That's a while I was waiting for the release of this game ...
Having known and tested in more or less almost all rugby games released for nearly a decade, going from Pro Rugby Manager 2004 Rugby 08, Jonah Lomu and then the first or the last Rugby World Cup, I was frustrated to find no potentially interesting game of rugby since Rugby08.
Nevertheless, it seems to me that the shell contains a pearl ...
Although still based on a still spluttering game system, especially on the defensive placement, tackles and assists (two passes to go from one sideline to the other), the game show beautiful corrections (scrum more realistic, veneer slightly improved, greatly reduced off-load) and especially nice improvements (possibility of scratching the ball on the ground, pick and go, flick feet behind the defense, exit # 8 of the melee, keys on Maules ), making a nice game to play and almost "realistic".
Some will say that the graphics are not at the rendezvous, but this is pretty good. It is true that when you look at other sports games, such as Fifa or NBA2K, it is clear that realism is very thorough, but we must see the differences between the budget and especially the public developers of the game ...
Let's be optimistic, it portends good things for the years to come.
Anyway ... back in the game content
The big highlight of the game, that's licenses ... What delight!
The full Top 14, with nearly 35 players per team, the D2 as we simply had never seen it (only Pro Rugby Manager 2005 proposed licensing of the Top 14). In addition to the Super 15, the Premiership, the RaboDirect 12 ... It's not bad!
Players have a physical rather resembling the real players, but again it remains limited because the graphics support of the players does not include faces or bodies of the players, but attempts to reproduce it in a simulator common to all (much like Sims). So inevitably, Wilkinson will be blonde, 1m78 for about 85 kg, but the expression of his face not tell you anything.
Another strong point, the game features a strong personalization of the players, that is worth to accentuate the realism.
Nevertheless, I would emphasize, as did Taumeopo before, the weakness of certain players in relation to reality (Fofana 63, in fact, is quite low, while others, like thomas 83, seems overstated) . But he who loves does not count! So take a few minutes to change the profile, especially as the system is convenient and simple, and your satisfaction will be all grown up!
The game also offers a career mode, friendly enough to see over the long term.
Possibility to have a favorite team, what changes are the game's welcome screen with the players on your favorite team.
Finally, even if everything is not perfect, you have to relativize and enjoy this game that offers interesting content and that can satisfy many frustrated like me. With a little time and patience, it is possible to review and adapt each championship to reality, and this will make a very cool game for fans.
Investing in this game, it is also investing in the future and hope that future games from developer will be even better.
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