Rugby League Team Manager 3
- May 28, 2020
- Alternative Software Ltd
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamRugby League Team Manager 3 is a rugby union management simulation game. Players can build and manage their own rugby league team, controlling various aspects including finances, sponsorships, player transfers, and match day tactics. The game features official league and club competitions, as well as a global transfer market and realistic 3D match engine. The ultimate goal is to lead your team to success and dominate the rugby league world.
Reviews
- The game is a significant improvement over previous versions, with a well-designed user interface and enjoyable gameplay for rugby league fans.
- It features real team and player names, regular updates, and a detailed management system that captures the essence of rugby league.
- The developers are responsive to user feedback and actively work on bug fixes and improvements, making it a promising title for fans of the sport.
- Many players experience issues with the 3D match engine, including visual bugs and unrealistic gameplay scenarios that detract from the overall experience.
- The user interface can be clunky and slow, making navigation frustrating, especially when managing player transfers and team selections.
- There are significant bugs and glitches that can lead to crashes and loss of saved games, which can be very frustrating for players looking to enjoy a long-term career mode.
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game show noticeable improvement compared to the previous iteration, with a great graphical interface and match engine. However, they still fall short of AAA game standards and are considered very poor by some players, despite being deemed acceptable or even better than similar titles. Overall, while there are advancements, the graphics remain a point of contention among users.
“Player detailing and the graphics are much improved from the last iteration.”
“Great graphical interface and match engine.”
“The graphics are also totally okay, maybe even better than their football counterpart.”
“The graphics aren't as good as you'd get in a AAA game.”
“I understand that the graphics in these games are a vague representation of the algorithm, but this game is terrible.”
“Graphics are, however, an improvement; still very, very poor!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally engaging and detailed, offering an immersive experience, especially during matchdays, but it suffers from significant issues such as frequent save file losses and choppy performance on lower-end systems. While the user interface is well-designed and easy to navigate, the game requires a powerful computer to run smoothly, and the manual lacks depth, leaving players to discover its complexities on their own. Additionally, the audio quality is noted as dull, and the gameplay appears to favor the super league heavily.
“It has a nice flowing user interface and the menus aren't an eyesore to navigate, the gameplay on matchday is immense and you can feel the full experience on the touchline just like FM.”
“Very detailed game; you need a powerful computer/laptop though to run it because the actual gameplay can be slow with a slower PC.”
“The gameplay is choppy, so I've had to set the game to 'very low' quality in the settings.”
“Very detailed game, but you need a powerful computer or laptop to run it because the actual gameplay can be slow on a less powerful PC.”
“The manual only describes the most basic gameplay, so the game is actually more in-depth than you realize at first.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, even after years of anticipation for improvements.
“I am a big NRL fan and enjoy management sims in general. I waited years to buy this game, hoping it would have a chance to fix its glitches.”
“Every hour, the game freezes and crashes.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's glitches and unexpected moments, such as players behaving absurdly during critical plays, which often leads to comical outcomes. While these instances can detract from the seriousness of the game, they are generally viewed as entertaining rather than frustrating, adding a lighthearted element to the experience.
“In my first game of the season, I had the following: 11 players all threw themselves into a big pile while the opposition scored. My team kicked twice into the in-goal, and no one chased it. The defenders stopped, but both times I somehow scored. A prop forward ran 90 meters to score with the world's best fullback jogging along in his back pocket without attempting a tackle. A fullback ran 100 meters to score three times with no one chasing or attempting a tackle. Both teams formed separate huddles on the halfway line and stood there waving their arms, but somehow, while this was happening, a try was scored. That bit was actually funny, but the game is not supposed to be a comedy.”
“Some matches will glitch here and there, but it's more funny than annoying.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be realistic and engaging, particularly for rugby league fans, though some note that certain tasks, like searches, can become tedious due to the lack of saved criteria.
“Searches are tedious, with no saved criteria.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have noted that while some characters may perform slowly, they can still achieve impressive results, indicating that the game's optimization allows for unexpected performance outcomes.
“Eventually the game ended, and I was looking through the stats and noticed that my super slow number 9 had a standout performance.”
