Rocket League is a unique game because it managed to combine the classic arcade race with classic football in a rather exciting way and become mega-popular quickly. Many of you have played it or at least heard something about the project and have long wanted to try it.
- Release date: July 7, 2015
- Developer, publisher: Psyonix
- Genre: Racing / Arcade / Soccer
- Platform: PC, PS4, X-One
The new Rocket League arcade game might be of great interest if you’ve ever heard of or played Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. In it, you will play football, only jet engines will be screwed to the players, and they will be put on cases made of composite materials.
The first thing you’ll notice is how simple the physics and controls are in the game. Your car has a throttle, brakes, acceleration and jump button; this simplicity and tight control of the mechanics makes it easy for a beginner to chase the ball, send it to the net and play successfully in defence. Although the game does not allow you to climb under the hood, it makes it possible to customize the environment to your liking – it’s easy and simple to change angles, change sounds, load any modification you like.
The system for increasing the basic capabilities of the car is quite deep and plentiful; you can progress in any direction. You can distribute upgrade points evenly by buying acceleration impulses and wind effects on the screen or accumulating points and purchasing a turbo boost. Advanced upgrade options are available to the most experienced players; they can learn gameplay tricks – do double backflips, ride on ceilings and run the ball into the net, together with the entire opposing team. By the way, cars require repairs and a margin of safety; veterans also have an advantage here.
To achieve such heights in Rocket League is possible only by playing multiplayer; it is quite diverse here. You can play a football battle in the 3 x 3 and 4 x 4 formats. Depending on the selected mode, some parameters will change, a rainfall system that affects the car controls, the rules for a good fight, and similar nuances will change; if desired, you can add bots into the game. And you can play co-op with your best friend against a team of bots, or in a SplitScreen session, with a split-screen for 2-4 players.
Beautiful stadiums, screeching and smoke cars’ wheels, the combined dream of a lifetime for some players. Rocket League is very dynamic and easy to control, has a large selection of game modes and has good graphics.
We decided to select the best cars in the Rocket League today, which will allow everyone to understand the features of the local fleet and try to get top cars for total domination on the football field.
Breakout
Let’s start with the car that is considered the best for getting to know the game. The Breakout is the base model you’ll have from the get-go, and it’s largely due to this that it’s quickly become popular. The main advantage of the model is the perfect balance of characteristics. It is easy to handle, it looks attractive, and due to the rectangular shape of the body with a fairly flat front, the Breakout performs well both during ball control and when you have to defend yourself from opponents’ attacks.
Other than that, I would point out that the car’s flat roof will allow you to do a lot of amazing manoeuvres. The only downside to Breakout– this is not the best controllability in the air. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to get used to this and soon begin to turn somersaults in a state of flight. Be sure to try!
Twin Mill III
This model can hardly be called the most popular, but this is sole because of the design in the style of Hot Wheels cars. The design makes Twin Mill III not, particularly in demand in the game, but it is a universal “horse” that performs well both during attacking and defensive play on the field.
The Twin Mill III has a broad yet short front end, ideal for extended ball control and the car’s most accurate shots. In defence, the model is good since there is a perfect width and length for this position. On it, you can generally reflect the blows of opponents from the sidelines or intercept passes without any problems. I would also note that Twin Mill IIIit has non-standard handling, and you will definitely have to get used to it, but as soon as you do this, you will no longer be equal on the football field.
Endo
It is worth choosing this model just because of its shape. The fact is that Endo turned out to be more square than any other car in the game.
The car is as maneuverable as possible, and you can do anything on it in the air. In many ways, this is also the merit of the length, which Endo has one of the largest among all representatives of the fleet in the Rocket League .
Also, the attention of the players is attracted by the elegant design. Endo resembles a Ferrari, and luxury lovers will definitely like it. This is the case when you can ride a beneficial car in matches and at the same time look much more relaxed than your opponents.
Bone shaker
Another machine from the Hot Wheels series, which the players nevertheless accepted with great joy. All thanks to the non-standard body of huge size and a flat roof. For aggressive play, the Bone Shaker is perfect because you will make excellent passes with the highest level of accuracy with this car.
It is also worth noting that it has quite impressive characteristics, and the car is very comfortable to drive. It also has an excellent design – this evil skull on the hood is guaranteed to please many. If you like an aggressive style of play, you want to score a lot of goals so that at the same time everyone is staring and saying: “Wow, what a cool car!” then Bone Shaker is definitely for you.
Marauder
Here is the best model for playing as a goalkeeper or defender. It is also as simple as possible to take the ball away, which makes you a handy player in your team. Unfortunately, Marauder has not been able to gain massive popularity in the game because it is only available with paid DLC. Nevertheless, if you are serious about taking on Rocket League, it’s still worth buying the Marauder add-on.
I would also add that this model has a rather attractive appearance, and if you are a fan of classic jeeps, then Marauderexactly for you. It is somewhat reminiscent of the Hummer, but at the same time in a more futuristic colouring. I advise everyone who has firmly decided that his favourite role in the game is a defender or goalkeeper. You will not regret it.
Dominus
This model is the most popular among high-level players. She is chosen as a workhorse, which will help win the next match without any problems. Dominus performs well both on the ground and in the air, which is why she was able to become in demand in the game quickly. In many ways, the characteristics and shape of a classic muscle car make the Dominus.
Universal. Due to this, she performs well both in attack and during the defence of the gate. In addition, the creators of this model competently approached the design; on such a wheelbarrow, you will look like a million. Dedicated to all muscle car fans.
Batmobile
It’s worth trying the Batmobile in action for The Dark Knight fans and all those who want to achieve at least something in Rocket League. The fact is that initially, this model was conceived as a beautiful toy for DC fans, but it turned out to be one of the best cars in terms of its characteristics and dimensions.
Batmobile is the longest model in the game, which also has a rather angular body. This form makes it an ideal car in attack, which will hit the opponents’ goal repeatedly with accurate blows. In addition, a flat body also allows you to do somersaults in the air as quickly and without unnecessary strain, which will appeal to fans of a fast style of attack. Of course, protecting the Batmobile is not the best solution, but he has practically no equal as a “forward”.
Octane
So we got to the best of the best models in Rocket League. Octane has been wildly popular since the game’s release. Many players have long dubbed it the top-end car of all in the project’s fleet. The main reason for the incredible demand for Octane lies in the perfect balance of all the main components of the car.
It has impeccable design, excellent handling, and balanced characteristics that it performs well both in attack and defence. At the same time, Octanedue to its non-standard shape allows you to maneuver with the ball on the ground and in the air. After trying dozens of cars in the game, this is the case when you still want to go back to something universal, and it is guaranteed to be Octane.
Rocket League has a huge number of cool cars, but we decided to highlight the best in our opinion today.
