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Rugby 25

41%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
stability, optimization
41% User Score Based on 354 reviews

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"Rugby 25" is an exciting rugby video game now available in Early Access on Steam. It offers a realistic and immersive rugby experience, from local clubs to international tournaments, and allows players to influence its development. Although teams are not finalized in the Early Access version, it provides a promising glimpse into the most comprehensive Rugby video game to date.

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41%
Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews
gameplay34 positive mentions
stability22 negative mentions
  • The game has great graphics and player likenesses, showing significant effort in visual presentation.
  • There is potential for the game to improve with updates, and some players have noted that it has become more enjoyable over time.
  • The inclusion of licensed teams and the ability to create players and clubs adds depth and customization options.
  • Gameplay is currently unplayable due to numerous bugs, including issues with passing, rucks, and player AI behavior.
  • The controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to execute basic rugby mechanics effectively.
  • Many players have expressed frustration with the lack of tutorials and guidance, leading to confusion about game mechanics and rules.
  • gameplay
    164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed to negative feedback, with many players criticizing its mechanics as clunky, unresponsive, and underdeveloped compared to previous titles like Rugby 22. While some users appreciate the graphics and potential for improvement, they express frustration over the lack of tutorials, poor passing and kicking mechanics, and overall gameplay flow, suggesting that the focus on licenses has detracted from core gameplay quality. Overall, players hope for significant updates to enhance the gameplay experience, as it currently feels unplayable for many.

    • “It has great gameplay and graphics.”
    • “Overall gameplay and fluidity has improved along with some nice quality of life changes such as in menu music/tutorials.”
    • “But it has the potential to be the best rugby game since rugby 08 if they fix the controls and overall gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is an absolute mess and has less content, options, and controls than Rugby League Live 3, which was released by the same company almost a decade ago.”
    • “The gameplay feels clunky and unresponsive at times, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
    • “For a game that was initially supposed to be released as Rugby 24, as the companion game to the 23 World Cup, the gameplay seems shockingly underdeveloped.”
  • graphics
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising their quality and improvements over previous titles, while others criticize them for appearing outdated or reminiscent of mobile games. Some users noted that the graphics settings are limited and cannot be adjusted mid-game, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite the visual appeal, concerns about gameplay mechanics and performance issues overshadow the positive feedback on graphics.

    • “The graphics are also a huge step up from any previous game.”
    • “The graphics are great and you can now even create players and clubs.”
    • “Graphics and presentation is probably the best of any rugby game to date.”
    • “The graphics look like it's a mobile game and I'm not exaggerating.”
    • “The graphics make the game look like it was released ten years ago.”
    • “Graphics are not near or close to the screenshots.”
  • stability
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting gameplay stability. Players report issues with slow mechanics, erratic passing, and AI confusion during rucks, leading to frequent game freezes and unresponsive characters. While the graphics are praised, the overall experience is hindered by the game's early access state, with developers acknowledging the potential for instability.

    • “The game is very broken and is extremely buggy; the rules and law book aren't correct.”
    • “Majority of the time, no player goes to the back of the ruck. There doesn't seem to be a way of just passing it from the back; instead, the player picks up and runs with it every time, and other times just picks up the ball and stands there or glitches into the ruck until the player gets tackled, which then causes the AI on my team to get confused as there's a tackle inside a ruck.”
    • “A similar and possibly related bug was that the player would either get stuck and run straight into touch or it would get stuck running in a direction. The game then thinks the player is in touch, so the game state freezes and all players stay in the same position (animations still occurring). Doing a substitution/button mashing would get this issue to stop after a couple of minutes.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, such as players contorting into odd shapes during rucks and executing absurdly fast passes that go out of bounds. While these issues are frustrating, they often lead to amusing moments, prompting players to laugh at the game's shortcomings rather than be deterred by them. Overall, the comedic elements stem from the developers' apparent lack of familiarity with rugby mechanics, resulting in unintentionally funny gameplay experiences.

    • “Occasional hilarious 1000mph passes from the scrum half direct into touch from a ruck on the other side of the pitch.”
    • “That player sometimes becomes immortal and can't be tackled, which is kind of funny.”
    • “I ended up just laughing at it.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express disappointment with the game's optimization, noting that performance is lacking despite the graphics being outdated compared to other major titles like NBA 2K, Madden, and FIFA. They call for improvements in performance and loading times, particularly with the implementation of technologies like DirectStorage.

    • “Performance should be a lot better, considering that the graphics are several generations behind compared to NBA 2K, Madden, and FIFA!”
    • “I know they don't have the same budget, but come on, at least improve the performance and loading times with DirectStorage!”
    • “Performance should be a lot better knowing that the graphics are several generations behind compared to NBA 2K, Madden, and FIFA!”
    • “I know they don't have the same budget, but come on, at least improve the performance and the loading times with DirectStorage!”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game, including menu tunes, crowd chants, and the overall soundtrack, has received positive feedback for enhancing the atmosphere and experience. However, despite these improvements, some players feel that the gameplay mechanics detract from their overall enjoyment.

    • “Overall gameplay and fluidity has improved along with some nice quality of life changes such as in menu music and tutorials.”
    • “I really want to like this game because of the graphics, menu design, UI, licensed teams, crowd chants, soundtrack, and cinematics.”
    • “Really want to like this game because of the graphics, menu design, UI, licensed teams, crowd chants, soundtrack, and cinematics, but I just dislike the current state of gameplay mechanics.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the stadiums is consistently described as suitable for games, enhancing the overall experience for attendees.

    • “The atmosphere in the stadiums is electric, making every game feel like a grand event.”
    • “There's a suitable atmosphere for games that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The vibrant atmosphere in the stadiums truly immerses you in the excitement of the game.”

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