Rocket League

Simply put, Rocket League is one of the best titles on PlayStation 4. It manages to flawlessly blend fast-paced racing with a sport that is familiar to millions. The depth is there to keep players coming back for years to come, and Psyonix has done a masterful job in creating one of the best multiplayer experiences yet.

Within a few hours of playing Rocket League, I had amassed plenty of “holy shit, did you see that?!” moments, both accidental and intentional. It’s easy to see why the game’s popularity has spread like wildfire despite little to no pre-release buzz. It’s easy to pick up, nearly impossible to put down, and tuned to perfection. All the fat, all the bullshit that may have overcomplicated the game’s design has been sliced off, and what’s left is a pure, thrilling competitive experience.

Good for Psyonix. They are supporting their game in the right way, and they’ve created a gameplay loop that’s super addictive and full of ridiculous moments and co-operative hijinks. Like everyone else, I want to see the server issues stabilized, but Rocket League has already shown itself to be a winner.

Offline, Rocket League fares less well, with its AI either too easily bested or intensely difficult to beat, and a season mode that suffers accordingly, despite its slew of unlockable cars and accoutrements. That's a minor concern: multiplayer is Rocket League's priority, and it delivers.

Rocket League was an incredible surprise. However, I can say that it's thanks to its PS Plus promotion that I even gave it a chance. Having played it, I would agree that it's well worth the $20, especially now that it became an official eSport. It's certainly on track to be the best sports game this year. If you haven't yet downloaded it, do yourself a favor, queue it up now and take it for a spin. Trust me, you won't regret it.

It has a very limited set of modes currently, and the single-player feels a little flat; but the multiplayer is glorious, fast paced fun, with short explosive play sessions that you just want to keep coming back to, with plenty of amazing moments where you won't believe you—or another player—managed to make that shot.

For those of you who grew up with some of the more outrageous sports games like NFL Blitz and NBa Jam, Rocket League can offer some invaluable fun and playtime. It’s hard to beat solid mechanics and a sense of camaraderie you usually only get from playing sports. So gear up, head out to the pitch, and score some goals for all the kids who wished they owned Tyco RC cars years ago.

Rocket League has a purity to it that I simply love, at once an accessible game for everybody and a real test of skill. The idea behind it – soccer but with cars – is so utterly simple, and yet it’s incredible. It makes me shriek at my television – in a good way – and provides the kind of honest fun this medium can never have enough of.

The joy of Rocket League rests on the countless plans that are conceived and discarded every other second in any given match. Trying to predict where and how the ball will bounce next is a game within the game. Despite the use of cars, Rocket League emulates the emotional surges typical of The Beautiful Game, such as the rush of an unexpected fast break or a well-timed header into a goal. With Rocket League, the promising concept of combining two wonderful things--cars and soccer--is equally magnificent in execution.

I didn't go in expecting much from Rocket League since I'm usually not a huge fan of driving and sports games. Instead of walking away with a confirmed bias, Psyonix's laser-focused concept gave me something fun to whip out the next time I have friends over. I imagine with a bunch of awful beer and willing companions, we'll have a great time.

At the time of this review, the early server issues that were reported seem to have been resolved; I experienced no connectivity or matchmaking problems during the past week. So, if you can look past a wonky camera and put the time into mastering the controls, Rocket League looks to be a nice hidden gem of a game that would make for a great way for you and your friends to get through the dog days of summer.

As far as soccer games go, Rocket League stands out as a fantastic alternative to the more serious sports outings out there. The quickened pace and numerous customization options make this game a more intriguing and unconventional multiplayer option, but one that's definitely worth taking onto the pitch.

The focus here is multiplayer, and if you can’t get online or wrangle up some fellow players for local matches, you’re missing out on the best experience the game offers. Once I fully connected with Rocket League’s controls, my car felt like an extension of me. It’s a sensation that’s all too rare in games, which makes it all the more satisfying when something like it comes along.

Rocket League is a rare example where the execution of a simple, absurd idea is so strong and so engaging that it doesn’t need a ton of extra features around it. The rush of ripping across the pitch at full turbo to deny a shot on goal with a clutch bicycle-kick is enough to bring me back time and time again for just “one more match,” even without meaningful progression systems.

For the price, Rocket League is a no-brainer. Some of the best fun of the year comes in the form of a radio-controlled car soccer mash-up, springing to life in local multiplayer, but with online options crammed in for good measure. It earns its place as a great little Easter egg arcade title for the PlayStation 4, and should go on to see many years of action.

Rocket League is a good idea that's been expertly executed. While you may roll your eyes at the idea of a vehicular adaptation of America's least-favourite sport, this is a title that's hard to put down once you give it a try. Flawless controls and a frightening amount of depth ensure that both casual and hardcore players will have fun on the field – and the generally excellent online implementation transforms it into four-wheeled crack.

Bar this one niggling issue, everything else about Rocket League is superb. Sure, Psyonix could have perhaps been a bit more daring yet the safe route has certainly paid off. With the foundation now set, hopefully the developer will start to experiment as it begins rolling out the first of its free content updates.

Rocket League succeeds the most with its gameplay. The pure blend of speed, flight and impact between the cars and the ball is thrilling. The five minute matches are always tense and often end up with teams scoring in the last seconds. It’s a nail biting experience but whether you win or lose I guarantee you’ll have fun throughout the match. Rocket League is a testament to perfect gameplay.

Short or longterm, Rocket League offers fantastic multiplayer fun, so much so that it makes for an easy recommendation. We played the version on PlayStation 4 that was just given to PS Plus subscribers for free this month, but even at £14.99 on PC, it's a no brainer. There's a great game here, one that perfectly fits the old cliche in that it's easy to learn, but tricky to master. But master it you'll want to, such is the quality of this deceptively simple vehicular football mashup.

Rocket League is one of the best multiplayer experiences of this generation. The single player pales in comparison, but with the joy-riddled social chaos Rocket League has on offer, any solo campaign would.

Rocket League isn't so great solo, but it's a fantastic multiplayer title that's easy to pick up but surprisingly deep. Fast, frenetic gameplay. Easy to learn. Many car customisation options. Cross-platform plkay is coming.

Rocket League traslada muy bien una idea que, pese a sonar un poco estúpida y no ser completamente original, resulta divertidísima. Es una de las mejores opciones de multijugador alejado de los tiroteos y guerras de los últimos meses. Si las prometidas descargas amplían contenido y añaden modos más disparatados no tendrá problemas en extender su vida jugable durante mucho tiempo.

Centrado en el online y con cross play entre plataformas, Rocket League pecará de falta de variedad de modos, un single player olvidable y cierta sensación que podría haber dado más de sí en algunas opciones (como diferenciación entre vehículos y roles a adoptar en el campo), pero en la sencillez está su éxito. Arcade, frenético y divertido. Sin más alardes que estos.

¿A que nunca imaginabas testarazos, voleas o centros al área con un coche? Rocket League es la forma perfecta de hacerlo. El videojuego es un entretenimiento formidable tanto si lo queremos disfrutar en partidas a través de internet como si queremos hacerlo con nuestros amigos en el sofá y con unas cervezas. Diversión, risas y entretenimiento en estado puro y una de las grandes sorpresas del recién estrenado segundo semestre del año.

Un apartado técnico muy sencillo, pero que cumple a la perfección su cometido y que destaca por la fluidez con la que se mueve todo, pone la guinda a un genial ejemplo de cómo debe ser un título descargable y, sobre todo, a una estupenda demostración de las posibilidades de diversión que proporcionan las partidas online multijugador.

Rocket League es una bendita locura. Con una pretensión y un propósito tan simple, consigue encandilar desde el minuto uno. Querremos que los partidos no terminen por mal que nos vaya en ellos, y siempre tendremos ganas de disputar uno más. Una sorpresa espectacular que arreglará muchas tardes, tanto cuando vayan amigos a casa como a través de la red.

Rocket League ist ein Sportspiel durch und durch, denn die Besseren gewinnen einfach. Ein solides gutes Spiel also. Wenn, ja, wenn man denn bei der Auslastung abends spielen könnte. Morgens kann man nämlich hervorragend ein paar Spiele einschieben, aber ansonsten sind die Netzwerkprobleme so ein Graus, dass ich eine Note runtergehen muss. Sorry Sony, aber bitte nachsitzen und Server aufrüsten!

Si vous cherchez un jeu simple et fun, jouable en multi à la maison ou en ligne et proposant une formule originale, Rocket League devrait faire votre bonheur. Ce jeu de football d'un nouveau genre, où les joueurs sont remplacés par des voitures, est une formidable démonstration que les idées simples, lorsqu'elle sont bien traitées, peuvent donner des jeux excellents.

Avec Rocket League, Psyonix impose enfin son concept de foot / conduite arcade au plus grand nombre. Facilité de prise en main, nervosité de l’action et richesse des tactiques déployées sont autant d’atouts qui permettent à la formule de ne jamais lasser en multijoueur. Car si la partie solo, rachitique, invite à davantage de fonctionnalités, modes et contenus divers, la recette proposée n’en reste pas moins très efficace.

Proposant un mode split screen pouvant accueillir jusqu'à 4 joueurs et du online jusqu'à 8, Rocket League nous met au coeur d'un sport atypique, servi par un gameplay basique qui demandera tout de même une certaine maîtrise et un brin de stratégie si l'on veut construire un jeu qualitatif et spectaculaire. Une bonne pioche pour les soirées entre amis et pour les amateurs de défouloir online.

Rocket League tem tanto de louco como de prazeroso, depois de toda a minha relutância em aceder à insistência de amigos para experimentá-lo, não pensava encontrar aquele que até agora, é o melhor jogo de desporto do ano. Recordou-me aquele impulso incontrolável que temos ao ouvir a voz as nossas mentes durante os TBS: “Só mais um turno”. Aqui é igual: “Só mais um jogo”… até serem 5 da manhã e a vida real voltar a assumir o controlo. Raios.

Ma che gli vuoi dire, a Rocket League. Per una ventina di Euro o addirittura a sbafo (grazie al PS Plus), ti porti a casa un giochino semplice, veloce, carino che mischia calcio e macchinine come nemmeno nei sogni dei bambini. Restiamo pure bambini e godiamoci la pura e incontaminata anche se imperfetta e limitata azione multiplayer di Rocket League. Tanto per crescere - in longevità - c'è sempre tempo.

Le sue dinamiche lo rendono adatto a chiunque sia alla ricerca di un videogioco in grado di garantire puro divertimento, ma questo non significa che al suo interno non compaiano elementi atti ad aumentare il tasso tecnico richiesto. Gli unici dubbi al momento riguardano la durata nel lungo periodo, visto che i contenuti potrebbero alla lunga stancare: in questo caso, dovranno essere i ragazzi di Psyonix a mantenere vivo l'interesse, puntando al mondo degli eSport per la sua consacrazione.

Rocket League is een succesvolle hybride van voetbal en racing. De game is hilarisch door de capriolen die je met je auto kunt uithalen. Maar vergis je niet, er zit genoeg diepgang in deze whacky arcade-game; Rocket League is makkelijk op te pakken voor beginners, maar levert genoeg diepgang voor de doorgewinterde gamer. Helaas is de match making nog niet goed genoeg en dat werkt storend.

Rocket League probeert zowel een sport- als een autogame te zijn. De game is vanwege het soms lage tempo niet het beste sportspel, maar wordt steeds leuker naarmate je de gameplay meer onder de knie krijgt. Wedstrijden in Rocket League kunnen soms heerlijk hectisch zijn, waardoor ze iets heel verslavends krijgen.

Körningen och skotten är helt fysikbaserade så ett skott som från början ser ut att gå hem kan beroende på vem som kommer i vägen lyckas (eller misslyckas) helt. Det kan också leda till oförväntade mål. Eller missar. Helt enkelt är inte den ena matchen den andra lik. Jag spelade lite tillsammans med åtta andra online, och det blir ganska snabbt intensivt adrenalinstint. Vilket passar ett partyspel handen i handsken och kommer säkerligen orsaka både ett och annat lyckoskrik som kiv i soffan.