Rocket League
Rocket League is a sports action game where you drive futuristic cars to score goals with an oversized football. It's a game that sounds ridiculous but is actually a huge amount of fun to play and requires a lot of expertise. What's not obvious from the start is the level of control that can be achieved with the cars. Experts can use the cars' jet-powered mechanics to fly and flip and dribble the ball with great skill - so much so that there are professional leagues where players compete for big prizes in front of huge crowds.
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POSITIVE GAMEPLAY
PLAY STYLE
For children, the e-sports-style competition of online play is a big draw, but they will also enjoy playing with other family members in the same room. Young players will spend time practising mechanics (ability to control the car on the ground and in the air), rotation (intelligent positioning in relation to a teammate and competitor cars), and kickoffs (racing to the ball at the start). They practice the mechanic side of the game using training packs to repeat hard manoeuvres.
To get started use the tutorial, free play modes and play with other family members. It will seem near impossible at first but with practice, you can start to develop better control of the car and the ball.
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Good to know
Insights to ensure your child's gaming experience remains safe and enjoyable
Healthy competition
These games often involve competition, either against AI opponents or other players. This can be enjoyable and promote healthy competition. However, sometimes it can lead to frustration and anger, which might be a sign to take a break. Talk to your child about recognising these feelings and taking breaks when the game is no longer fun.
Improve sports skills
Video games based on sport can help children develop an interest and greater understanding of rules within the sport. Explore the sport outside of the video game to support their interests and develop their skills.
Balance with Other Activities
Children often play sport video games because of interest in the sport itself. Balance their gaming time with playing the real sport together.
Skill level age
Suggested by Family Gaming Database
Although younger players can enjoy mucking around with the cars and the ball, Rocket League only really comes to life as you get the level of skill to play competitively. It can then become an avid hobby and introduction to esports for teenagers.
Content rating
Rated PEGI 3.
Accessibility
There are 32 accessibility features for
Rocket League
Data by Family Gaming Database
Game details
Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox Series X|S
Release date
July 6, 2015, updated in 2018
No. of players
You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room or as a 8-player online game.
Genre
Action | Simulation | Sports
In-game purchases
Yes
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