Summary
- Release Year: 1991
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE
Rugby: The World Cup (1991)
Rugby: The World Cup is a rugby union video game developed by Audiogenic and published by US Gold in 1991. It was released for the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, and DOS. The game is based on the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and features all of the teams and stadiums from the tournament.
Gameplay
Rugby: The World Cup is a side-scrolling rugby game. The player controls a team of 15 players, and must guide them up the field to score tries. The game features simple controls, with the player using the joystick to move the players and the buttons to pass, kick, and tackle.
The game can be played in a variety of modes, including a single-player tournament mode, a two-player対戦モード, and a practice mode. The tournament mode is the main mode of the game, and sees the player controlling one of the 16 teams in the 1991 Rugby World Cup. The player must win each match in the tournament in order to progress to the next round.
The two-player対戦モード allows two players to compete against each other in a single match. The practice mode allows the player to practice their skills against a computer-controlled opponent.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Rugby: The World Cup are simple but effective. The players are represented by small sprites, and the stadiums are rendered in a top-down perspective. The game features a variety of animations, including running, passing, kicking, and tackling.
The sound in Rugby: The World Cup is also simple but effective. The game features a variety of sound effects, including the sound of the ball being kicked, the sound of players colliding, and the sound of the crowd cheering.
Reception
Rugby: The World Cup was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, its accurate representation of the sport of rugby, and its great graphics and sound. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Rugby: The World Cup is considered to be one of the best rugby video games ever made. The game is still played by many fans of the sport today, and it is considered to be a classic of the genre.
Review
Rugby: The World Cup is a great rugby game that is still fun to play today. The game features simple but addictive gameplay, accurate representation of the sport of rugby, and great graphics and sound. If you are a fan of rugby, then you should definitely check out Rugby: The World Cup.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Simple but addictive gameplay
- Accurate representation of the sport of rugby
- Great graphics and sound
Cons:
- Limited number of teams and stadiums
- Repetitive gameplay after a while
Review Score
7.5/10
