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Review by
Ryan Thompson
About this game
Rocket League 's gameplay is largely the same as that of its predecessor, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. Players control a rocket-powered car and use it to hit a ball that is much larger than the cars towards the other team's goal area to score goals, in a way that resembles a soccer game, with elements reminiscent of a demolition derby. Players' cars have the ability to jump to hit the ball while in mid-air. The players can also pick up a speed boost by passing their cars over marked spaces on the field , enabling them to quickly cross the field, use the added momentum to hit the ball, or ram into another player's car to destroy it; in the latter case, the destroyed car respawns moments later. A player may also use a boost when in the air to propel themselves forward in flight, allowing players to hit the ball in the air. Players can also perform quick dodges, causing their car to do a short jump and spin in a given direction, which can be used to nudge the ball or gain positioning advantage over the other team.
Rocket League is one of the most extravagant and original alternatives that you will find in the world of video games. The title is available for Xbox One, PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. The proposal is based on soccer matches played by flying cars that perform incredible stunts.
The game developed by Psyonix in 2015 has its strength in offering online multiplayer games. The configuration of the game modes of each encounter is very wide and users can customize the rules to their liking.
Rocket League is the successor to a successful PlayStation 3 game called Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, and this time users will have the opportunity to decorate their cars with a wide variety of objects and items. The different movements that the vehicles allow, such as pirouettes and spectacular jumps, allow the development of original strategies when playing with a friend.
Ratings and reviews
Pros & Cons
Pros
- There are several editions of Rocket League available on Steam.
- You can download the game on Linux, Mac OS and Windows PC on Steam.
- The controls are very easy to use
- Impressive amount of car options to choose from
Cons
- Rocket League is a paid game
- I don't have a mobile version
- Camera manipulation can be frustrating for new players.
- Toxic community
Tips
3 Tricks for Rocket League you didn't know
| Trick | Description |
|---|---|
1Advanced Kickoff | Use a diagonal flip on kickoff to get to the ball faster. Vary the direction slightly to surprise the opponent. |
2Half-Flip Recovery | When you're in the air and need to get back to the ground quickly, perform a backflip and cancel it halfway. This allows for a faster landing and saves boost. |
3Passing Play Perfection | Pass the ball to a teammate in the air by jumping and flipping into the ball with precision. Practice makes perfect! |
Direct competitor: Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars
The predecessor to Rocket League, offering similar gameplay but less polished.
| Feature |  Rocket League | Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars |
|---|---|---|
| User Interface | Modern and intuitive | Outdated and clunky |
| Features | More modes, skins and customization options | Fewer content and updates |
| Performance | Optimized for modern hardware | May have issues on modern systems |
| Price | One-time purchase or subscription service | One-time purchase |
| Support | Active support and community | Discontinued support |