Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Sport
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Swordfish Studios
- Publishers: Acclaim Entertainment
World Championship Rugby (2004): A Comprehensive Review
Released in 2004, World Championship Rugby is a rugby union video game developed by Swordfish Studios and published by Acclaim. The game was released on PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows. It is based on the 2003 Rugby World Cup, and features all of the teams and matches from the tournament.
Gameplay
World Championship Rugby is a rugby union simulation game. Players can control one of the 20 international teams in the game, and play in a variety of modes, including:
- Exhibition: A single match against another team.
- Tournament: Play through one of the game’s many tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup, Six Nations, and Tri Nations.
- Career: Create a custom player and take them through their rugby career.
- Multiplayer: Play against other players online or offline.
The gameplay in World Championship Rugby is realistic and challenging. The game uses a physics engine to simulate the movement of the ball and players, and the AI is very good at adapting to the player’s tactics. The game also features a variety of camera angles, so players can get a good view of the action.
Teams and Players
World Championship Rugby features all of the teams and players from the 2003 Rugby World Cup. The game also includes a number of other teams, including the Barbarians, Canada, Japan, and the United States.
The players in World Championship Rugby are all accurately modeled, and they each have their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players can also create their own custom players, and add them to any of the teams in the game.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in World Championship Rugby are good, but not great. The player models are well-detailed, but the textures are a bit muddy. The stadiums are also well-rendered, but they can be a bit bland.
The sound in World Championship Rugby is also good. The commentary is informative and exciting, and the crowd noise is realistic. The game also features a variety of sound effects, such as the sound of the ball being kicked and the sound of players being tackled.
Overall
World Championship Rugby is a solid rugby union simulation game. It features a variety of game modes, teams, and players, and the gameplay is realistic and challenging. The graphics and sound are also good, but not great. Overall, World Championship Rugby is a good choice for fans of rugby union video games.
Score: 7.5/10
Pros:
- Realistic and challenging gameplay
- A variety of game modes, teams, and players
- Good graphics and sound
Cons:
- Muddy textures
- Bland stadiums
Review Score
7.5/10
