Rugby 20 (2020) · Tastebuds

Rugby 20 gives you the complete rugby experience! With overhauled tactics management, optimised graphics and more realistic player behaviour, the game is a true reflection of modern rugby.

Simulator Sport Tactical Action managementPlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One

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Earnest, plot-driven, contemporary and grave.

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GameSpewStan CohenJan 20207/10
Hard-hitting tackles, tense build-up play and tactical tweaks make Rugby 20 a must-play for any fan, as long as they’re willing to overlook its shortcomings.
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VamersEdward SwardtFeb 202070/100
Rugby 20 is not a bad. For one of the very few rugby video games out there, I firmly believe the game has enough on offer to justify a purchase – even more so if you are a Rugby fan. The game is not perfect, but it ticks most of the right boxes and, at the end of the day, that is what matters.
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GamesRadar+Ben WilsonMar 20202.5/5 stars
The Six Nations Championship brings fresh hope that we might finally get a great rugby game, but this engaging effort fails to convert where it counts.
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TheSixthAxisStefan LJan 20204/10
Rugby 20 is like a Northern Hemisphere team's World Cup campaign. It's full of big ideas and good intentions, but a shock defeat here and an expected loss to the South's big boys there, and it soon comes off the rails. There's some fun to be had, but it's often at the expense of the game, not because of it.
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Rapid Reviews UKAlex LaybourneJul 20201.5/5 stars
As the world starts to come out of hibernation, and sport is slowly returning to the screens, it felt like the right time to turn my hand to Rugby 20. Being a fan of the game – playing it – and admittedly a dedicated follower of major tournament rugby only, I was all too eager to get my hands on the game. I am always partial to a sports game and was lucky enough to review NHL 20 for this site earlier in the year. But how does rugby translate from the pitch to the console? Does it score a try, or should it be relegated to the sin bin quicker than Saracens during a salary audit? Keep reading this Rapid Review to find out.
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About the game

Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One
Developer: EKO Software
Publisher: Bigben Interactive
Released: January 23, 2020
Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective: Third person

IGDB rating 5.0/10 from 3 ratings.

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