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Rugby 22
Released On: Jan 27, 2022
59
6.4
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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0% Positive
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83% Mixed
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5 Reviews
17% Negative
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1 Review
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
59
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
83% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
17% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Unfortunately, the closer these games get to quality, the more those little issues stand out, and off the pitch this is still an unsatisfactory package lacking modes, licences and polish. If graphics, the English or South African rugby union team, or long term commitment are important to you, Rugby 22 isn’t going to deliver. If you’ve been hanging out since the PS2 era to just have some fun with a rugby union game, you might just find it in Rugby 22.
Rugby 22 is a slight improvement from Rugby 20 and is clearly the best choice for a simulation of the sport that’s recent, but it won’t compare to the FIFA’s, NHL or NBA games in any way for realism, though I doubt developers Eko Software had anywhere near the same budget to be fair. With some friends to play against, Rugby 22 could have some shelf life, but for others, the serious lack of licensing makes it feel stuck in a ruck.
Rugby 22 takes the oval and charges head down. There are several interesting ideas and a lot of work to do: the fluidity of the game reminded us in some situations of two timeless classics such as Jonah Lomu Rugby and Rugby 08 but the AI must absolutely be improved.
Rugby 22 is probably the only rugby game out there, so there is little to compete with. That being said you can tell they have put a lot of effort into it and with it being a tough game to simulate to begin with, they have done all the right things. A few things need fleshing out, but once you’ve got your head around it, you will be having lots of fun.
Rugby 22 may be the best presented rugby union game available, but it is still a world away from the upper echelons of sports simulation titles.
Eko Software promotes Rugby 22 as the first modern rugby game to grace new generation platforms, but this is far from that. While the new and improved tactics feature is a welcome addition, Rugby 22 feels like a game stuck in the early 2000s with a lack of modern-day features expected of titles in the sports genre.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
57% Positive
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14% Mixed
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User Score
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Based on 7 User Ratings
6.4
57% Positive
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4 Ratings
14% Mixed
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1 Rating
29% Negative
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Summary Take control of the biggest clubs and top rugby nations, and enter the most prestigious competitions in single-player and multiplayer modes, local and online. Rugby 22 offers total rugby, combining tactics and intensity through gameplay that stays true to the sport. Lead your players to victory in tournaments, official leagues and a Car...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox One
- PC
- PlayStation 4
Initial Release Date: Jan 27, 2022
Developer:
- EKO Software
Publisher: Nacon
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