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Rugby 2005
Xbox
Released On: Mar 8, 2005
75
User Score
Available after 4 ratings
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
75
60% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
35% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 20 Critic Reviews
75
60% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
35% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
5% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Clearly the best rugby title every made and a vast improvement on what was seen in the series' two previous outings. Sure there are still some frustrations and plenty of room for growth, but Rugby 2005 stands as a worthy virtual alternative to the stud-happy reality.
The controls just feel right and the game moves along at a smooth pace. In short, this is a game easy to get into whether or not you're new to the sport.
I hope that EA will adjust the game's camera and offer an online mode in the next installment.
A stepping stone to a better game and if EA continue to build on this engine and title they could possibly have the definitive Rugby game.
Some very fun moments arise in the various tournament offerings. Hits in the game make "Madden" look like its players are playing patty cake with each other. Controls could have been handled a bit better but what we have is acceptable.
Rugby 2005 still sucks. Why? Well, how about the dumbest AI we've witnessed in a sports game since, well, since "FIFA Street."
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Summary EA Sports Rugby 2005 incorporates all the major Rugby teams, players, and tournaments, including the Tri-Nations, Super 12 and many more authentic and prestigious events from the world of Rugby. The game incorporates a completely upgraded graphical engine with individually differentiated players, realistic motion-captured player animatio...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
- PC
Initial Release Date: Mar 8, 2005
Developer:
- HB Studios Multimedia
Publisher: EA Sports
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