Negatives – the graphics let this game down compared to other popular sports games of the time.ģ. Positives– as close to rugby union as it has got! Only a fraction of the world’s teams and stadia were officially licensed which certainly took away from the overall feel. The game was lauded for being the most accurate depiction of rugby yet but was criticised for not having enough updates from Rugby ‘08 as well as being limited in terms of gameplay and content. The producers were helped along by The Rugby Forum to bring an extra understanding of what the rugby public was looking for in a video game. Produced by HB Studios under the EA Sports label, the game was released in September 2011 just in time for the kick off of the RWC 2011 in New Zealand. Rugby World Cup 2011 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360)Īnticipation for this game was high as no rugby game had been released since Rugby ‘08. Negatives – some players had a lethal hand off which, when engaged at the correct angle, was un-tackleable.Ģ. The game also included “Team Lomu” which was a team with 15 Jonah Lomu’s, a terrifying prospect to be up against in the game!
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Jonah Lomu Rugby (PC, PlayStation One, Sega Saturn) The consoles that this game was available for show just how long we have had to wait for a good rugby computer game! Developed by Codemasters, published by Rage Software and released all the way back in 1997, the graphics for a rugby game were far superior to anything seen before.įeaturing commentary from Bill Beaumont and the late Bill McLaren, this game is still the benchmark for most rugby fans. With the release of these two games imminent, we thought now would be a good time to take a look back at the Top Rugby Union Computer Games ever released…ġ.
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From HB Studios, makers of Rugby ’08 and Rugby World Cup ’11, we have Rugby ’15, and for those more into the managerial side of the game, Pro Rugby Manager 2015 from 505 Games and Cyanide. However, this all may be about to change with the release of not one, but TWO rugby computer games this autumn. For years rugby fans have been left disappointed and downright appalled by the poor quality of the few games that do come out. For a long time there has been a huge shortage of any video games for rugby, nevermind any good ones.
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