Review: Rocket League
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A game for a PC, PS4, and iPhones, Rocket League, allows players to play soccer with cars instead of people.
September 23, 2015
Imagine a soccer game in full swing.
Now imagine something that would make the experience of playing or watching the soccer game more enjoyable. Were rocket propelled remote-controlled cars that something?
In comes the new smash hit “Rocket League.” “Rocket League,” developed by Psyonix Studios, takes the fast-paced fun of a soccer game and adds in RC cars.
Players take control of said RC cars, playing in online player matches, offline bot matches, training sessions, and “Seasons” which are offline bot matches that mimic a soccer season. Online players can participate in one-on-one matches, two-on-two, three-on-three, and four-on-four matches against players on PS4 or PC (there is crossplay between the two systems).
Games are always five minutes long and players will either be on blue team or orange team. Players can also customize their cars with different paint and body styles, wheels, flags, patterns, and ornaments that are unlocked by leveling up and winning matches.
Playing matches, scoring goals, deflecting goal shots, and clearing the ball from your team’s area grants experience points that helps players level up.
The graphics are extremely detailed and appealing for a type of game that usually doesn’t focus too much on visuals. The RC’s sound like actual cars, the audience is constantly cheering and screaming, and it feels like a true sports event. The controls, whether the player uses a controller or keyboard, are fluid and easy to learn. An Xbox controller is still recommended for PC players, though. All in all, this game is well worth the $20 price tag, especially if it is played with friends.