![]() Just to be clear here, we’re are talking about the 2006 version here, the more simplistic game that focused on the feel rather than the look and gave everyone a chance to find their inner Sir Clive Woodward. ![]() ![]() Management and coaching sports simulations are relatively rare, but the Football Manager series have shown just how huge the market can be for such games if they are good enough. It was good, just not as good as it should have been. There was little in terms of licensing for real players and real stadia, and the graphics, while decent for 2008, looked outdated for 2011. The problem was that that, although there was three years between this and Rugby 08, there was certainly not three years’ worth of innovation in the final product. If Jonah Lomu Rugby was the best rugby game ever (it was, trust us), then RWC11 holds up as the most realistic representation of the sport.Ĭrucially, the Rugby Forum were heavily consulted in the development of this game to try to give fans exactly what they wanted, and it worked. Rugby World Cup 2011 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360) On the downside, when playing with your mates there had to be a rule that no one could be New Zealand, as Lomu himself was pretty much superhuman – even compared to how he really was – and the ‘Team Lomu’ feature, which pitched you up against 15 Lomus was frankly terrifying.Ĭodemasters certainly lived up to their name in developing this gem, and not only was it the best rugby game ever, there is an argument to be made for it being the best game of any genre ever made. There was even some of the best commentary heard in any sports game courtesy of Bill Beaumout and the late Bill McLaren. There was a brilliant passing system developed that was easily fit-for-purpose, and the graphics were pretty solid for the time too. Jonah Lomu was the first mainstream rugby simulation on the market and it still commands a loyal following today. In terms of Rugby union computer games, the first was probably the best. So what are the best – old and new – options for rugby-loving gamers? Jonah Lomu Rugby (PC, PlayStation One, Sega Saturn) French commentary by Eric Bayle and Thomas Lombard.Rugby Union has long been under-represented in the video game market, but there are probably more options now that ever before. NEW! Side-line camera angle and drop goal camera allowing for closer simulation to a real broadcast view.ĬROSS-PLATFORM FANHUB Share, download and rate players and teams using our famous Fanhub across all platforms!ĪLL-STAR COMMENTARY Real sports broadcasting commentary with Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall. NEW! AI formations and improved positioning of players making the game more realistic and challenging for those experienced rugby heads. NEW! Make the ultimate rugby player with both the kit creator and the enhanced player creator! NEW! Women’s Sevens Rugby with 16 international teams, including 5 licensed teams. NEW! Catch your rivals off guard using set plays with 10 different moves, including cross-kick! RC4 is here to give you the best rugby experience of all time! The focus for Rugby Challenge 4 has been to build on and improve the gameplay of our previous rugby games while retaining its essence with the use of the original signature animations, now spectacularly enhanced by the Unreal Engine. Connection meter implemented into online modes.Autosave feature implemented on competition, career and be-a-pro modes.Improved disconnect and reconnection of controller stability.Improved stability with custom competition functionality.Adjusted mnemonic names for Tafel Lager Griquas, TLG and Phakisa Pumas, PUM.Support for up to 8 consoles in online for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.Increased "Whitelist" of player names seen as "Offensive Language".Changed the opposition teams reaction to "spammed" ground grubber kicks.Adjusted weather / time of day code to now act based off what the user selects.Pod formations have been brought back slightly to allow for more of a lead up.Lessened the distance of the skip / long pass to be more realistic.Passes are more successful to your closest support player.Adjusted height of default side-line camera.Kits can now be uploaded to FanHub along with your team.New ability to edit star players attributes and accessories. New team addition of the NSW Waratahs.
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