Rugby League Live 4

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Rugby League Live 4 offers an immersive rugby experience with improved graphics and realistic gameplay. Compete in single-player or multiplayer modes, featuring comprehensive team and player selection from national and international leagues. Experience enhanced career mode with player creation, development, and improved on-field interactions.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 452 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game is fun to play, especially with friends, and offers a variety of game modes including the ability to download updated teams.
Graphics and player models are impressive, showcasing a realistic view of rugby league.
The game rewards perseverance and offers a more tactical approach compared to previous installments, making it engaging for dedicated players.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes during career mode and inconsistent passing mechanics.
Character movement feels heavy and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times, especially for newcomers.
The lack of updates since its release in 2017 has left the game feeling outdated and not worth its current price.

gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
61%
9%
Gameplay in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant issues such as inconsistent passing mechanics, problematic defensive systems, and frequent crashes during career mode. While some users found the gameplay enjoyable and appreciated the graphics and tactical elements, others expressed disappointment over the lack of improvements from previous titles and the presence of glitches. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to be hindered by technical problems and a need for further refinement.
- “About 50-60 minutes into the game, I started getting used to all the little new nuances in the gameplay and found it extremely enjoyable and rewarding.”
- “Gameplay - it's quite freakin' awesome.”
- “Game play is also fairly decent; passing and kicking are fluent, and control movement is good. The tackling system is okay, but it could be more realistic.”
- “Gameplay itself is okay, but when playing rookie career, I can't upgrade attributes. Also, midway through the second season in career, the game will just crash and not allow you to play any further.”
- “The only reason I play is because of all of the licenses, but the gameplay is irredeemable.”
- “Passing is awful; nothing but glitches and bugs in gameplay.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
10%
The graphics in Rugby League Live 4 have received positive feedback for their detailed player models and improved animations, marking a significant upgrade from the previous installment, RLL3. However, some users noted that while player visuals are impressive, the background environments and crowd graphics fall short, detracting from the overall aesthetic experience. Overall, the game showcases strong graphical elements but leaves room for further enhancement in environmental design.
- “I was impressed by the graphics in Rugby League Live 4, featuring detailed player models.”
- “The graphics are a huge improvement on RLL3; players look spectacular, face mapping is absolutely spot on, the stadiums look good, and the tackle and running animations are hugely improved.”
- “Great game, looking forward to playing a lot more of it, plenty of different game modes, awesome graphics, good feel to the game, and 4-player support on one PC so you can play with all your friends and family when they are over.”
- “Always room for improvement with graphics.”
- “On gameplay, UI, in-game graphics, glitches, and almost everything else it's either the same or much worse than RLL3.”
- “The crowds look poor but I don't really take that much notice of them.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting a plethora of glitches and bugs that significantly detract from the overall experience. Issues such as incorrect referee calls, broken gameplay mechanics, and outdated features lead to frustration, overshadowing the fun that can be had when playing with friends. Despite some players mastering the game, the persistent technical problems leave a disappointing impression.
- “Full of glitches, extremely out-dated now, not fun and almost infuriating.”
- “Numerous glitches like markers being offside, knock-ons, forward passes are all broken.”
- “The game is honestly so full of bugs and glitches there's more bad than good in the game which is very sad; the glitches are bad, yes, but what's really sad is the simple bits of the game like the team management is broken, not being able to see player stats and positions is a joke.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the graphics and overall ambiance. However, some users feel that it lacks immersive elements, such as crowd chants, which could enhance the experience further.
- “The atmosphere is immersive and engaging, making the experience truly enjoyable.”
- “The graphics are impressive, and the overall atmosphere enhances the gameplay significantly.”
- “The atmosphere draws you in, but it could benefit from more crowd chants to keep you immersed in the game.”
- “The atmosphere is just the same; it needs more crowd chants or something to keep you immersed in the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with players reporting that it runs smoothly at times but experiences performance issues at others.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally regarded as an improvement over its predecessor, rll3, featuring a notable metal theme that resonates well with players.
- “The soundtrack is better than RLL3, at least to me; it has a bit of a metal theme to it.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for more engaging storytelling elements in games, such as weekly newspaper-style updates and highlights, to enhance the narrative experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game's handling of high tackle penalties unintentionally humorous due to the vague explanations provided for avoiding them, leading to frequent and frustrating occurrences. This lack of clarity has turned a potentially serious gameplay issue into a source of amusement.
- “The game gives away high tackle penalties way too frequently and doesn't explain how to avoid giving them apart from timing, which is so vague it's funny.”