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Rocket League Arrives on Switch November 14th.
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One of the biggest surprises in gaming. I was expecting a fun little indie game and got one of my favorite games of all time, my main competitive game and something that after two years I still play daily and have over two thousand hours in.
So basically your planning a physical release but it won't be out till next year so you don't wanna day anything in case it puts people off buying the digital version in 2 weeks?
Makes sense, I'll be there Day one for digital version, just makes so much sense for a quick pick up and play.
Thanks for all your work too, this game is a fucking masterpiece.
My backlog is already so stacked on this console. I'm starting to think it will never let up! :P
I can't wait.
Matches are quick and fun, it's so perfect for a handheld.
So... it's more like Fifa, but it controls like a racing game. There isn't a "shoot" button, or a "pass" or a "save" button. There are no items (except for a particular mode). You drive a car with semi-realistic physics, you have a turbo, and you can jump. You can perform all sorts of crazy stunts by combining these simple controls in creative ways. It's easy to play but hard to master.
Matches are quick and fun, it's so perfect for a handheld.
OK. I got myself confused. I was thinking the crossplay thing was only not allowed with Xbox. For some reason I thought Switch would be allowed.
Then it is November 14 that I make my return!
Portable rocket league is a killer app. I'm even looking forward to seeing what they did with the motion controls...
Portable rocket league is a killer app. I'm even looking forward to seeing what they did with the motion controls...
Only thing I've seen is local multiplayer,
which is wireless switch LAN.
Haven't seen if single joycon splitscreen is available yet...
Really hope a user here knows...
This will be given on my non-existing Switch. A bit worried about battery life in portable though.
I'm noticing this too. Odyssey was likely released on October to give breathing room to "big" third party releases.
I look forward to playing this for the first time. Might be one I can get the wife to play as well.
There's technically a Nintendo game set for release in November: "Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, Together!" on Nov. 10.
I just really don't think the Psyonix guys would roll this out if it ran like shit on Nintendo's network.
Wow what fantastic news!! Really made my....Monday. So now, is November the more stacked month for Switch...or October??? And then, Xenoblade..!!!
I play this game almost every day and I'm still hype for this! Can't wait to play with my friends on Steam no matter where I am. Also, getting this after just getting Mario Odyssey, red Joy-Con, and Shovel Knight for Switch means RIP my wallet lol
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Rocket League, let me give you a brief description of what makes it so special. Unlike traditional sports games that try to emulate sports in the real world (Madden, FIFA, etc.) RL takes the opposite approach; it's a sports game designed as a video game first. You see this immediately with the car you control. RL doesn't have to try and replicate the movements of a human body in a video game because the human body isn't involved. Instead you control a car with a fairly basic moveset that involves actions like boosting, jumping, flipping, and steering. Again unlike other sports games, the movements and actions of your character (the car) have nothing to do with what's going on around you. There are no pre-canned animations like a diving catch, a fancy dribble move, or a lay-up that may or may not go in. The movement of the ball is independent from the movement of your car, and at the end of the day simple physics concepts reign supreme.
What this design approach adds up to is a game that is simple on the surface but incredibly intricate and complex underneath. Play the game for awhile and you'll quickly spot players performing actions that seem simply impossible given the basic controls, yet with enough time you'll be performing them yourself. The natural growth of skill and progression in RL is unlike any game I've ever played. There are no complicated rules, no mass of abilities to learn, no upgrades, no stats. Everything is right there for you to discover from the get go, all it takes is practice and a desire to learn. That's why RL is not only the best sports video game ever created, it's the best competitive multiplayer game I've ever played. I'm gushing at this point, but it's for good reason.
So all of that said, brace yourselves Switch-bros, you're in for a treat. Just don't say I didn't warn you when you suddenly struggle to play and complete any other games...
What this design approach adds up to is a game that is simple on the surface but incredibly intricate and complex underneath. Play the game for awhile and you'll quickly spot players performing actions that seem simply impossible given the basic controls, yet with enough time you'll be performing them yourself. The natural growth of skill and progression in RL is unlike any game I've ever played. There are no complicated rules, no mass of abilities to learn, no upgrades, no stats. Everything is right there for you to discover from the get go, all it takes is practice and a desire to learn. That's why RL is not only the best sports video game ever created, it's the best competitive multiplayer game I've ever played. I'm gushing at this point, but it's for good reason.
So all of that said, brace yourselves Switch-bros, you're in for a treat. Just don't say I didn't warn you when you suddenly struggle to play and complete any other games...
The Psyonix guy said "We don't have anything to announce at this time RE: Physical version, but that's very different than "no physical version"." earlier in the thread. May show up down the line.
This is a good post. Great overview of what makes this game great.
I know everyone's tastes are different, but if you like sports games and/or solid online competition buying Rocket League is a no brainer
Alright, still haven't picked up FE Warriors or Mario Odyssey yet, but it's alright. I'll just wait 'til the 10th for Doom. It's a lot, but I can wait to pick them al-
>Rocket League releases Nov. 14
WELP THERE GOES MY WALLET
>Rocket League releases Nov. 14
WELP THERE GOES MY WALLET
Thanks. Less snark next time would be nice though.
But that's really the thing. Not a big sports fan and a lot of multiplayer games give me real anxiety. I'd love to spend a week with it via Gamefly before throwing money at the game that I won't get back.
If you play ranked....I'd probably avoid it till you are confident not whiffing every shot.
Then I'd say probably a good idea to try this out prior to buying. Sounds like no real timeline on a physical version though, maybe a friend has or will get it?
Like most online games, it's hit or miss. The game has quick chat presets like "What a Save!" and "Nice Shot!" so expect a lot of those thrown at you sarcastically from time to time.
Looks like the game uses dynamic resolution. You can see the lines around the ball and the stadium flicker when the match starts. Framerate in 2P mode looks really solid though!
no way snark ftw!
I'm gonna go ahead and say this game doesn't like your cup of tea. It's a heavily multiplayer focussed sports game that is wonderful but can also be incredibly frustrating especially when you start learning aerial shots.