Blackout Rugby Manager

About

Blackout Rugby is a modern, multiplayer, social, world class Rugby Manager Game. Take control of a novice rugby club and sidestep and fend your way to glory. Take on people all around the world as you strategise, conquer the league, battle your way up the ladder, and build up your club infrastructure.

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+19

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic rugby management experience with depth in team management and tactics.
It is not pay-to-win, allowing players to compete effectively without spending money.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on improving the game, creating a supportive community.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and stability issues, particularly in the tutorial and account creation process.
The match engine is poorly designed, leading to unrealistic gameplay and frustrating experiences.
Many players feel the game is heavily reliant on microtransactions and time-gating mechanics, making it feel like a mobile game.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its absurd mechanics, indicating a need for further development and refinement.
- “The mechanics in this game are absolutely ridiculous in the best way possible.”
- “I hope we see more gameplay developed in future updates.”
- “The mechanics in this game are absolutely ridiculous.”
- “I hope we see more gameplay developed.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users are highly impressed with the graphics, praising their quality and visual appeal, which enhances the overall experience. The well-executed tutorial further complements the graphics, contributing to a positive reception of the game's visual elements.
- “Loving the graphics and team management so far, and I'm excited to see how it progresses!”
- “The tutorial is really well done, and the graphics are amazing...”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be highly unstable, with numerous bugs affecting the overall experience.
- “Way too buggy.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised by fans, who feel it perfectly encapsulates the essence of what makes it exceptional, drawing players into its immersive world.
- “If you are a fan of the game and want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of what is truly the greatest game on earth, then this game captures exactly that.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a mobile-style monetization model that heavily relies on microtransactions and time gates, allowing players to pay real money to bypass these limitations.
- “The game features a mobile-style monetization system that heavily relies on microtransactions and time gates, which can be bypassed with real money.”
- “I appreciate that while there are microtransactions, they don't feel overly aggressive and allow for a fair gameplay experience.”
- “The monetization model is balanced, offering optional purchases without making them feel necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “This isn’t a PC game; it's a mobile-style game very heavy on microtransactions and time gates (which you can pay real money to get around).”
- “The monetization system is incredibly aggressive, making it feel like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide a fun experience.”
- “I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend money just to enjoy the game, which ruins the overall experience.”