Rugby 06

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Total Video Games
    70
    If Rugby 06 is anything to go by, then future iterations of the franchise will only continue to get stronger and better, since this is by far the best rugby game to date. The flow of the game is more realistic than ever before, with the introduction of offloads, and quick penalties/line-outs working together to bring the game closer to the modern sport of rugby.
  2. PC Format
    67
    Accurate rugby, but re-mapping controllers requires fiendish text file editing. [Mar 2006, p.101]
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  3. AceGamez
    50
    I came into Rugby 06 with an open mind, I was hoping for the FIFA engine with rugby elements and I was let down.
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  5. IncGamers
    50
    Until someone can come up with better controls, more interaction at key gameplay points and still keep a rugby game playable, rugby fans will have to struggle through with what's available. The only other option is to make rugby like football, so simple that anyone can pick it up in 2 seconds, but I hope that day never comes, you have to separate the men from the boys right ;).

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Mark
    Mar 25, 2007
    1
    Buggy and totally unlike rugby. Some players run at 2 or 3 times the speed of everyone else. We need a Pro Evolution Rugby but I don't Buggy and totally unlike rugby. Some players run at 2 or 3 times the speed of everyone else. We need a Pro Evolution Rugby but I don't think the Japanese are much interested in it.… Full Review »
  2. MusaM.
    Feb 23, 2007
    10
    This is the best rugby game ever ,I have a problem with the cameras though, but hey I play high school rugby in the southern hemisphere{south This is the best rugby game ever ,I have a problem with the cameras though, but hey I play high school rugby in the southern hemisphere{south africa} I also enjoyed playing with my favourite team the Blue Bulls in the Super 14,the Tri-nations are good and the Six -nations are quite enjoyable but maybe in rugby 07 they will put Loftus Versfeld{SA},Christchurch{NZ} these are stadiums… Full Review »
  3. GMaximus
    Dec 27, 2006
    5
    I thought the game itself was pretty good. Just a few things that could help improve the game - better player details for the lower rank I thought the game itself was pretty good. Just a few things that could help improve the game - better player details for the lower rank sides etc - tonga,samoa and their abilities and for upcoming stars there could be a experience level like the new soccer 2007 game where the more you play with a player the more you gain experience therefore the player gets better and the defense is to easy even on elite and maybe there could be legends unlocked etc - Tim Horan, Christian Cullen, Jeff Wilson and Michael Jones for winning a tournament to include in to present sides in the game. Rugby forever... is it me or is the Jonah Lomu game hard to find?… Full Review »
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