Rugby 22
- January 26, 2022
- EKO Software
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Rugby 22" is an authentic rugby simulation game featuring official teams from top competitions like the United Rugby Championship and Pro D2. The game offers tactical gameplay and a deep management system in career mode, allowing you to lead your team to victory. With over 50 official teams, including New Zealand, France, Ireland, Wales, and Australia, rugby fans will have an immersive experience in both single-player and multiplayer modes.
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Reviews
- The gameplay is fun and engaging, capturing the essence of rugby with tactical depth.
- There are significant improvements over previous titles, particularly in rucks, scrums, and overall mechanics.
- The modding community enhances the game by providing real kits and teams, improving the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, affecting gameplay and immersion.
- Many teams and players are unlicensed, leading to a lack of authenticity and realism.
- The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating for players to execute basic actions.
- gameplay51 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rugby 22 has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its balance between arcade and simulation elements, as well as its tactical depth and well-executed rugby mechanics. However, many have criticized the sluggish passing mechanics, clunky animations, and lack of tutorials, which can lead to frustration. Overall, while the gameplay can be enjoyable and fun once mastered, it suffers from several technical flaws and limitations that detract from the overall experience.
“Having played most of the rugby titles on offer over the years, including previous entries and the Rugby Challenge franchise, I found that Rugby 22 strikes a good balance between arcade-like feel and simulation gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very well thought out and that gives a great rugby experience.”
“Awesome fast-paced great game mechanics, just a lot of fun once you get the hang of it.”
“Terrible gameplay and the commentary is frustratingly basic.”
“The tackling mechanic is shit and ruins the game.”
“The gameplay doesn't flow well.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many reviewers noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of titles from 2007 or even earlier. While some players appreciate the visuals, citing them as decent, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed in both detail and animation quality to meet modern gaming standards. Overall, the graphics are seen as a major drawback, detracting from the overall experience despite some positive gameplay elements.
“Graphics look much better and more realistic.”
“Graphics are evidently much better in Rugby 22 and player faces are better in Rugby 22.”
“Few things that could help improve (my opinion) is the graphics in regards to the detail of the players, you have wingers the same size and props, would love to see the legs and arms with a bit more definition and tone just to add that little bit more realism touch rather than that roundness you see.”
“Graphics too pixelated, but you wouldn't expect different on a game from 2007.”
“For the graphics of a game released in 2022 to look like how they do in this is rather embarrassing.”
“Outdated graphics: the graphics are reminiscent of games from 2010, which might be a letdown for players expecting modern visuals.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, random freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over the lack of depth and entertainment, highlighting that these stability problems severely impact their overall experience.
“The game is filled with bugs and glitches.”
“It freezes randomly.”
“Pretty shite game to be honest, so buggy, no depth to anything, no entertainment, you can't even save your progress.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, while others find it epic and engaging. A few comparisons to simplistic games like Temple Run suggest that the story may not be a primary focus for all players, but the missions and gameplay variations keep it interesting for some.
“Epic story.”
“The missions for playing are also interesting and make me try to change my gameplay for certain games.”
“This game has no story.”
“It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users criticizing the tastelessness of the soundtrack, particularly in relation to the pop-art style menu.
“The pop-art style menu with its tasteless music is terrible.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game remains entertaining in 2023, with players finding it genuinely funny, though some note that the poor AI can unintentionally add to the comedic experience. Overall, the game's humor continues to resonate well with users.
“Still very funny to play in 2023!”
“It's funny, but one thing is that I wish I could release the 7s mode, please.”
“Sometimes the AI is so bad, it is actually funny.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“Every decision you make leads to different outcomes, making it a game you can return to time and again.”
“With multiple paths and endings, the replayability factor is off the charts!”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game offers very few variations in gameplay, making multiple playthroughs feel repetitive and dull.”
“While the story is engaging, the linear progression means that replaying the game doesn't offer any new experiences or surprises.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is inconsistent; while some users feel it lacks any immersive qualities, others praise the effective portrayal of crowd spirit and stadium ambiance.
“The crowd spirit and the stadium atmosphere are well-conveyed.”
“The immersive sound design truly enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The visuals create a captivating atmosphere that draws you into the experience.”
“Lacks any atmosphere in the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization in the latest title is seen as a significant improvement compared to its predecessor, with users appreciating that it does not feel like a cash grab, unlike the Rugby Challenge series, which has been criticized for its lack of innovation.
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to buy in-game currency just to keep up with other players.”
“The game is fun, but the paywall is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
