android devices in conjunction with a few other lacrosse-based mobile games. The goal of Flick Lacrosse Lite was to raise awareness and collect funding for the future release of College Lacrosse 2014.

Flick Lacrosse Lite allows players to practice their shooting techniques with a flicking motion on their mobile devices. Players gain points by shooting at targets or ripping corners to build up streaks in a designated amount of time. While the game isn’t a full field competitive lacrosse game, it certainly provides an entertaining gaming experience with great attention to detail.

9. Lacrosse Shot

Lacrosse Shot is another mobile device mini-game style lacrosse video game that arose in the early 2010s. It was released in 2013 along with Flick Lacrosse Lite and Lacrosse Dodge with the purpose of raising funding and awareness for the larger scale College Lacrosse 2014 game. You can download Lacrosse Shot on IOS or Android devices from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Lacrosse Shot uses a third-person point-of-view and has multiple game modes and difficulties to practice shooting. In the game, players are placed in front of the goal with the challenge of scoring or hitting targets to win coins. The game has online leaderboards where players can compare their performance to others. Lacrosse Shot is very similar to Flick Lacrosse Lite and is yet another entertaining pastime for lacrosse fans looking to game on their mobile devices.

10. Lacrosse Dodge

Lacrosse Dodge is a unique mobile game that features mini-game style play focused on offensive dodges in lacrosse. It was the third game released in preparation for College Lacrosse 2014. The game is playable on IOS and Android mobile devices. The most unique aspect of Lacrosse Dodge is its utilization of tilt mechanics for gameplay and dodging techniques. Players can quickly avoid defenders or obstacles by using different dodges to gain coins. Overall, Lacrosse Dodge is a fun, creative, and low-stakes mobile game for any lacrosse fan.

Honorable Mentions

PLL Lacrosse Top Shelf

PLL Lacrosse Top Shelf is a mobile shooting video game produced by the Premiere League Lacrosse itself. In this game, players take on the personas of some of the best lacrosse players in the PLL and practice shooting on goal either by themselves or against other players on the platform. By successfully playing the game, new items and players can be gradually unlocked. Though it does not mimic real-time lacrosse play, PLL Lacrosse Top Shelf is a fun mobile game for fans of lacrosse and simple shooting games.

Lacrosse Arena

Lacrosse Arena is an animated lacrosse video game available on mobile devices. The gameplay is fast-paced and chaotic, as you play 3v3 against your opponent. The online features casual and ranked matches, and the season mode allows you to unlock up to 30 unique characters. Player skills can also be upgraded by playing in the season mode.

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