Rocket League is truly something special no matter the platform you choose to play it on, but developer Panic Button – also responsible for moving mountains by porting DOOM to Nintendo's console – has worked wonders here. While there are visual downgrades to speak of and the game runs at 720p, the smooth and silky essence of Rocket League has made the transition intact. In fact, after months of playing the PS4 version, we found ourselves totally forgetting that Rocket League on Switch is running on less powerful hardware. The visual experience – while ever so slightly diminished – remains faithful and it's hard to Rocket League Crates consider this a lesser version in the same way that people might cosmetically compare Switch DOOM to its obviously superior Sony and Microsoft siblings; Rocket League on Switch feels like full-fat Rocket League, and that's a real triumph.
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.