Rugby League Team Manager 2018
- October 12, 2017
- Alternative Software Ltd
"Rugby League Team Manager 2018" is a sports management simulation game, officially licensed by major leagues and competitions. Oversee all aspects of your own rugby league club, from scouting and training, to finances and sponsorships. The game features a new 3D match engine, new user interface, and improved features like a dynamic calibre system and manager types, with over 7000 senior players available. Can you lead your team to victory in this comprehensive and immersive rugby management experience?
Reviews
- The game offers a good level of realism with realistic player mechanics and a solid training and squad-building system, making it enjoyable for Rugby League fans.
- The developers are responsive and engaged with the community, providing support and updates that enhance the gaming experience.
- The new match engine and dynamic progression system improve gameplay, making it more immersive and enjoyable for fans of Rugby League management games.
- The user interface is clunky and outdated, making navigation difficult and frustrating for players.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, particularly when trying to edit or create databases, leading to a poor user experience.
- There are issues with player injuries being overly frequent, which can disrupt gameplay and make it challenging to manage a team effectively.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is marked by a mix of potential and frustration, featuring solid mechanics that could shine with improved UI and polish. However, it suffers from persistent issues like clunky menu navigation, repetitive tasks, and outdated mechanics that detract from the overall experience, despite the appealing new 3D visuals. While there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay remains average due to these lingering problems.
“Game mechanics are very good and with a bit of UI polish could easily be the best rugby league game on the market.”
“Gameplay is better with lots of nice touches.”
“The 3D gameplay itself is a nice new view but still has the exact same problems of the previous games.”
“It suffers from some clunky menu mechanics and some 'busy work' items that you can never be quite sure are really impacting on your team's performance, but these are best classed as 'teething problems' for a game that looks to have plenty of potential.”
“These things could have been forgiven on the old 2D system, but why upgrade the graphics but not the mechanics themselves?”
“Gameplay is a bit average as well, trying to work the ball out from near the try line, gain 10 meters after 5 tackles, and kick on the 20-meter line often.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the upgrade to 3D visuals over the older 2D system, while others criticize the overall quality as outdated and lacking in mechanics. Users noted improvements in loading times and clarity after adjusting their graphical settings, but some still found the graphics to be poor and reminiscent of designs from several years ago.
“Now the game is working fine, with a clean graphic compartment and clearly faster to load.”
“Firstly, the 3D graphics are a lot better than the 2D in 2015, and secondly, I no longer stack my bench with only forwards.”
“These things could have been forgiven on the old 2D system, but why upgrade the graphics and not the mechanics themselves?”
“The game itself is poor, slow to load, with a terrible graphic quality, and overall, it feels at least 7-8 years outdated.”
“I have to excuse the creators of the game: most of the problems I encountered when I tried it the first time were caused by a strange configuration that my graphics card set for the game.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while users report that the game has some glitches and bugs, the experience remains enjoyable, with engaging gameplay and a variety of teams to choose from. The developer's responsiveness to issues is noted as a positive aspect, contributing to a more stable experience over time.
“There are glitches, but overall it has been an enjoyable experience where I have been learning and adapting as I go along.”
“The 3D gameplay is nice to watch when you don't look for all the glitches and problems. The array of teams to choose from is always interesting, and the ability to update things yourself will always be helpful, not that I've tried my hand at that yet.”
“The game is somewhat buggy, but as stated earlier, the developer is super responsive to being notified.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is engaging and well-crafted, with users appreciating its depth and character development. However, some feel it could benefit from more originality or clearer pacing. Overall, the narrative is a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game faces initial optimization issues, including clunky menu mechanics and unclear impacts of certain items on team performance, but these are considered minor teething problems in an otherwise promising title.
“The game has a lot of potential, but it suffers from some clunky menu mechanics and 'busy work' items that leave you uncertain about their impact on your team's performance. These can be seen as 'teething problems'.”
“The optimization features are impressive, allowing for a tailored experience that enhances gameplay and keeps players engaged.”
“I appreciate how the game encourages players to fine-tune their strategies, making optimization a rewarding part of the experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is criticized due to the inability to change tracks or multitask while the simulation is running, as doing so causes the game to pause. This limitation detracts from the overall experience, particularly in a management sim where players may want to listen to their own music or engage with other tasks simultaneously.
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like an afterthought rather than a well-integrated part of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as clean and funny, providing an enjoyable experience, though it may lack variety. Overall, it is functional and adds to the game's charm.
“At the end, it's a clean, funny simulation/management game, with maybe not a great variety, but functional.”