I really wanted to love this game because of the nice additions like off load passing. But, overall... there's still some major glaring problems that weren't fixed from last years title. For example, when playing on the pro/elite level against good teams like Australia/NZ/SA/Enlgand... your team will lose the ball in a ruck approximatley 75% of the time after being tackled!!! Totally unrealistic comparing with real rugby. Its almost rediculous!! I can't think of anything that could be easier to fix than that!!! Also, when playing in the side camara view... tackling is a complete NIGHTMARE!!! Especially when the other team has the ball deep inside your 22m line! I don't even bother attempting to tackle them anymore. Just let em' score an hope to get the ball back later! Another quirk I noticed when playing good teams on the pro/elite levels, is when the CPU has a lineout deep inside your 22m line. The CPU will throw the ball, all the way over the line and be caught and ran in for an easy try. It is IMPOSSIBLE to stop!!! The fourth major problem I noticed is that the sidestep/charge/stiff arm moves are rendered completely useless on the pro/elite levels. I can create a winger will maxed out 100's for speed/agility etc... and will be tackled everytime one on one by the CPU's fullback! And lastly, the set plays! I spent HOURS trying to perfect these. The only set play that appears to work is the POCKETT! This allows the Fly Half time and space to maneuver. This game also needs an"Edit Player" option!
Graphics: The Graphics are a bit of a mixed bag depending on what version you are playing. I played the PS2 version and the major gripe I have with the graphics is the size of the player models. They are smaller than... Read Full Review
So I was bored at my local Blockbusters... all the good games were taken. Then I see Rugby 06. I've played the other two rugby games previously released but found them thrown together and uninspired. This time, EA seemed... Read Full Review
