Pro Rugby Manager 2015
- September 18, 2014
- Cyanide
Get on SteamPro Rugby Manager 2015 is a rugby union simulation game where you manage a team's finances, facilities, staff, and roster. Officially licensed teams from the Aviva Premiership Rugby, PRO12, and Ligue Nationale de Rugby leagues are available. On match day, you can set tactics and make real-time changes in 2D or 3D views. The game also includes training, physio, and tactic management.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Some players found the game enjoyable and addictive, especially for rugby fans.
- The licensing for teams and players is well done, and the 3D matches are considered stimulating by some players.
- A few players appreciated the game as a nostalgic rehash of Pro Rugby Manager 2005, finding it worth the low price they paid.
- The game is criticized for being a poor re-release of Pro Rugby Manager 2005, with many features removed and minimal updates.
- Numerous bugs and glitches plague the gameplay, including issues with substitutions, player ratings, and overall game mechanics.
- Many players expressed disappointment in the lack of depth and realism, stating that the game fails to reflect the complexities of rugby management.
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as basic, clunky, and outdated, often comparing them unfavorably to older gaming systems. While some praise the match engine, the overall visual presentation is considered subpar and in need of significant improvement to meet modern standards.
“I applaud the match engine and graphics; this was over and above what I was expecting.”
“I can completely overlook graphical anomalies in this, such as the rucking.”
“Aside from the basic graphics, it fails at a number of simple hurdles - nothing fancy, nothing complicated, just the basics.”
“The UI is very clunky, graphics are pretty shocking by today's standards and team tactics are far too basic, with no control over how your team plays.”
“I have seen better graphics on a PlayStation 1.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many reviewers noted that it feels like an incomplete product, with issues persisting even in basic gameplay elements, and it appears to be a rehash of previous versions rather than a polished new release. Overall, the stability of the game is considered poor, detracting significantly from its enjoyment.
“Has a lot of bugs and glitches, and a lot of player ratings are wrong!”
“So buggy it's unbelievable, pretty much an exact rehash of the last prm.”
“I know money and funds can be an issue, but that is no excuse for releasing a terribly buggy and totally incomplete piece of garbage.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being significantly stripped down from its predecessor, resulting in shallow mechanics and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. Players report a lack of control over key aspects like training and match management, outdated user interface, and various gameplay issues such as incorrect player behavior and statistics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as frustrating and lacking depth.
“Actually, I shouldn't say it's the exact same game; it has actually had a lot of features removed from the original that made PRM2005 more enjoyable, such as individual orders and options in the 3D gameplay mode.”
“Actually, I shouldn't say it's the exact same game; it has actually had a lot of stuff removed from the original that made PRM2005 more enjoyable, such as individual 'orders' and options in the 3D gameplay mode.”
“Lots and lots of bugs with very shallow gameplay.”
“Outdated UI, substitutions don't work, no real control over training or even the match itself, no explanation of what is going on, incorrect player positions and statistics, scrum half won't pass the ball until the defense is readily in position, no offloads, no real depth to the gameplay, game doesn't end after 40/80 minutes, terrible bugs, etc.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being identical to that of its 2005 predecessor, leading to disappointment among players who expected a fresh experience. Many feel misled by the promotional material, as the soundtrack and sound effects have not evolved, contributing to a sense of stagnation in the game's overall presentation.
“The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience of the game. It sets the perfect tone for each match and keeps you engaged.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the gameplay, making every moment feel more intense and exciting.”
“The variety in the music keeps things fresh and interesting, and I find myself humming the tunes long after I've finished playing.”
“It is absolutely disgraceful, and I feel I have a right as a consumer to be outraged by the fact that this game was promoted and advertised as being fresh and new - the reality is we were all lied to. It's the exact same game from 2005, right down to the dodgy sound effects and the intro music. If you explore deep enough in the installation directory, there are even references left that point back to the 2005 folder structure.”
“The music is exactly the same as in prm2. The game, both in 2D and 3D, seems to be exactly the same as previously, with none of the rule changes over the last decade, like time being stopped and playing to 40/80 minutes dead, the defending team having to stand back 5 meters from scrums, and not being able to kick the ball out directly if it's been passed back into the 22.”
“I'm fairly sure this is the exact same core engine, exact same soundtrack, and exact same dialogue and notifications. This is the old game.”
