RUGBY 18

Rugby 18 is a dire simulation of the sport, with a paper-thin selection of modes, and relentlessly poor presentation.

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"Rugby 18" is a sports simulation game that offers a realistic rugby experience with official teams and championships from the 2017-2018 season, including Aviva Premiership Rugby, PRO14, TOP 14, and PRO D2. The game features intuitive controls, innovative gameplay, and the ability to manage your favorite club in various modes, as well as build your dream team in My Squad mode. Play solo or challenge friends in multiplayer matches.

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Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The game has improved significantly after updates, providing a more enjoyable rugby simulation experience.
Smooth animations and good goal-kicking mechanics enhance the gameplay.
It offers a fun experience, especially for younger players or those new to rugby games.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, lag, and poor optimization, leading to frustrating gameplay.
Lack of depth in attacking plays and poor AI positioning detracts from the realism of rugby.
The controls are confusing, with terrible tutorials and no option to remap buttons, making it difficult for new players.

gameplay
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rugby 18 has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing its lag and poor mechanics, suggesting it feels unrefined and lacking authenticity. However, others appreciate the game's flow, speed, and goal-kicking mechanics, noting that it has potential for improvement with further updates. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, significant issues with AI behavior and gameplay execution detract from the experience.
- “I think they nailed another important gameplay aspect, the flow and speed.”
- “Pretty happy so far after 6 hours of gameplay; it feels pretty good.”
- “I think a few more tweaks to gameplay for 1.2, especially around the backline and the 10, and we could be on to a very promising game.”
- “Very laggy gameplay, which is not good.”
- “Rugby 18 is rubbish; the only cool thing about it is that you can buy players like in FIFA career mode, but the rest is horrible. The gameplay was obviously made by someone who has never played rugby before.”
- “In-game mechanics are flawed; the AI is still doing silly things and making it too easy for your team to score a try, either by rushing too early or not challenging at all for some reason.”
graphics
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered enjoyable and vibrant, with impressive player likenesses, though they lack realism. While some users feel the visuals could be improved, others regard it as the best in its genre compared to recent rugby titles. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some feeling it doesn't justify the cost.
- “Visually, this game is the best for any type of rugby game, and it is better than Rugby Challenge's latest installment, in my opinion.”
- “The graphics are not realistic; however, they are enjoyable and bright, and the player likenesses are really great.”
- “The graphics could be better; I feel like I'm wasting money even at a discount.”
- “The graphics are not realistic, but they are enjoyable and bright.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game is generally stable and enjoyable, though players report occasional bugs and glitches that can detract from the experience. While the overall gameplay flow is solid, some users note issues with team positioning and strategy options.
- “It's a really enjoyable rugby simulation with some occasional bugs and glitches that put a slight damper on the game. The overall flow is good, except for the lack of ability to direct your team to have shallow or deep depth in the attacking line, and the backline is usually not in proper form.”
- “The game frequently crashes during matches, making it frustrating to play. Stability issues really detract from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered several game-breaking bugs that forced me to restart my console. The lack of stability is a major issue that needs to be addressed.”