Rugby 2005

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• Visual Improvements - featuring new player models, including star heads for the top 100 players and new improved full-motion videos demonstrating the big tackles, high emotions and key plays associated with the game
• Training Modes - Rugby 101 interactive training movies that outline the rules and controls, training pitch mode offers challenge-based training drills using advanced controls
• Updated User Control and Gameplay - featuring unprecedented control over every aspect of the sport, enabling casual rugby fans to pick up and play the game. The controls allow more opportunities for high-impact collisions
• Enter the Creation Zone - allowing you to create players based on their own likenesses, classic players of the game, or any other characters you wish to play
• Teams and Tournaments - Rugby 2005 once again brings back the official licensed leagues while introducing new leagues and teams. Not only can you play in all of the leagues, but you can now play in prestigious tournaments such as the Heineken/European Cup

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0007DFIKM
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: March 9, 2005
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,077 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Lightning-fast backs, 300-pound forwards, huge hits, and no pads. This is rugby in its greatest glory. With Rugby 2005 you can build team momentum with a shoulder charge or a high-impact collision, or avoid being tackled with creative side-steps or jukes--the power is in your control. New player models promote the most popular players in rugby, while realistic animations better simulate actions and movements on the pitch. For newcomers, an interactive Training mode allows you to easily familiarize yourself with the game’s elements. After you hone your skills, make a run for the 6 Nations and European Cup championships or take on teams in the Super 12 and European Domestic Leagues. The time to master the sport of rugby is now.

Features:

• True rugby realism: new player models of varying height and weight and realistic animations bring the tackles, high emotions, and player actions to life.
• Learn it. Play it. Live it.: Training mode outlines the eight main rugby gameplay elements including rules, controls, and advanced tactics. Then take your skills to the Training Pitch for challenge-based drills using advanced controls.
• Unprecedented control over every aspect of the sport: set plays on the fly, dive when tackling, sidestep big hits, build momentum with a shoulder charge, or confuse the defense with complex fakes and dummies.
• All-new creation zone: create customized players based on your own likeness, your favorite rugby star, classic players of the game, or any other characters.
• New teams and tournaments: more teams and leagues added for the upcoming season, plus the addition of customizable, user-designed knockout tournaments.
• Enhanced broadcast presentation: New camera angles, sound effects, crowd noise, commentators, and replay controls provide better feel for the on-field action.
• Team songs and chants: team songs and crowd chants from the major stadiums around the world capture the spirit and excitement of rugby.

Product Description

ABSOLUTE AUTHENTICITYLicensed clubs and international heavyweights playing the world's most competitive tournaments.NEW TEAMS AND TOURNAMENTSFeaturing the RBS Six Nations 2004 British Lions Tour and Super 12ENHANCED PRESENTATIONFluid player movement and authentic likenesses bring out the raw emotion and intricate tactics of real rugby.TOTAL PLAYER CONTROLBuild momentum and outmaneuver your opposition with steamroller shoulder chargesironclad hand-offs creative sidesteps and dummy passes and more.LEARN IT. PLAY IT. LIVE IT. Learn the basics via interactive tutorials then master special moves in challenge-based drills.Format: XBOX Genre: SPORTS/GAMES Rating: E - Everyone UPC: 014633149043 Manufacturer No: 14904

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars From Someone Who Knew Nothing of Rugby, April 8, 2005

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Matt McBrien (Findlay, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rugby 2005 (Video Game)

I have to admit, right off the bat, that I knew very little to nothing about rugby before buying this game. That's half the reason I bought it, really. I can't stand not knowing how to play a sport.

So I bought the game, knowing nothing about the sport, and I'm pleasantly surprised. The introduction to the game is fairly good. Being as I'm entirely a beginner, I made use of the Rugby 101, and within a few hours I understood the game. I'm sure I don't have everything down yet, but it's quite easy for a newcomer to the sport to play and enjoy this game.

The engine runs well, and the graphics are superb. Another great sports game from EA Sports.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than anything else out there but still...., April 6, 2005

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Mixed Joy (Seattle WA USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rugby 2005 (Video Game)

OK so this is a major step up from the last Rugby game that was available.
Pros - All the teams are here
The game looks right and the scrums/rucks and mauls operate reasonably well.
Lots of depth to tournaments etc
Cons - Poor "real" play at times. If you are used to quick rucking you can scare off the backs by passing the ball back too fast and they will run away from the ball.(like in real life ;)) Also the scrum half can pass the ball directly 40-50 yards into the endzone if the backs arent "looking". If you run sideways enough you can avoid getting tackled. In a real game thats not going to happen. Also kicking on the fly is pretty temperamental.
Also what is the bias for England and NZ being the strongest teams by 7-8 points better than everybody else. Last World Cup England only won by a drop goal at the end of OT. Since then they have lost more games than they won. There needs to be more parity among the top teams.
But all in all its not a bad game and needs improvement but for a evening in with the lads and a few beers it will definitely pass the time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fun for the rugby fan..., March 20, 2005

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Jarod Presley - See all my reviews

= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rugby 2005 (Video Game)

This game was a lot of fun for me, a rugby fan, but does not live up to the EA games I have grown to love. There are some flaws in the game such as the special moves system being to complicated. It also lacks the depth of most other EA games.

It was lots of fun for a while but wore out quick and is not a very high quality game overall.