Exclusive First View of Rugby World Cup 2011

[TRF_Olyy]

I am really expecting for something big at e3 ..cannot wait

Agreed - These are exclusive here until the 6th of June - E3 starts on June 6th, and I imagine they have more than two screenshots to debut there, so I reckon there's more to come in the next few days

 

[grantyboyh14]

the graphics look horrible

 

[dangandan]

I would have thought graphics would mean a fair bit when trying to produce "next gen" realistic game play otherwise why not play Jonah Lomu Rugby? Of course i'm optimistic that these are early stage screen shots and we will see improvements but to me graphics will be fairly important.

 

[beerholder]

Judging from the pictures there's no antialiasing used, no pixel shader, the shadows are low and player detail is minimum. Looks like pre-alpha.

I would happily exchange graphics in favor of gameplay anytime!!!

 

[Ong Bak]

from that pic, every 1 seems to be running in a straight line, no one running on a angle at all.

 

[lucky number 7]

Just noticed different coloured boots...customizing? Me gusta

 

[Big-Si]

What Stadium is this supposed to be??? It says Auckland but it looks nothing like Eden Park!

 

[maliks]

LOOKS GOOD JUST eden park does not look like that

 

[ipraytooshane]

the crowd, stadium, weather etc.. look pretty decent... the players look worse than rugby challenge 2006.... and thats saying alot

 

[dan the man]

So there wont be an onfield ref... Thats a bit sad...

The graphics don't look that good, but if the game flows really smooth and the framerate is good then it will look alot better.
Is that even the same grass from the video?!?

 

[ipraytooshane]

and that dive!
looks like one of the stupid unrealistic dives from rugby 08... nobody dives with the ball in two hands stretched out infront of them like some weird superman move... starting to regret pre-ordering this game...

 

[Scotsman]

Me too, is this definitely from world cup 2011? This looks worse that rugby 2008. Very poor quality graphics.

 

[ipraytooshane]

and i take it samoa and fiji are not licensed as the kits are nothing like the real ones?
hope the actual players and kits look so much better than this. i have not given up hope just yet.

 

[TRF C A Iversen]

I would have thought graphics would mean a fair bit when trying to produce "next gen" realistic game play otherwise why not play Jonah Lomu Rugby? Of course i'm optimistic that these are early stage screen shots and we will see improvements but to me graphics will be fairly important.

I hate pointing out when people say this, but "next gen"? It stopped being "next gen" about 2-3 years ago. This is current gen. The PS3 has been out 5 years and the Xbox just about 6!

Otherwise why not play Jonah Lomu Rugby? That's ridiculous, that's taking the point on graphics to the extreme. Some people are saying that graphics are not that important in the context that they don't need to be quite leading the field. They can be "okay" by current standards rather than "wowing" people and the game could still be awesome.

That's because there are other factors. If you have awesome gameplay better than ever before, incredible animations and solid physics, an almost perfectly bug-free game, smooth online play and just "okay" current gen graphics, it's not the end of the world about the graphics surely?

 

[Twitter.com/ChloePlasse]

Is theer a link where i can see the actual game, like maybe a youtube promotional video?

anway, i've heard there is an offical game for the tournament, but also i've heard a New Zealand developer called Sidhe is doing 'Rugby Challenge 2011', with commentary from Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett.

link for rugby challenge 2011 here--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAzfFDUD1U

 

[best_fullback]

Can I just say: Graphics do not make a game.

I think everyone should remember that AJ actually stated that the overwhelming feedback they got from the forum was to concentrate on gameplay. Although admittedly you can't really talk about much else but the graphics from these screenshots, I would hold reservation to making any decisions about not buying it simply from them. I personally think it looks OK. Onwards and upwards!

 

[Teh Mite]

Looks old... sorry, but these shots are not impressive for a 3rd gen machine. They BETTER not be finished. Having sais that, it's all about the gameplay, isn't?

3rd gen? If a Sega Master System could produce that... Just, wow...

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Is theer a link where i can see the actual game, like maybe a youtube promotional video?

anway, i've heard there is an offical game for the tournament, but also i've heard a New Zealand developer called Sidhe is doing 'Rugby Challenge 2011', with commentary from Justin Marshall and Grant Nisbett.

link for rugby challenge 2011 here--- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAzfFDUD1U

There is a Rugby Challenge section on the forum ...

Please keep this thread to the RWC game please.

 

[John101]

looks like the graphics for eden park and the cameramen standing around the field are better than the actual players.... would prefer it the other way around. and it is a concern seeing all the players follow the ball like a bunch of toodlers playing the game..... who knows, this is only the first scrrenshots im sure this game will be awsome!!!

 

[Hulk Hogan]

I hope the finished product looks a lot better but it won't matter to me as I am stuck with Sidhe either way I don't have a console and I don't want one.