Rugby World Cup 2015

Saying it's improved is like admiring the silver lining on a nuclear mushroom cloud. This is a series slowly urging its squat, miserable bulk in the right direction, but it’s impossible to recommend.

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"Rugby World Cup 2015" is an intense sports game that allows 2-player, multi-player, and single-player experiences. Officially licensed, players can choose from one of the 20 competing teams and strive for victory in the prestigious Rugby World Cup tournament, aiming to win the coveted Webb Ellis Cup. The game captures the passion and excitement of rugby, providing an immersive and thrilling experience for fans of the sport.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game provides a unique opportunity to experience rugby, especially for fans in regions where rugby games are scarce.
Gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable, with decent graphics and responsive controls when using a gamepad.
The rucking mechanics allow for slight errors to result in penalties, adding a layer of realism to the gameplay.

The game suffers from frequent glitches and lag, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
Controls are overly complicated and poorly designed, leading to a lack of immersion and enjoyment.
The game does not accurately represent rugby, with incomplete team rosters and a lack of engaging features.

stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for frequent glitches that significantly impact gameplay, leading some players to consider giving it a negative review.
- “I was quite close to giving it a thumbs down due to the frequency of glitches during gameplay.”
- “Here are some glitches and other complaints from my 6 hours of play:”
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent but show little advancement since the last World Cup, which some users find disappointing. However, the fast-paced gameplay and responsive controls help enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are decent; the gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable; and the controls work really well.”
- “You would expect graphics to have moved on from the last World Cup.”
gameplay
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced and enjoyable mechanics, complemented by well-functioning controls; however, some users have noted issues with its overall quality, describing it as shoddy.
- “The graphics are decent; the gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable; and the controls work really well.”
- “Gameplay is shoddy.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users praised the atmosphere of the DVD, noting that the selection of match highlights effectively created an immersive experience that made them feel as though they were present at the events.
- “The choice of match highlights was superb, and overall this DVD gave you the atmosphere as though you were there.”