I’ve only had the game for a few months, but I regret to say that I’m having a hard time enjoying it.
The main reasons are as follows.
First of all, the tutorial is too limited. There aren’t enough lessons covering key mechanics such as hand-offs, side-steps, or beating defenders. You don’t really know how to perform them, or even whether they’re actually possible. A free practice mode where players could experiment with the gameplay and get a feel for the controls would be a great addition. During matches, there are already so many things to manage—like recovering the ball, which often feels very random—that there’s hardly any time to get comfortable with the gameplay.
Another issue is the lack of camera options. I feel the camera is too far away from the action, especially during rucks. An adaptive camera system that zooms in when necessary would be a welcome improvement. I personally prefer a TV broadcast-style camera angle. I find the behind-the-players view much less intuitive and it makes reading the game more difficult.
Finally, it would be useful to have an option that automatically brings back all players who have run ahead of the ball and are therefore offside, so they can return to an onside position.e