Rugby 20

 PlayStation 4
User Score
3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 9 out of 15

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  1. AltReviewUK
    Jan 30, 2020
    5
    A valiant attempt but falling way short once again for the EKO/BigBen duo. Yes the sport is a hard one to translate to the video game format but it doesn't excuse the amount of bugs, glitches and unrealistic gameplay. From imaginary characters in presentation sequences to unrealistic amounts of 'dangerous tackle' penalties it's just a bit of a mess, but an enjoyable one at times.

    Check    A valiant attempt but falling way short once again for the EKO/BigBen duo. Yes the sport is a hard one to translate to the video game format but it doesn't excuse the amount of bugs, glitches and unrealistic gameplay. From imaginary characters in presentation sequences to unrealistic amounts of 'dangerous tackle' penalties it's just a bit of a mess, but an enjoyable one at times.

    Check my Alternative Review on YouTube for an impressions video.    … Expand
  2. MinePlay512
    Aug 31, 2020
    5
    I would say this game isn't great. Rugby 20 is promising from the start, but it falls short of meeting it's potential. Making Rugby games is very hard, but due to the bugs and glitches, this game is a bit of a mess and it's hard to recommend this game.
  3. Fathereddy
    Feb 23, 2020
    7
    Given the budget this is a decent attempt and a definite step up from previous rugby games. There is a steep learning curve. Lots of people will give up on this game not having actually worked out how to play- when you do work it out - it gets rewarding and improves a lot (eg using moves and working out the timed passes) It’s a shame it wasn’t developed a little bit more as there is aGiven the budget this is a decent attempt and a definite step up from previous rugby games. There is a steep learning curve. Lots of people will give up on this game not having actually worked out how to play- when you do work it out - it gets rewarding and improves a lot (eg using moves and working out the timed passes) It’s a shame it wasn’t developed a little bit more as there is a really good game struggling to get out but made mediocre by feeling just a little half finished. Pros: Forwards and backs feel different
    Line outs are fun tries feel rewarding Cons
    Awful conversions Game modes tire quickly Scrums don’t really work Steep learning curve Can be hard to make ground    … Expand

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Metascore
49

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Critical Hit
    Feb 10, 2020
    40
    If you desperately need a new Rugby game to fill the void, you might still consider picking Rugby 20 up, but even then you might be better off going back to Rugby Challenge and playing that with some of the new community squads.
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  2. Push Square
    Feb 10, 2020
    50
    To be fair, the title does a good job of simulating the territorial battles that occur in real-world rugby matches, but it’s generally clumsy and there’s no real consistency to the way players move. The ball physics can be unpredictable, and the overall experience is glitchy. But it’s strangely moreish in a way that all arcade sports games can be, and its bargain bin adaptation of FIFA Ultimate Team deserves credit for eschewing microtransactions – even if its unlockable players are pooled from the depths of Ireland’s lower leagues.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 9, 2020
    50
    Overall this is unimpressive, yet oddly playable through all its flaws. Still, the agonising wait for a formidable rugby game on PS4 goes on. Anyone for tennis? [Issue#172, p.97]
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