digitec plays World Cup special: In "Rocket League" the footballs are huge and we still can't hit anything
4.7.2018
Translation: machine translated
What makes football better? That's right: cars and giant balls. Forget realism, in "Rocket League" the focus is on fun. Although the game is also very popular in e-sports, we are a long way from that with our skills. We will provide you with proof of this in our live stream at around 11 a.m.
Update: Unfortunately, our internet connection was probably overloaded, which is why the quality leaves something to be desired. I hope it's still entertaining.
With a giant football and cars, the Swiss might have scored a goal. Although the Scandinavians with their Swedish tanks (also known as Volvos) would have had the better cards. "Rocket League" is the indie sensation that began as a free game for PS Plus subscribers. This provided the necessary push to catapult it into the hearts of gamers during the typical summer lull three years ago.
"Rocket League" is played 1vs1, 2vs2, 3vs3 or 4vs4. Just like in football, the aim is to get the ball into the opponent's goal. You have all kinds of acrobatic moves at your disposal: Turbo, hovering, driving up walls and somersaults. If you want to see what crazy manoeuvres are possible, take a look at a few YouTube videos. In the beginning, however, you'll be happy if your timing is right and you hit the ball. The game principle is understood in no time at all, but once you have mastered the game, it takes a while.
Since its release, developer Psyonix has added numerous modes to Rocket League. There is now an ice hockey mode, a basketball mode and a dropshot mode in which the ball is shot through holes in the ground. The rumble mode is even more chaotic than it already is, where you can collect and use numerous power-ups.
Our Let's Play gives you an impression of "Rocket League". Even if my skills are a bit rusty. But hey, since Tuesday, we're used to some gamy football, aren't we 😜?
The game is played on this part.
Philipp Rüegg
Senior Editor
Philipp.Rueegg@digitecgalaxus.chBeing the game and gadget geek that I am, working at digitec and Galaxus makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop – but it does take its toll on my wallet. I enjoy tinkering with my PC in Tim Taylor fashion and talking about games on my podcast http://www.onemorelevel.ch. To satisfy my need for speed, I get on my full suspension mountain bike and set out to find some nice trails. My thirst for culture is quenched by deep conversations over a couple of cold ones at the mostly frustrating games of FC Winterthur.
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