Rugby Nations 15 - Introduction from the Developers

[Distinctivegame]

Hi Guys,

This is just a brief introduction to our latest mobile game - Rugby Nations 15. It's available on Apple App Store and Google Play and we would love to hear what you guys think, so please give us your feedback (good, bad and ugly) and if you have any questions about the game then please just ask!

We are more than happy to give away free copies to the first 5 people to reply to this post but please bear in mind we can only give free copies to iPad/iPhone users at the moment.

You can find more info on the game here http://www.distinctivegames.com/?page_id=63&game=25

And you can get the game here
Apple App Store http://bit.ly/RN15Apple
Google Play http://bit.ly/RN15Google

Here we go...

"Career mode, live events and full-action gameplay from the #1 rugby union mobile game â€" RUGBY NATIONS 15!Rugby Nations 15 comes loaded with full-featured career mode, which takes your rookie player through the ranks of the sport. Play your way up from bottom tier clubs right through to international rugby stardom, all the while boosting your skills and stats.
Optimized Phoenixâ"¢ technology powers the pixel-perfect 3D visuals, upgraded audio and enhanced AI, including the new defensive AI with upgraded Box Kick and Cross Field Kick AI for a more realistic rugby gameplay. New challenges, including Autumn Internationals, 50 teams from around the world and top tournaments with Rugby Nations social integration for plugging into the world of rugby 24/7.
CAREER MODE FOR FUTURE RUGBY HEROES
Choose your position, customize your player and get working on your craft. Tackle 3 tiers of leagues and 30 clubs all the way to internationals, while boosting your player skills and stats.
PLAY IN THE MOMENT WITH LIVE GAME
Join in the global LIVE GAME and push your team to the top of the world. Play all major tournaments live on your device with the power to change the game. Every point counts for your team, final standing and their worldwide ranking. Score big and earn your place in the Top Influencers hall of fame.
REAL RUGBY GAMEPLAY
New defensive AI with dynamic defensive styles, including Blitz and Drift with redesigned positioning deliver faster and more realistic rugby experience. Improved Box Kick and Field Kick AI add to the new offensive strategy letting you decide on the game plan for optimal results. Rebalanced difficulty levels add fun and challenge for all levels of rugby fandom.
FEEL THE EXCITEMENT!
Over 100 player models, precise HD stadiums, real rugby audio, exclusive motion-captured animations, newly tweaked replays and added challenges from Mother Nature make up for an unbeatable match day experience. Brand new menu design for easy navigation with live real-world team stats.
TOURNAMENT FRENZY WITH AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
Key events and new challenges, including Autumn Internationals bring tournament fever straight to your fingertips.
GET SOCIAL WITH RUGBY COMMUNITY!
Make a name for yourself in the social space with Game Center/Google Game Services Achievements, global leaderboards and Twitter integration for sharing rugby highlights."

Like I said, any questions, comments etc just shout!
- Becka@Distinctive

 

[Jaguares]

I found a mistake. The new Italy away jersey is incorrect:

This is the new Italy away jersey:

White, green and red was the 2014 away jersey:

 

[Draggs]

I gave a brief review last year, if you care to take a look.:
http://www.therugbyforum.com/threads/34458-Rugby-Nations-15-A-Review

Overall, a nice game, especially considering it is a tablet/mobile game. A few little quirks but nothing that 'ruined' the game.

 

[Distinctivegame]

Thanks guys!

I will check out that review now...

 

[Jaguares]

Another mistake, since 2013 the Wales short is red:

 

[TElaser123]

Tow questions do u guys use the ides in reviews and will u keep doing the series biannually now?

 

[Distinctivegame]

Hello

I am happy to say that we do consider all of our customer feedback when developing new/further updates to the game, including app store reviews, it's the best way to make sure we're giving our audience what they want!

As for further releases, there hasn't been an official decision on the frequency yet.

Thanks!

 

[Jaguares]

Where's my gift?

Also u should add Club competitions like Super Rugby, Top 14 and others

 

[Distinctivegame]

Where's my gift?

Also u should add Club competitions like Super Rugby, Top 14 and others

Funnily enough, you're not the first to say that

 

[Jaguares]

Funnily enough, you're not the first to say that

About a gift or about others competitions on your game?

 

[Kiwiwomble]

bought it last night...wish i hadn't, my biggest problem is with the tilting to angle your run...makes it hard to watch, kind of gimmicky. I think a D Pad would be better, the current layout makes it hard to be angling a run to the right say and then pass right as you have to use the same thumb...for just a second you stop sprinting or the angle...and that's when i normally get tackled, played half a dozen games last night and only managed to get around a defender once (length of the field try!)

 

[TElaser123]

Good point have an on game opinion like tilt or d pad because then you might be able to run moves like switches and crash balls, i know this isn't the usual rugby nations style but it would be a very good implementation.

 

[TElaser123]

I have a question why are there no set plays like a switch inside winger ball from the 10 position, loop also why is the line so flat in attack?

 

[TElaser123]

When will the next update be roughly?

 

[Distinctivegame]

I have a question why are there no set plays like a switch inside winger ball from the 10 position, loop also why is the line so flat in attack?

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Sorry about the delayed reply - things like advanced set plays are something we will think about for the future. We have to consider carefully the controls/inputs on a touch device so the main game-play flows nicely and doesn't become too much when choosing lots of set-plays/tactics. With regards to an update, there was an iOS update released last Friday.

 

[TElaser123]

Ok i understand it would be nice if you could do that but maybe only offa scrum or a line out, pr you do do what they did in rwc 2011 and have it if ur 10 is down you cant do it

 

[TElaser123]

What should I do because i've maxed out my winger and it's just got a bit boring i would really like it if it was a first person view and you could only control your pro, also can you show a tutorial of how to do a cross field kick from the ten and have the winger catch it because it's advertised that there is cross field kick AI

 

[TElaser123]

What do the stats actually do to players by that i mean tackle,speed,kicking,ability and stamina

 

[Distinctivegame]

What should I do because i've maxed out my winger and it's just got a bit boring i would really like it if it was a first person view and you could only control your pro, also can you show a tutorial of how to do a cross field kick from the ten and have the winger catch it because it's advertised that there is cross field kick AI

For Cross Field Kick, from a ruck set play, kick towards a wing when your winger is in position, he will attempt to run onto the kick. Whether he gets their in time to catch depends on his speed, current stamina and how well placed the kick was.

Unfortunately the stats are self explanatory - Tackle is tackling, Speed is speed, Kicking is kicking distance, Ability is ball handling (catching/passing) and Stamina is stamina...

Thanks!

 

[Jaguares]

Where's my gift?