Rocket League

In its exhilarating mix of chaos and control, Rocket League is as good a multiplayer game as any this year.

If you love sports, cars, or neither, Rocket League is your cup of tea!

Amazing.

The new definition of fun in videogames: that is Rocket League. A formula so simple, yet so challenging and exhilarating, that it's impossible not to get hooked. The basics of the gameplay are pretty straightforward and accessible to everyone, but at the same time, as you gradually learn the ropes of the controls, things change quite a bit: the matches become more exacting and fun, thanks also to the excellent matchmaking system.

Rocket League is an extremely well designed and presented game, a veritable feast for the senses at times, and an undeniably addictive experience.

Rocket League has the most addicting gameplay we experienced in a while now. Playing this game reminded us why we fell in love with gaming in the first place.

If you’re looking for a new experience then there are few multiplayer games as well balanced and enthralling as Rocket League. This could well be a contender for one of the best games of the year.

Rocket League is easily one of the best games of 2015, a true surprise in the sports department with its stunning combination of soccer and cars. Between varying modes, a sharp presentation and fun-as-hell gameplay, you'll be free-wheeling to get into another match (we'll see you there).

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.

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.

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.

Rocket League is a pure videogame defined by an excellent mixture of its mechanics. It's extremely fun, addictive, one of the best competitive experiences of this year on PS4.

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.

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.

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.

Rocket League is a good idea that's been expertly executed.

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.

Rocket League is sheer fun: before you stop playing it, you will want to play just another match. And another, and another.

Where this lack of complexity would usually hamstring many games, here it works as a boon.

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

It’s hard to beat solid mechanics and a sense of camaraderie you usually only get from playing sports.

Rocket League is holy madness. A claim and a simple way, gets dazzled from minute one.

If you find good company to play Rocket League you will experience an awesome spot between being hilarious and challenging.

Rocket League isn't so great solo, but it's a fantastic multiplayer title that's easy to pick up but surprisingly deep.

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.

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's long game isn't quite so rosy, though. [Sept 2015, p.80]

Easy to learn, hard to master, Rocket League is a great multiplayer game. Highly addictive.

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.

I have no problem saying that this is the best and most original sports game I have played since at least FIFA 12. It mixes all the best elements of sports and online multiplayer games into one in an affordable and seamless experience that looks awesome in YouTube videos as well.

Fast, simple and funny variation of football with devices shines especially in multiplayer.

If Rocket League often feels like a sports game for people who don't really like sports games, that's no criticism. [Oct 2015, p.123]

Full of instant gratification. Its novelty value does fade, though. [Sept 2015, p.93]

The AI is utter junk, the modes are basic and limited and solo offline play is basically worthless. But as far as multiplayer experiences go, Rocket League is wonderful. [Issue#260, p.66]

Rocket League is fun and addictive just like the good, old multiplayer games thanks to a great gameplay with simple mechanics. Hours of fun await you. A must have.

Rocket League is a simple but fun game, where a simple idea (playing football with cars) delivers an addictive and rewarding gameplay.

Rocket League does everything needed to create a kick ass sports game. It's simple enough to learn the mechanics in a few minutes, but also complicated enough to require several hours of play to understand the finer details. Those hours will certainly fly by.

Despite a few camera issues and lack of modes, Rocket League is a fun, addicting experience that will keep players engaged for a long time.

Addictive, fun and accesible, Rocket League is a game you cannot miss if you like playing with friends, no matter if online or offline.

Addictive, fun and accessible, Rocket League is a game you cannot miss if you like playing with friends, no matter if online or offline.

It's a throwback to the good old days of gaming, when fun mattered more than anything.

Rocket League combines solid elements from both sport and racing games. It may not be the best sport game in the field, but its hectic matches provide a lot of multiplayer fun.

Despite unreliable servers, Rocket League is a fast, fluid, absurdly good time with surprising mechanical depth.

It's entirely focused on its original and interesting idea, and it really works. A perfect game for the streaming era, and one that puts pure fun right under the spotlight.

With a core concept that is perpetually fun, addictive multiplayer and simplistic but frenetic gameplay, Rocket League is an absolute blast in short bursts.

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.

Playing soccer with cars, why not? Rocket League offers a big load of extreme and chaotic multiplayer experiences, that are really enjoyable when you have some friends over. The singleplayer, however, is too short and offers too little variation.

If you’re into accessible over-the-top arcade sport this might be for you. But be careful when you play: At certain times the network problems are horrible.