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Rocket League is an iconic game, an exceedingly rare multiplayer game that’s welcoming, approachable, competitive, and intricate.

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Rocket League is an iconic game, an exceedingly rare multiplayer game that's welcoming, approachable, competitive, and intricate.

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49% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100

Matt Elliott (PC Gamer)

87/100

“Rocket League is fast, fun and relentlessly enjoyable. The best football game without feet.”

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Mr Pinkerton (Metro GameCentral)

9/10

“A superb multiplayer game that takes a very simple premise and crafts from it one of the best competitive arcade games in years.”

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Miguel Concepcion (GameSpot)

9/10

“Rocket League delivers all the refinements and improvements befitting a sports sequel, and is a brilliantly boisterous and enthralling game in its own right.”

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AR12Gaming	Cameron Mines	9 / 10	09-09-2015	Rocket League is so easy to pick up and so hard to put down. Within just a few hours of play, I already feel myself wanting to go back and play more. The game has spread like wildfire and is one of the most popular games this year, yet I had never even heard about it before the game released. After three closed betas from the developers and fine-tuning, what's left is a competitive, fantastic experience.	Read review
Areajugones	Álvaro Giménez	8 / 10	11-17-2017	Rocket League on Nintendo Switch is an amazing experience and we can carry our game wherever we want. Even though its graphics could be better when in portable mode, this game means hours and hours of entertainment.	Read review
Ars Technica	Sam Machkovech	Recommended	07-11-2015	Buy it if you have four controllers for one of the best couch games of the year; wait for working online modes if you don't.	Read review
Atomix	Aureliano Carvajal	86 / 100	11-21-2017	Don't let the graphical downgrade distance you from a great experience. Rocket League on the go is as fun and addictive in Switch as in any other platform. One of the best multiplayer games in the Nintendo Switch.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Kyle Hanson	5 / 5 stars	02-18-2016	Rocket League takes simple game mechanics and turns them into a tight, engaging experience that will have you coming back for hours upon hours of gaming fun. Everything that worked in the PS4 and PC versions works just as well on Xbox One, with only some slight technical limitations holding it back. Overall though, this is the same sports gaming masterpiece that it was last year, and is worthy of joining any Xbox One owner's library.	Read review
CGMagazine	Bryan Calhoun	7 / 10	11-28-2017	Rocket League on the Switch is like winning an all expenses paid vacation to Florida. Yes, it's Florida, but you still won a free vacation.	Read review
COGconnected	Nicholas Plouffe	86 / 100	07-20-2015	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.	Read review
Cubed3	Tom Kane	8 / 10	09-09-2015	Rocket League is showing no signs of slowing down, and why should it?	Read review
DarkZero	Ahmed Mohamed	9 / 10	07-26-2015	At its core Rocket League is gameplay perfected and with a suite of multiplayer options, the game will see life for many months to come.	Read review
Destructoid	Zack Furniss	9 / 10	07-14-2015	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. What's next, will I enjoy a game that mixes Metroids and Soccer? We'll see.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Eric Layman	9 / 10	07-21-2015	Most sports would probably be better if human participants were replaced with cars. While this thesis is typically reserved for late night conversations with close friends, Psyonix accepted it as a genuine assignment and produced Rocket League. It's soccer with cars—and the execution of this idea has no business being as good as the fantasy.	Read review
EGM	Ray Carsillo	9 / 10	07-20-2015	The formula that has kept Rocket League fresh translates exceedingly well to Nintendo's hybrid system, whether docked or portable. Less polished visuals are a small price to pay to be able to play Rocket League anytime, anywhere, at a performance level that never quits, though the notable jaggies and (through no fault of its own) a hindered party system mean that the Switch version isn't the most competitive version of the game.	Read review
Eurogamer	Christian Donlan	Recommended	07-12-2015	There's XP beyond that, and the promise of a scramble up the leaderboards, but I don't think Rocket League genuinely needs these things to hook you and hold you. Aside from the compact drama of the five minute matches, this is one of those rare games where the simple act of throwing a car around an arena is enough to keep you at it. Newton would approve and so would Batman. What more would you want?	Read review
FingerGuns	Paul Collett	9 / 10	11-20-2017	Rocket League is another must-have title to add to the growing list of great games you need in your Switch collection.	Read review
Flickering Myth	Shaun Munro	8.5 / 10	11-15-2017	Rocket League Switch may not be the definitive version of Psyonix’s all-timer car sports game, but it just might represent the most fun and accessible way to play it. Seriously, what are you even waiting for?	Read review
FNintendo	Henrique Pereira	9 / 10	11-29-2017	Rocket League fits on the Nintendo Switch without any major issues but most importantly, it brings all the magnificent multiplayer experiences with it. Thanks to an outstanding online functionality and to the wide and varied multiplayer possibilities, Rocket League marks its territory and claims the title of one of the best multiplayer experiences on the Nintendo Switch.	Read review
Game Informer	Jeff Cork	9 / 10	07-16-2015	Every game has highlight-reel worthy moments, which is amazing considering the five-minute matches	Read review
Game Revolution	Blake Peterson	4.5 / 5 stars	07-22-2015	Rocket League was great back when I got to preview it, but having more time with it really made it clear just how much the developer Psyonix has managed to zero in on what's fun about the experience. 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.	Read review
GameCrate	Robert Workman	9.3 / 10	02-22-2016	Rocket League fared as one of last year's biggest surprises, a game that grew from the somewhat undiscovered Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars into an eSports phenomenon. It continues the status quo with its Xbox One build, with a polished presentation that doesn't let up, smooth gameplay, and a ton of options for both online and offline play. If you haven't discovered this gem yet, you won't find a better time.	Read review
Gamefa	Amirhossein Dehnavi	8 / 10	03-23-2016	Rocket League is one of the Best Multiplayer experience you can found and Psyonix Prove that the idea of Playing Soccer with Cars is absolutely amazing.	Read review
GameGrin	Reece Armstrong	9 / 10	07-18-2015	Rocket League is a blast to play and will have you coming back for more, time and time again.	Read review
Gameplanet	Aaron Fowler	8.5 / 10	07-15-2015	Rocket League isn't so great solo, but it's a fantastic multiplayer title that's easy to pick up but surprisingly deep.	Read review
GamesBeat	Jeff Grubb	93 / 100	07-16-2015	It's July, but I can't imagine that I'm going to play enough games to knock Rocket League off of my "game of the year" list. It is that much fun. It's a blast, and it's actually just as much fun to watch — which is evident by the number of popular livestreams you can watch of Rocket League on Twitch.	Read review
GameSkinny	Jack Bampfield	9 / 10	07-15-2015	Psyonix's rocket-powered battle cars soccer hybrid is an insanely fun and surprisingly deep sports game, and is my game of the year.	Read review
GameSpew	Taylor Small	9 / 10	08-07-2015	Rocket League has that 'one more match' appeal that every multiplayer game dreams of	Read review
GameSpot	Miguel Concepcion	9 / 10	07-14-2015	Rocket League survives its conversion to Switch with minimal wear and tear.	Read review
GamesRadar+	Ludwig Kietzmann	4.5 / 5 stars	02-19-2016	Rocket League transcends its chaotic mishmash of sports, racing and fighting to create an elegant and endlessly competitive game for the ages.	Read review
GameZone	Mike Splechta	9.5 / 10	07-15-2015	Accessible yet tough to master. Rocket League was an amazing surprise and easily one of the best sports games this year.	Read review
GamingBolt	Oliver VanDervoort	8 / 10	03-03-2016	Rocket League made a lot of waves when it was first released on the PS4. Considering this Xbox One version has some add-ons packed in, it is, at the very least just as good if not just a touch better.	Read review
GamingTrend	Matt Welsh	85 / 100	07-14-2015	Rocket League may only feel like a glorified minigame, but its wild, tense, and fast-paced gameplay makes it one of PS4's best multiplayer experiences to date.	Read review
GearNuke	Khurram Imtiaz	8.5 / 10	11-20-2017	Rocket League for the Nintendo Switch manages to successfully capture all of the craziness of the game into a portable, but it is not a perfect port. The visuals take a hit and there are some minor issues that need to be ironed out.	Read review
God is a Geek	Nicola Ardron	9 / 10	02-18-2016	One of the best multiplayer games available today. Rocket League is a fantastically fun, frenetic game and you'd be hard pushed to find a better arcade-style football game anywhere else.	Read review
Guardian	Rich Stanton	5 / 5 stars	07-23-2015	Rocket League is simply a joy to play, win or lose. And with friends? Wow. This is the most fun you'll ever have behind the wheel of a rocket powered football playing car.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	82 / 100	01-01-2018	Rocket League arrived at Nintendo Switch last year, capturing all the fun, tight controls and gameplay from the previous versions, not without losing on the way part of its visual power (effects and textures are a little bit lower here). It's physical release an insane amount of content, although not all the DLC its included (neither via voucher).	Read review
IBTimes UK	Ben Skipper	4 / 5 stars	07-23-2015	An enormously enjoyable bit of fun for the summer months. A multiplayer cult classic in waiting.	Read review
IGN	Brandin Tyrrel	9.3 / 10	12-06-2017	Rocket League's colorfully absurd cars-playing-sports concept works so well because the energy of its arcadey gameplay meshes with its deep team-based strategy and variety of modes. It's exceedingly rare to find a multiplayer game that's welcoming and approachable for new players and so intricate that the best players can earn a living by mastering its depths. Rocket League is a golden example of turning a good idea into something truly amazing.	Read review
IGN Italy	Marco Salvaneschi	8.2 / 10	07-12-2015	Football plus cars: Rocket League by Psyonix is the perfect psychotropic cocktail to satisfy your thirst for action and competition. Become a goal machine has never been so fun.	Read review
IGN Spain	José L. Ortega	8.6 / 10	07-14-2015	The same excellent game but a little bit more ugly yet more portable.	Read review
Kotaku	Unknown	Recommended	08-04-2015	Easy to learn and fun to play, Rocket League is an example of how to make multiplayer gaming appeal to more than just the casual crowd.	Read review
M3	Anders Wollner	8 / 10	11-28-2017	Rocket League is one of the most addictive multiplayer game you will ever play, with deep mechanics and a great community. The Switch version works really well.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	Mr Pinkerton	9 / 10	07-06-2015	A superb multiplayer game that takes a very simple premise and crafts from it one of the best competitive arcade games in years.	Read review
New Game Network	Tim Reid	74 / 100	07-29-2015	Rocket League represents a simple idea well executed, forgoing variables like powerups and dramatically different vehicles or maps in favour of balance and tight mechanics.	Read review
Nintendo Enthusiast	Greg Bargas	9 / 10	11-21-2017	The Nintendo Switch version of Rocket League is a worthy port. It is welcomed, fun, and brings Switch owner's into the light. Now excuse me while I recline and match wits in my Paladin.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Damien McFerran	9 / 10	11-16-2017	One of modern gaming's true multiplayer success stories, Rocket League is an essential addition to the Switch's striking year-one library. Analyse every screenshot and video and yes, you'll spot visual downgrades when compared to the other console editions, but what's key here is that the spirit of the game has been transferred perfectly, with the added benefit of portable play which opens up the chance to host local matches with your Switch owning mates wherever and whenever you fancy. Developer Panic Button has done an utterly fantastic job with this port, but technical wizardry aside, what really matters is that the core game is so addictive, so compelling, so enjoyable and – perhaps above all else – so deep. Don't let anyone tell you that Rocket League is simplistic or lacks longevity; the vibrant community that has grown up around Psyonix's masterpiece renders that viewpoint wholly incorrect. This is a game that rewards skilful play and perseverance, and new tactics and strategies seem to flow from each and every match you partake in. Only the occasional network niggle throws shade on this otherwise sublime release; the Switch has yet another must-have release to add to its awe-inspiring 2017 pile.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Jared Rosenberg	9 / 10	11-24-2017	I've been playing quick matches while waiting for the NYC subway and during my lunch break at work. The one major negative is the resolution in undocked mode. I personally haven't felt like it's hindered a match for me, but it's still pretty annoying. Nonetheless, there's endless amounts of fun to be had with Rocket League and even with some graphical shortcomings it's still a must buy on the Switch.	Read review
NZGamer	Angus Deacon	8 / 10	02-24-2016	Everyone should try this game, even if you hate cars or football.	Read review
Operation Sports	Glenn Wigmore	Recommended	07-13-2015	Rocket League is pure fun.	Read review
Paste Magazine	Javy Gwaltney	9 / 10	07-13-2015	Rocket League, besides being a game that's pure, unbridled joy to play, has gotten me curious after all these years about soccer again. I keep finding myself thinking maybe I'll watch the next World Cup, maybe I'll rent a FIFA game and give the series another try, maybe maybe maybe. Regardless, for now, there's the rumble of cars blasting across a stadium, their miniature flags wobbling as the crowd cheers, and that's more than enough.	Read review
PC Gamer	Matt Elliott	87 / 100	07-13-2015	Rocket League is fast, fun and relentlessly enjoyable. The best football game without feet.	Read review
PCGamesN	Fraser Brown	7 / 10	07-13-2015	When the servers are active and you can get into a multiplayer match, then Rocket League is brilliant. This is a game where you can chase a ball while driving on the ceiling, as fans cheer from their seats in sleek futuristic stadiums. This is a game where a goal is accompanied by an explosion and an aftershock that sends every car hurtling backward. It's fast, explosive and completely ridiculous, and it's horribly frustrating when whole days go by without it working.	Read review
PCMag	Gabriel Zamora	4.5 / 5 stars	12-24-2015	Rocket League offers fantastic, over-the-top fun that anyone can enjoy, yet it's also nuanced enough to be a highly competitive game.	Read review
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette	Max Parker	9 / 10	02-18-2016	"Rocket League" for Xbox One introduces a new audience to one of the biggest gaming phenomenons of last year. The inclusion of several sweet exclusives makes for an attractive package. With no significant dips in quality or offerings other than a couple fewer servers, this is the best $19.99 one can spend on the Xbox One's online store. If you're an Xbox One owner, prepare for that backlog to grow. Playing something else over "Rocket League" is never an easy task.	Read review
Player.One	Bob Fekete	Recommended	02-18-2016	Quote not available.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Neil Bolt	8.5 / 10	07-10-2015	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.	Read review
Polygon	Andrew Hayward	Recommended	07-17-2018	After two and a half years of steady play, it's those little thrills that keep me coming back.	Read review
Push Square	Sammy Barker	9 / 10	07-10-2015	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. Not even a lacklustre single player option and an out-of-place soundtrack can stop us from declaring this the beautiful car game.	Read review
Rectify Gaming	Wh1plash96	9 / 10	03-07-2016	If you're looking for a game to relax and have fun with your friends/girlfriend/family, I would suggest Rocket League. For $19.99, you cannot go wrong with this game!	Read review
Rock, Paper, Shotgun	RPS	Recommended	08-03-2015	Rocket League might be my favourite multiplayer game in years.	Read review
Shacknews	Ozzie Mejia	8 / 10	07-08-2015	For those looking to speed up the game of soccer, Psyonix is doing so in more ways than one with Rocket League.	Read review
Sirus Gaming	Lexuzze Tablante	9.5 / 10	08-03-2015	Rocket League is a fun and addicting battle cars sports game with lots of intensity and great core mechanics that proves to be a great sports video game of 2015. Overall, Rocket League is a fun and addicting sports game and a great eSports title addition. The game's optimization is very impressive, core mechanics are easy to learn and to get by, and the stunning graphics which overlooks the lack of LAN feature and still makes this game a great candidate for Best Sports Game of 2015.	Read review
SomHráč.sk	Daniel Palička	80 / 100	01-06-2017	Rocket League is a perfect addition to the sports and racing genre. Amusing gameplay with a variety of modes is complemented by a sophisticated tutorial, ideally suited to newcomers, along with the tremendous possibilities to customize your car.	Read review
TechRaptor	Patrick Perrault	8.5 / 10	07-30-2015	Rocket League has an extremely addictive quality that makes it hard to put down. 'Just five more minutes' usually turns into a few hours, and as a result Rocket League is a title that you don't want to miss.	Read review
Telegraph	Tom Hoggins	5 / 5 stars	08-11-2015	It's car football, but not as we know it, as Psyonix's exhilarating mix of chaos and control marks it as one of the year's best multiplayer experiences.	Read review
The Angry Joe Show	Joe Vargas	9 / 10	07-18-2015	Video Review	Read review
The Games Machine	Davide Mancini	8 / 10	12-05-2017	Psyonix brings to Nintendo Switch all the flawless plesure of Rocket League in 60 fps, despite a visual downgrade and the absence of analogic triggers. If you want to play for fun only (with no "pro" velleity), this is the version you should consider to buy.	Read review
The Jimquisition	Jim Sterling	9.5 / 10	07-23-2015	If you love sports, cars, or neither, Rocket League is your cup of tea!	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Jim Hargreaves	9 / 10	07-10-2015	Although not exactly risky or adventurous, it's the follow-up many have been dreaming of for years and now it's finally here.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	Charlie Oakley	9 / 10	02-18-2016	Simplicity is the secret ingredient in Rocket League's fun. If the game didn't nail the 'feel' of the game then perhaps the reception of the game would have been very different but everything just 'clicks' and works together to create one of the most genuinely enjoying games I have played in a very long time.	Read review
Toronto Sun	Steve Tilley	4 / 5 stars	07-15-2015	Still, Rocket League is one of those games that almost anyone can pick up and enjoy, yet still find themselves getting better at after dozens of hours of play. It's a throwback to the good old days of gaming, when fun mattered more than anything.	Read review
TrueAchievements	Dave Horobin	4.5 / 5 stars	03-02-2016	It might have taken a while for Rocket League to appear on the Xbox One, but the wait was worth it.	Read review
Twinfinite	Jordan Ramée	4 / 5 stars	11-17-2017	Rocket League on Switch is everything that Rocket League has to offer, with added portability. Some new battle cars help differentiate this port from other versions of the game, but, honestly, Rocket League on Switch would still be fantastic without them.	Read review
USgamer	Jaz Rignall	4.5 / 5 stars	02-23-2016	Rocket League is simple in concept	Read review
VGChartz	Karl Koebke	Recommended	07-14-2015	For as fantastic as Rocket League can be, it's a tough road to tread, and the higher-than-standard price could be all for naught if you don't tough it out and eventually come to appreciate it in all its glory.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.4 / 10	07-09-2015	Rocket League is a sports game that doesn't require you to be a fan of sports to enjoy.	Read review
VideoGamer	Steven Burns	7 / 10	07-08-2015	An enjoyable, compulsively playable mix of driving and football.	Read review
Wccftech	Jeff Williams	9 / 10	07-15-2015	A very entertaining cross genre entry that blew us away with it's replay value and vehicular mayhem. If you like sports and cars, this game can provide a lot of fun.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Christian Law	4 / 5 stars	07-09-2015	With a core concept that is perpetually fun, addictive multiplayer and simplistic but frenetic gameplay, Rocket League is an absolute blast in short bursts.	Read review
ZTGD	Ken McKown	8.5 / 10	03-02-2016	Rocket League lives up to the hype surrounding it. For Xbox One players who have been envious of PS4 and PC players, your moment is here. Everything works even when it shouldn't, and the game provides hours of entertainment. Solo it is fun, with friends it is a blast. This is not a title to miss.	Read review

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Soccer meets racing once again in our long-awaited, MP-focused sequel to Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars! A futuristic Sports-Action game, Rocket League, equips players with booster-rigged vehicles that can be crashed into balls for incredible goals or epic saves across multiple, highly-detailed arenas. Using an advanced physics system to simulate realistic interactions, Rocket League relies on mass and momentum to give players a complete sense of intuitive control in this unbelievable, high-octane re-imagining of association football.

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