The Rugby World Cup kicks off in two weeks, which is obviously a very exciting thing for those who love oval balls. Sporting World Cups are about the only time my innate, though usually dormant patriotism kicks in, and I become a temporary, but fervent supporter of my national side. So yes, I will be watching the rugby, and I’ll be shouting my support for the Bokke when they go up against Japan in their first game in the pool stages.
What I can’t support though, is poorly made, rushed and sloppy games – and it appears that the newly released Rugby World Cup game is one that ticks off all of those boxes. With excitement surrounding the World Cup, it’s natural to head off to a shop to pick the game up and play your own personal Rugby World Cup – but you may want to think long and hard about that first. Apparently, the game is terrible.
I had intended to do a full review round up, but I’m only able to find a single review of the game so far, from the chaps at IGN. They were not particularly pleased with game, giving it 1.5 out of 10, saying it’s a sloppy rehash of the last Rugby game from HB studios, that does little to make up for their last, equally bad Rugby game.
Here’s what IGN’s Nathan Lawrence says:
“Rugby World Cup 2015 is a (slightly) retitled version of the same sloppy rugby union game from 2014 that reeks of a rushed release punted out the door in time for the actual World Cup. What it sets out to achieve on paper, in terms of addressing some of the issues with Rugby 15, is initially admirable. But, ultimately, when you start to play, all it amounts to is an attempted sidestep around the messy maul of last year’s game, that’s quickly tackled back onto the same unattractive heap.”
While that’s the opinion of a sole reviewer, it’s one that I think has some merit. Rugby 15, the game it’s based on is sitting (not so) pretty with a current Metacritic rating of 19.
Sorry Rugby fans, but it looks like Rugby World Cup 15 is not the game you’re looking for. It’s out today on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.
Last Updated: September 4, 2015
Ottokie "Yahtzee"
September 4, 2015 at 12:04
It seems to follow the same rules as games made from movies… they all suck in the end.
Brady miaau
September 4, 2015 at 12:17
totally
Gavin Mannion
September 4, 2015 at 12:04
Honestly this is disgusting. We all attack Activision and EA for being money hungry bastards but they are nothing compared to the people who make this crap and then knowingly try sell it
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:10
Say what you will but EA and Activision at least make games that looks good and plays well.
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:12
Hammer <3 EA?
What the fuckstar universe is this???
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:14
It’s that damn Battlefront game
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:15
One ruled by the Dark Side.
Ir0nseraph
September 4, 2015 at 12:40
Well it seems to be true EA Jedi mind control only works on the minds of the weak 😛
*runs
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 13:00
LOL I haven’t bought it yet. But I’ll grab it when you do.
Ir0nseraph
September 4, 2015 at 13:02
XD. Every game hits a price sooner or later when the quality doesn’t matter that much anymore.
I can’t see myself picking it up this year unless they make some amazing changes.
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:05
A rucking ress? Right you are Raggy
Admiral Chief Returns
September 4, 2015 at 12:09
Aroooooo
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:31
(Raughs)
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 13:01
rol!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:40
…
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:08
We’re all waiting for Rugby Challenge 3 anyway. Cant believe I’m saying this but maybe EA should make rugby games again.
Ottokie "Yahtzee"
September 4, 2015 at 12:10
http://s3.amazonaws.com/br-cdn/temp_images/2014/03/31/1a3973f2e82042f8319d27042f069e8e.gif?1396253657
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:11
LG can just post this gif as their review methinks.
Ottokie "Yahtzee"
September 4, 2015 at 12:12
This is Japan whom we are playing against first in the world cup xD
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:13
The side is looking a lot less Japanese these days O_o
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:14
“English Premier League”
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:14
lol
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:12
Kamikaze?
Ottokie "Yahtzee"
September 4, 2015 at 12:13
More like spastic noodle
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:21
At least in soccer they wait until an opposing player is near them before falling down.
Ottokie "Yahtzee"
September 4, 2015 at 12:23
http://i.imgur.com/hb5Xq.gif
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:48
HAHAHAHAHAH!
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 15:42
I’m the guy lolling at his laptop in the office, Thanks!
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:25
Kinjite!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:10
Eish. How do the devs sit there and feel like they have integrity when they make shit like this?
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:12
“integrity”
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/lMzjleM_700wa_0.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:19
They have all the integrity in the world! You forget, gamers are whiny entitled brats who complain endlessly about everything and nothing. According to the EAs, Activisions & whoevers of the world whenever they fuck something up. Be grateful they made a game for you, damn it!
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 4, 2015 at 12:21
Phil Fish quotes anyone?
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:22
I am sorry!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:26
Good. Now go hug CliffyB!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:29
What do you think I was doing when I said sorry *waggles eyebrows…
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:45
I know what I was doing…
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:49
This gets me every time man! hahahahah
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:13
What stupid fucker would be conned into reviewing this piece of garbage I wonder…
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:15
*Nominates Rince
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:16
Geoff already asked me 😛 I told him the same thing I am going to tell you, FEK OFF!
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:17
Phew, Thought you were gonna tell me to get into the sea.
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:20
GET INTO THE SEA! http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view4/1070054/funny-beach-fall-o.gif
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:28
The sea smells fishy
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:29
0_O
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 4, 2015 at 12:29
or like ass?
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:29
lol
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 4, 2015 at 12:14
The black plague!!! It has come in the format of a game!! Cover your mouths while walking past this in a store!!
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:15
Is this the game that had the SARU licensing or is that Rugby Challenge 3
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:16
Challenge 3 has “Full SANZAR license. Marking the first time in Rugby Challenge that the full official Super Rugby will be playable instead of the generic Super 15.” according to WIKI
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:23
Ahh, so that’s the one we pinning our hopes on to be a good rugby game…
This one however, may feel free to remove itself into the sea.
Hammersteyn
September 4, 2015 at 12:15
I bet they want $60 for this
Dutch Matrix
September 4, 2015 at 12:24
And I want Tomb Raider era Angelina Jolie as my wife.
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:28
Camilla Luddington or get in the Sea!
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:31
Potato!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:32
YOU SHURRUP! You’re not real! (Watching last ep of Defiance tonight, followed by either Killjoy or Darmk Matter 😉
Sageville
September 4, 2015 at 12:33
Dark Matter!!!!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:34
You think so? Better than Killjoy?
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:35
I’ve only seen one episode of Killjoy. It felt very Firefly to me, and then I stopped watching… :/ Fortunately I have a week off, so I can catch up
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:35
I enjoy both, but if I had to choose one I’d go with Dark Matter.
Edit: But I don’t have to choose, so I won’t! YAY!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:35
I hear there is at least an established universe in Killjoy though
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:37
It’s based on a comic, right?
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:45
Dark Matter is, not sure about Killjoys but I don’t think so.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:37
Yeah, their world building is a bit clearer. At the same time I don’t mind Dark Matter’s because you’re learning their world along with the crew, because of the whole memory wipe thing. Think people complaining about that are just being silly.
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:40
I’ve realised that the masses will complain about everything. It’s best to just ignore them, or point at them and laugh! Silly masses! Taste my mockery!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:51
You’re mockery needs more salt! Wait… O_o
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:51
Mockery: Now with additional Sodium!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:41
Oh, wasn’t complaining. I love the idea of learning with them, makes the journey confusing as fuck. Kindda like a conversation with OvG after 10 beers.
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:44
I didn’t mean you were, I enjoy it too – you have to pay attention & pick up on the clues. Just seen a lot of people moaning online about how they don’t know stuff that the characters don’t know – which, I dunno, IS THE POINT.
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:46
People are are really fucking moaning about that?! That’s like moaning about not knowing the ending of a series!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:46
EXACTLY! Like WTF?
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:37
Melissa O’Neil can be my fem Shep! <3 <3 <3 <3
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:38
She can be my second any day 😀
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:40
Second hand? *RUNS
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:41
Well it does need more than one!
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:34
Dark Matter is awesome. I just hope Syfy doesn’t screw us over and cancels it….
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:34
Any news on the season 4 Defiance front?
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:35
Nothing so far… I just want that spin off series… 😀 DEFIANCE!!!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:36
Oh, missed that. Who? What?
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:43
What do you think of Fear the Walking Dead so far?
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:50
Haven’t watched. The zombie thing is… Wait for it… WAIT FOR IT… KINDDA DEAD FOR ME! BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:51
YOUR FACE IS DEAD TO ME! BOOOOMMMM!!!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:53
Why did you have to get personal man 🙁
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:53
That’s how I roll… Baddadish!
RinceThis
September 4, 2015 at 12:54
*Refresh, stupid BOT!
Alien Emperor Trevor
September 4, 2015 at 12:47
Dark Matter & Killjoys have both been renewed. 😀
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:50
Praise the Angel Gasoline (Yes, I’m playing Mad Max)
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:33
I’m REAL! You’re not real! You’re a figment of my imagination!
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 4, 2015 at 12:24
You know… There are Developers out there that would give their left testicle to get the funding these guys get, with great ideas and even better means of execution, but no we get these quick cash in deals… ridiculous…
Dutch Matrix
September 4, 2015 at 12:25
Developed by the South African Govnernment…
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 4, 2015 at 12:26
Then you wouldn’t get the game because it’d be stolen before release…
Ottokie "Yahtzee"
September 4, 2015 at 12:26
You make a great point
PoisonedBelial
September 4, 2015 at 12:25
You know what is good about the video game? The fact that it’s better than the ACTUAL real life game…
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
September 4, 2015 at 12:27
Ha!!! Yes!!! This^
PoisonedBelial
September 4, 2015 at 12:27
😀
40 Insane Frogs
September 4, 2015 at 12:28
That’s definitely depressing….
Jonah Cash
September 4, 2015 at 14:22
More or less what I was expecting…. It can’t be this hard to make a decent rugby game can it?
Guava_Eater
September 8, 2015 at 16:48
The review would have meant more if you had personally played the game though. Provided you didn’t actually scoop your eyeballs out with a rusty spoon as a result….