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3/5 |
OK, could be better
(July 05, 2008) |
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Technical Review
Graphics - 6/10
Sound - 7/10
Value 9/10 if you havent got rugby 06, but 2/10 if you have
Gameplay 7/10
Interface 8/10
Average 7/10 or 6/10
Pro:
-Easy to use simulation
-Real Players and teams, with original stadiums and kits (correct to 2008)
-Play real competitions and the 2007 world cup
Con:
-Too similar to Rugby 06
-Players move around the pitch unrealisticly
My Opinion
This game had potential, but as most of the people EA will be selling to will be fans of the Rugby series and have the previous one (06), they should have made a lot more changes to it. The only big difference is the 'World Cup' Mode, which is exactly what it says on the tin.
The graphics are just, well, not-good-enough. the players can only move in eight directions, and turn instantly to face the direction you want them to face. Having played FIFA 08, I expected the motion to be as fluent and realistic as in that, but its not. EA need to work on that before the 2010 version comes out.
My advice on this game: If you really want a rugby game with mediocre graphics, poorly stitched sound and boring commentry and you dont have Rugby 06, get it. |
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4/5 |
Great fun for kids and it improves their tactics
(March 10, 2008) |
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We've never had a rugby game before. This was given to my eldest for his birthday by someone whose son (11) had played it non stop since Christmas. My boys (13, 11, 9) have played it non stop since. It does occasionally freeze on our set up and (according to my 13 year old) its not brilliant on all the laws - you can late tackle with impunity (but not early tackle), it has a tendancy to penalise you for an un-straight throw-in at the line out even when the opposition wins the ball and it can't do some other laws well either. However, they have had enormous fun with it, and (according to their Dad and coaches) it has definitely improved their overall understanding of the game and its tactics as they can see the whole game and how different options can be played out. All they need now is the ball handling skills to put their vision into action. |
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2/5 |
Fresh of the shovel.
(February 09, 2008) |
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Let's not beat about the bush; If you've been following rugby all your life this review is for you. Firstly, this game is criminal. It has been released by EA without a care in the world. To be fair to EASports they release some excellent games but over the past two years they have decided to stop producing 'innovation' and go straight for the let's turn out the same crap and hope no one notices! Well, they have, but like loyal fans we all hope things will get better, Rugby 2009? Who will be brave enough to buy the first copy and write the review. I can assure this it wont be me. |
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2/5 |
If you love...
(November 22, 2007) |
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...Awkward interfaces, out of date graphics, lazy game design, inexplicable refereeing, completely random turn overs and rucks which bear no relation to what happens in real life then this game is for you. Sadly until the day Konami (or anybody else) create a Rugby "Pro Evo" we're stuck with EA's usual shallow and lazily designed franchise as the only real option for rugby fans. |
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5/5 |
I Love It!
(November 13, 2007) |
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Having not bought a rugby game for about 4 years (as the ones I have tried have been very poor) I was very impressed. The gameplay is fairly realistic, and at least penalties are given away by both sides (not just against you). Graphically it is excellent, and runs very smoothly (Windows XP, AMD X2 4600, GeForce 8800 GTS 640). I have had no lock ups or crashes as experienced by other reviewers. It lets you pick your international team from a huge pool of players (England at least) and has enough variety in the tournaments. The club rugby side of things is excellent if you are wanting to play the Guinness premiership, with most grounds accurately represented. My only criticisms are - it is too easy to score penalties, drop goals and conversions if you have a half decent kicker. It is fairly hard to defend against running rugby, and occasionally the AI lacks a little. Oh, and some of the 'superman' dives to score tries are OTT. Looking at the other reviews, this is definately worth buying if you don't own Rugby 06. It sounds like this game may suffer like the FIFA series, when slight refinement is not enough... |
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