Rocket League

Rocket League came to me free via the PS+ service, had it not I'd have likely not given it a chance being that it's essentially a sports title thus not something I'd be interested in.

Sequel to the considerably less known Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars (2008) Rocket League demonstrates that the simple concepts are usually the best and deliver a game that years later is still outstandingly popular.

Basically Rocket League is football, with cars. Two small teams of vehicles, 2 goals and 1 supersized ball are all it takes to have a wickedly addictive good time. Even for a guy like me who cares not for sports or racing games can't deny that what they've accomplished here is outstanding.

With constant updates, alternative game modes including a vehicular version of ice hockey and basketball the developers have demonstrated that sometimes it makes more sense to stick with one game instead of yearly releases.

Stupidly simple, incredibly addictive and so much depth for such a shallow concept.

The Good:

Really addictive

Looks great

Regular updates

The Bad:

Microtransactions

Things I Learnt From This Game:

Playing some games makes me feel chavvy

Nobody ever wants to play goalie!

There is always that one guy who just wants to blow everyone up

Do you like cars? Do you like football? If you like both or either of those things - play rocket league

I got RL at launch and have played it consistently in the years since, never have I thought a game could hold my attention for so long but the deceptively simple gameplay and fantastic approach to season passes make me come back.

I'm unsure how to move to EPIC will effect the game long term, hopefully not for the worse, but to date there are few games out there you can jump into for a few matches with friends consistently for years and still have fun.

I do hope one day the game gets a true next gen sequel, would be good to get an updated look to the game

This game is so addicting and fun especially to play with your friends. The content is unbelievable and very cheap too! Then competitive system is top tier and very incredible as you go with a journey with your friends to rise to the top.

I enjoyed the game and found really good to play. It have interesting mechanics and its easy to learn but hard to master. I found it very good anyway alone or with more players. And its a definitely a game that will require some skills from the player.

Very fun but sometimes too hard to rank up and too toxic people.