World Class Rugby

World Class Rugby

World Class Rugby is a rugby simulation game published by Imagineer for the SNES, released in 1991, and it offers a solid and realistic rugby experience. You control a team, playing a full game of rugby with a top-down perspective, with a focus on passing, running, and tackling, using a control scheme that emphasizes strategy and timing.

The gameplay involves using the D-pad and buttons to move your players, pass, run, and tackle, with a variety of offensive and defensive strategies to employ. A unique feature is the "world class" focus – the game features a realistic rugby simulation, with a focus on strategy and skill, and it includes a variety of international teams and a tournament mode. The game includes a tournament mode where you compete for the championship, and a two-player mode for head-to-head competition.

The graphics are colorful and detailed, with a top-down view of the pitch and well-rendered player sprites, and the animations are smooth and responsive. The music is upbeat and energetic, with a sports-style theme and catchy tunes. Critics praised the realistic rugby simulation and the solid gameplay, making it a good rugby game for the SNES. It supports two players. World Class Rugby is a fun and engaging rugby game that offers a great sporting experience.