Rocket League

by Mikhail Oct 17, 2020 | 0 Votes | 77 Played | 0 Reviews

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Racing , Sports , Action

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Car , Futuristic Setting , Football

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Rocket League is a hybrid of car racing and soccer, making it a sports game like never before. Dive into its futuristic and detailed arenas and try to score goals or prevent your opponents from scoring. Play in a variety of modes and rise above the rankings! Play Now Similar Games

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Summary

Undoubtedly, Rocket League is one of the most unique games in the generation and probably even of all time. After all, it’s a game that reimagines soccer. Instead of using your feet, body, and head though, you’ll get to use acrobatic race cars fueled with nitro boosts and equipped with the ability to jump and launch itself into the air. The game recently went free to play across all platforms a week ago and since then, it has, once again, made headlines.

Thing is, will it be something you’d enjoy? Before you decide on downloading it, let’s check out what it has to offer:

Gameplay

In a nutshell, Rocket League is essentially soccer, just played using acrobatic racecars. Two opposing sides will try to score as many as they can within five minutes by putting a large ball on their opponent’s goal. If the score is tied after time is up, there will be sudden-death overtime, akin to the golden goal rule in football, wherein the first team to score wins. The game has several modes, including a 1v1 duel, 2v2 doubles, the standard 3v3, and the chaotic 4v4. Moreover, there are test and competitive modes wherein you can reap great rewards by gaining experience.

Rocket League battles are set in sizeable arenas where players can bounce the balls on the walls and ceiling and even climb on them if they’re moving fast enough. There are also boosts on the arena floor players can pick up - big boosts fill your gauge completely, while smaller ones dish out 12/100.

Thing is, winning in Rocket League isn’t straightforward, considering the racecars’ capabilities which include jumping twice, move at high speeds with boosters, and even soar into the air. Using them, you have to score by ramming or guiding the ball into your opponents’ goal, and this isn’t as easy as it sounds. Since it’s a physics-based game, you need to hit the ball at the right angle and be skilled in terms of timing in order to expertly place it. Regardless, accidental goals and scoring on your own goal are quite common; just be sure to avoid doing the latter.

With all these in mind, there is a major learning curve and it takes a lot of practice in order to master the controls and get used to the physics and timing. Thankfully, the game has tutorial and training modes that will help you practice various scenarios. These include scoring and dribbling, practicing in making contact with balls in the air, timing your touches to score goals, and goalkeeper training.

Soccer concepts have a major role in Rocket League, and it’s important to play with friends who communicate and understand their roles. For example, there are players who are naturally good at defending the goal and clearing the ball, while there are others who excel in setting-up center balls for strikers. It’s important to find your niche, but it’s also a must to get a grasp of the basics so you can adjust whenever the situation arises.

Rocket League’s cars are highly-customizable, up from the chassis to the antenna. You can receive items like decals, nameplates, titles, and other cosmetics the more you play. Since it went free-to-play, it has also implemented a battle pass system with robust rewards. Also, note that the game has doesn’t have any pay-to-win elements: in-game items are all cosmetic in nature.

Community

The game topped a million players the day it went free-to-play. Before it did, matchmaking was relatively slow in certain parts of the world. Moreover, it felt like only skilled and veteran players played it, putting it in the backlog of many who owned it. The influx of new players injected the game with new life, making matchmaking relatively short with both casual and competitive lasts 10 seconds max. On a personal note, as someone who suffered due to long queues before it became free for everybody, this is a huge blessing.

Moreover, the Rocket League community is extremely supportive of new players, especially on YouTube where there are dozens of videos that dish out tips and guides. Plus, you can check out its 769k-strong community on Reddit where you can discuss the game and see guides and uploads.

Graphics/Sound

In terms of presentation, Rocket League is undoubtedly one of the best-looking sports games in this generation. The futuristic arenas in cities give a techno vibe and are a joy to play in. Meanwhile, the came can be said nature-based ones, like the farmlands and aquarium. Finally, playing on arenas will give the feeling that you’re actually competing. Audio quality is also fairly outstanding since the engine sounds, crashes, and on-ball contact sound authentic.

Conclusion

Overall, Rocket League is undoubtedly one of the standout games this generation and is a must-play. Though it may not fit the fancy of all gamers, it impresses with its fast-paced gameplay, outstanding physics mechanics, and overall presentation. Though there’s a major learning curve for new players to get over, it’s more than worth it.