Rugby Challenge (video game)
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| Developer(s) | Sidhe |
| Publisher(s) | Tru Blu Entertainment |
| Distributor(s) | Mad Catz (North American Xbox 360 version) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Vita |
| Release |
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows
27 June 2012 |
| Genre(s) | Sports/Rugby Union |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
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| Metacritic |
Xbox 360: 73/100 PS3: 64/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| GamesMaster | 80/100 |
| GameSpot | 65/100 |
| IGN | 70/100 |
| OXM (US) | 70/100 |
| PSM3 | 58/100 |
| Gaming Nexus | 91/100 |
Rugby Challenge is a Rugby video game, developed by Sidhe and published by Tru Blu Entertainment.
Rugby Challenge was released on 26 August 2011 in New Zealand for consoles and was released on 2 September for Australia and 8 September for South Africa. The release date for Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge (rest of the world, excluding US/Canada) was 14 October. All NA versions except for PlayStation Vita were released 20 October, Tru Blu handled the PC and PS3 versions with Mad Catz handling the Xbox 360 version. The PlayStation Vita version was released on 27 June 2012. In game Commentary is provided by Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall.
The game is titled All Blacks Rugby Challenge in New Zealand, Wallabies Rugby Challenge in Australia and Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge in the rest of the world.
Rugby Challenge is based on Sidhe's previous Rugby League games. Features include:
Amongst other things, Rugby Challenge will feature 98 teams, 31 stadia, and 11 competitions as well as extensive Tutorial Mode options available for players new to the sport. The tutorial helps get you up to scratch and various skills, such as running between cones, practicing kicks, and many other drills can be completed. Apart from single and multi-player options, you'll also be able to play up to 13 seasons and attempt a legacy in Franchise Mode. Franchise mode will include both international and representative teams. You will be able to choose a club and an international side to play as during the years. There is a World Championship in Franchise Mode.
Rugby Challenge will feature 94 licensed/unlicensed teams, an additional 4 miscellaneous teams, and 31 stadiums from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Europe. Due to rival game, Rugby World Cup 2011, the official strip/emblem/stadium/player likenesses of England, South Africa and France, and the official strip/emblem/stadium of Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Italy will not be included within the game. However, due to Top 14, Aviva Premiership and RaboDirect Pro12 licenses the players of these countries will be included within the game (England, France, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy). Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has also lent his likeness and expertise to the game, the European game will feature him on the cover, and the game will be called Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge.
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