Rocket League

Probably, it is difficult to find a man who would not be fascinated by football, and given the tastes of consumers, a lot of virtual entertainment of this kind has been created. But the company Psyonix managed to amaze, surprise and conquer thousands of gamers at once, offering outlandish entertainment - "Rocket League". This is a game that combines elements of a car simulator and football, and embraced both racers and football players at once.

Football & Wheels

It's hard to imagine that you can drive the ball across the field not with your feet, but with wheels, but this is really so. Driving a rocket-powered car, players must score a goal, while still correctly passing, attacking and defending the goal. Transport can bounce, use boost to increase speed in order to hit the ball or push the enemy back. The game is immensely addictive, and it's no surprise that ESL has even added the Rocket League to its list of disciplines.

This is not to say that the idea of ​​driving a soccer ball with cars is fundamentally new. Top Gear hosts have tried to invent something similar, but the implementation of an exciting game in the virtual world has found a more enthusiastic response.

Rocket League Terms of Play

They are just very simple: you need to score a ball, which is much larger than the car, into the goal, for which the player gets points. Each match lasts 5 minutes, but if the score is equal, additional time is allocated. And then whoever managed to score the decisive goal won.

The process resembles the synthesis of a football match and survival races. Players have to rely not only on their cars, but also on the ability to play the game, like in real football. Although cars are also capable of a lot. For example:

• bounce to hit the ball in mid-air;
• wipe the opponent aside;
• ride a harness;
• fly up on impulse from accelerators.

And if you slip through a special territory, you can earn a point in acceleration, which will be useful later for fast movement, a stronger blow or destruction of the enemy.

Machine characteristics

It is important to consider that each car has its own characteristics that must be taken into account when choosing. The main ones are length, height, width and turning speed. When studying the table with pictures, you need to remember that the place from which the ball is bouncing - the hitbox - is marked with a greenish rectangle.

To put it simply, experienced players are advised to choose from:

• Octane;
• Dominus;
• Breakout;
• Batmobile;
• Endo;
• Centio v17.

And now - about the main thing. Which surfaces of the machine can be used to hit:

• Wheels. The weakest of the whole list, it is easier to use them to brake the ball.
• Roof. Medium impact.
• Bumper. Hard hit, quick to fire.
• Bumper angle. Gives the strongest serve, but is difficult to hit the ball with an angle.

Experienced players give advice on how to take advantage of the machine's capabilities:

• Glide. Used for fast reversal, on the same button and side twist. Helps to adapt to impacts, always land on wheels. By the way, the last trick is a huge time saver.
• Using walls. You can drive on them and hit the ball, such tricks are a great advantage, but first you need to practice.
• Double jump or somersault. The car picks up speed on the move and hits the ball well, but it is important to accurately calculate the jump in order to touch it with the bumper.
• Boost management. Do not rush after him headlong, it is important not to sacrifice at this advantageous position. If the ball is on the side of the opponent, and there is no threat to the goal, the boost can be easily picked up. If the goal is more important, then you should not twitch. When the car drives off for a boost, it is more convenient to turn off the Ball Cam, but the situation must be constantly monitored.
• Roll back always slows down the car, regardless of whether it is on the ground or in a jump. If you move in the other direction, the trajectory needs to be adjusted.

Rocket League Technical Features

Gamers note that it is more convenient to play 3 on 3, then no one interferes with each other, but there is also where to turn around, taking into account the real tactics. You can have fun in a single-player game, with fictitious teams, but it turns out much more interesting in friendly matches, on a split screen and with online multiplayer. It is recommended that you do some practice tests before the game in order to better navigate the field and get to know the capabilities of your machine. The only thing that gamers regret is that there is still a lack of experimentation, rule variations and additional modes.

And all because the developers have rigidly outlined the range of possibilities. No skills, settings or even levels, except for the rating for matchmaking, to eliminate inequality in the main modes. In fact, they provide tools for the game, the task of the gamer is to study them and then hone their skills. Many people liked this principle of universal justice.

Is it worth playing?

Many gamers confirm that it's worth it. After all, the game "Rocket League" actually connected two truly masculine passions - the car and football, and it is difficult to resist here. Simple rules, all conditions for improvement, and most importantly - it's cool and very fun to play!