Rugby 15

2014 video game

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2014 video game

Rugby 15

Developer(s)| HB Studios
Publisher(s)|

* PAL: Bigben Interactive
* NA: Maximum Games

Platform(s)|

* PlayStation 3
* PlayStation 4
* PlayStation Vita
* Windows
* Xbox 360
* Xbox One

Release|

* AU: December 4, 2014[1]
* EU: January 23, 2015[1]
* NA: February 24, 2015

Genre(s)| Sports, simulation
Mode(s)| Single-player, multiplayer

Rugby 15 is a sports video game developed by HB Studios[2] for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Windows, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

## Details

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Rugby 15 featured the Northern Hemisphere Rugby Union licenses while its only real rival in terms of Rugby Union video games, Rugby Challenge 3, featured the Southern Hemisphere licences. HB Studios had not developed a rugby union game since Rugby World Cup 2011, which was published by 505 Games. HB Studios then however announced the intention to start releasing an annual rugby game.[2] This did not occur, and future videogames in the series were developed by a different studio.

## Modes

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It was possible to play an individual match with up to 4 local controllers, play in any of the licensed competitions or a custom created competition.[3] The game does not feature a player and team customization mode or a career mode. No online mode existed in the game as the developers want to focus on the basics of the game to improve for future editions, which may include an online mode.[2]

## Features

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The weather would play a large part in gameplay with the wind affecting the projection of the ball and rain causing the pitch to deform and players to get muddy.[3]

## Teams and stadia

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The game features licences for all clubs in the Top 14, Pro D2, Premiership and Pro12. There is one in-game stadium that is used for every team.

## Reception

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Reception

Aggregate scoreAggregator| Score

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Metacritic| (PS4) 19/100[4]
(XONE) 20/100[5]
Review scoresPublication| Score

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GamesRadar+| [6]
IGN| 2/10[7]

Rugby 15 received "generally unfavorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[4][5]

## References

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1. ^ a b Blake, Vikki (October 28, 2014). "Rugby 15 Street Date Confirmed". IGN. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
2. ^ a b c Mikey Traynor (2012-11-25). "Is 'Rugby 15′ The Rugby Game We've All Been Waiting For?". Balls.ie. Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
3. ^ a b Lespol (16 August 2014). "Rugby 15 at Gamescom review". jeuxvideo. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2014.
4. ^ a b "Rugby 15 for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
5. ^ a b "Rugby 15 for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
6. ^ Elliott, Matthew (January 15, 2015). "Rugby 15 review". GamesRadar+. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
7. ^ Lawrence, Nathan (December 4, 2014). "Rugby 15 Review". IGN. Retrieved December 4, 2014.

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* Rugby World Cup '95
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Rugby (EA Sports)|

* Rugby
* Rugby 2004
* Rugby 2005
* Rugby 06
* Rugby 08

Rugby (Nacon)|

* Rugby 15
* Rugby 18
* Rugby 20
* Rugby 22
* Rugby 25

Rugby Challenge|

* International Rugby Challenge
* Rugby Challenge 2006
* Rugby Challenge
* Rugby Challenge 2
* Rugby Challenge 3
* Rugby Challenge 4

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* Jonah Lomu Rugby

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